Biotechnology Entrance Exam

GAT-B question paper consists of a total of 100 questions, out of which students have to attempt 60 questions. Candidates must check details carefully before solving question paper.

You find the GAT-B ( Graduate Aptitude Test - biotechnology) syllabus on the offical website of NTA ( National Testing Agency) website and the syllabus also available on the Regional Centre for Biotechnology. The syllabus are divided into two sections A and B. In sectionA cover fundamental subject at the 10+2 level including Biology, physics, chemistry and mathematics.and In section B Focus on advanced topics like Biotechnology and Life Science at graduate level.

Start referring to biology, Chemistry 1st PUC, 2nd PUC textbook. And also all text books like microbiology, Botany, Zoology, Biochemistry of degree programme bioscience as it includes everything in it.

No, the test centre once allotted in the GAT-B 2025 exam cannot be changed. Therefore, candidates are advised to select the exam centres carefully. The details of the specific GAT-B exam centre will be mentioned in the GAT-B 2025 admit card. 

Yes, there is negative marking for the questions asked in the GAT-B exam. For wrong attempt 1 mark will be deducted. Instructions will be displayed at the time of attempting the question paper.

If any question in GAT-B exam is incorrect, but option is correct, then full marks will be given to applicants who have attempted that particular question.

If more than one option is found to be correct, then marks will be given to candidates who have answered to that question.

Candidates can check section "B" exam pattern and marking scheme below -

• Consists of MCQs at graduate level
• Questions are asked from basic biology, life sciences, biotechnology, etc.
• A total of 100 questions will be available, out of which candidates have to attempt 60 questions.
• Each correct answer carry 3 marks, with a negative marking of 1 mark.