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CSIR-UGC NET Merges Biotechnology and Life Sciences From 2026
The exam for biotechnology and the exam for life sciences are being combined.
The change will begin with the December 2026 exam.
The new subject area will be called Life Sciences & Bio-Technology, or LS & BT.
Students preparing for the exam should use the new syllabus.
The syllabus is in the CSIR Information Bulletin.
Candidates are advised to check it before they start preparing.
This means they should not rely only on older exam topics or study materials.
The National Testing Agency announced that DBT-BET will merge with CSIR-UGC NET Life Sciences.
The change takes effect from the December 2026 examination cycle.
The combined discipline will be called Life Sciences & Bio-Technology (LS & BT).
The revised syllabus is available in the CSIR Information Bulletin.
Candidates are advised to review the new syllabus before preparing for the examination.
- Who
- The National Testing Agency announced the change; it affects candidates taking the Joint CSIR-UGC NET.
- What
- DBT-BET is being merged with CSIR-UGC NET Life Sciences under a new discipline called Life Sciences & Bio-Technology (LS & BT).
- Where
- The Joint CSIR-UGC NET examination in India.
- When
- From the December 2026 examination cycle onwards.
- Why
- The articles describe the merger and revised discipline but do not state a specific reason for the change.
Key facts
- Announcing agency
- National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Merged examinations
- DBT-BET and CSIR-UGC NET Life Sciences
- New discipline
- Life Sciences & Bio-Technology (LS & BT)
- Effective cycle
- December 2026 onwards
- Syllabus location
- CSIR Information Bulletin
- Candidate guidance
- Review the revised syllabus before beginning preparation
Sources
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