What is the difference between JNUCEEB and GAT-B?

JNUCEEB versus GAT-B:

There is an immense confusion going around the ways about the JNUCEEB exam and GAT-B. The JNUCEEB exam has been replaced with the GAT-B (Graduate Aptitude Test of Biotechnology). The Regional Centre for Biotechnology on account of the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India will conduct GAT-B exam. 

The Combined Entrance Exam of Biotechnology is still there; the exam will be named as GAT-B. The application fee, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, are the same as that of JNUCEEB. The GAT-B rank will allow applicants to get admission on 1221 seats in 62 colleges/institutions. 

GAT-B rank will be applicable for the mentioned courses:

• M.Sc. Biotechnology
• M.Sc. Agricultural Biotechnology
• M.V.Sc.
• M.Tech. Biotechnology 
​• M.Sc. in allied areas

The GAT-B application form is available from June 01, 2020, and the last date to submit the application form is June 18, 2020, the GAT-B exam will be conducted on June 30, 2020.

The students who will get admission through GAT-B rank in the participating colleges will be awarded the stipend monthly:

• M.Sc. in Biotechnology & Allied Areas - Rs. 5000
• M.Sc. in Agricultural Biotechnology - Rs. 7500
• M.Tech./M.V.Sc. programmes - Rs. 12000

Have a quick glimpse over the important dates of GAT-B (JNUCEEB):

1. Application form will be available from June 01, 2020
2. Last date to apply for GAT-B : June 18, 2020
3. Availability of Admit Cards: June 25, 2020
4. GAT-B Exam Date: June 30, 2020
5. Display of Answer Key: July 02, 2020
6. Last Date for accepting the Answer Key: July 06, 2020
7. Declaration of GAT-B results: July 20, 2020