Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Biotechnology Eligibility Test 2020 dates released

24-Apr-2020


Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology has released the dates of Biotechnology Eligibility Test 2020. DBT JRF BET is conducted for pursuing research in frontier areas of Biotechnology and Applied Biology.

Eligibility Conditions

Educational Qualification
Aspiring candidates should have M.Sc./ M.Tech/ M.V.S.c. degree with a specialization such as Agricultural, Animal/ Veterinary, Medical, Marine, Industrial, Environmental, Pharmaceutical, Food, Bic-resources Biotechnology, "Biochemical Engineering, Bio­sciences and Biotechnology, and M.Sc. "Molecular & Human Genetics" and M.Sc. "Neuroscience" as well as B.E.JB.Tech. in Biotechnology (4-year course after 10+2) recognized by UGC/AICTE securing a minimum of 60% marks for General & OBC category and 55% for SC/ST/P1-i in aggregate or equivalent grade).

Age Limits
Aspiring candidates should be up to 28 years as on the last date of application for the general category.

How to apply for BET 2020?

Aspiring candidates can visit the official website of http://rcb.res.in/BET2020 and follow the instructions given there to ap[ly for BET 2020.

BET 2020 Application Fee

  • Rs.1000/- for General /OBC/EWS candidates and
  • Rs.250 for SC/ST/Differently abled candidates.

DBT JRF BET 2020 Important Dates

Date of Notification and Start of Online Registration

  • 20th April 2020

Last Date of Submission of Application Form

  • 18th May 2020

Date of Entrance Exam

  • 30th June 2020

Date of Declaration of Result

  • 20th July 2020