Conducting Body: National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) National Level Entrance Exam 2026
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GPAT: Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test

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M.Pharm, Ph.D in Pharmacy, AICTE PG Scholarship (?12,400/month) Duration: 3 Hours (180 Minutes) Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT) Total Marks: 500 Frequency: Once a Year (May/June) Fee: ?3,500 (General) / ?2,500 (Reserved)
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GPAT 2026 Key Highlights

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Full Name of Examination Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test
Conducting Authority National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
Category & Stream Pharmacy
Admissions & Course Types M.Pharm, Ph.D in Pharmacy, AICTE PG Scholarship (?12,400/month)
Mode of Examination Computer Based Test (CBT)
Examination Duration 3 Hours (180 Minutes)
Total Maximum Marks 500 Marks
Examination Frequency Once a Year (May/June)
Application Fee ?3,500 (General) / ?2,500 (Reserved)
Official Web Portal https://natboard.edu.in

Eligibility Criteria for GPAT 2026

Bachelor degree in Pharmacy (4 years after 10+2) or appearing in final year B.Pharm examination. No age limit.

Exam Pattern & Paper Structure

Computer Based Test (CBT)
125 MCQs: Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied (38), Pharmaceutics (38), Pharmacognosy (10), Pharmacology (28), Other Clinical/Legal Subjects (11).

Marking Scheme & Scoring Mechanism

+4 marks for correct answer, -1 mark for wrong answer.

High-Yield Syllabus Overview

Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Clinical Pharmacy, Jurisprudence, Biopharmaceutics.

Central Government Reservation Policy

Reservation Category Percentage Allocation Key Eligibility Mandate
GEN-EWS (Economically Weaker Section) 10% Annual family income < ₹8 Lakhs from all sources; valid current FY certificate
OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) 27% Central OBC list compliance; Non-creamy layer certificate issued after April 1
Scheduled Caste (SC) 15% Recognized competent authority caste certificate
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 7.5% Recognized competent authority tribe certificate
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) 5% (Horizontal) Minimum 40% benchmark disability certified by designated Medical Board

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – Overview

What is GPAT and who conducts it?
GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test) is a prestigious entrance examination conducted by National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) for admission to M.Pharm, Ph.D in Pharmacy, AICTE PG Scholarship (?12,400/month) programs across India.
What is the eligibility criteria for appearing in GPAT 2026?
Bachelor degree in Pharmacy (4 years after 10+2) or appearing in final year B.Pharm examination. No age limit.
What is the mode and duration of the GPAT examination?
The exam is conducted in Computer Based Test (CBT) with a total duration of 3 Hours (180 Minutes) for a maximum score of 500 marks.
What is the official website for GPAT 2026?
The official portal is accessible at https://natboard.edu.in.

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