The Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) is a national-level computer-based entrance examination for admission to M.Pharm programmes and for the applicable pharmacy scholarship process. The examination is conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) on behalf of the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).
| Full Name | Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test |
|---|---|
| Short Name | GPAT |
| Conducting Body | National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) |
| Conducted On Behalf Of | Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) |
| Exam Level | National Level |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Duration | 180 minutes |
| Total Questions | 125 questions |
| Maximum Marks | 500 marks |
| Medium | English |
| Correct Answer | +4 marks |
| Incorrect Answer | -1 mark |
| Unattempted Question | No marks |
| Official Website | https://natboard.edu.in/ |
| B.Pharm Degree | Candidates must possess a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree or an equivalent qualification recognised for admission. |
| Final Year B.Pharm | Candidates appearing in the final year of B.Pharm may apply subject to the conditions specified in the official notification. |
| Academic Stream | The qualifying degree must be in Pharmacy or an accepted equivalent qualification. |
| Age Limit | There is no general upper age limit for GPAT. |
| M.Pharm Eligibility | Candidates must also satisfy the admission eligibility conditions of the M.Pharm institution or university. |
| Photograph | Recent photograph according to NBEMS specifications. |
| Signature | Candidate signature according to the prescribed specifications. |
| Identity Proof | Valid identity documentation as prescribed by NBEMS. |
| B.Pharm Documents | B.Pharm marksheets, certificate or other qualifying documents may be required during admission. |
| Category Certificate | Valid category certificate should be provided where applicable. |
| PwD Certificate | Candidates claiming PwD benefits should provide valid supporting documentation. |
| GPAT Score | The GPAT result provides the candidate's score and merit information. |
| All India Merit | Candidates who qualify according to the applicable criteria are placed in the GPAT merit ranking. |
| Qualifying Percentile | The qualifying percentile and other criteria are prescribed in the official GPAT information bulletin. |
| M.Pharm | GPAT is primarily used for admission to postgraduate pharmacy programmes such as M.Pharm. |
| Scholarship | GPAT is associated with the applicable postgraduate pharmacy scholarship framework, subject to the rules of the competent authority. |
| Participating Institutions | Admission is subject to the participating institution's eligibility, seat availability and admission rules. |
The official GPAT 2027 notification and information bulletin will announce the complete schedule.
GPAT 2027 application registration will begin on the date announced by NBEMS.
The final date for submitting the GPAT 2027 application will be announced officially.
Any edit or correction window will be notified by NBEMS.
GPAT 2027 admit card release date will be announced officially.
The GPAT 2027 examination date will be announced by NBEMS.
The answer key and challenge process will be announced according to the GPAT 2027 schedule.
GPAT 2027 result and score information will be released by NBEMS.
| Subject | MCQs | Numerical | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied Subjects | — | — | 152 |
| Pharmaceutics & Allied Subjects | — | — | 152 |
| Pharmacology & Allied Subjects | — | — | 112 |
| Pharmacognosy & Allied Subjects | — | — | 40 |
| Other B.Pharm Subjects | — | — | 44 |
| Total | — | — | 500 |
| Duration | — | — | — |
| Correct Response | — | — | 4 |
| Incorrect Response | — | — | — |
Visit the official NBEMS website and open the GPAT examination page.
Create an applicant account using the required details.
Enter personal, contact and identification information.
Enter B.Pharm and other required educational details.
Upload the photograph according to the image specifications prescribed by NBEMS.
Upload the signature in the prescribed format.
Pay the applicable GPAT application fee through the official portal.
Verify all details and submit the completed application before the deadline.
Download and retain the application confirmation for future reference.
Download the GPAT admit card from the official NBEMS portal when released.
Appear for the computer-based examination at the allotted examination centre.
Check the GPAT score and result after declaration.
Use the GPAT score for admission processes conducted by participating institutions according to their rules.
| Category | year | status |
|---|---|---|
| GPAT 2027 Cutoff | 2027 | TBA |
| Qualifying Percentile | — | — |
| College Cutoff | — | — |
Percentile cutoffs shown are for illustration and vary each year based on difficulty and number of candidates.
Stay updated on dates, admit card and results.
