GAT-B Exam Pattern 2025: GAT-B and BET 2025 Section-wise Paper Pattern, Marking Scheme, Duration

Graduate Aptitude Test – Biotechnology 2025 ( GAT B )

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Updated on Sep 27, 2025 16:48 IST

By UPASANA PRADHAN, Assistant Manager- Editorial

GAT-B Exam Pattern 2025 - The National Testing Agency has released the BET and GAT-B 2025 exam pattern on the official website. The GAT-B 2025 question paper, answer key and recorded responses are available on the website. The authorities have also released the BET 2025 exam pattern on the website. Applicants appearing for the exam are advised to go through the GAT-B exam pattern in preparation. The exam pattern of GAT-B 2025 comprises exam duration, number of questions, marking scheme and others.

The GAT-B 2025 question paper is divided into two sections. Section "A" comprises MCQs at 10+2 levels covering the following subjects: physics, chemistry, mathematics, and biology. Section "B" of the GAT-B paper consists of MCQs of bachelor's level covering subjects, such as basic biology, life sciences, biotechnology, and allied areas. Along with the exam pattern of GAT-B 2025, candidates can also refer to the syllabus and the previous year's question papers. For more details about the GAT-B and BET exam pattern 2025, candidates can refer to the article below.

Table of content
  • GAT-B Exam Pattern 2025 – Highlights
  • GAT-B Exam Pattern 2025 - Section wise
  • GAT-B Exam Pattern 2025 - Marking Scheme
  • GAT-B 2025 FAQs
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GAT-B Exam Pattern 2025 – Highlights

Particulars 

Details 

Mode of exam 

Online 

Question Type 

Multiple Choice Question 

Duration of exam 

3 hours 

Number of sections 

2 (Two) -- Parts 1 and 2 

Questions in Part 1 

60 questions 

Questions in Part 2 

100 questions (60 to attempt) 

Language 

English 

Negative Marking 

Part-1: For each wrong answer, 0.5 (half) mark will be deducted 

Part 2: For each wrong answer, one (1) mark will be deducted 

BET 2025 Pattern: Highlights

Particulars 

Details 

Mode of exam 

Online 

Question Type 

Multiple Choice Question 

Duration of exam 

3 hours 

Number of sections 

2 (Two) - Parts 1 and 2 

Questions in Part 1 

50 questions 

Questions in Part 2 

150 questions (50 to attempt) 

Language 

English 

Negative Marking 

Part-1: For each wrong answer, one (1) mark will be deducted 

Part 2: For each wrong answer, one (1) mark will be deducted 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the duration of the GAT B 2025 exam?
Q:   What is the exam pattern for GAT B 2025?
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GAT-B Exam Pattern 2025 - Section wise

NTA has released the GAT-B 2025 exam pattern on the official website. Applicants can check exam pattern of GAT-B 2025 from the official notification. The exam will comprise two sections – A & B. Candidates are advised to go through the GAT-B exam pattern thoroughly to ace the exam with a good score. For more details, candidates can check the table provided below.    

GAT-B Exam Pattern 2025

Sections  

Number of questions  

Number of questions to be attempted 

Section A (Physics, Chemistry, 

Mathematics and Biology) 

60 

60 

Basic Biology, Life 

Sciences, Biotechnology and allied areas 

100 

60 

Total  

160  

120 

BET Exam Pattern 2025

Sections  

Number of questions  

Number of questions to be attempted 

Section A (General Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, General Aptitude, Analytical, Quantitative Ability and General Biotechnology) 

50 

50 

Section B (Specific areas of Biotechnology) 

150 

50 

Total  

200 

100 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the GAT-B marking scheme for section "A"?
Q:   What is the GAT B section B pattern and marking scheme?
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GAT-B Exam Pattern 2025 - Marking Scheme

The National Testing Agency mentions the GAT-B marking scheme 2025 in the official notification. The marking scheme of GAT-B 2025 varies as per section. For more details, candidates can check the table below.    

GAT-B Marking Scheme 2025 

Sections  

Marking Scheme  

Section A 

Correct: +1 

Incorrect: -0.5 

Section B 

Correct: +3 

Incorrect: -1 

BET Marking Scheme 2025 

Sections  

Marking Scheme  

Section A 

Correct: +3 

Incorrect: -1 

Section B 

Correct: +3 

Incorrect: -1 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What if the question is incorrect but option is correct in the GAT-B exam?
Q:   What if more than one option is correct in the question paper of GAT-B?
Q:   Is there negative marking in the GAT-B exam?
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GAT-B 2025 FAQs

Candidates can check the GAT-B Exam FAQs below -

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Q:   What type of questions will be asked in the GAT B 2025 exam?
Q:   What is the mode of GAT B 2025 exam?
Q:   What is the GAT-B 2025 exam timings?
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