The Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India provides fellowships for pursuing research in biotechnology and life-sciences through the "DB...
Department: · Level: central
> The fellowship amount for the JRF program is тВ╣31,000 per month for the first two years and тВ╣35,000 per month for the remaining three years.
1. Applicant must be Indian citizen. 1. Applicant must have a master's degree in biotechnology or a related field from a recognized university 1. Applicant must clear the GAT or NET exam in biotechnology or a related field 1. Applicant should not be more then 28 years for general and EWS category candidates and 33 years for SC/ST/PH category candidates 1. Applicant must be willing to pursue full-time doctoral research in biotechnology or a related field at a recognized university or research institution in India.
**Online** **Step 1: Qualify in the Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET)** 1. The BET is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) to select candidates for the DBT-JRF program. The BET exam is held once a year, typically in the month of June. 1. To apply for the BET exam, applicant must have a master's degree in biotechnology or a related field from a recognized university. Applicant must also have a valid GATE score or a NET score in biotechnology or a related field. **Step 2: Apply for the DBT-JRF program online** 1. Once applicant have qualified in the BET exam, applicant can apply for the DBT-JRF program online. The online application process typically opens in the month of July and closes in the month of August. 1. To apply for the DBT-JRF program online, applicant will need to create an account on the DBT website and fill in the required details. applicant will also need to upload the required documents, such as applicant's BET exam scorecard, research proposal, and NOC from the current employer (if applicable). **Step 3: Appear for the interview** 1. Candidates who are shortlisted for the DBT-JRF program will be called...