NTA Merges DBT-BET With CSIR-UGC NET Life Sciences

The biotechnology exam called DBT-BET is being combined with the CSIR-UGC NET Life Sciences exam.

The change starts with the December 2026 exam cycle.

The combined subject will be called Life Sciences & Bio-Technology, or LS & BT.

Students should study from the revised syllabus, which is in the CSIR-UGC NET Information Bulletin.

Registration is open until November 5, 2026, at 11:50 p.m.

The exam will be taken on a computer on December 19, 22 and 27.

The test can help determine eligibility for research fellowships, teaching positions and PhD study.