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DBT JRF Syllabus 2027
Department of Biotechnology — Junior Research Fellowship
DBT (Department of Biotechnology)Online (CBT)Once a year (November)
Total Questions200
Duration180 min
Total Marks200
Marking Scheme+1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biotechnology | 100 | 100 |
| 2 | Life Sciences (Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry) | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 | |
Syllabus by Subject
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Biotechnology
Key topics covered as per the official DBT JRF syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Biotechnology.
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Life Sciences (Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry)
Key topics covered as per the official DBT JRF syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Life Sciences (Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry).
View Life Sciences (Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry) Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
MSc in Biotechnology or related Life Sciences
ANumber of Attempts
No limit (age 28 for fellowship)
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Once a year (November)
Next Exam Date
November 2027
Registration Opens
August 2027
Preparation Tips
- 1Focus on Molecular Biology, Recombinant DNA technology, and Immunology
- 2Bioinformatics, Genomics, and Proteomics are increasingly tested
- 3NCERT + standard MSc Biotechnology textbooks cover the syllabus
- 4200 questions in 180 min — pace at ~54 seconds per question
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