GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test)

 

The fourth week of May 2026 will see the online administration of the GPAT 2026 Exam. An annual national entrance exam for admission to master's degree programs in pharmacy is the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT).

 

In 2024, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) assumed responsibility for administering the GPAT exam, which was previously conducted by the NTA.

 

All of the information pertaining to GPAT 2026, including the application form, eligibility requirements, dates, syllabus, pattern, and more, is included in this article. 

GPAT 2026 Overview

Exam Name	GPAT 2026
Full Name	Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT)
Conducting Body	National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
Exam Level	National Level Exam
Courses Offered	M.Pharm Courses
Exam Mode	Online (CBT) mode
Application Mode	Online Mode
Website	natboard.edu.in

GPAT 2026 Exam Dates

 

The following table provides applicants with the GPAT Exam Dates for 2026:

Events	Dates 2026 (Tentative)
Release of Notification	4th week of February 2026
Application form filling starts	1st week of April 2026
Last date for apply and payment of fee	3rd week of April 2026
Correction window	4th week of April 2026
Final edit window	2nd week of May 2026
Publication of Admit Card	3rd week of May 2026
GPAT 2026 Exam	4th week of May 2026
Answer Key releases	4th week of May 2026
Result declared	4th week of June 2026

GPAT 2026 Application Form

 

Here are some crucial details and instructions for completing the GPAT Application Form 2026:

 

• For the GPAT 2026 exam, candidates must only register online.

• The first week of April 2026 will mark the start of the registration procedure.

• Before applying, one should confirm their eligibility because only applications from qualified applicants will be taken into consideration.

• During the registration procedure, candidates must provide a working email address and mobile number.

• Provide the candidate's personal information, qualifications, and other necessary details on the GPAT 2026 application form.

• During the edit window in the fourth week of April 2026, there will be a chance to make changes to the application that has been filed.

• Uploading a current photo and your signature in the required format will be required.

• The third week of April 2026 is when qualified candidates can submit their applications.

• Students are required to keep a printout of their submission for future use.

Application Fee:

 

• The application fee for GPAT 2026 will be paid online.

• Debit cards, credit cards, net banking, etc., should be used to pay the fee.

• The application fee is Rs. 2500 for SC, ST, and PWD categories and Rs. 3500 for General, OBC, and EWS categories.

• The application fee cannot be refunded once it has been submitted. 

 

 

GPAT 2026 Application Correction

 

After successfully paying the application fee, candidates will have the opportunity to make changes to their application form during the fourth week of April 2026. The only information that applicants will be able to change during the GPAT Correction session in 2026 is their name, test city, nationality, mobile number, and email address.

 

Additionally, until the second week of May 2026, a last edit opportunity for image rectification will be available. The application will be rejected if inaccurate information or photos are not corrected before the deadline.

 

 

How to Apply for GPAT 2026

 

To apply for GPAT 2026, students must take the following actions:

 

Step 1: Go to the GPAT 2026 website (link provided above).

Step 2: On the main page, click the "GPAT 2026 Registration" option.

Step 3: After providing your name, email address, and mobile number, click "get OTP".

Step 4: To access the portal, enter your generated application number and password.

Step 5: Fill up the application by supplying the necessary qualifications, personal data, etc.

Step 6: Upload your most recent signature and passport-sized photo in the format provided.

Step 7: Check the data entered and submit the application.

Step 8: Depending on the gender and category, pay the necessary registration cost.

Step 9: Lastly, print off a large number of copies of the application for your files.

GPAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

 

Candidates should review the following GPAT Eligibility Norms 2026 before submitting an application:

 

Nationality: GPAT 2026 will only be open to Indian nationals.

Age Requirement: There won't be a minimum age requirement to take the entrance exam.

Qualification: A four-year bachelor's degree in pharmacy, including lateral entry students, or an equivalent degree from an accredited university is required of all applicants.

Appearing: Applicants may also be in their last year of a bachelor's degree.

GPAT 2026 Exam Pattern

 

Students need to review the entire GPAT Exam Pattern 2026 in the section below:

 

Exam Mode: The GPAT 2026 test will be administered online.

Duration: Three hours will be allotted to finish the question paper.

Question Count: The GPAT exam will consist of 125 questions in total.

Question Type: There will only be multiple-choice (MCQ) questions on the exam paper.

Medium: The English-language GPAT 2026 question paper will be accessible.

Marking Scheme: Students will receive four points for each right answer, and one point will be deducted for each incorrect response.

Examine the section-by-section marking structure for GPAT 2026 in detail below:

Sections	No. of Questions	Marks (4 mark each question)
Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied Subjects	38	152
Pharmaceutics & Allied Subjects	38	152
Pharmacognosy & Allied Subjects	10	40
Pharmacology & Allied Subjects	28	112
Other subjects	11	44
Total	125 questions	500 marks

GPAT 2026 Syllabus

 

A wide range of topics and numerous important subject areas from the Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm.) program will be covered in the GPAT 2026 exam syllabus. To succeed in the test, students need to fully comprehend the entire GPAT syllabus 2026.

 

A variety of topics and subtopics, including Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology, and other Allied Subjects of the B. Pharm course, will be covered in the GPAT 2026 exam question paper. 

 

 

GPAT 2026 Preparation Tips

 

Here are a few useful GPAT Preparation Tips for 2026:

 

• Set aside a certain amount of time for each subject or topic.

• To see connections, make concept diagrams or mind maps.

• Divide study sessions into more manageable, smaller portions.

• Create plans for handling various kinds of enquiries.

• Consume wholesome foods to power your body and mind.

GPAT Books 

 

Here are some of the top books we suggest for the GPAT 2026 exam:

 

• Joseph P. Remington, "The Science and Practice of Pharmacy"

• N. S. Parmar, "Health Education & Community Pharmacy: For First Year Diploma"

• Written by Nazma N. Inamdar, GPAT: A Companion

• Michael E. Aulton's book Pharmaceutics: The Science of Dosage Form Design

• Pharmacognosy Textbook, by Dr. C.K. Kokate

• Organic Chemistry by Boyd and Morrison

 

 

GPAT 2026 Exam Centre

 

Some of the cities where the GPAT Exam Centre 2026 will be situated are given below:

 

Kakinada	Jalgaon	Wardha	Panaji
Nellore	Kashti	Shillong	Gandhinagar
Vijayawada	Latur	Balasore	Rajkot
Visakhapatnam	Mumbai	Bhubaneswar	Surat
Naharlagun	Nanded	Sambalpur	Ambala
Guwahati	Parbhani	Amritsar	Jammu
Silchar	Sangli	Mohali	Dhanbad
Bhagalpur	Coimbatore	Bikaner	Belagavi
Patna	Tiruchirappalli	Udaipur	Shivamogga
Bhilai Nagar	Vellore	Chennai	Kottayam
Bilaspur (CG)	Hyderabad	Agartala	Kozhikode

GPAT 2026 Admit Card

 

The GPAT Admit Card 2026 is an essential document for applicants taking the test. It is anticipated that all enrolled applicants will receive their GPAT 2026 admission card within the third week of May 2026.

 

Notices on the website and by SMS or email will provide information on the admit card's availability. To be allowed entry into the exam room, candidates must download their hall pass online and bring it with them on test day, along with a valid ID.

 

 

GPAT 2026 Answer Key

 

Students can forecast their entrance exam scores ahead of time with the aid of an answer key and response sheet. The authority will make the GPAT Answer Key 2026 available online during the fourth week of May 2026.

 

In order to contest the provisional answer key, applicants must pay a non-refundable cost of Rs. 200 for each question. The final solution key, which will be used to assemble the results, will be released by topic experts after they have reviewed the difficulties. 

 

 

GPAT 2026 Result

 

In the fourth week of June 2026, the authority will release the GPAT Result 2026 in the form of a scorecard. Students can use the website's online mode to view and download their scorecard.

 

The authorities will also release a GPAT 2026 merit list following the results announcement. The total ranking of candidates based on their performance in the GPAT 2026 exam will be shown in the merit list. To take part in the counselling stages, candidates must achieve a higher rank on the merit list.

 

 

GPAT 2026 Cut Off

 

Following the results announcement, the website will post the GPAT Cut Off 2026 online. Every participating institution will publish the minimum scores required of applicants in order to be considered for admission to that specific institution.

 

A number of factors, including the exam's difficulty level, the number of students taking it, cutoff patterns from previous years, entrance exam performance, reservation, etc., will be taken into consideration when determining the cutoff scores for the GPAT 2026 exam.

 

 

GPAT 2026 Reservation Criteria

 

The following GPAT Reservation Criteria 2026 will apply for admission:

 

• 15% of the seats are reserved for SC applicants.

• 7.5% of seats go to ST applicants.

• OBC-NCL candidates have 27% of the seats.

• General-EWS candidates will receive 10% of the seats.

• 5% of seats go to PwD applicants.

 

 

GPAT 2026 Counselling

 

In July or August 2026, the GPAT Counselling Procedure 2026 will be conducted online. In the course of registration, choice-filling, seat assignment, document verification, fee payment, and admission, each participating institution will carry out its own counselling.

 

Participation in the counselling procedure will be restricted to individuals who have passed the GPAT 2026 exam. To verify admission, students must present all original certificates at the chosen institution and pay the required price.

 

 

Documents Required for Verification:

 

• GPAT 2026 Admit Card & Rank Card

• Class 10th/12th marksheet

• Graduation marksheet

• Character certificate

• Migration certificate

• Category certificate (if applicable)

• Valid ID Proof

• Multiple Passport size photograph etc.

 

 

GPAT 2026 Participating Institutes

 

View the GPAT Participating Institutes 2026 list in the section provided:

 

• Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani

• AISSMS College of Pharmacy, Pune

• Anand Pharmacy College, Anand

• Delhi Pharmaceutical Science and Research University, New Delhi

• Bombay College of Pharmacy, Mumbai

• Bengal School of Technology, Hooghly

• University of Kashmir, Srinagar

• Bharat Institute of Technology, Meerut

• Dr Hari Singh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar

 

For up-to-date, accurate information about the GPAT 2026 exam, including the registration form, dates, eligibility requirements, syllabus, and more, students are encouraged to visit the website frequently.