AIIMS DHR BRET 2025
The exam date is out, it will be taking place on January 10 2026 and admit card for the same will be releasing on January 3 2026.
What is DHR BRET exam 2025?
The DHR-BRET determines eligibility for Indian nationals to receive Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) from the Department of Health Research (DHR). Fellowship awards depend on placement in recognized institutions like medical colleges/hospitals, universities, national labs, Institutes of National Importance, or ICMR centres under these categories:
- UGC/INI: PhD pursuit at UGC-recognized universities/research institutions or Institutes of National Importance.
- ICMR–AcSIR: PhD at 27 ICMR Institutes/Centres with registration under AcSIR-ICMR Faculty of Medical Research.
Fellowships: Up to 250 candidates selected (subject to budget and DHR guidelines).
Merit List: Based solely on DHR-BRET performance per notified criteria.
Discipline: PhD enrolment limited to biomedical/health research subjects.
Reservation: As per the Government of India policy for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD/EWS candidates.
The AIIMS New Delhi conducts the DHR-BRET 2025 (Biomedical Research Eligibility Test) for Junior Research Fellowships in biomedical and health sciences under the Department of Health Research.
AIIMS DHR BRET 2025 Exam Dates
| Event | Dates |
| Online Application | Nov 1–Dec 8, 2025 (extended) |
| Application Corrections | Dec 11–23, 2025 |
| Admit Card | 3 January 2026 |
| Exam Date | 10 January 2026 |
AIIMS DHR Biomedical Research Eligibility Test application
Candidates must hold an M.Sc. or equivalent PG degree (M.Tech/M.Pharma) in any of these fields:
- Life sciences, zoology, botany
- Biomedical sciences, microbiology, biochemistry
- Genetics, biotechnology, biophysics, bioinformatics
- Forensic sciences, environmental sciences, food & nutrition
- Molecular biology, biological sciences, ecology
- Immunology, neurosciences, veterinary sciences
- Nursing, biostatistics, pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences
- Public health, social work
Minimum Marks:
- 55% for General/EWS/OBC candidates
- 50% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates
Appearing candidates in their final year of education can also apply
Age limit 35 years
Relaxable for Reserved category Candidates
SC/ST-5 Years
OBC NCL-3 Years
Female Candidates-5 Years
DHR-BRET 2025 Exam PatternParameter Details Mode of Examination Computer Based Test (CBT) Medium English only Duration 180 minutes (3 hours) Total Questions 150 MCQs
Marking SchemeResponse Type Marks Correct Answer +1 mark Incorrect Answer -0.25 mark Unanswered 0 marks Flagged/Review (not submitted) 0 marks (treated as unanswered)
Format: 150 MCQs (Computer Based Test) | Duration: 180 minutesSection Questions Focus Areas A: Aptitude & Analytical Skills ~50 Reading comprehension, verbal/non-verbal reasoning, data interpretation, logical reasoning, quantitative ability, numerical/graphical analysis, quantitative comparison B: General & Interdisciplinary Knowledge ~50 Molecular biology, cell structure/communication, physiology, genetics/genomics, evolution, biotechnology, biosafety/bioethics, immunology, common infections (bacterial/viral/fungal/parasitic) C: Domain-Specific Knowledge ~50 Candidate selects one discipline at application:
A. Microbiology (Bacteriology, Virology, Parasitology, Entomology, Mycology)
B. Biochemistry
C. Biostatistics
D. Veterinary Science/Medicine
E. Public Health
F. Nursing
G. Biotechnology
H. Social & Behavioural Sciences (Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology)
I. Nutrition
J. Pharmacology
K. Biological Science (Life Science, Human Biology, Environmental Sciences, Zoology, Botany)
Level: Matches qualifying PG degree standards for biomedical research.
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