What is the minimum qualifying criteria for GAT-B exam?

The minimum qualifying mark for general category applicants is 60% and for reserved category is 50% for GAT-B exam.

What is GAT-B examination?

GAT-B, also known as Graduate Aptitude Test Biotechnology is a national-level entrance examination that offers admission to Department of Biotechnology supported Post Graduate Programmes in Biotechnology and allied areas in participating institutions. The National Testing Agency conducts the GAT B and BET exam every year.

What is the mode of release for GAT-B Result?

GAT-B result is available online only. Candidates can check their qualifying status using their credentials- application number and password.

What are the dates for GAT-B exam?

NTA released GAT-B 2026 exam dates. GAT-B exam was be held on May 17 from 9 to 12 pm.

GAT B (GAT-B/BET) MSc Biotechnology Question Papers, Sample Papers: Download PDF

Updated on Jul 31, 2026 16:53 IST

By UPASANA PRADHAN, Assistant Manager- Editorial

GAT-B Question Papers: Candidates can find GAT-B question papers PDF here for practice. Solving these GAT-B and BET PYQs can help students understand the exam pattern and difficulty level of the question paper. The National Testing Agency (NTA) releases question paper on its official website: exams.nta.nic.in. Candidates can find official GAT-B question paper for download below.

With help of GAT-B exam question papers, students can check important topics and chapters
Candidates can also analyse what chapters and topics are asked most in the GAT-B exam
Solving GAT-B and BET PYQs regularly can help analyse their weak and strong areas

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GAT-B Question Paper Pattern
BET Question Paper Pattern
GAT-B Previous Year Question Papers
GAT-B 2026 FAQs

GAT-B Question Paper Pattern

The National Testing Agency conducts GAT-B (Graduate Aptitude Test- Biotechnology) for admission to MSc and MTech in Biotechnology. The GAT-B question paper is divided into two sections: "A" and "B." GAT-B is conducted for a total of 240 marks. According to GAT-B exam pattern, questions are asked in MCQ format. The detailed GAT-B question paper structure can be checked below:

Section "A" consists of 60 questions of 1 mark each from 10+2 level of Physics, Chemistry, Maths and Biology
Section "B" consist of 100 questions of 3 marks each, where candidates have to attempt at least 60 questions. The questions are asked from graduate/bachelor's level in the subjects: Basic Biology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology and Allied areas as per the syllabus
According to the marking scheme, GAT-B has negative marking for incorrect responses. For every wrong answer, -1 mark is deducted

BET Question Paper Pattern

The Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) is a national-level exam conducted for admission to Junior Research Fellowship. According to the BET exam question paper, the questions are asked in a multiple-choice format and are divided into two sections:

Section "A" consists of a total of 50 questions of 3 marks each. The MCQs are asked from General Science, Maths, Chemistry, General Aptitude, Analytical, Quantitative Ability, and General Ability. The total marks allotted for Section "A" are 150 marks
Section "B" consists of specific areas of Biotechnology as per the GAT-B/BET syllabus

Download previous year GAT B question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download GAT B previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.