CSIR NET December 2026: DBT-BET Merged; Check Revised Life Sciences & Biotechnology Syllabus

CSIR UGC NET December 2026: DBT-BET merged with Life Sciences, introducing new LS & BT subjects. Check CSIR NET Life Sciences-DBT-BET revised syllabus and other details.

CSIR NET Life Sciences 2026, DBT-BET Merger Announced

CSIR NET DBT-BET Merged: National Testing Agency has announced a major change in Joint CSIR-UGC National Eligibility Test (NET) December 2026 exam. Department of Biotechnology’s Biotechnology Eligibility Test (DBT-BET) has been merged with CSIR UGC NET Life Sciences, leading to introduction of a new discipline titled Life Sciences & Bio-technology (LS & BT).

This revised structure will come into effect from December 2026 exam cycle onwards. Candidates preparing for upcoming should take note of change and refer to revised CSIR NET syllabus 2026 before planning their preparation. As per official update, revised syllabus is available in CSIR Information Bulletin. Candidates can check updated syllabus and familiarise themselves with topics covered under new discipline.

DBT-BET Merged With CSIR UGC NET Life Sciences

Under revised arrangement, DBT-BET (Biotechnology) has been merged with CSIR NET Life Sciences. The change brings Biotechnology and Life Sciences under a common examination discipline, replacing existing separate exam structure for DBT-BET from December 2026 cycle onwards.

• Conducting body: National Testing Agency (NTA)

• Examination: Joint CSIR-UGC NET December 2026

• Merged examination: DBT-BET (Biotechnology) and CSIR-UGC NET Life Sciences

• New discipline: Life Sciences & Bio-technology (LS & BT)

• Effective from: December 2026 examination cycle

• Revised syllabus: Available in CSIR Information Bulletin

Following merger, this new discipline has been named Life Sciences & Bio-technology (LS & BT). Candidates intending to appear for CSIR NET December 2026 exam should take this revised subject structure into account when choosing study material, preparing a study plan and revising important topics.

CSIR NET December 2026 Revised Syllabus

CSIR NET revised syllabus for Life Sciences & Bio-technology (LS & BT) is available in CSIR Information Bulletin. Candidates are advised to go through updated document to understand scope of new discipline and plan their preparation accordingly. The official update also provides a QR code through which candidates can access revised CSIR NET syllabus. They should use official information to verify applicable syllabus and avoid relying solely on older study material, coaching notes or previous examination patterns.