GPAT Exam 2026: The Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) is a national-level examination conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) to provide admissions to eligible candidates for Pharmacy (PG) courses. The GPAT exam will be conduct in last week of May 2026 tentative. Candidates can find the GPAT notification on the official website of NBEMS - natboard.edu.in once released.
The GPAT application form 2026 process is expected to be conduct in April 2026. Candidates who are eligible and interested in applying can fill out their registration form for the next cycle once released.
GPAT Exam Dates 2026
Candidates who are appearing for the GPAT 2026 exam can go through the important dates related to the entrance exam below:
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Dates (Tentative)
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GPAT Registration 2026 Start Date
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April 2026
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Last date to fill out the GPAT application form 2026
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April 2026
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Release of GPAT Admit Card 2026
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May 2026
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GPAT Exam Date 2026
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May 2026
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GPAT Provisional Answer Key release date
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May 2026
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GPAT Result 2026 Date
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By June 2026 |
GPAT Exam Date 2026 Official Notice - Download PDF
GPAT Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must fulfil the following eligibility criteria prescribed by the NBEMS to appear for the GPAT 2026 examination:
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Educational Qualifications
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- Candidates must have qualified 10 + 2 examination
- Candidates must possess a degree in Bachelor’s of Pharmacy or equivalent from a recognised university
- Candidates in the final year of B. Pharma can also appear for GPAT 2026
- Candidates with a degree in B.Tech. (Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemical Technology) or equivalent courses cannot apply for GPAT 2026
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Nationality
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Candidate must be a citizen of India
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Age Limit
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No age limit for applying for the exam
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Read More: GPAT Eligibility Criteria 2026
The GPAT application form 2026 will be made available on the official website of NBEMS GPAT. Eligible candidates can fill out the application form by visiting the website. Candidates require the following documents in order to successfully fill out the application:
- Class 10th Mark sheet
- Class 12th Mark sheet
- Bachelor’s of Pharmacy (B. Pharma) Mark Sheet
- Scanned copy of candidate’s passport-sized photograph
- Scanned copy of candidate’s signature
- Valid ID proof
GPAT Admit Card 2026
Candidates who have successfully submitted the application form and have paid the application fee will receive the GPAT admit card a few days before the day of the examination. Candidates must download the admit card from the official GPAT website and save it for future reference. Candidates must note that they will not be allowed to enter the examination centre or write the exam if they fail to produce the admit card on the exam day. Upon receiving the admit card, candidates must verify the following details:
- Candidate’s name
- Gender
- Date of Birth
- Category
- Father’s name
- Photograph
- Signature
- Roll Number
- Day and time of the exam
- Reporting time and gate closing time
- Name and address of the examination centre
- Instructions to be followed by the candidates at the GPAT 2026 examination centre
Read More: GPAT Admit Card 2026
GPAT Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates must have a clear understanding of the GPAT exam pattern in order to prepare well for it.
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Particulars
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Details
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Type of Examination
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National level entrance test
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Conducted By
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National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
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Frequency
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Once a year
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For admission into
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M. Pharma Programme
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Mode
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Computer Based Test (CBT)
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Language
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English Only
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Total Number of questions
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125
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Total number of marks
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500
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Marking Scheme
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4 marks for every correct answer, 1 mark deducted for every incorrect answer
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Exam Duration
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3 hours
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Syllabus
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As prescribed by AICTE
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GPAT Exam Date 2026
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May 25, 2026
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GPAT Exam Pattern 2026: Highlights
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Sections
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No. of Questions
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Maximum Marks
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Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Allied Subjects
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38
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152
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Pharmaceutics and Allied Subjects
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38
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152
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Pharmacognosy and Allied Subjects
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10
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40
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Pharmacology and Allied Subjects
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28
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112
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Other Subjects
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11
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44
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TOTAL
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125
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500
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GPAT Syllabus 2026
The GPAT Syllabus 2026 is vast and diverse in nature. As mentioned in official notification, the syllabus for the exam will be prescribed by AICTE. Candidates must thoroughly go through the syllabus in order to adopt the right strategy for exam preparation. For the exam, candidates are required to prepare various topics from different subjects like Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutical Chemistry etc.
GPAT Answer Key 2026
After the successful completion of the GPAT exam, NBEMS will release the answer key on its official website. Candidates must note that two types of answer keys will be released i.e., provisional and final. The provisional GPAT answer key will be release within a few days after the examination along with the question paper and response sheets. The final answer key will be release along with the final result. Candidates must note that they can challenge the provisional answer key by filling in the required application form and paying the application fee, however, NBEMS will not entertain any challenge to the final answer key.
GPAT Result 2026
Candidates can check their GPAT result 2026 from the official website of GPAT and download their GPAT scorecard by entering their credentials like the application number and password/date of birth. NBEMS calculates the final result on the basis of the final answer key. They must note that once the final answer key and final results have been declared, NBEMS will not entertain any requests for re-checking or re-totalling of the GPAT results/score.
GPAT Cutoff 2026
Along with the final results, NBEMS also releases the GPAT cutoff on its website. Afterward, the individual institutes and colleges also release their cutoff lists separately in order to provide admissions to the eligible candidates into the Pharmacy (PG) courses.
On the basis of the previous years’ GPAT cutoff trends, here is the expected cutoff for the year 2026:
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Category
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Cutoff Score
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General
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145 - 155
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Other Backward Classes (OBC)
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114-120
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Scheduled Caste (SC)
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85 - 105
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Scheduled Tribe (ST)
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75 - 85
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Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
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110 - 120
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Read More: GPAT Cutoff 2026
GPAT Counselling 2026
Candidates who secure marks equal to or more than the cutoff release by NBEMS are eligible for appearing in the GPAT counselling round. Candidates need to register on the official GPAT website to enter into the counselling round and submit the names of their preferred institutes. At the end of the GPAT Counselling 2026, candidates need to pay the admission fee to their respective institutes and complete the admission formalities.
GPAT Books 2026
In order to prepare comprehensively for the GPAT exam, candidates need to refer to the right books for preparation. Candidates are advised to create their booklist after developing a clear understanding of the GPAT syllabus, exam pattern and previous year question paper trends. Candidates are required to prepare a variety of topics from different subjects like Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry etc.
GPAT 2026 Preparation Tips
Since the GPAT exam preparation process can be quite taxing and challenging, candidates are advised to keep the following tips in mind while preparing for the exam:
- Understand the GPAT syllabus: Candidates must ensure they know the syllabus well enough to prepare an effective strategy.
- Study the exam pattern and marking scheme well: Candidates need to develop a good understanding of the exam pattern and marking scheme.
- Create your own booklist: Candidates must be aware of the important books related to the exam, create a concise booklist for the examination and then stick to it.
- Create your own notes: Candidates should make their own notes as it will help them to prepare for the exam effectively and also help with faster revision.
- Repeated Revision and Practice: Candidates need to repeatedly revise their notes and ensure that they are clear about all the concepts and feel confident about their exam strategy and preparation.
- Consistency, Discipline and Patience: Candidates should be consistent, patient and disciplined while preparing for the exam no matter how challenging the preparation period may be.
- Take breaks: Candidates must take breaks when required, have nutritious meals, and ensure that they daily get 7 to 8 hours of sleep.
