The DTB will release the GAT B cutoff 2025 on the official website after the declaration of the GAT B result, expected in May 2025. The NTA has organized the GAT B 2025 exam on 20 April 2025 in a single shift from 10 AM to 1 PM. According to the analysis of the previous years, the GAT B cutoff for General Category is expected to be about 127 marks (52.92%), whereas other reserved classes like OBC-NCL (37.29%), SC (27%), ST (25%), and PwD (26.67%) will have the lower cutoff as compared to General Category.
The GAT B 2025 offers 1,300 seats in 79 participating institutions. The cutoff score differs between the different categories, institutes, and programs based on factors such as the difficulty of the test, the number of candidates appeared, and the reservation policy.
GAT B Cutoff 2025
As per the previous years' analysis, the GAT B Cutoff 2025 shows that:
- The General Category candidates will have the highest cut-off marks of 127, with a percentage of 52.92%, resulting in strong competition among the open category.
- The EWS and OBC-NCL will have the cutoff marks of 91 and 89.5, with a similar percentage of around 37.
- The SC and ST candidates are expected to have the lower cutoff marks of 65 and 60, with 27.00% and 25.00% respectively.
- The PwD category will have the lowest cut-off marks out of all the categories, i.e, 64 marks and 26.7%.
GAT-B 2025: Category-Wise Cutoff for M.Sc. Biotechnology
| Category | Cut-Off Marks | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 127 | 52.92% |
| OBC-NCL | 89.5 | 37.29% |
| SC | 65 | 27.00% |
| ST | 60 | 25.00% |
| General-EWS | 91 | 37.92% |
| Differently Abled (PwD) | 64 | 26.67% |
GAT B College-wise Cut off 2025
The GAT B expected college-wise cut-off 2025 varies across the institutions.
- The top-tier institutions like JNU and IIT Indore will have the expected cutoff range of 178–190 for M.Sc. Biotechnology course.
- The mid-tier institutions like Savitribai Phule Pune University and University of Mysore are expected to have the cut off of 165–180.
- While the GIET University and Central University of Rajasthan range between 155–170.
- Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Punjab, offers the course M.V.Sc. Animal Biotechnology and expected to have the cut-off range of 150–160.
Check: GAT B 2025 Participating Institutes
GAT-B 2025 College-Wise Seat Matrix & Expected Cutoffs
| Institution | Program | Total Seats | Expected General Category Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi | M.Sc. Biotechnology | 30 | 178–190 |
| IIT Indore | M.Sc. Biotechnology | 10 | 180–190 |
| Savitribai Phule Pune University, Maharashtra | M.Sc. Biotechnology | 30 | 170–180 |
| University of Mysore, Karnataka | M.Sc. Biotechnology | 30 | 165–175 |
| GIET University, Odisha | M.Sc. Biotechnology | 10 | 160–170 |
| Central University of Rajasthan | M.Sc. Biotechnology | 10 | 155–165 |
| Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Punjab | M.V.Sc. Animal Biotechnology | 10 | 150–160 |
| North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Meghalaya | M.Sc. Biotechnology | 30 | 145–155 |
GAT B Minimum Qualifying Marks (Expected)
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has set the following minimum qualifying marks for GAT-B 2025, The General Category candidates will have to score a minimum of 121.2 marks out of 240 to be qualified to get admission to top institutions offering M.Sc. and M.Tech programs in biotechnology and related fields. The OBC-NCL candidates will have to score only 64.8 marks out of 240. The other reserved categories will have the very minimum marks to qualify for admission into the top institutions offering M.Sc. and M.Tech programs in biotechnology and related fields.
What is the qualifying marks for GAT?
| Category | Minimum Percentage | Minimum Marks (Out of 240) |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 50.5% | 121.2 |
| OBC-NCL | 27% | 64.8 |
| SC | 15% | 36 |
| ST | 7.5% | 18 |
| Gen-EWS | 10% | 24 |
| PwD | 26.67% | 64 |
What is a good score in GAT B exam?
A “good” score in GAT B 2025 can vary; a score above the minimum marks of GAT B is considered a good score.
- For the general category, the minimum score is expected to be 121.2, which results in 50.5%.
- For the candidates who belong to the OBC-NCL category, a 64.5 (27%) would be considered a good score.
- The SC Category candidates are expected to score more than 36, those marks will be considered as a good score.
- More than 18 marks for the ST candidates will be considered as good marks.
- The Gen-EW and PwD need to score more than 24 and 64, respectively to get the good score in GAT B.
How to calculate GAT B score?
To calculate the GAT B score, the candidate needs to understand the marking scheme of the GAT B exam
- Section A: Comprises 60 MCQs based on class 12th-level science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology). 1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer, with no negative marking for incorrect answers.
- Section B: This section consists of 100 MCQs at the graduate level in subjects like Basic Biology, Life Sciences, Biotechnology, and allied areas. 3 marks will be awarded for each correct answer and -1 for each incorrect answer.
Calculating the GAT B Score
- Correct Answers: Count the number of correct answers in each section.
- Incorrect Answers: Count the number of incorrect answers in Section B.
- Calculate Section A Score: Multiply the number of correct answers by 1 (since each correct answer in Section A earns 1 mark).
- Calculate Section B Score: Multiply the number of correct answers by 3 (since each correct answer in Section B earns 3 marks). Then, subtract the number of incorrect answers (since each incorrect answer in Section B deducts 1 mark).
- Total Score: Add the scores from Section A and Section B to get your total score.
Total Score = (Correct Answers in A × 1) + [(Correct Answers in B × 3) – Incorrect Answers in B]
| Section | Correct Answers | Incorrect Answers | Marks per Correct Answer | Marks per Incorrect Answer | Total Score Calculation | Total Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A | 50 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 50 × 1 = 50 | 50 |
| Section B | 70 | 20 | 3 | -1 | (70 × 3) - 20 = 210 - 20 = 190 | 190 |
| Total Score | - | - | - | - | 50 + 190 = 240 | 240 |
How many seats are in GAT B?
The GAT B provides admission to the various programs in biotechnology and allied courses in India. For the academic year 2025-26, there are approximately 1331 DBT-sanctioned seats available across 79 participating universities.
The Programs the GAT B provides are:
- M.Sc. Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Agricultural Biotechnology
- M.V.Sc. Animal Biotechnology
- M.Tech. Biotechnology and allied areas
GAT B Seat Allocation at Selected Institutions
The seats are allocated based on the norms of the Government of India, ensuring representation across various categories.
| Institution | Program | Total Seats | UR | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Indore | M.Sc. Biotechnology | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| GIET University, Odisha | M.Sc. Biotechnology | 10 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| University of Mysore | M.Sc. Biotechnology | 30 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Department of Plant Molecular Biology | M.Sc. Biotechnology | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
GAT-B 2025 Cutoff JNU
The GAT B 2025 Cutoff is based on the previous years’ analysis. The M.Sc. Biotechnology and M.Sc. Computational & Integrative Sciences (CISM) are expected to have the cutoff marks in the range of 180–190 and 170–180, respectively in the General Category.
| Program | Expected General Category Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
| M.Sc. Biotechnology (BITM) | 180–190 |
| M.Sc. Computational & Integrative Sciences (CISM) | 170–180 |
GAT-B Cut Off 2024
Candidates must make sure that they fulfil the GAT-B 2024 cutoff. Here is a list of GAT-B cutoff 2024 for your reference:
Category | GAT B cut off (out of 240) | GAT B Cut Off Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| General | 127 | 52.92% |
| EWS | 91 | 37.92% |
| OBC-NCL | 89.5 | 37.29% |
| SC | 65 | 27% |
| ST | 60 | 25% |
| PwD | 64 | 26.67% |
GAT-B Cut off 2023
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks out of 240 |
|---|---|
| UnReserved (UR) / General | 115-120 |
| Economically Weaker Section (Gen-EWS) | 70-75 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) | 75-80 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 60-65 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 60-65 |
| Person with Disability (PwD)/ Differently Abled (DA) | 55-60 |
GAT-B Cut Off 2022
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks out of 240 |
|---|---|
| UnReserved (UR) / General | 112 |
| Economically Weaker Section (Gen-EWS) | 65 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) | 71 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 60 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 60 |
| Person with Disability (PwD)/ Differently Abled (DA) | 60.50 |
GAT-B Cut Off 2021
Candidates must go through the following table to check the 2021 cut off and can compare it with this year's cutoff.
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks out of 240 |
|---|---|
| UnReserved (UR) / General | 121.5 |
| Economically Weaker Section (Gen-EWS) | 121.5 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL) | 103.5 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 67.5 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 60 |
| Person with Disability (PwD)/ Differently Abled (DA) | 60 |
While determining the cutoff of GAT-B 2023, various factors are taken into consideration
- Candidates' performance in the test.
- The previous year's cut – off-trend
- Number of appearing candidates
- The complexity level of the entrance test
- Seat availability for each programme.
GAT-B 2024 Merit List
GAT-B Merit list will be published on its official website –ntajnu.nic.in. Merit list is formulated on the basis of marks scored by candidates and their category as well.
It consists of:
- Candidates’ GAT-B 2024 Rank
- Application Number
- Name of the Candidate
- Category – wise marks scored
FAQs Regarding GAT-B 2024 (GAT-B)
Ques. How many candidates registered and appeared for the GAT-B exam last year?
Ans. As many as 8,677 candidates out of 9,578 registered candidates had appeared for the Graduate Aptitude Test-Biotechnology (GAT-B) exam last year.
Ques. When is counselling done for GAT-B 2024?
Ans. The schedule for the online counselling is expected to be announced by the participating institutes in June.
Ques. How many seats are there in GAT-B 2024?
Ans. There are 1206 seats in GAT-B 2024.
Ques. Is GAT-B 2024 cut off higher than previous years’ cut off?
Ans. No, GAT-B 2024 cut off has seen a downfall as compared to the previous years’ cut off.
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