NTA GAT-B, BET 2026 Answer Key Released; Objections Open Till May 24

NTA Releases GAT-B and BET 2026 Provisional Answer Keys as the National Testing Agency has activated the answer key challenge facility for candidates who appeared in the Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology (GAT-B) and Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) 2026. Along with the provisional answer keys, the agency has also uploaded recorded responses and question papers on the official portal. Candidates can now log in using their application credentials to review their responses and raise objections against any answer they believe to be incorrect. The objection window will remain active till May 24, 2026.

GAT-B and BET 2026 Answer Key: Download Link

The provisional answer key has been released online on the official NTA GAT-B/BET portal. Candidates are required to use their Application Number and Password or Date of Birth to access the answer key, response sheet, and question paper. Candidates are advised to carefully compare their recorded responses with the provisional key before submitting objections.

GAT-B and BET 2026 Answer Key: Objection Window Last Date

NTA has opened the online challenge facility for candidates dissatisfied with the provisional answer key. The objection window will remain active till May 24, 2026. According to the official information bulletin, candidates must submit objections within the prescribed deadline because no further opportunity will be provided after the challenge window closes. Candidates are expected to:

• Select the question to challenge
• Upload supporting academic proof
• Pay the objection fee online
• Submit the challenge form before the deadline

GAT-B and BET 2026 Answer Key: Exam Overview

The National Testing Agency conducted the GAT-B and BET 2026 examinations on May 17, 2026, in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode across multiple examination centres nationwide. According to official data:

• The examination was held across 54 cities
• A total of 79 examination centres were used
• Around 26,662 candidates registered for the examinations

A quick overview of the examination process is provided below:

How to Challenge GAT-B and BET Answer Key 2026?

Candidates wishing to raise objections against the provisional answer key can follow the official process provided by NTA. The step-by-step process is as follows:

1. Visit the official GAT-B/BET portal
2. Open the answer key challenge link
3. Login using application credentials
4. Select the question to challenge
5. Upload supporting documents or references
6. Pay the objection fee online
7. Submit the challenge and download confirmation

NTA has clarified that only challenges submitted through the online mode within the deadline will be considered for review.

GAT-B and BET 2026 Answer Key: Objection Fee Details

Candidates challenging the provisional answer key are required to pay a non-refundable processing fee for each challenged question. Reports indicate that candidates need to pay approximately INR 200 per challenged question through:

• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Net Banking
• UPI

The objection will be reviewed only after successful payment confirmation.

What Happens After GAT-B and BET 2026 Answer Key Challenges?

After the objection window closes, all submitted challenges will be reviewed by subject experts appointed by the National Testing Agency. If any objection is found valid:

• The answer key will be revised
• A final answer key will be published
• Results will be prepared based on the updated final key

NTA has also clarified that candidates will not receive individual notifications regarding the acceptance or rejection of objections. The final decision taken by subject experts will remain binding.

GAT-B and BET 2026 Answer Key: Result and Counselling Process

Following the release of the final answer key, NTA is expected to announce the GAT-B and BET 2026 results online. The result will include:

• AIR merit rank
• Qualifying status
• Score details
• Category-wise merit information

Candidates qualifying for the examination will become eligible for:

• Biotechnology postgraduate admissions
• DBT-supported programmes
• Fellowship opportunities under BET

The counselling and admission process will be conducted separately by participating institutions and authorities after the result declaration.

GAT-B and BET 2026 Answer Key: Official Website

Candidates should regularly check the official portal for updates related to:

• Final answer key
• Result declaration
• Scorecards
• Merit list
• Counselling schedule

The National Testing Agency is expected to release the final answer key and results after evaluating all objections submitted by candidates within the prescribed deadline.