DBT JRF 2023: Result (Out), Cut Off, Syllabus

DBT JRF 2023 Exam date has been postponed to 13 May 2023. The exam conducting authorities released a notice on 18 April to announce that the exam will now be held on 13 May 2023. The admit card was released for the exam on 10 May by the authorities and candidates just need to visit the official website to download it ahead of the exam. Moreover, the city intimation notice has been released for the upcoming exam on 8 May.

The Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) or Graduate Aptitude Test - Biotechnology (GAT-B) is a national-level eligibility test to select candidates for Junior Research Fellowship. Biotechnology aspirants interested in a doctoral degree after completing the M.Sc. or M.Tech or M.V.Sc can apply for the exam. Biotech Consortium India Limited (BCIL) coordinates the exam for both categories.

DBT JRF has two parts, i.e., aptitude and general biotechnology, which is typical for all the candidates, and part two has questions from the standard and specialized branches of biotechnology. Candidates who are interested in the exam must check all the essential details provided below that one must know before appearing for the exam.

Candidates are advised to go through this section to stay informed about any changes and updates on DBT JRF 2023. We will keep adding more updates as they are announced by the officials.

• 09 June 2023: The result for DBT JRF/GAT B is out on the official website.
• 10 May 2023: The admit card is dropped ahead of the DBT JRF 2023 exam. 
• 08 May 2023: The city allotment and intimation details for the upcoming exam are out. Admit card to be released soon.
• 18 April 2023: DBT JRF 2023 Exam Date has been postponed till 13 May 2023. 
• 31 March 2023: The last date to apply for this cycle. The application window was open till 11.50 pm. 
• 10 March 2023: The official notification for the latest cycle of the Department of Biotechnology Junior Research Fellowship was released. The application window for DBT JRF 2023 was opened alongside it.

The department released the DBT JRF 2023 Notification on its official website on 10 March 2023. Under the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Government of India, the Department of Biotechnology, invites applications for the Junior Research Fellowship in Biotechnology.

DBT JRF Notification PDF 2023

Candidates who wish to appear for the Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) must download the DBT BET Notification PDF from the direct link below. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria, online application process, application fee, exam date, selection process, exam pattern, syllabus, and more regarding DBT JRF in the notification.

The DBT JRF recruitment is a prestigious exam for candidates who aspire to pursue research in biotechnology and life sciences. It provides financial assistance and support to talented candidates who have a passion for research and want to make a career in this field.

DBT JRF 2023 Overview

The Department conducts the annual exam to give a fellowship for three years. Check the essential aspects of the DBT JRF Exam in the table below.

The Department of Biotechnology with NTA has released the revised DBT JRF 2023 exam date in the official notification. The exam was earlier going to be held on 23 April and will now take place on 13 May 2023. We have updated the schedule for the exam as per the official BET JRF notification. Candidates can check the DBT JRF 2023 Exam Date and other important dates below.

DBT JRF stands for Department of Biotechnology Junior Research Fellowship. The exam is conducted by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India to grant fellowships to candidates who want to pursue a Ph.D. in biotechnology. The Biotechnology Eligibility Test offers admission through categories which are given below:

• Category I fellowship (Top 275 in number): This category is for the registration for P.hD degree in any University/Institute in India.
• Category II (100 in number): The aspirants are eligible to join DBT-sponsored projects and avail of fellowship.

The Department of Biotechnology has released the application form for the DBT JRF 2023 exam. The application window is active between 10 March to 31 March 2023. Candidates must fill out the application forms during this time to sit in the competitive exam. Read further to learn about the application process and the steps to apply for the exam.

How to Apply for DBT JRF 2023?

DBT BET 2023 apply online link is active on the official website of NTA - dbt.nta.ac.in. NTA will release the application dates on the official website soon. Check the detailed steps to fill out the DBT JRF application form below:

The candidates who want to register for DBT JRF must follow the steps given below:

• The first step is to register yourself by providing the essential information.
• You will receive a mail with the User ID/ registration number and password after the registration.
• Log in to the portal with the registration number and password.
• Enter your personal and qualification details.
• Cross-check all the details once again.
• Upload the required documents on the portal.
• After uploading the document, finish the application by paying the fee.
• Take the printout of the DBT JRF application for future reference.

DBT JRF 2023 Application Fee

DBT JRF Application Fee 2023 for the junior research fellow in the Department of Biotechnology is below. Candidates must submit the application fee. Otherwise, NTA will cancel your candidature.

To be eligible for the DBT JRF exam, candidates must fulfill the following eligibility criteria set by the exam conducting authority. Also, before filling out the application form for DBT JRF, you must go through the changes in the DBT JRF Eligibility. Check the educational qualifications, age limit, and relaxations below.

DBT JRF Age Limit

Candidates interested in the BET exam must not be older than 28 years as of the last date of application. The age relaxation of 5 years is applicable for SC/ST/ Differently abled/ Women candidates and OBC (Non-creamy layer) candidates. The ease is three years.

DBT JRF Qualification

Interested candidates must check their education qualifications for DBT JRF before filling out the application form. The educational qualification is a prerequisite for the application form. If the candidate doesn’t satisfy the criteria, his/her candidature will be rejected.

• Candidates must have done BE/B.Tech in biotechnology. OR
• M.Sc/ M.Tech. M.V.Sc. Degree in Biotechnology/ specialization such as Agriculture, Animal/ Veterinary, Pharmaceutical, Food, Medical, Marine, Industrial, Environmental, Bioscience and Biotechnology, Bio-resources Biotechnology, Biochemistry Engineering, and Bioinformatics”. OR
• M.Sc in Neuroscience and Molecular & Human Genetics.
• General & OBC Aspirants must have a minimum of 60% marks, and for SC/ST/ PH candidates, the minimum marks are 55%.

In addition to the above-mentioned conditions, candidates must also be citizens of India to be eligible for DBT JRF and must be able to produce valid identity proof for the same.

DBT JRF is divided into two Parts. Part A has 50 questions with 150 marks. The second section has 150 questions, and the aspirant has to try only 50 questions. The time duration of the exam is 3 hours (180 minutes). Check the detailed Exam Pattern for DBT JRF in the table below.

As mentioned above, there are two sections in the exam. Each unit will have different topics and subjects. Knowledge of the DBT JRF syllabus is essential for exam preparation. Cover only the topics given in the syllabus thoroughly otherwise. You will end up wasting time. Candidates can check the topic-wise syllabus below.

After qualifying for the DBT JRF exam, candidates are entitled to the fellowship amount or research contingency. To promote the research work, the government provides fellowships for deserving candidates. The government helps candidates to continue their research work. The DBT JRF Fellowship amount is explained below:

Preparing for the DBT JRF requires a systematic approach and diligent effort. Many candidates get the desired result in the exam by following a planned strategy. Tips mentioned here can help aspirants in making their preparation journey easy and productive. Check important DBT JRF preparation tips below.

• The first and foremost thing is to go through the syllabus and select the topics of the sections.
• Attempt DBT JRF previous year papers to understand the exam level and where you stand right now in your preparation.
• Revision is an essential part of exam preparation. Hence, candidates must revise the topics regularly to retain the concepts in their memory. 
• Moreover, A better test performance will also boost your confidence and motivate you toward your goal.
• Take adequate sleep for proper brain functioning. Staying motivated throughout the DBT JRF preparation is important to achieve success in the exam.

Candidates must check the list of important books for the DBT JRF 2023 provided by experts. Candidates must go through the DBT JRF books for general aptitude and biotechnology books in the table below.

The salary of DBT JRF has two components, i.e., the basic pay and the HRA. The in-hand salary for a DBT JRF is ₹ 31,000 plus the HRA. The HRA varies depending on the city candidate’s institute is located. Candidates will get HRA of 8%, 16%, and 24% for X, Y, and Z cities, respectively.

The admit card for DBT JRF was released by the officials on 10 May 2023. Hence, aspirants must download it from the official website as soon as possible. Candidates must ensure that they download the Admit Card on time and carry it to the exam center along with a valid photo ID proof.

Steps to Download Admit Card for DBT JRF 2023

To download the admit card for DBT JRF, follow the steps given below:

• Access the official website and look for the "DBT JRF Admit Card" option.
• After opening the correct link, click on the download button.
• Enter the necessary information when prompted.
• The e-admit card will appear on the screen.

BYJU'S Exam Prep experts will provide the DBT JRF exam analysis to help the appearing students with the essential details of the exam. The study is based on the questions asked and reviews shared by candidates. After analyzing the JRF BET questions, valuable insights are shared, which include the types of questions asked, difficulty level, and the expected cutoff. Check the DBT JRF exam analysis for more details.

National Testing Agency will release DBT JRF 2023 Answer Key after the exam. The Department of Biotechnology will release a provisional answer key where candidates can check the response status and can challenge it if they find any wrong answers in the sheet. After analyzing the challenges, authorities will release the final DBT JRF Answer Key on their website.

Check the list of exam centers you can select in the application form to attempt your exam. Check the DBT JRF exam centers provided in the table below.

The National Testing Agency publishes the Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) results as a merit list and candidate scorecard. Those who pass the BET 2023 in Category I can apply for a fellowship at any university or institute where they plan to pursue a Ph.D. Category II candidates, on the other hand, are eligible for DBT-sponsored projects and can follow a Ph.D. subject to institutional requirements. You can check the DBT JRF 2023 result in two ways- through the application number & password or application number and DOB.

The notification for the DBT JRF 2023 has been released on the official website. With it, the department has revealed the exam dates. We will update the information related to the result after the exam is concluded.

The department releases the cut off for DBT JRF with the result. The cut-off is released category-wise for Category 1 and Category 2. The DBT JRF cut off is the minimum marks that need to be scored by the candidate to get selected for P.hD or JRF.