The Biomedical Laboratory Assessment Test (BLAT) is a written examination used to evaluate the abilities and knowledge of people aspiring to become Biomedical Laboratory technicians either as Technicians or Technologists. A BLAT test is designed for medical laboratory personnel training and it covers many issues like microbiology, clinical chemistry, hematology, immunology, and transfusion medicine. Candidate is required to take the BLAT and pass it with a sufficient level of understanding what laboratory tests are, how the equipment is used, which quality control procedures are followed, what safety protocols are applied and which samples are analyzed correctly.
The HBLAT procedure is computer-based, and it has the same 200 multiple choice questions. Meaning of the results from exams is mostly announced within a few weeks. The most common consensus for the passing mark is approximately 70% marks. For those who qualifies, the credential of Certified Biomedical Laboratory Technician (CBLT) or Certified Biomedical Laboratory Scientist (CBLS) is awaiting them.
BLAT Exam Highlights 2024
| Feature |
BLAT 2024 (Expected) |
| Exam Name |
BLAT (Banaras Hindu University Law Admission Test) |
| Mode of Exam |
Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Purpose |
Admission to Undergraduate (UG) and Postgraduate (PG) Law programs |
| Exam Medium |
Hindi or English (selectable during application) |
| Conducting Body |
Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University |
BLAT 2024 Exam Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Application form release |
January 2024 |
| Application form last date |
February 2024 |
| Admit card release |
May 2024 |
| Exam date |
June 2024 |
| Result announcement |
July 2024 |
BLAT 2024 Exam Details
| Exam Name |
BLAT |
| Mode |
Offline |
| Language |
Hindi/English |
| Conducting Body |
Faculty of Law, Banaras Hindu University |
| Exam Date |
June 2024 (Tentative) |
| Exam Duration |
2 hours |
| Total Questions |
150 (LLB) / 120 (PG) |
| Total Marks |
450 (LLB) / 360 (PG) |
| Question Type |
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Eligibility |
Graduate with at least 50% marks in a Bachelor's degree in any discipline |
| Application Fee |
Rs. 1000 (General/OBC/EWS) / Rs. 500 (SC/ST/PwD) |
BLAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria |
Details |
| Nationality |
Indian nationals only |
| Educational qualification |
Graduate with at least 50% marks in a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university |
| Age limit |
There is no upper age limit for applying for BLAT. However, the candidate must have been born on or before December 31, 1998, to be eligible for the 2024 session. |
| Other criteria |
Candidates who have appeared for the graduation examination but are awaiting the results can also apply for BLAT. However, they will be provisionally admitted and will have to submit their graduation completion certificate before the final seat allotment. |
BLAT 2024 Application Form
| Field |
Details |
| Name |
Full name of the candidate |
| Date of birth |
Date of birth of the candidate in DD-MM-YYYY format |
| Gender |
Gender of the candidate |
| Nationality |
Nationality of the candidate |
| Educational qualification |
Details of the educational qualification of the candidate |
| Permanent address |
Permanent address of the candidate |
| Contact details |
Contact details of the candidate (email ID and phone number) |
| Photograph |
Photograph of the candidate (passport size) |
| Signature |
Signature of the candidate |
| Application fee |
Application fee (Rs. 1000 (General/OBC/EWS) / Rs. 500 (SC/ST/PwD)) |
BLAT 2024 Exam Pattern
| Section |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
| General Awareness and Current Affairs |
30 |
90 |
| English/Hindi Comprehension |
30 |
90 |
| Common Legal Knowledge |
60 |
180 |
| Aptitude and Mental Ability |
30 |
90 |