byDinesh
Updated on - 26 Apr, 2024
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.
| Feature | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Banaras Hindu University Law Admission Test (BLAT) |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree with an aggregate of 50% from a recognized university |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours |
| Total Marks | 450 |
| Sections | General Awareness and Current Affairs, English Language Comprehension, Common Legal Knowledge, Aptitude and Mental Ability |
| Application Form | Available on the official website of Banaras Hindu University |
| Exam Date | Expected in May 2024 |
| Result Declaration | Expected in July 2024 |
| Contact | bhuonline.in |
| Qualifying Exam | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university | 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) |
| Bachelor's degree in Law (LL.B.) from a recognized university | 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) |
Banaras Hindu University (BHU) implements an admission system through reservation that is used for the courses like BLAT program as well. The reservation policy aims at the establishment of fair chances to candidates who are from different social classes.
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 27% |
| Physically Challenged (PC) | 3% |
| Ward of BHU Employee | 15% of surplus seats |
| Management Quota/Paid Seats | 15% of surplus seats |