GPAT 2026
Overview & Objective 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! Important Dates (Tentative) 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 Eligibility Criteria Before paying the application fee, ensure you strictly meet the academic requirements set by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI): Exam Pattern & Syllabus 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 Frequently Asked Questions