NTA Invites Applications for 2024 Biomedical Research Eligibility Test (BRET), Check out to know more details

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened applications for the Department of Health Research (DHR)-ICMR non-medical fellowship for PhD 2024 - Biomedical Research Eligibility Test (BRET). This test determines the eligibility of Indian nationals for junior research fellowships (JRF) through DHR-ICMR.

Applications for Biomedical Research 2024

Application Details

Application Window: Opened on June 19 and closes on July 9.
Correction Window: Available from July 10 to 11.
Examination Date: July 31, conducted in computer-based test (CBT) mode.

Exam Pattern

The test consists of three parts with objective-type, multiple-choice questions. It is a two-hour exam with no breaks between sections. The question paper is divided into three sections (A, B, and C), and all questions are compulsory.

Marks: Each question carries one mark.
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
Unattempted Questions: Marked zero.

Educational Qualifications

Candidates must possess an MSc or equivalent post-graduate degree (MTech, MPharma) in relevant fields such as:

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

Minimum Marks: 55% for General/EWS/OBC candidates and 50% for SC/ST and PwBD candidates.

Final Year Candidates: Those in the final year of their MSc or equivalent degree during the 2023-24 session may apply as RA (Result Awaited). They must submit an attestation form (Annexure-I) certified by the head of the department/institute.

Provisional Admission: Admission to the test is provisional until proof of passing the Master's Degree with the required percentage is submitted.
Examination Venue Requirements

Candidates must bring the following items to the examination venue:

Admit card with Self Declaration (Undertaking) downloaded from the NTA Website, printed on A4 size paper, and duly filled in.
A simple transparent ballpoint pen.
An additional photograph (same as uploaded on the Online Application Form) to be pasted on the attendance sheet in the examination room/hall.
One of the following original, valid, and non-expired photo IDs: PAN card, Driving License, Voter ID, Passport, Aadhaar Card (with photograph), E-Aadhaar with photograph, Bank Passbook with photograph.
PwBD certificate issued by an authorized medical officer, if applicable.
Personal transparent water bottle.