BET Application Form 2026: Registration Dates, Eligibility

The National Testing Agency (NTA), on behalf of the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), is expected to release the BET Application Form 2026 in November 2025. The Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) serves as a gateway for admission to DBT-supported PhD, M.Tech, and M.Sc programmes in Biotechnology and allied disciplines. The registration process will be conducted entirely online at exams.nta.ac.in/DBT, and candidates will be required to upload necessary documents and pay the application fee before submission.

BET Application Form 2026 Overview

BET 2026 Application Form Dates

The BET 2026 application window will remain open in multiple rounds. Each round has a distinct submission deadline, allowing candidates more flexibility during the registration process.

• Round 1 Deadline: November 4, 2025
• Round 2 Deadline: January 13, 2026
• Round 3 Deadline: March 3, 2026
• Round 4 Deadline: April 15, 2026

BET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for the BET 2026 must meet the academic and age eligibility criteria specified by DBT.

• Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Life Sciences, or related subjects. Final-year students awaiting results are also eligible.
• Minimum Marks: 60% for General, EWS, and OBC; 55% for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
• Age Limit: 28 years for General category. Age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/PwD and women, and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.

Steps to Fill BET Application Form 2026

Candidates must complete the registration process online through the NTA portal. The detailed steps are as follows:

1. Visit the official website: exams.nta.ac.in/DBT.
2. Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
3. Fill in personal, academic, and contact details.
4. Upload required documents including mark sheets, ID proof, and photographs.
5. Pay the category-wise application fee.
6. Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future use.

Application Fee:

• ₹1,300 – General/OBC category
• ₹650 – SC/ST/PwD category

DBT-JRF 2026 and GAT-B Application

The DBT-JRF (Junior Research Fellowship) and GAT-B applications are expected to open in February 2026, with deadlines in March 2026. Both exams align with the BET framework for assessing candidates in Biotechnology and related life science fields.