DHR BRET 2025: Biomedical Research Eligibility Test

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi has started the online application process for DHR BRET 2025 on 1 November on its official exams portal, aiimsexams.ac.in. The Biomedical Research Eligibility Test is an exam for Indian students who want to get a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) from the Department of Health Research (DHR). Interested and eligible candidates have the opportunity to apply till 21 November 2025. Candidates can find all details regarding the DHR BRET 2025 in this article.

DHR BRET 2025

As per the official advertisement, around 250 candidates will be selected for the fellowship, based on the availability of funds and in line with the guidelines of the Department of Health Research (DHR). The DHR-BRET 2025 offers an excellent opportunity for aspiring researchers to secure a Junior Research Fellowship. Candidates should note that the fellowship will be awarded only after qualifying in the test and obtaining placement in a recognized Medical College, Hospital, University, National Laboratory, Institution of National Importance, or ICMR Institute/Centre, under one of the following categories:

• UGC/INI: Pursuit of a doctoral degree at UGC-recognized universities/research institutionsor Institutes of National Importance in India.
• ICMR–AcSIR: Pursuit of a doctoral degree at any of the 27 ICMR Institutes/Centres withPh.D. registration under the AcSIR-ICMR Faculty of Medical Research.

DHR BRET Notification 2025

The Department of Health Research (DHR) has released the official DHR BRET 2025 Notification for candidates seeking the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in biomedical and health sciences. The notification provides complete details about eligibility, exam pattern, important dates, and the fellowship process. Interested candidates can check the official notification PDF from the link given below.

DHR BRET Notification 2025 Download PDF

DHR BRET Important Dates

The Department of Health Research has released the official schedule for the DHR Biomedical Research Eligibility Test 2025. Candidates are advised to take note of all key dates, including the application window, correction period, admit card release, and examination date, to ensure timely completion of each process.

DHR BRET 2025 Apply Online Link

The DHR BRET 2025 apply link is currently live on the official website, aiimsexams.ac.in and will remain active only till 21 November 2025 (5:00 pm). Candidates who are interested must fill their applications now as only a few days are left. To make the process simpler, we are providing the direct link to the application form in this section.

DHR BRET 2025 Apply Online Link – Apply Now

DHR BRET Application Fees 2025

The application fee for the DHR-BRET 2025 must be paid online at the time of completing the application form, application fee can be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking and Applications submitted without the prescribed fee will not be accepted and will be rejected. The fee details for different categories are provided below:

DHR BRET Eligbility Criteria 2025

Candidates applying for DHR Biomedical Research Eligibility Test 2025 must fulfil the eligibility criteria mentioned below:

Age Limit

The age limit for admission to the eligibility test is 35 years as on 21 November 2025. Candidates will be given age relaxation as follows:

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for DHR BRET 2025 must hold an M.Sc. or equivalent postgraduate (PG) degree such as M.Tech or M.Pharma in any of the following fields:

• 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

A minimum of 55% marks in the PG examination is required for General, EWS, and OBC candidates, while SC, ST, and PwBD candidates need at least 50% marks.

Candidates who are appearing or have appeared in the final year (IV/VI Semester or final year, depending on the system) of their PG programme during the 2025 session are also eligible to apply under the Result Awaited (RA) category. Such candidates must submit the attestation format provided in Appendix E, duly signed and stamped by the Head of their Department or Institute.

These candidates will be provisionally allowed to appear for the test and will be considered eligible for the JRF award only after submitting proof of having passed their Master’s degree examination with the required marks.

DHR BRET Exam Pattern 2025

• The DHR BRET Exam will be conducted in an Online Computer Based Test (CBT) format.
• The exam will be conducted in the English language only.
• The exam will consist of 150 multiple-choice-questions (MCQs).
• 1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer.
• –0.25 mark will be deducted for each incorrect response.

DHR BRET Selection Process 2025

The selection process for DHR BRET 2025 is designed to identify deserving candidates for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in biomedical and health sciences. The key details of the process are as follows:

• Fellowships: A tentative total of 250 candidates will be selected for the fellowship, depending on the availability of funds and in line with the guidelines of the Department of Health Research (DHR).
• Merit List: The merit list will be prepared based solely on candidates’ performance in the DHR-BRET examination and declared according to the notified criteria.
• Discipline: Selected candidates can enrol for Ph.D. programmes only in fields related to biomedical or health research.
• Reservation: Candidates belonging to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, and EWS categories will receive reservation and relaxations as per the Government of India policy.
• Fellowship Award: The award of the fellowship will be confirmed only after the qualified candidates secure placement in a recognized Medical College, Hospital, University, National Laboratory, Institution of National Importance, or ICMR Institute/Centre.