DBT JRF Eligibility 2021: Educational Qualification, Marks, and Age Limit!

By Renuka Miglani|Updated : June 15th, 2021

In order to apply for the DBT JRF exam, candidates are required to meet all minimum eligibility criteria required for the exam. DBT JRF exam also known as the DBT BET JRF exam is conducted by DBT (Department of Biotechnology) for the candidates who want to choose JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) after their post-graduation degree. Here we are sharing the detailed DBT JRF eligibility criteria including the educational qualification, marks and age limit. 

 

In order to apply for the DBT JRF exam, candidates are required to meet all minimum eligibility criteria required for the exam. DBT JRF exam also known as the DBT BET JRF exam is conducted by DBT (Department of Biotechnology) for the candidates who want to choose JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) after their post-graduation degree. Here we are sharing the detailed DBT JRF eligibility criteria including the educational qualification, marks and age limit.

DBT JRF Eligibility 2021

Educational Qualification 

1. Candidates applying for DBT JRF 2021 need to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria for Educational Qualification.

  • M.Sc./ M.Tech./ M.V.Sc. or equivalent degree 
  • Integrated BS-MS/ B.E./ B.Tech in discipline of Biotechnology.
  • M.Sc./M.Tech.Bioinformatics Computational Biology.
  • Students admitted under DBT supported Postgraduate Teaching Programs.
  • M.Sc.Life Science/ Bioscience/ Zoology/Botany/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Bio-physics.
  • Candidates appearing for the final year examination are also eligible to apply for DBT JRF.

2. Those students are also eligible if they are enrolled for post-graduation or M.Sc or completed 10+2+3 years as on the closing date of online submission of the DBT-JRF application form, under the Result Awaited (RA) category. Candidates will be required to submit the attestation form which is duly certified by the concerned Head of the Department.

 

Marks

  • The minimum percentage required for the General, EWS & OBC category is 60%
  • The minimum percentage required for SC/ST/ Differently abled person is 55% in aggregate (or equivalent grade)

Age Limit

  • Total age relaxation is up to 28 years as on the last date of application for the General & EWS category. 
  • Total age relaxation of up to 5 years (33 years) for SC/ST/Differently Abled/Women candidates
  • Age relaxation up to 3 years (31 years) for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.

 

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  • The applicant should be below the age of 28 years for General and 33 years for SC/ST/PH category on the notification date. Candidates with 60% for General and OBC and 55% for SC/ST/PH are only eligible.

  • The conducting body is the 'Department of Biotechnology'.

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