DBT JRF - Eligibility Criteria
Department of Biotechnology Junior Research Fellowship
Form Date: 07 Jul - 31 Jul 2027 (Tentative)
Computer Based Test
Form Date: 07 Jul - 31 Jul 2027
DBT JRF 2027 Eligibility Criteria: Qualifications, Marks Required, Age Limit, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Admit Card
Updated On - September 16 2026 by Abhinandan Singh
DBT JRF 2027 is an acronym for the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), which is part of India's Ministry of Science and Technology. The test is open to anyone interested in applying for a Junior Research Fellowship in Biotechnology. Many candidates hope to pursue professions in biotechnology research and are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to take the entrance exam. The DBT JRF 2027 admissions test will be useful in determining who is eligible. Candidates before filling out the application form must look into the eligibility criteria to know whether they are eligible to sit for the exam or not. Candidates who will not meet the eligibility criteria will be disqualified directly without any second chance. Here's everything you need to know about the exam.
Eligibility Criteria for DBT JRF 2027
Age Limit
As of March 22, 2022, the candidate's age must not exceed 28 years. Those in the SC/ST/Differently Abled/Women categories, however, will be granted a 5-year age relaxation. Candidates from the OBC category will be given a 30-year age relaxation.
Educational Qualification
Any of the following degrees must be held by the candidate: M.Sc./ M.Tech/ M.V.Sc./ Integrated BS-MS/ B.E/ B.Tech in any Biotechnology discipline/ M.Sc./ M.Tech (Bioinformatics/ Computational Biology/ Life Science/ Bioscience/ Zoology/ Botany/ Microbiology/ Biochemistry/ Biophysics).
Marks Required
Candidates must have received at least 60% in their qualifying degree test, whereas SC/ ST/ differently-abled candidates must have received at least 55%.
NOTE: Candidates who will take the qualifying test in the year 2022 are also eligible to apply.
Exam Format for DBT JRF 2027
Mode: The exam will be conducted entirely online.
Total Sections: Part A and Part B
Question Types: Objective questions.
Total Marks: The paper will contain 100 questions. (each part has 50 questions)
Medium: English.
Duration: 3 hours
Marking Criteria: Each question will be worth three points.
Total Sections: Part A and Part B
Question Types: Objective questions.
Total Marks: The paper will contain 100 questions. (each part has 50 questions)
Medium: English.
Duration: 3 hours
Marking Criteria: Each question will be worth three points.
Syllabus for DBT JRF 2027
Candidates must prepare properly in order to achieve good results. To prepare properly, applicants should review the exam pattern as well as the syllabus, which will provide them with a general understanding of the marking scheme, sorts of questions, and areas on which they should focus more, among other things. Candidates should also make a subject-by-subject timetable and prepare accordingly. The DBT JRF 2027 syllabus may be obtained on the official website.
Admit Card for DBT JRF 2027
- Go to http://www.bcil.nic.in, which is the official website. to obtain the admit card.
- By entering their application ID and password, those who have submitted their application form and application fee will be able to retrieve their admit card.
- Make a printout of the admissions card for future reference. The printed copy of the admit card, as well as a valid photo ID, must be brought to the exam hall.
- Without an admit card, no candidate is allowed to enter the examination venue.
- Keep your admit card in a secure place until the admissions process is completed.
Form Start Date:
07 Jul 2027
Form End Date:
31 Jul 2027
The forms will open on 07 Jul 2027
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Examination Date (Online):
21 Aug 2023
Application Fees:
₹ 1,000
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