Updated By Himani Daryani on 25 Aug, 2025 12:13
GAT B Exam 2026 is a national-level entrance test for admission to postgraduate Biotechnology and allied life science programs in participating universities and institutions. Conducted by NTA, it evaluates analytical skills and subject understanding for MSc and MTech courses. Keep reading for the latest updates!
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GAT B notification 2026 will be out soon! As per the previous year timline the notification is expected to released in February 2026. GAT B notification PDF will include information on the exam date, application date, registration procedure, exam pattern, and curriculum. Along with the official GAT B 2026 notification, the application forms will also be released. GAT B application form 2026 will have to be filled and submitted until March 2026.
Here you can get all the updates about GAT B 2026 events!
GAT B 2026 Notification PDF has been published online via the official website. All interested applicants must carefully read the official notification to ensure they meet all GAT B eligibility criteria. Below are the key points of GAT B 2026 for the convenience of the students.
Name of the Exam | Graduate Aptitude Test in Biotechnology |
|---|---|
Exam Date | April 2026 |
Purpose of Exam | Conducted for Admission in DBT-supported PG programmes |
Stipend for M.Sc in Biotechnology & Allied Areas | Rs. 5,000 Per Month |
Stipend for M.Sc in Agricultural Biotechnology | Rs. 7,500 Per Month |
Stipend for M.Tech & M.V.Sc | Rs. 12,000 Per Month |
Total No. of Participating Institutes | 79 |
Total No. of Seats | 1,331 (approximately) |
Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Duration | 180 Minutes |
Admission Process | Based on the merit list released by the exam authority |
The table below lists the important dates for GAT-B 2026:
Event | Date |
|---|---|
GAT-B 2026 Registration Start Date | February 2026 |
GAT-B 2026 Registration Last Date | March 2026 |
GAT-B 2026 Application Correction | March 2026 |
GAT-B 2026 Advance City Intimation | April 2026 |
Release of GAT-B 2026 Admit Card | April 2026 |
GAT-B 2026 Exam Date | April 2026 |
Display of GAT-B 2026 Provisional Question Paper & Answer Key | April 2026 |
Last Date to Challenge the Answer Key & Fee | April 2026 |
GAT-B 2026 Result | June 2026 |
GAT-B Application Form notification will be released on the official website in February 2026. GAT-B 2026 application process consists of registration, form completion, document uploading, and fee payment. GAT-B application form will only be accessible online. For UR candidates, the GAT-B application fee is Rs 1300, while applicants from reserved categories must pay Rs 650.
GAT B 2026 admit card will be released on its official website likely in April 2026. GAT B admit card 2026 will be given online through the login window by NTA. The admit card for GAT B 2026 will be available for download at dbt.nta.ac.in for candidates who have successfully enrolled. The application number, date of birth, and password are needed to download GAT B admit card 2026. The candidate's personal information, exam centre, date, exam day instructions, and other information are all included on GAT B 2026 admit card. On exam day, candidates must bring their GAT B admit card 2026 and an authentic picture ID to the exam centre.
GAT B 2026 exam is expected to be conducted in April 2026. Following the completion of the exam, the NTA will make GAT B 2026 answer key available on its official website in April 2026. The authorities will first make available GAT B tentative answer key in the form of a response sheet. Candidates are permitted to object to the provisional GAT B answer key 2026. After assessing all complaints, the NTA will release GAT B final answer key 2026, along with the declaration of the results.
Following the release of the final answer key, the NTA will make GAT B 2026 results available online at the official website in June 2026. Candidates who are taking the exam can view their GAT B results at exams.nta.ac.in/DBT/ using their application number and password. Those who are deemed eligible based on their score will be contacted for the GAT B counselling procedure in 2026.
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