What is the duration of the GAT B 2025 exam?

National Testing Agency mentions the GAT B exam pattern in the official notification. The exam for both Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) and Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology (GAT B) will be conducted for a duration of 3 hours in online computer-based mode. GAT B 2025 exam comprises multiple choice questions with four alternatives. Candidates will not be allowed to leave the examination centre before the conclusion of the exam.

What is the exam pattern for GAT B 2025?

National Testing Agency will issue the GAT B 2025 exam pattern on the official notification. The exam authority will conduct the GAT B 2025 exam in online computer-based mode. GAT B will be conducted for a duration of 3 hours. There will be two sections in both GAT B and BET exam. The language of exam will be English only. Applicants will not be allowed to change paper language of GAT B exam. Candidates are advised to go through the GAT B exam pattern 2025 for their preparations.

What is the GAT B section B pattern and marking scheme?

The exam pattern and marking scheme of GAT-B 2025 section "B" question paper is as follows - The section "B" comprises of the multiple choice questions of Bachelor's (Graduate) level that tests thinking and critical analytical skills. Questions are curated on the topics like Basic Biology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, and allied areas. There will be a total of 100 questions out of which candidates will have to attempt at least 60 questions. Each question carries 3 marks. For each incorrect response, a negative marking of one mark will be done from the total marks. The GAT-B 2025 exam will be conducted on April 20, 2025 (10:00 am to 1:00 pm). The mode of the exam is online for three hours.

What if the question is incorrect but option is correct in the GAT-B exam?

If the question and option is incorrect in the GAT-B exam, then the question will be dropped. The reason could be due to the technical glitch or human error. In such case, full marks will be awarded to those who have attempted the GAT-B 2025 exam.

What if more than one option is correct in the question paper of GAT-B?

If more than one option is found to be correct to the question asked in GAT-B 2025 exam, then marks will be awarded to only those who attempted or marked any of the correct answers.

Is there negative marking in the GAT-B exam?

Yes, there is negative marking for the questions asked in the GAT-B 2025 exam. For one mark question, 0.5 marks is deducted for incorrect answer. On the other hand, for three mark question, one mark will be deducted for the incorrect response. Candidates are advised to go through the GAT-B 2025 exam pattern and instructions before attempting the exam.

What type of questions will be asked in the GAT B 2025 exam?

The National Testing Agency will conduct the GAT B exam in online computer-based mode. All the questions asked in the exam will be in multiple-choice format. Each question in GAT B/BET exam will have four alternatives. Candidates need to select one of the options given to mark the answer. There will be no theory-based questions in GAT B exam 2025.

What is the mode of GAT B 2025 exam?

The National Testing Agency will conduct the GAT B 2025 exam online. The authorities will not conduct GAT B exam in offline mode under any circumstances. The GAT B admit card 2025 will be issued a few days before the commencement of the exam. Applicants appearing in the exam must carry their GAT B 2025 admit card along with one valid photo ID proof to the exam centre.

What is the GAT-B 2025 exam timings?

NTA will conduct the GAT-B exam in one shift only. The GAT-B 2025 exam date and timings are as follows - Name of the examination GAT-B (Graduate Aptitude Test in Biotechnology) Duration of the exam 180 minutes (3 hours) Date of the GAT-B exam April 20, 2025 Timing of the GAT-B exam 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

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JNU CEEB 2019 for MSc (Agriculture) Biotechnology and MVSc course admissions is of three hours duration. JNU CEEB 2019 exam pattern is such that the test paper is divided into two parts and each section of the exam comprises of multiple choice questions. The detailed test pattern for JNU CEEB MSc (Agriculture) Biotechnology and MVSc course is as mentioned below:

Section	Subject	Question Level	No of Questions
Part A	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology	10+2	60
Part B	As per JNU CEEB syllabus	-	100 [Candidates need to attempt only 60 questions from this number]
Total No of Questions			160