Online Applications invited for DHR-ICMR Non-Medical Fellowship for PhD 2024 – Biomedical Research Eligibility Test (BRET)
National Testing Agency (NTA) will be conducting the DHR-ICMR NON-MEDICAL FELLOWSHIP FOR PH.D -2024 – Biomedical Research Eligibility Test (BRET), which is a test to determining the eligibility of Indian National candidates for the award of junior research fellowship (JRF) through DHR-ICMR.
The schedule of DHR-ICMR NON-MEDICAL FELLOWSHIP FOR PH.D 2024 – Biomedical Research Eligibility Test (BRET), are as follows:
| Biomedical Research Eligibility Test (BRET) DHR-ICMR NON-MEDICAL FELLOWSHIP FOR PH.D -2024 jobsaroundyou.in | |||
| Application Mode | Online mode only | ||
| Application Start Date | 19-Jun-2024 | ||
| Application Closing Date | 30-Jul-2024 (upto 11:50 PM) Date Extended | ||
| Last Date Of Online Fee Payment | 30-Jul-2024 (upto 11:50 PM) Date Extended | ||
| Correction in particulars of Application Form | 31-Jul-2024 to 01-Aug-2024 | ||
| Application Fee | General / General-EWS – INR 1800 OBC(NCL)*/SC/ST – INR 1500 PwBD/Third Gender – INR 1200 | ||
| Hall Ticket/ Admit Card can be downloaded | 11-Sep-2024 | ||
| Date of Exam | 14-Sep-2024 | ||
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) | ||
| Age Limit | 30 years as on application last date | ||
| Upper age limit relaxation up to 5 years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST, PwBD and female candidates, 3 years in the case of OBC category | |||
| Medium of Exam | English Only | ||
| For Applying online | Click Here | ||
| For Detailed Information Bulletin | Click Here | ||
| For Detailed Syllabus | Syllabus of BRET 2024 | ||
| Subjects of Test | Subject Code with Subjects of Test A – Microbiology B – Biochemistry C – Biostatistics D – Veterinary Science/Medicine E – Public Health F – Nursing G – Biotechnology H – Social Behavioral Sciences I – Nutrition J – Pharmacology K – Biological Sciences | ||
| Educational Qualifications for Biomedical Research Eligibility Test | |||
| M.Sc. or equivalent post-graduate (PG) degree (M. Tech/M. Pharma), in life sciences, zoology, botany, biomedical sciences, microbiology, biochemistry, genetics, biotechnology, biophysics, bioinformatics, forensic sciences, environmental sciences, food and nutrition, molecular biology, biological sciences, ecology, immunology, neurosciences, veterinary sciences, nursing, biostatistics, pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, public health, social work, with minimum 55% marks in PG test for General/EWS/OBC candidates and 50% for the SC/ST and PwBD candidates. A candidate who is appearing/has appeared in the final year (IV/VI Semester whichever is applicable, and final year where semester system is not there) of M.Sc. or equivalent post graduate test during the session (2023-24) can also apply for the test as RA (Result Awaited). Such candidates will have to submit the attestation format (given in annexure-I duly certified by the Head of the Department/Institute over his/her signature and official seal/stamp (with address and name) where he/she is appearing in the final year PG test. However, such candidates shall be admitted to the Test provisionally and shall be considered eligible for JRF only after they submit the proof of having passed the Master’s Degree test with requisite percentage. | |||
| Scheme and Pattern of Exam for Biomedical Research Eligibility Test | |||
| Scheme of Test: The Test will consist of three parts. All the parts will consist of objective type, multiple choice questions. There will be no break between papers. The subject-wise scheme of examination is as per details below: * The test will consist of one paper of two hours duration. * The question paper will be divided into three sections A, B and C as per the syllabus given at Biomedical Research Eligibility Test Syllabus 2024. * All questions in each section are compulsory carrying one mark each. * Negative marking @0.25 will be made for each of the wrong answer. * Questions not attempted will be marked zero. Pattern of Question Papers: Section-A (Aptitude Section) comprising of 50 questions from the following areas: 1. Reading Comprehension: Evaluate comprehension and interpretation skills across diverse fields. 2. Reasoning Ability: Assess deductive reasoning, data interpretation, verbal and nonverbal reasoning. 3. Analytical Ability: Analyze information systematically and logically, interpret data, and apply logical reasoning. 4. Quantitative Ability: Evaluate logical reasoning, numerical analysis, and graphical interpretation. 5. Quantitative comparison: Problem-solving through quantitative comparison and analytical reasoning Section-B will be having 50 questions pertaining to cross-disciplinary areas and not from any specific domain but related to fundamental knowledge which is common to the topics listed below: 1. Molecular basis of changes occurring in living cells. 2. Cell structure and function including cell communication, signaling, growth, reproduction and differentiation. 3. Basic understanding of physiological processes. 4. Genetic inheritance and genomics 5. Origin of life and evolution 6. Biotechnological processes, techniques and applications 7. Biosafety 8. Bioethics 9. Natural and acquired immune responses 10. Common bacterial, viral, fungal and parasitic infections Section-C would comprise of 50 questions relevant to applied/analytical part of the biological processes from the eleven (11) specific disciplines/subjects as listed below, candidate will have to opt for only for one subject for this section: 1. Microbiology (Bacteriology, Virology, Parasitology, Entomology, Mycology) 2. Biochemistry 3. Biostatistics 4. Veterinary Science/Medicine 5. Public Health 6. Nursing 7. Biotechnology 8. Social Behavioral Sciences (Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology) 9. Nutrition 10. Pharmacology 11. Biological Sciences (Life Sciences, Human Biology, Environmental Sciences, Zoology, Botany) | |||
| Ready Reckoner for Registration | |||
| Before beginning the process of filling the Online Application Form, read Information Brochure carefully, keep ready required documents and follow the following instructions: # Copy of Board / University Certificate for Candidate’s Name, Mother’s Name, Father’s Name and Date of Birth # Type of Identification – Bank A/c passbook with photograph/ Passport Number/ Ration Card/ Aadhaar Card Number/Voter ID Card Number/ Other Govt ID # Qualifying Degree Certificate or last semester marks sheet # Your Mailing Address as well as Permanent Address with Pin Code # Four cities for Centres of your choice # Category Certificate, if applicable # Result Awaited Certificate, if applicable # Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Certificate, if applicable # Person with Disability (PwD) Certificate, if applicable # e-mail address and Mobile Number of candidate # Scanned images in PDF format only # Candidate’s Photograph File size must be between 20 kb to 100 kb. # Candidate’s Signature in running hand File size must be between 10 kb to 50 kb. | |||
| List of Exam Cities for DHR ICMR 2024 – Biomedical Research Eligibility Test (BRET) | |||
| AMBALA (HARYANA) BENGALURU (KARNATAKA) BHOPAL (MADHYA PRADESH) BHUBANESWAR (ODISHA) BILASPUR (CHHATTISGARH) CHANDIGARH CHENNAI (TAMIL NADU) COIMBATORE (TAMIL NADU) DARJEELING (WEST BENGAL) DELHI DEHRADUN (UTTARAKHAND) GUWAHATI (ASSAM) HYDERABAD (TELANGANA) JABALPUR (MADHYA PRADESH) JAMMU (JAMMU AND KASHMIR) JODHPUR (RAJASTHAN) KOLKATA (WEST BENGAL) KOCHI (KERALA) KURNOOL (ANDHRA PRADESH) LUCKNOW (UTTAR PRADESH) | |||
Candidates who are desirous of applying for the exam may go through the Information Bulletin and apply online at https://exams.nta.ac.in/ only during the period from 19.06.2024 to 09.07.2024 and also pay the applicable fee, online, through the payment gateway using Debit/Credit Cards/Net Banking/UPI.
Candidates are advised to visit official website from time to time for latest updates.