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The Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) is the premier national-level entrance examination for entry into M.Pharm programs across India. Conducted digitally by the NBEMS, this strict 3-hour computer-based test evaluates your foundational knowledge of core pharmacy subjects.
💡 Pro-Tip: Qualifying GPAT is absolutely mandatory if you want to secure the monthly AICTE PG Scholarship of ₹12,400 during your master's program!
Keep track of these strict deadlines. The NBEMS rarely extends registration windows for national-level exams.
| Information Bulletin Release | April 2nd Week, 2026 |
| Registration Window Opens | April 3rd Week, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | May 2nd Week, 2026 |
| Admit Card Download | June 1st Week, 2026 |
| GPAT 2026 Exam Date | June 8, 2026 |
Before paying the application fee, ensure you strictly meet the academic requirements set by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI):
The exam consists of 125 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). The marking scheme awards +4 for every correct answer and deducts -1 for every incorrect answer.
| Subject Area | No. of Questions | Max Marks |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 38 | 152 |
| Pharmaceutics | 38 | 152 |
| Pharmacognosy | 10 | 40 |
| Pharmacology | 28 | 112 |
| Other Subjects | 11 | 44 |
| Total | 125 | 500 |
Yes. You will receive 4 marks for every correct answer, but a strict penalty of 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. Unanswered questions do not attract any penalty.
Your GPAT scorecard is strictly valid for Three (3) Years from the date of result declaration for admission into Master's programs and for applying for the AICTE scholarship.
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