The DBT-JRF Fellowship is a prestigious program organized by the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, to support students pursuing research in biotechnology and life sciences. The selection is based on the Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET), conducted as a computer-based test. The DBT-JRF Fellowship typically has its application process open in the early part of the year, with the deadline around March or April.
Categories of DBT-JRF Fellowship:
- Category I: Up to 500 fellows are awarded the DBT-JRF fellowship to pursue doctoral research at recognized universities and institutions across India.
- Category II: Candidates are eligible for positions in DBT-sponsored projects with fellowships equivalent to those awarded to NET-qualified candidates.
Eligibility Criteria for DBT-JRF Fellowship 2025:
- Educational Qualification: Must have an M.Sc., M.Tech., or M.V.Sc. degree with a specialization in Biotechnology or related fields.
Minimum Marks:
- General and OBC category: Minimum 60% marks.
- SC/ST/PH category: Minimum 55% marks.
Age Limit:
- General category: Up to 28 years.
- OBC (non-creamy layer): Up to 31 years.
- SC/ST/PH and women: Up to 33 years.
Opening Date: 17-Jun-2025 01:44 PM
Closing Date: 17-Jun-2025 01:44 PM
The syllabus for the Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) under the DBT-JRF Fellowship generally covers a broad range of topics in biotechnology and related fields. The syllabus is usually divided into two sections: Part A and Part B.
Part A: General Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and General Aptitude
This section tests your basic understanding and knowledge in the following areas:
- General Biotechnology
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology
- Microbiology
- Genetics
- Immunology
- Bioinformatics
- Bioprocess Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Plant Biotechnology
- Animal Biotechnology
- Marine Biotechnology
- Medical Biotechnology
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
- Environmental Biotechnology
Part B: Specialized Areas
This section tests your deeper knowledge in specialized areas of biotechnology, including:
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology
- Microbiology
- Genetics
- Immunology
- Plant Biotechnology
- Animal Biotechnology
- Bioprocess Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Environmental Biotechnology
- Biophysics
- Structural Biology
- Genomics and Proteomics
- Systems Biology
- Nano-biotechnology
- Computational Biology
- Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
- Biotechnology Product Development and Regulation
The BET exam primarily focuses on your knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts in biotechnology and its applications. It is advisable to refer to the official DBT-JRF guidelines for the most up-to-date syllabus details.
Guidelines
- All questions are mandatory and there is no negative marking.
- Duration: minutes
- Total Questions:
- Question Type: MCQ
Disclaimer
- Read the question carefully.
- Select the best answer from the provided options.
- Ensure you have a stable Internet connection.
- After selecting your answer, click on the "Submit" button.