BET

The BET exam is conducted in the computer-based test mode. Each question will have multiple choice answers, and each question carries one mark. There is no negative marking and no marks will be awarded or deducted for unanswered questions. 

The table below depicts the BET exam pattern:

A good score that supports the candidate's BET application for admissions is 35 points out of 50. In order to score 35, candidates will need to answer EVERY question on the test. They should not leave the answers blank. Students can use the process of elimination to answer the questions with speed and accuracy. 

Yes, candidates can apply for both GAT-B and BET exam. Registrations for GAT-B exam is over. The last date to submit the application form was March 3. However, the BET 2025 applications is now open. The last date to submit the BET application form is March 28. The exam dates for GAT-B and BET are as follows -

• GAT-B 2025 exam date - April 20 (10:00 am to 1:00 pm)
• BET 2025 exam date - May 13, 2025 (10:00 am to 1:00 pm)

For more details regarding the GAT-B and BET exams, read here - https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gat-b-exam

The National Testing Agency will conduct the BET 2025 exam in single session only. Candidates who have submitted the BET application form will be eligible to appear for the exam. The BET 2025 exam date and timings can be checked below -

NTA has released the BET syllabus on the website. The BET question paper/syllabus is divided into two sections, which are as follows -

• Section “A” comprises 50 MCQs of 10+2 level in subjects - General Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, General Aptitude, Quantitative Ability and General Biotechnology. Each question carries one mark with negative marking of -1 for incorrect response. 
• Section “B” will comprise 150 questions (MCQs) in specific areas of Biotechnology, where the candidate has to attempt at least 50 questions. Each question carries three marks, with a negative marking of 1 mark for each incorrect answer. 

While filling out the BET application form, candidates must upload the documents as per the specifications mentioned below -

• The candidate's photograph must be recent (either in black n white or colored) with 80% of the face visible.
• The image format must be in JPG or JPEG with a file size between 10 kb to 200 kb)
• The size of the signature must be between 4 kb to 30 kb
• The size of the scanned category certificate and other certificates must be in PDF with file size between 50 kb to 300 kb.

Candidates are advised to follow the instructions as prescribed by the exam conducting authorities. 

Candidates applying for GAT-B or BET must upload the following scanned documents while filling out the application form -

• Scanned image of photograph
• Scanned image of signature
• Category or PwD certificate (if applicable)
• Certificate for appearing/result awaiting candidates (whereever applicable)

The BET 2025 application fee for GEN/OBC-NCL-EWS is INR 1300, and for the SC/ST/PwD, it is INR 650/-. The mode of BET application form is online and the last date to apply is March 28, 2025 (11:50 pm). 

The BET 2025 admit card will be released few days before the exam date. Candidates who have submitted the application form can download the admit card from the NTA website. The BET hall ticket is an important document that must be carried to the exam centre. It comprises exam and candidate's details that is essential for announcing the results.