GAT-B & BET 2026 Application Form Out, Apply by April 9

GAT-B and BET 2026 Application Form has been released by the National Testing Agency on the official websites exams.nta.nic.in and nta.ac.in. Candidates can submit their applications online until 9 April 2026. The entrance exams are conducted for admission and fellowship opportunities in biotechnology programmes.

GAT-B & BET 2026 Exam Date and Schedule

The National Testing Agency has announced separate dates for both exams. Candidates must check the schedule carefully before applying. The detailed exam schedule is provided below:

• GAT-B Exam Date: 11 April 2026
• BET Exam Date: 13 April 2026
• Mode of Exam: Online (Computer-Based Test)
• Duration: 180 minutes (3 hours)

Shift timings:

• GAT-B (Shift 1): 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• BET (Shift 2): 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Qualifying these exams enables candidates to seek admission in biotechnology programmes and apply for DBT-Junior Research Fellowship.

GAT-B & BET 2026 Application Process and Official Website

Candidates must complete the application process through the official portals. It is important to review eligibility criteria before submitting the form. Steps to apply are given below:

• Visit exams.nta.nic.in or nta.ac.in
• Register using basic details and create login credentials
• Fill the application form with personal and academic information
• Upload required documents as per guidelines
• Pay the application fee online
• Submit the form and download confirmation page

Candidates applying for both GAT-B and BET must submit only one application form. Multiple submissions may lead to rejection.

GAT-B & BET 2026 Application Fees

The application fee varies based on category and number of exams selected. Candidates must pay the correct fee to complete the application process. The detailed fee structure is listed below:

Candidates are advised to complete the application process well before the deadline of 9 April 2026 to avoid last-minute technical issues.