Exam Name 

Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology (GAT-B)

Conducting Body 

National Testing Agency 

Exam Level 

PG 

Exam Frequency 

Once a Year 

Mode of Exam 

Online (Computer-based test) 

Courses Offered Through GAT-B

MTech in Biotechnology 

MSc in Biotechnology 

MSc in Agriculture Biotechnology 

M.V.Sc. Animal Biotechnology

Exam Fees 

INR 1,300 (General/OBC-NCL/EWS) 

INR 650 (SC, ST and PwD) 

Exam Duration 

3 hours 

Total Marks 

GAT-B - 240

Marking Scheme 

GAT-B 

Section A:  

+1 for each correct answer 

-0.5 for each wrong answer 

Section B: 

+3 for each correct answer 

-1 for each wrong answer 

Language of Exam 

English 

Participating Institutes 

63 

Total seats offered 

1206 

Number of Test Cities 

56 

Official Website 

dbt.nta.ac.in 

Contact Details 

011-40759000