GPAT Registration 2026: Dates, Documents required, Steps to apply & Fees

GPAT Application Form 2026: The National Board of Examinations (NBEMS) will conclude the GPAT registration 2026 in April, in the online mode. The GPAT application window will be open in first week of April. The medical board conducts the GPAT exam annually. For the next cycle, the application form is expected to be released around the same time next year. Interested candidates can fill out their registration forms through the official website - natboard.edu.in once released. 

This year, the GPAT exam is expected to be schedule in May 2026, in computer based platform at various test centres across the country. Candidates who will submit their application form along with the application fee will receive a admit card. Any discrepancy in the application form will lead to disqualification of the candidate. The admit card must be carried by the candidate to the examination hall on the scheduled GPAT exam date.

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The official GPAT 2026 notification is expected to be out in February 2026.

Last Updated 10th October 2025

GPAT Application Form 2026: Dates

Candidates can check the expected dates related to the GPAT exam 2026 in the table below:

GPAT Application Form 2026 - Documents required

Candidates must keep the following documents ready before filling up the GPAT 2026 application form:

GPAT Application Form 2026: Steps to fill 

GPAT is conducted by the NBEMS every year for providing admissions into M. Pharma Programme. Candidates can follow the below-given steps in order to submit their GPAT 2026 application form.

Step 1: Registration for online application

• Go to NBEMS official website
• Click on the “Registration Link for 2026” tab
• Create your account and enter the required personal information

Step 2: Complete the application form

• Login to your account and enter the required information in order to complete the application form
• Here, you need to carefully select your exam city preferences

Step 3: Upload the required documents

Candidates need to upload the following documents in order to complete the application form:

• Scanned copy of candidate’s passport-sized photograph
• Scanned copy of candidate’s signature

Step 4: Pay the application fee

Candidates can pay the application fee via net banking/credit card/debit card.

• Application fee for General Category (Male) - Rs 2200/-
• Application fee for General Category (Female) - Rs 1100/-
• Application fee for Gen-EWS/ SC/ST/PwD /OBC-(NCL) and third gender - Rs 1100/-

Only after paying the application fee, the candidates will be able to successfully submit their GPAT application form 2026.

GPAT 2026 Application Form: Key Points

Candidates must fill out the GPAT 2026 application form carefully by keeping the following points in mind:

• GPAT 2026 is a national-level entrance examination for entry into M. Pharma programme
• Before filling out the application form, candidates must ensure that they meet the eligibility criteria available on official website
• Eligible candidates need to visit the NBEMS website to fill the GPAT 2026 application form
• Before filling out the application form, candidates must keep the required documents like mark sheets, scanned copies of their passport-size picture, photographs and ID proofs ready
• Candidates must keep their login credentials safely in order to access their account for future purposes
• While filling out the application form, candidates must ensure that they enter all the details correctly
• Candidates must ensure that they successfully pay the application fee for GPAT registration.
• Once the candidates have successfully submitted their GPAT application form, they must stay updated about any further notifications related to GPAT exam.