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    GAT B 2026- Application Form (Released), Exam Date (May 17), Paper Pattern & Marking Scheme

    GAT B 2026- Application Form (Released), Exam Date (May 17), Paper Pattern & Marking Scheme

    Shankha GhoshUpdated on 20 Mar 2026, 10:32 AM IST

    The National Testing Agency has released the GAT B 2026 application form on March 19. Students can register for GAT B 2026 by clicking on the link to be shared below or by visiting the official website at dbt.nta.ac.in. The GAT B 2026 application last date is April 9.
    Latest- GAT B Registration Link

    This Story also Contains

    1. GAT B UG 2026- Important Dates
    2. GAT B 2026 Eligibility Criteria
    3. GAT B 2026 Application Form
    4. GAT B Exam Pattern 2026
    5. GAT B 2026 Marking Scheme
    6. GAT B 2026 Negative Marking
    7. GAT B Exam Centres 2026
    8. GAT B 2026 Admit Card
    9. GAT B 2026 Answer Key
    10. GAT B 2026 Result
    11. GAT B 2026 Counselling
    GAT B 2026- Application Form (Released), Exam Date (May 17), Paper Pattern & Marking Scheme
    GAT B 2026

    The National Testing Agency conducts the Graduate Aptitude Test - Biotechnology (GAT B entrance exam) every year to offer admission to various biotechnology courses. Students are advised to check the GAT B eligibility criteria 2026 before applying for the GAT B 2026 exam. The GAT B 2026 will be conducted on May 17. Students are advised to read the entire article to learn more about the GAT B exam, dates and other important details.

    GAT B UG 2026- Important Dates

    Important Events

    GATB Dates

    GAT B 2026 Registration

    March 19, 2026

    GAT B 2026 registration last date

    April 9, 2026

    GAT B 2026 registration fees payment last date

    April 9, 2026

    GAT B 2026 form correction window

    April 11 to 13, 2026

    GAT B 2026 admit card

    May 2026

    GAT B 2026 Exam date

    May 17, 2026

    GAT B 2026 Result

    May 2026

    GAT B 2026 Counselling

    June 2026

    GAT B 2026 Eligibility Criteria

    The GAT B 2026 eligibility shows the minimum academic and other requirements students must fulfil to be allowed to appear for the exam. The GAT B 2026 eligibility criteria vary depending on the course. Only those who fulfil the GAT B 2026 eligibility can submit out the registration form.

    GAT B UG 2026 Eligibility Criteria

    COurse

    Eligibility Criteria

    Minimum Marks Required

    M.Tech

    B.Tech/BE degree in the respective stream, in a recognised university

    General, EWS, OBC: 60%

    SC, ST, PwD: 55%

    M.Sc

    Graduation in 10+2+3 pattern in the respective field, from a recognised university

    General, EWS, OBC: 60%

    SC, ST, PwD: 55%

    M.VSc Animal Biotechnology

    B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree or equivalent, from a recognised university

    General: CGPA of 6.60/10, 2.60/4,

    Or 60% marks

    SC/ST: CGPA of 5.60/10, 2.20/4, or 50% marks.

    GAT B 2026 Application Form

    The GAT B 2026 application form has been released on March 19 at dbt.nta.ac.in. Students are required to complete the GAT B registration 2026 by April 9. Students must check the GATB dates and complete each process within the scheduled date. Follow the steps below on how to fill GAT B application form 2026.

    Steps to Fill GAT B Application Form 2026

    • Visit the official website at dbt.nta.ac.in

    • Click on the registration tab

    • Enter the details

    Candidates will be asked to upload the scanned images of their -

    • Photograph
    • Signature
    • Left-hand thumb impression
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    Documents Specifications for GAT B Application Form 2026

    Document

    File size

    Photograph

    10 KB to 200 KB

    Signature

    4 KB to 30 KB

    Category Certificate

    50 KB to 300 KB

    Certificate of Birth

    50 KB to 300 KB

    Academic certificate

    50 KB to 300 KB

    GAT B 2026 Registration Fees

    Category

    GAT B Registration Fees (in Rs)

    General/ OBC- NCL/ EWS

    1300

    SC/ ST/ PwD

    650

    GAT B Exam Pattern 2026

    It is important to check the GAT B 2026 exam pattern before appearing for the exam. As per the GAT B pattern, the exam duration is three hours, consisting of objective type questions with a total of 160 questions in total, each carrying four marks. There are negative marking in GAT B exam.

    GAT B 2026 Exam Pattern

    Particulars

    Details

    Exam Mode

    Computer-Based Test (CBT)

    Duration

    3 Hours (180 minutes)

    Total Questions

    160 (Part A: 60 questions, Part B: 100 Questions)

    Total Questions to Attempt

    120 (60 from Section A and 60 from Section B)

    Total Marks

    240

    Question Type

    Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

    Medium of Exam

    English

    GAT B 2026 Marking Scheme

    The GAT B exam pattern mentions the structure defined by the GATB. Students earn 1 and 3 marks for each accurate response in Section A and B respectively but face a 0.5 and 1 mark deduction for every incorrect answer in section A and B. There is no penalty for unattempted questions in GAT B exam 2026.

    GAT B 2026 Negative Marking

    Section

    Correct answer

    Incorrect answer

    Section A

    +1 mark

    -0.5 mark

    Section B

    +3 mark

    -1 mark

    GAT B Exam Centres 2026

    Students can choose their GAT B 2026 exam centres at the time of application process. The exact location for the GAT B exam centre can be checked on the admit card.

    GAT B 2026 Exam Centre

    Sr. No

    State

    City

    City Code

    1

    ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS (UT)

    PORT BLAIR

    AN01

    2

    ANDHRA PRADESH

    GUNTUR

    AP07

    3

    ANDHRA PRADESH

    NELLORE

    AP11

    4

    ANDHRA PRADESH

    VISAKHAPATNAM

    AP18

    5

    ASSAM

    GUWAHATI

    AM02

    6

    ASSAM

    JORHAT

    AM03

    7

    ASSAM

    TEZPUR

    AM05

    8

    BIHAR

    AURANGABAD (BIHAR)

    BR01

    9

    BIHAR

    BHAGALPUR

    BR02

    10

    BIHAR

    PATNA

    BR07

    11

    CHANDIGARH (UT)

    CHANDIGARH/MOHALI/PANCHKULA

    CH01

    12

    CHHATTISGARH

    RAIPUR

    CG03

    13

    DELHI

    DELHI/NEW DELHI

    DL01

    14

    GOA

    PANAJI/MADGAON/MARGAO

    GO01

    15

    GUJARAT

    AHMEDABAD/GANDHINAGAR

    GJ01

    16

    GUJARAT

    RAJKOT

    GJ10

    17

    GUJARAT

    VADODARA

    GJ12

    18

    HARYANA

    GURUGRAM

    HR04

    19

    HARYANA

    HISSAR

    HR05

    20

    HIMACHAL PRADESH

    SHIMLA

    HP06

    21

    JAMMU & KASHMIR

    JAMMU

    JK04

    22

    JAMMU & KASHMIR

    SRINAGAR (J & K)

    JK07

    23

    JHARKHAND

    RANCHI

    JH04

    24

    KARNATAKA

    BALLARI

    KK03

    25

    KARNATAKA

    BENGALURU

    KK04

    26

    KARNATAKA

    DHARWAD

    KK10

    27

    KERALA

    THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

    KL17

    28

    KERALA

    THRISSUR

    KL18

    29

    MADHYA PRADESH

    BHOPAL

    MP03

    30

    MADHYA PRADESH

    GWALIOR

    MP06

    31

    MAHARASHTRA

    MUMBAI/NAVI MUMBAI

    MR16

    32

    MAHARASHTRA

    NAGPUR

    MR17

    33

    MAHARASHTRA

    PUNE

    MR22

    34

    MEGHALAYA

    SHILLONG

    MG01

    35

    ODISHA

    BHUBANESWAR

    OR04

    36

    PUNJAB

    AMRITSAR

    PB01

    37

    PUNJAB

    LUDHIANA

    PB05

    38

    PUNJAB

    PATIALA/FATEHGARH SAHIB

    PB08

    39

    RAJASTHAN

    JAIPUR

    RJ06

    40

    RAJASTHAN

    UDAIPUR

    RJ11

    41

    TAMIL NADU

    CHENNAI

    TN01

    42

    TAMIL NADU

    COIMBATORE

    TN02

    43

    TAMIL NADU

    MADURAI

    TN08

    44

    TAMIL NADU

    TIRUCHIRAPPALLI

    TN14

    45

    TELANGANA

    HYDERABAD/SECUNDERABAD

    TL01

    46

    UTTAR PRADESH

    AGRA

    UP01

    47

    UTTAR PRADESH

    ALIGARH

    UP02

    48

    UTTAR PRADESH

    ALLAHABAD/PRAYAGRAJ

    UP03

    49

    UTTAR PRADESH

    BAREILLY

    UP04

    50

    UTTAR PRADESH

    GHAZIABAD

    UP07

    51

    UTTAR PRADESH

    KANPUR

    UP11

    52

    UTTAR PRADESH

    LUCKNOW

    UP12

    53

    UTTAR PRADESH

    MEERUT

    UP14

    54

    UTTAR PRADESH

    NOIDA/GREATER NOIDA

    UP09

    55

    UTTAR PRADESH

    VARANASI

    UP18

    56

    UTTARAKHAND

    DEHRADUN

    UK01

    57

    UTTARAKHAND

    ROORKEE

    UK06

    58

    WEST BENGAL

    KALYANI (NADIA)

    WB08

    59

    WEST BENGAL

    KOLKATA

    WB10

    GAT B 2026 Admit Card

    The link for GAT B admit card 2026 will be activated in May. There are several important information mentioned in the admit card of GAT B 2026 entrance exam such as exam centre details, exam date of the entrance exam, time, instructions for the exam and other details. It is mandatory for students to bring a printed copy of GAT B test admit card 2026, as no candidates are allowed to enter the exam centre without a valid admit card.

    How to Download GAT B Admit Card 2026

    • Visit the GAT B official website at dbt.nta.ac.in

    • Click on the “Download Admit Card” option

    • You will be redirected to another page

    • Enter your login credentials such as GAT B application number and date of birth

    • Click on “Login” option

    • The admit card of GAT B 2026 will be displayed

    • Save the admit card of GAT B 2026

    GAT B 2026 Answer Key

    The university will publish the GAT B provisional answer key 2026 in May. Students can compare their GAT B 2026 answer key with their own responses and get an estimated score for the exam. For any errors spotted in GAT B answer key, students can raise objections during the answer key objection window.

    GAT B 2026 Result

    The GATB will announce the result of GAT B exam 2026 in June. Candidates can check the result of GAT B by visiting the official website at dbt.nta.ac.in. The candidates are required to enter their login credentials such as GAT B application number and date of birth to download the GAT B 2026 result in the form of a scorecard for the candidates to download.

    GAT B 2026 Counselling

    Students who have secured qualifying marks in GAT B exam 2026 are required to attend the counselling process to confirm their seats. The GAT B 2026 counselling session is divided into parts such as registration, seat allotment and paying the seat confirmation fees. Students who have been allotted seats are required to visit the university campus and complete the physical verification, followed by the payment of admission fees to secure their seats.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: When will the GAT B application form 2026 be out?
    A:

    The NTA has released the GAT B application form 2026 on March 19.

    Q: What is official website of GAT-B ?
    A:

    The GATB 2026 official website is dbt.nta.ac.in.

    Q: What are GATB application fees?
    A:

    The registration fees for GATB 2026 is Rs 1300 for general candidates, Rs 650 for OBC, SC and ST students.

    Q: When will the GAT B exam 2026 be held?
    A:

    The GAT B 2026 will be conducted on May 17.

    Q: Is there negative marking in the GAT B exam 2026?
    A:

    The GATB exam 2026 has a negative marking of 0.5 and 1 mark for every incorrect answer in Section A and B.

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    As per the information available in GAT-B 2022 Information Brochure the schedule official date for the Display of Recorded Responses and Provisional Answer Keys on the Website is yet to be announced. The official date will be announced shortly so please wait until then. Please keep an eye on

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    You can start your preparation whenever you want to. Just remember one thing, revision is a must. You must do revise the topic once in a week, once in two weeks and once in a month. This will help to remember the topic more.

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    Hello,

    On August 8, the National Testing Agency (NTA) published the GAT B 2021 admission card at dbt.nta.ac.in. On August 3, the NTA ended the GAT-B 2021 application correction window .

    The GAT-B 2021 exam pattern is mandatory watching for applicants preparing for the entrance exam. The GAT-B exam pattern

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    GAT-B 2021 is scheduled on August 14, 2021. There isn't any official announcement regarding the admit card. Since exam is after 9 days from today the admit card will be released anytime soon. So please keep an eye on updates regularly and check your registered E-mail ID and phone