The Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology (GAT-B), being conducted by the Regional Centre for Biotechnology on behalf of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, is the admission eligibility test for DBT-supported PG programmes in the participating institutions.
The GAT-B examination centres will be spread across the country. The list of examination centres can be seen at www.rcb.res.in/GATB . The examination will be a Computer Based Test (CBT). The duration of the examination will be 180 minutes. The details of examination, marking scheme and syllabus is available at www.rcb.res.in/GATB.
Note that the GAT-B rank is valid for the academic year 2020-21 only. Call for admissions will be advertised separately by the participating institutions for DBT-supported programmes. RCB/DBT will not be responsible for the admission & selection process by the individual participating institutions.
Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology (GAT-B) - Exam Pattern
| Sections | No. of Questions | No. of Questions to be Attempted | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A/ Section A (Multiple choice questions of the level of 10+2 in the subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology) | 60 | 60 | 1*60=60 |
| Part B / Section B (Multiple choice questions of Graduate / Bachelor's level in the subjects: Basic Biology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology and allied areas as per syllabus given) | 100 | 60 | 3*60=180 |
| Total | 160 | 120 | 240 |