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GPAT Exam 2025

💊 What is GPAT?

GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test) is a national-level entrance exam for admission to M.Pharm (Master of Pharmacy) programs in India. It is conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) on behalf of the Government of India. GPAT also helps students get scholarships and fellowships from AICTE-approved colleges.

📚 Basic Exam Details

🏷️ Category of Exam

Pharmacy / Medical Entrance Exam

🎓 Related Courses or Fields of Study

  • M.Pharm (Master of Pharmacy)

  • Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Sciences (via fellowship programs)

🔁 Exam Frequency

Once a year

🎓 Eligibility

  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm)

  • Final-year B.Pharm students can also apply

  • No age limit

Note: B.Tech in Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology fields is not eligible.

📝 Application Process

  • Mode: Online only

  • How to Apply:

    • Visit the official NBEMS GPAT portal

    • Register, fill the form, upload documents, and pay the fee

  • Official Website: https://natboard.edu.in

💻 Mode of Exam

  • Computer-Based Test (CBT) – Online exam at exam centers

📑 Exam Pattern

Feature Details
Total Questions 125
Total Marks 500
Duration 3 Hours
Type of Questions Objective (MCQs)
Marks per Question 4 marks
Negative Marking -1 mark for each wrong answer

📚 Syllabus Overview

Topics are based on subjects studied in the B.Pharm course. Some key subjects:

  • Pharmacology

  • Pharmacognosy

  • Pharmaceutics

  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry

  • Biochemistry

  • Clinical Pharmacy

  • Microbiology

  • Pharmaceutical Engineering

  • Dispensing and Hospital Pharmacy

  • Regulatory Affairs

📆 Important Dates (Tentative)

Event Tentative Date
Application Start January
Last Date to Apply February
Admit Card Release March
Exam Date March-end or April
Result Declaration May
Counseling & Admission June–July

📊 Result and Cutoff

  • Results are declared online

  • The scorecard is valid for 3 years (for fellowship purposes)

  • Cutoff varies each year and by category (General/OBC/SC/ST)

🎟️ Admit Card Info

  • Download from the official NBEMS website

  • Released about 1 week before the exam

  • Must carry an admit card and a photo ID to the exam center

📖 Preparation Tips

  • Start early and revise B.Pharm subjects thoroughly

  • Use standard books like Lachman, KD Tripathi, etc.

  • Solve previous year papers and mock tests

  • Focus on high-weightage topics like Pharmacology and Pharmaceutics

  • Manage time wisely during the exam

❓FAQs – Common Questions

Q1. Who conducts the GPAT exam?
👉 NBEMS (Earlier it was conducted by NTA)

Q2. Is the GPAT score valid for government scholarships?
👉 Yes, AICTE provides fellowships based on GPAT scores.

Q3. Can I take the GPAT if I’m in the final year of B.Pharm?
👉 Yes, final-year students are eligible.

Q4. Is there any age limit for GPAT?
👉 No, there is no upper age limit.

Q5. Can I get admission without GPAT?
👉 Yes, but GPAT helps in getting admission to top institutes and scholarships.

🎓 Top Colleges Accepting GPAT Score

  • National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPERs)

  • BITS Pilani – Pharmacy

  • Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences

  • Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi

  • Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai

  • Panjab University, Chandigarh

  • Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research (DIPSAR)

  • Government Pharmacy Colleges in all states

🧾 Counseling & Admission Process

  1. Appear for the GPAT and check your score

  2. Apply to individual colleges/institutes with a GPAT score

  3. Attend institute-level counseling or seat allotment rounds

  4. Submit documents and pay fees to confirm admission

📢 Latest Updates (as of 2025)

  • GPAT is now conducted by NBEMS (earlier it was NTA)

  • No change in exam pattern so far

  • Application and admit card dates may shift earlier; check the website regularly

🌐 Official Website

👉 https://natboard.edu.in

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