GPAT 2026 application form began from today 23 December 2026 and January 12. The exam date also released it will be on March 7
will close on GPAT 2026 is the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) for admission to MPharm programs across India. The application form opened today 23 December and close on 12 January 2026
GPAT 2026 Schedule
| Application form Opening Date | 23-Dec |
| Application form closing Date | 12-Jan |
| Exam Date | 07-Mar |
| Result | 07-Apr |
GPAT 2026
The GPAT 2025 serves as a national-level exam granting scholarships to eligible candidates pursuing MPharm programs. The validity of the GPAT score is for three years
Number of Institutions-3663
Number of Seats-Around 38,000
Demo Test
The NBE provides the opportunity for demo test for the candidates who are appearing for GPAT 2026. The dates will be displayed on the official website of the NBE
Application feeGen/OBC/EWS Rs.3500 SC/ST/PWD Rs.2500
Mode of payment
Through net banking,Debit or Credit Card
GPAT 2026 Admit Card
The admit card is out three or four days before the exam and contains your personal information such as your name,parents name, DOB,Exam centre name,reporting time and exam timing
GLAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates need a BPharm degree (including lateral entry) or equivalent from a recognized university, with final-year students also eligible. Indian nationals can apply with no upper age limit.
Who cannot apply?
B.E./ B.Tech. (Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemical Technology)/ equivalent candidates are not eligible to appear in GPAT 2025.
Application Process
- Complete user registration to generate your User ID/Application ID and Password, sent via SMS and email. Fill out the application form, upload your photograph, scanned signature, thumb impression, and required documents. Select your test city, pay the exam fee, agree to the declaration, submit the form, and print the application with transaction ID and “S” (Successful) payment status for records.Key documents: Class X/XII marksheets, Aadhaar/PAN/ID proof, category certificate (if applicable).
- Expected timeline: Applications in April 2026, exam likely in May 2026
Essential Documents
- Class 10th and 12th mark sheets/certificates.
- BPharm mark sheets (all semesters available).
- Valid ID proof (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Passport, etc.).
- Scanned passport-size color photograph (JPG/JPEG, 10-200 KB or up to 500 KB).
- Scanned signature (JPG/JPEG, 4-30 KB or 10-500 KB).
Additional Items (if applicable)
- Category/caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS).
- PwD certificate (50-300 KB, if applicable).
- Proof of date of birth, address, or name (e.g., birth certificate).
A valid email ID, mobile number, and payment method (net banking/credit/debit card/UPI) are also needed for registration.
GPAT follows a computer-based test format with multiple-choice questions.
GPAT 2026 Exam Structure
| Type of Questions | Number of Questions | Max Marks |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied Subjects | 38 | 152 |
| Pharmaceutics & Allied Subjects | 38 | 152 |
| Pharmacognosy & Allied Subjects | 10 | 40 |
| Pharmacology & Allied Subjects | 28 | 112 |
| Other Subject of B Pharma course | 11 | 44 |
| Total | 125 | 500 |
Marking Scheme
Each correct answer awards 4 marks, while 1 mark deducts for incorrect responses; unattempted questions carry no penalty. The paper is in English only, conducted once yearly by NBEMS.
GPAT qualifying scores vary by category and year, based on percentiles set by NBEMS.
Category-Wise Qualifying Percentiles
General/EWS candidates need the 50th percentile, SC/ST/OBC require the 45th percentile, and PwBD candidates need the 40th percentile.
Expected Marks Range
GPAT 2026 Cut-Off Marks (Expected)
While the official cutoff marks will be announced alongside the results, based on previous trends and exam difficulty, the anticipated minimum qualifying scores for GPAT 2025 are:General 145 – 160 marks OBC – 145 marks SC 100– 115 marks ST 85 – 100 marks EWS 130 – 145 marks
GPAT 2026 Exam TimingAllow Candidates to enter the examination center and Commence Registration for the test 12:00 PM Entry closes at Examination Center 1.30 PM Grant access for Candidate Login 1.45 PM Candidates log in to read instructions 1.50 PM Exam Start Time 2:00 PM Exam End Time 5:00 PM
Answer key
The NBE will display provisional answer key after the exam is over and seek challenges if any. The candidate who want to challenge the answer key will pay Rs.200
How to challenge the answer key?
Candidates will log on to their dashboard of NBE and Select the “Challenge Answer Key” or “Objection” section, choose the specific question(s) by ID, provide justification with supporting documents, and pay a non-refundable fee of ₹200 per question via online mode
GPAT 2026 Result
The result will be declared 4 days after the exam and will be in pdf format. The GPAT 2026 score card will be available later and is shared with the concerned institutions also
Counselling
The seats will be allotted through counselling process. The dates will be out by the PCI for central institutions and state colleges and university separately. Candidates will register for the counselling
GPAT 2026 FAQs
The application form generally opens in Mid April 2026
Yes after the GPAT score you are eligible for scholarship
The answer key is out after the exam is over it release within one or two days
The candidates get the seats through counselling, the date will be out by PCI or state
The validity of the GPAT 2026 score is for three years
The application fee for general/EWS/OBC is Rs.3500 and for reserved category it is Rs.2500
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