Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology

Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology

GAT B 2025 - exam_pattern

National exam for PG biotechnology admissions in DBT-supported institutions.

The exam will be conducted in computer based test (CBT) mode. The questions will be a comparison of multiple choice questions. The medium of the question paper for the examination will be English only. To check the full details of the examination pattern are listed below.

Examination mode

  1. The exam will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode.

Examination duration

  1. The duration of the examination will be 3 hours.

Examination medium

  1. The medium of question paper for both the examinations shall be English only.

Marking scheme

  1. Section A: Each question carries one mark, there will be negative marking for each incorrect answer which is 1/2 or 0.5 mark will be deducted from the total marks.
  2. Section B: Each question carries three marks. There will be negative marking and for each wrong response, one mark will be deducted from the total marks.

Pattern of question papers

  1. The questions will be comprised of multiple choice questions, that are mentioned in the below table
Sections No. of questions No. of questions to be attempted Marks
Section A (questions of the level of 10+2 in the subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Biology) 60 60 60
Section B (Question of Graduate/ Bachelor’s level in the subjects: Basic Biology, Life science, Biotechnology and allied areas as per syllabus) 100 60 180
Total 160 120 240