NTA Invites Applications for DHR-ICMR Non-Medical Fellowship for PhD- Biomedical Research Eligibility Test- BRET 2024, Know all details here

The interested candidates are required to apply “Online” only for the DHR-ICMR 2024 - Biomedical Research Eligibility Test (BRET) by accessing the NTA official website. The application other than online mode would not be accepted in any case.

DHR-ICMR Non-Medical Fellowship for PhD – 2024 – BRET will be conducted by NTA. This examination is being conducted to determine the eligibility of Indian National candidates for the award of Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) through DHR-ICMR. This exam will be conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode in English medium only.

The schedule of the DHR-ICMR Non-Medical Fellowship for PhD 2024 - Biomedical Research Eligibility Test (BRET), are as follows-

EXAMINATION FEE

INSTRUCTIONS TO FILLING ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

STEP 1- Register for Online Form submission using a unique Email ID and Mobile No.

STEP 2- Fill in the Online Application Form and note down the system-generated Application No. Upload legible scanned images of-

i a recent photograph (in a jpg file, size 10Kb – 200Kb) either in colour or black & white with 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against a white background.

ii candidate’s signature (in jpg file size: 4kb - 30kb).

iii Duly verified Result Appearing/Awaited Form (in PDF format file size: 50KB to 500KB).

iv Category Certificate, if applicable (SC/ ST/ OBC/ EWS etc.) (in PDF format file size: 50KB to 300KB).

v PwD Certificate, if applicable (in PDF format file size: 50KB to 300KB).

STEP 3- Pay the prescribed fee through Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card and UPI, keep proof of fee paid for future reference.

Lastly, download save and print copies of the Confirmation Page after successful remittance of fee and keep copies safely for future reference.

Meanwhile, the age limit for admission to the eligibility test is 30 years as on the last date of the application form i.e. 09.07.2024. (Upper age limit relaxation up to five years in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST, PwBD and female candidates, three years in the case of OBC category).

As per the Information Bulletin, below are the education qualifications, scheme of examination, examination centre, admit card, etc. regarding the BRET.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

1 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.

2 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 postgraduate test during the session (2023-24) can also apply for the test as RA (Result Awaited).

3 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.

4 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 the requisite percentage.

SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

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 the details below-

1 The test will consist of one paper of two hours duration.

2 The question paper will be divided into three sections A, B and C as per the syllabus.

3 All questions in each section are compulsory carrying one mark each.

4 Negative markings @0.25 will be made for each of the wrong answers.

5 Questions not attempted will be marked zero.

EXAMINATION CENTRE

1 It is mandatory for candidates to select four cities of their choice while filling out the Online Application Form.

2 An effort will be made to allot a Centre of Examination to a candidate in a City of his/her Choice. However, due to logistic & administrative reasons, an exam centre may be allotted to him/her in a different city or nearby area.

3 The City for Examination Centre once chosen and allotted cannot be changed (after the closing of the correction window) and any request in this regard will not be entertained.

ADMIT CARD

1 The Admit Card will be issued provisionally to the candidates, subject to their satisfying the eligibility conditions.

2 The candidate has to download the Admit Card from the NTA website and appear for the Examination at the given Centre on the Date, timing and Examination as indicated in their Admit Card.

3 No candidate will be allowed to appear at the Examination Centre, on a Date and time other than that allotted to them in their Admit Card.

4 The candidates are advised to read the instructions on the Admit Card carefully and follow them during the conduct of the Examination.

5 In case of any discrepancy in the particulars of the candidate or his/her photograph and signatures shown in the Admit Card and Confirmation Page, the candidate may immediately approach the Helpline between 09:30 am and 5:30 pm. In such cases, candidates would appear in the Examination with the already downloaded Admit Card. However, NTA will take the necessary action to correct the record later.

To view the information Bulletin, click the link below