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Are B.Tech Biotechnology students eligible for the CSIR-UGC NET exam?

Eligibility Criteria required to apply for CSIR UGC NET Examination:

The basic eligibility criteria required to apply for CSIR UGC NET Examination Biotechnology is given below:

Name of the Examination - CSIR UGC NET Exam

>> For the stream of Biotechnology:

@ Candidates who have completed M.Sc in Biotechnology or Life Science or its equivalent qualification or Integrated BS-MS/ BS-4 years ..etc.,

@ Or Candidates who have done B.E/ B.Tech in Biotechnology or B.Pharm or MBBS course from a recognized university or institute are eligible.

@ The minimum percentage required in the qualifying examination is 55% marks for General/ OBC category candidates and 50% marks for SC/ ST category candidates.

@ Hence those who have completed B.Tech in Biotechnology course are eligible to apply for this CSIR UGC NET Examination.

B-Tech Biotechnology students are only eligible to sit for the CSIR NET JRF Test. They are not eligible for CSIR-UGC NET exam.