The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will conduct the GPAT 2027 exam at the national level for the award of scholarships to qualified candidates seeking entry into the Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) course. Eligible candidates have to register for the GPAT 2027 exam in online mode at natboard.edu.in. GPAT 2027 exam is a computer-based test, and the authority issues the admit card to applicants who submit the application form and complete the fee payment successfully. A link for the GPAT registration will be provided here once available.
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Candidates have to choose the exam centres for the GPAT exam during the application process. The exam centre details for the GPAT 2027 exam will be mentioned in the admit card. As per the pattern of GPAT 2027, 125 MCQs carrying a total of 500 marks will be asked in the exam. The total duration of the GPAT 2027 exam is 3 hours. After the declaration of the result of the GPAT exam, qualified candidates have to appear for the counselling process. To check the GPAT 2027 exam schedule, registration process, fees, exam centres, and other detailed information, read the full article below.
Particulars | Details |
Name of the Exam | Graduate Pharmacy Admission Test |
Common name | GPAT |
Conducting Authority | National Board of Examinations (NBE) |
Exam level | National |
Purpose of GPAT exam | Admission to postgraduate in Pharmacy (M. Pharm) |
Mode of Exam | Online |
Exam Type | Computer-based test |
Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
Total number of Questions | 125 |
GPAT total marks | 500 |
Exam Duration | 3 hours |
NBEMS releases the GPAT 2027 exam schedule along with the information brochure. Check the GPAT exam date along with all the other events in the table below.
GPAT 2027 events | Dates |
GPAT 2027 notification date | To be announced |
Release of GPAT 2027 registration form | To be announced |
Last date to submit GPAT application form | To be announced |
Last date to submit the application fee | To be announced |
GPAT first correction window | To be announced |
GPAT form pre-correction window for image | To be announced |
GPAT form final correction window dates | To be announced |
City intimation slip | To be announced |
Release of GPAT 2027 admit card | To be announced |
GPAT exam date 2027 | To be announced |
GPAT 2027 result date | To be announced |
GPAT scorecard | To be announced |
Candidates applying for the GPAT entrance exam 2027 must check the eligibility criteria before applying. Check the GPAT eligibility criteria as mentioned below.
Applicants must be a citizen of India.
For the GPAT 2027 exam, there is no limit to the number of attempts, and there is no age restriction for appearing in the exam.
Applicants must have a 4-year bachelor's degree in pharmacy from a recognised university. However, candidates who are in the final year of their degree are also eligible.
Candidates can check the step-by-step GPAT application form filling process beforehand to avoid any mistakes. The GPAT application form 2027 process includes four major steps: registration, login and application form filling, and fee payment. Check the steps to apply for GPAT 2027 below
Visit the GPAT official website - natboard.edu.in
From the ‘Examination’ drop-down menu, click on Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT)
Click on the GPAT Application Link 2027
On the next page, click on the ‘To register’
Complete the registration by entering basic details, valid email address and mobile
A unique application number and password will be generated
After successful GPAT registration 2027, visit again the official website
Log in using the application number and password
Enter all the required details
Upload photograph, signature, and thumb impression in the prescribed format
Select the test city
After selecting the GPAT test city choice, candidates have to pay the application fee as per their category.
Category | GPAT Form Fees 2027 |
General, OBC and EWS | Rs. 3,500 |
SC/ST/PwD | Rs. 2,500 |
The authority provides the option to make corrections in the application form of GPAT 2027 in case of any error or discrepancy. NBE opens the first edit window, followed by the pre-final and final GPAT 2027 edit windows. GPAT application correction window 2027 is available only for those candidates who completed the GPAT application form 2027 and made the successful payment in the given time period.
NBE releases the GPAT admit card in online mode at natboard.edu.in. To download the admit card of GPAT entrance exam 2027, candidates have to log in using their application number and date of birth. Check the steps to download the admit card of the GPAT 2027 exam below.
Visit the official website – natboard.edu.in
Click on GPAT 2027 Login link provided in the "Examinations" tab
Enter User ID and Password and access the GPAT login 2027 window
Open the candidate dashboard
Click on GPAT 2027 admit card
Download and print the hall ticket
The GPAT syllabus includes the subjects of Pharmacology, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, Biotechnology, Pathophysiology, Physical Chemistry, Physical Pharmacy, Organic Chemistry, Dispensing and Hospital Pharmacy, Microbiology, Pharmacognosy, Human Anatomy and Physiology, and other important topics related to Pharmacy. Along with the syllabus, candidates must check the GPAT exam pattern in the table below.
Parameters | Details |
Exam mode | Computer-Based Mode |
Exam duration | 3 hours |
Total number of questions | 125 |
Type of questions | Multiple choice questions (MCQs) |
Marking scheme | +4 mark for every correct response and -1 mark for each wrong response |
GPAT total marks | 500 |
Frequency | Once a year |
There is negative marking in the GPAT 2027 exam. For every incorrect answer, one mark is deducted. Four marks are given for correct response.
Types of questions | Number of questions | Maximum marks |
Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 38 | 152 |
Pharmaceutics | 38 | 152 |
Pharmacognosy | 10 | 40 |
Pharmacology | 28 | 112 |
Other subjects | 11 | 44 |
Total | 125 | 500 |
NBE releases the GPAT result in online mode at the official website. Candidates can check the GPAT 2027 result in PDF format containing the list of qualified candidates. Check the steps to check the result of the GPAT 2027 exam below.
Visit the GPAT 2027 official website: natboard.edu.in.
Click on the 'GPAT 2027 result" link.
The result PDF of GPAT 2027 will be displayed on the screen.
Check your roll number, score and rank.
Download for future reference.
NBE releases the GPAT cutoff on the official website, natboard.edu.in. The GPAT cutoff 2027 will be published by the authority along with the scorecard. It must be noted by the candidates that the minimum qualifying score of GPAT 2027 for each category varies each year depending on various factors. Candidates securing the minimum qualifying GPAT 2027 cutoff scores are considered to be qualified for the entrance exam.
GPAT counselling is conducted by the participating institutes individually. Candidates who secure the GPAT cutoff are eligible for counselling. Such candidates will have to apply separately at the participating institutes in the preferred order. Candidates have to register and fill in their choices. Based on the choices filled by candidates, GPAT 2027 marks, seat availability, and reservation policies, seat allotment for admission is done.
On Question asked by student community
Hello, you can practise MCQs for competitive exams like GPAT, JEE and NEET on the Careers360 app. Search for your exam and select the MCQ or mock test section to start practising questions.
Hi Kailas,
Here is the link of study books.
https://www.careers360.com/pharmacy/articles/best-books-for-gpat
if you need anyother resources please let us know.
Hello Student, you can start shortlisting M.Pharm specializations and universities now. Depending on your interests, you could explore areas such as Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, or other available specializations. Since you are preparing for GPAT 2027, check the list of participating institutions and their individual admission requirements. While comparing
Hey there,
Yes, you can still pursue M.Pharm after graduation even if you did not appear for GPAT or NIPER JEE, but the options differ:
if you can you name your college or have any particular state in your mind, then i can guide you better? because every college has different admission process.
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