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GPAT 2027
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Important Dates
Registration Start
Jan 2027
Registration Last Date
Feb 2027 (Expected)
Exam Date
Mar 2027 (Expected)
About GPAT 2027
GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test) is a national-level entrance exam for admission to M.Pharm programs in pharmacy colleges across India, conducted by NTA.
Quick Facts
Exam Mode
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Duration
3 hours
Questions
125 questions
Marking Scheme
+4 for correct, -1 for wrong
Cities
100+ exam cities
Official Website
gpat.nta.nic.in
Eligibility Criteria
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification | B.Pharm degree from a recognized institution |
| Age Limit | No age limit |
| Attempts | No limit on attempts |
| Category Relaxation | Relaxation as per government norms |
Exam Pattern
Mode
Computer Based Test
Duration
3 hours
Total Questions
125
Total Marks
500
Negative Marking
-1 for each wrong answer
Official Website
gpat.nta.nic.in
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutics | 25 | 100 |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 25 | 100 |
| Pharmacology | 25 | 100 |
| Pharmacognosy | 25 | 100 |
| Other Subjects | 25 | 100 |
Syllabus
Physical Pharmacy Dispensing Pharmacy Dosage Form Design
Cutoff Trends (Last 3 Years)
| Year | General | OBC | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 155 | 125 | 95 | 75 | 150 |
| 2023 | 148 | 120 | 90 | 70 | 143 |
| 2022 | 140 | 115 | 85 | 65 | 135 |
Preparation Tips for Bihar Students
1
Focus on Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology — they carry the highest weightage
2
Practice previous year papers extensively
3
Target top 2000 rank for NIPER or top government pharmacy colleges
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