The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee will conduct the GATE Biotechnology Exam 2025, providing admission to ME/M. Tech/Ph.D. courses and job opportunities. The Syllabus for the GATE has been released on the official website at gate.iitr.ac.in. The syllabus is divided into three parts: General Aptitude, Engineering Mathematics, and Core Discipline which in this case will be Biotechnology or BT.
The General Aptitude section, common to all GATE exams, carries a 15% weightage, Engineering Mathematics will hold a weightage of 13% weightage while the Core Discipline or Biotechnology subjects hold a 72% weightage. Aspirants should make themselves familiar with the complete biotechnology syllabus to manage their study plans effectively and focus on key topics as the exam date approaches.
The GATE BT Syllabus 2025 outlines the topic-wise details of all subjects that may appear in the exam. The exam is expected to be conducted in February 1-9, 2025, with registrations starting in August 2024. While the syllabus can be covered in a minimum of six months, however, it is always recommended to start early preparation.
| Syllabus | |
|---|---|
| General Aptitude Syllabus | Download PDF |
| Engineering Mathematics + Biotechnology Syllabus | Download PDF |
| Table of Contents |
GATE BT Subject Wise Marks Weightage
| Important Topics | Expected Marks/ Weightage |
|---|---|
| General Aptitude | 15 |
| Section 1: Engineering Mathematics | 13 |
| Section 2: General Biology | 23 |
| Section 3: Genetics, Cellular and Molecular Biology | 21 |
| Section 4: Fundamentals of Biological Engineering | 10 |
| Section 5: Bioprocess Engineering and Process Biotechnology | 7 |
| Section 6: Plant, Animal and Microbial Biotechnology | 6 |
| Section 7: Recombinant DNA Technology and Other Tools in Biotechnology | 5 |
| TOTAL MARKS | 100 |
GATE BT in a Nutshell
| Biotechnology Paper Code | BT |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Number of Questions | 65 |
| Types of Questions | MCQs, MSQs, and NAT |
| Number of Sections | General Aptitude (GA) + Candidate's Selected Subjects |
| Weightage by Section | Section I : Section II : |
| Total Time Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes) |
Important Sections to Note
| Section 1 | |
|---|---|
| Numerical Computation | English Grammar |
| Numerical Estimation | Verbal Analogies |
| Numerical Reasoning and Data Interpretation | Vocabulary |
| Section 2 | |
| Linear Algebra | Complex Analysis |
| Calculus | Numerical Methods |
| Differential Equations ( ODE and PDE) | Probability and Statistics |
| Vector Analysis | Limits and Continuity |
| Section 3 | |
| General Biology | Bioprocess Engineering and Process Biotechnology |
| Genetics, Cellular and Molecular Biology | Plant, Animal and Microbial Biotechnology |
| Fundamentals of Biological Engineering | Recombinant DNA Technology and Other Tools in Biotechnology |
Tips to Crack GATE BT 2025
Candidates who are preparing for the GATE Biotechnology exam definitely need a strategic approach to ace GATE BT 2025. Here are some valuable tips from the top rankers that can help you succeed:
- Use Previous Year Book (Geetha): Try to solve the previous year's question paper a minimum of three times as follows : At first, try to solve every question while reading the subject for the first time. The second time, solve the book during revision. Finally, focus on star-marked questions. If time permits, solve the entire book again.
- Supplementary Workbooks: Candidates can solve the supplementary workbooks such as Solve Made Easy Workbook first as it has a good collection of questions. If possible to get along the tougher side of the question, also solve Bits and Bytes.
- Make Short Notes: Try to Include all necessary formulas, concepts, and unit conversions in your notes, and remember to update them regularly as you study.
- Practice with a Stopwatch: Gate Toppers always prefer to time themselves to build speed and accuracy, crucial for exams like CIL, ISRO, BARC, ESE, SSC JE, and NLC. Although GATE provides sufficient time, other exams do not.
- Limit Textbook Reading: GATE BT Aspirants shouldn’t rely heavily on standard textbooks unless necessary. Avoid lengthy textbook questions not relevant to GATE.
- Complete Test Series: After completion of revision start the test series in July. Give part tests after the first revision. Follow with subject-wise and multi-subject tests after the second revision. Begin full-length tests from December, aiming for 20-30 FLTs.
Previous Year Question Papers for Biotechnology (BT)
| Session | Question Paper PDF |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Check Here |
| 2023 | Check Here |
| 2022 | Check Here |
| 2021 | Check Here |
| 2020 | Check Here |
Books to refer to for GATE Biotechnology 2025
| Books | Publishers/ Authors |
|---|---|
| Principles of Biochemistry | Lehninger |
| Molecular Cell Biology | Iodish and Baltimore |
| Biotechnology | Pranav Kumar |
| GATE General Aptitude and Mathematics | GK publishers |
| Immunology | Kuby |
| Gene Cloning and DNA analysis | T.A Brown |
| Bioprocess Engineering Principles | P.Doran |
| Advanced Engineering Mathematics | Erwin Kreyszig |
| Plant Biotech | Slater |
| High School English Grammar | Wren and Martin |
| A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning | R.S. Aggarwal |
| How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude | Arun Sharma |
| Previous Year Books | Made Easy Workbook or Bits And Bytes or Both |
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. When will the official syllabus for GATE BT will be declared by IIT Roorkee?
Ans. GATE Syllabus of the year 2025 has been released on the official website of gate2025.iitr.ac.in on July 1, 2024.
Ques. How much time is required to cover the entire GATE Syllabus for BT in 2025?
Ans. On Average, candidates take at least 6 months to complete the GATE Syllabus for BT. It is always advisable to start the preparation a bit early, that will help aspirants in revising the syllabus prior to the examination.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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