The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially opened the registration window for the BET (Biotechnology Eligibility Test) 2025, allowing prospective engineering college students to gain admission to top engineering schools. This blog covers everything—from the registration process to qualifying criteria, test patterns, important dates, and even preparation tips—to help you navigate this vital stage in your academic journey. Insights were gathered from credible sources, including an in-depth piece on Shiksha that discusses the most current developments and clues.

An Overview of the NTA BET Exam 2025

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) 2025 to assess candidates' aptitude and topic knowledge for engineering degrees. With an emphasis on speeding up the admissions process, the NTA BET exam offers a fair and transparent evaluation based on objective criteria. Here's everything you should know at a glance:

Important Dates

The key dates for the NTA GAT-B/BET exam 2025 are listed below in tabular format:

Eligibility Criteria for GAT-B/ BET Exam 2025

Candidates are recommended to check the BET and GAT-B 2025 eligibility criteria before completing the application form, as those who do not meet the requirements will be denied admission. Candidates can review the criteria for each exam, which are listed below:

GAT-B Exam 2025

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university in one of the following fields: physical, veterinary, fisheries science, agricultural, biological, pharmacy, engineering, or technology.

• Graduates of four-year BSc (Physician Assistance Course), Medicine (MBBS), or BDS programs are eligible to apply.
• Aspirants must hold Indian citizenship.
• Must have received a minimum percentage of 60 to 65 percent in the unreserved category.
• Candidates from reserved categories, such as scheduled castes (SC) and scheduled tribes (STs).
• Aspirants must be 28 years old by the deadline for applications.
• Candidates from the unreserved or general category are not eligible for age relaxation.
•  Candidates belonging to the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe have a five-year age relaxation, which means they can take the test until they are 33 years old.
• Female candidates are, however, offered a three-year age relaxation. As a result, they have until the age of 31 to attempt it.

NTA BET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree (BE/BTech/MBBS) and a master's degree (MSc/MTech/MVSc/MPharm/Integrated MSc/MTech) in any topic relating to life sciences, biotechnology, or biology.
• Applicants in their last year or waiting for final semester results can also take the BET exam.
• Candidates must have a minimum qualifying percentage of 60% (for general, EWS, or OBC categories) or 55% (for SC/ST/PWD categories).
• Candidates must be at least 28 years old when they submit their applications. The age limit for reserved category applicants is reduced by five years (33 years) and three years for female candidates (31 years). 

Application Guide: Step-by-Step

The NTA has distributed the GAT-B 2025 information leaflet and application form. The application window has now been closed. Candidates have to complete the GAT-B application form 2025 online at dbt.nta.ac.in. To avoid errors, all students must carefully fill out each detail. Candidates can fill out the GAT-B 2025 application form using the processes mentioned below. March 3, 2025, was the deadline for submitting the NTA GAT-B application form. The GAT-B rectification facility will be open from March 5 to 6, 2025. 

• Step 1: GAT-B Registration 2025: Candidates must complete the online GAT-B application form on the official website, providing their names, dates of birth, email addresses, mobile numbers, and so on. Candidates who register successfully for the GAT-B will be given an application/registration number.
• Step 2: Filling out the GAT-B application form: Candidates must include their personal, educational, and communication information.
• Stage 3: Uploading documents: In the following stage, applicants must upload the needed documents in the application form according to the specifications.
• Step 4: Fee Payment: Candidates must pay their fees online after checking in to the official website. Candidates can pay with a debit card, a credit card, or net banking.

Application Fee

According to the official announcement, aspirants in the General (UR)/OBC-(NCL)/EWS categories must pay an application fee of Rs. 1300. Meanwhile, aspirants in the SC/ST/PwD categories must pay a reduced fee of Rs. 650. This cost structure is intended to encourage accessibility and inclusion in the examination process, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants, regardless of background. The National Testing Agency has adopted these fees to expedite the application process while upholding high standards of fairness and quality. Candidates are urged to visit the National Testing Agency's official website or the BET portal for detailed information and updates on registration and eligibility. Applicants must thoroughly review the guidelines before submitting applications.

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The NTA has announced both the GAT-B 2025 exam pattern and the formal notice. Applicants taking the exam should use the GAT-B exam pattern for reference. The GAT-B 2025 exam design comprises many questions, a scoring system, time, and other components. The questions will be divided into two halves. THE GAT B 2025 exam is divided into two sections: Section A and Section B.

• Section A will include 60 mandatory multiple-choice questions worth one mark each. Negative marking will be employed, with each incorrect response subtracting 0.5 points from the total.
• Section B: There will be 100 multiple-choice questions worth three points each. Candidates must complete 60 of the 100 questions. Each wrong answer will result in a one-mark deduction.

Syllabus Overview

The syllabus generally encompasses topics from:

• Mathematics: Algebra, Calculus, Geometry, etc.
• Physics: Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, etc.
• Chemistry: Organic, Inorganic, and Physical Chemistry
• General Engineering Aptitude: Basic concepts and reasoning skills

BET 2025 Exam Pattern

The Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) will be administered on May 13, 2025, between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. The exam will last three hours. The BET will be administered online using an English-language question paper. The BET 2025 question paper has two sections:

• Section "A" comprises 50 10+2 multiple-choice questions covering General Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, General Aptitude, Quantitative Ability, and General Biotechnology. Each question is worth one point, while a -1 indicates an erroneous answer.
• Section "B" will consist of 150 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) in biotechnology-specific topics, with the candidate required to answer at least 50. Each question has three points, with one point deducted for each incorrect answer.