CSIR-NET & DBT-BET Merged into One Joint Exam | December 2026 Official Update | Life Sciences & BT

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The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), University Grants Commission (UGC), and Department of Biotechnology (DBT) have officially announced a major reform in national-level eligibility examinations. As per the latest official notification dated 13 January 2026, the CSIR-NET (Life Sciences) and DBT-BET (Biotechnology) examinations will be merged into a single Joint CSIR–UGC–DBT JRF-NET Examination, effective from the December 2026 examination cycle.

This reform has been introduced to streamline the examination process, eliminate duplication, and align assessment methods with the interdisciplinary nature of modern biological research. The joint exam will serve as a common eligibility test for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Lectureship / Assistant Professor, as well as PhD admissions, as per existing national guidelines.

Importantly, the authorities have clarified that there will be NO reduction in the total number of fellowships. CSIR and DBT will continue to offer fellowships separately, but selection will now be through a common examination. The exam paper will be balanced, with adequate optional questions from both Life Sciences and Biotechnology, ensuring fairness for candidates from diverse academic backgrounds.

Another significant change is that Biotechnology-qualified candidates under the new joint exam will now be eligible for all three categories:

Award of JRF and eligibility for Assistant Professor

Eligibility for Assistant Professor and PhD admission

PhD admission only

This is a major improvement compared to the earlier DBT-BET system.

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