Updated on Apr 8, 2026 15:42 IST
The GPAT 2026 result has been announced. Candidates with high or average GPAT scores can check here the list of best MPharm Colleges in India with low fees through GPAT. There are many other colleges apart from the ones mentioned on this page for admission. We have focused on the top NIRF ranking Pharmacy colleges with low fees.

The GPAT 2026 result has been announced. Candidates with high or average GPAT scores can check here the list of best  MPharm Colleges in India with low fees through GPAT. There are many other colleges apart from the ones mentioned on this page for admission. We have focused on the top NIRF ranking Pharmacy colleges with low fees.

Best MPharm Colleges in India with Low Fees Through GPAT

Students who wish to pursue MPharm appear and qualify the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test for admission to the top government and private institutions in India. There are approx 800 Pharmacy colleges that accept the GPAT scores. Both government and private colleges offer admission to MPharm program. The main challenge a student faces after qualifying the exam is to choose a budget friendly college. To help students with the issue, we have provided the list of best MPharm Colleges in India with low fees through GPAT.

Table of contents
  • List of Best MPharm Colleges in India with low fees through GPAT
  • Best MPharm Colleges in India with low fees through GPAT: NIRF Ranking
  • How to apply for admission to MPharm college through GPAT?
  • GPAT Participating Institutes State Wise

List of Best MPharm Colleges in India with low fees through GPAT

Many MPharm colleges offer admission based on GPAT score. Candidates can check the names of government and private colleges with low fees for MPharm admission.

Government MPharm Colleges in India with low fees through GPAT

Candidates can check the name of the top government college offering MPharm through GPAT below.

MPharm College Name Tuition Fees
Panjab University INR 64, 430
Central University of Punjab INR 20, 000
BBAU INR 40, 000
Central University of Rajasthan INR 33,880

Private MPharm Colleges in India with low fees through GPAT

The list of top private MPharm colleges with tuition fees is mentioned below. 

MPharm College Name Tuition Fees
Nirma University INR 8.80 lakh
MIT- WPU INR 5.10 lakh
Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Pharmacy INR 3 lakhs
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How to get a good GPAT rank?
A: 
First one should have hope on himself to achieve great things. So have hope on yourself to become successful. We have to give more importance to the subjects like medicinal Chemistry pharmacology and pharmacognosy. Always be in good contact with your professors and ask them more doubt. Definitely they will help you a lot. Practice test series available in online. Where there is a will, there is a way, so set in mind that you are a GPAT topper and start preparing smartly.
Q:   Is the GPAT exam hard or easy?
A: 

The GPAT exam is generally of easy to moderate level in terms of difficulty. In the past few years, the GPAT question paper has been of moderate level. The exam includes application-based as well as numerical-based questions, especially in these areas-

  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Q:   What is a good score in GPAT?
A: 

The score of around 170-200 is considered as a good score in GPAT exam. Candidates should prepare well for the exam to obtain good scores and get shortlisted for the counselling process.

Q:   What is the GPAT cutoff 2026?
A: 

The GPAT cutoff 2026 has been released by the NBEMS along with the results. The cutoff marks have been announced category-wise for General, OBC, SC, ST and PwBD candidates. Have a look at the GPAT cutoff scores below-

Category of Candidate

EWS Status

PwBD Status

Cut-off Percentile

Cut-off Score

GENERAL

NO

NO

96.2586493

213

GENERAL

NO

YES

48.9825988

104

GENERAL

YES

NO

90.8238059

180

GENERAL

YES

YES

50.0270437

105

OBC-NCL (Central List)

--

NO

90.0870992

177

OBC-NCL (Central List)

--

YES

45.7149785

100

SC

--

NO

76.4664192

142

SC

--

YES

46.5766455

101

ST

--

NO

59.1939124

116

ST

--

YES

57.3847847

114

Best MPharm Colleges in India with low fees through GPAT: NIRF Ranking

Candidates can check the NIRF 2025 ranking of top pharmacy colleges in India. NIRF ranks the colleges based on graduation outcome, teaching learning & resource, perception, Research & professional practice, and outreach & inclusivity.

Top MPharm Colleges NIRF Ranking
Panjab University, Chandigarh 3
NIPER Hyderabad 5
Central University of Punjab 20
BBAU Lucknow 23
Central University of Rajasthan 27
Nirma University  32
MIT-WPU 70
Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Pharmacy 78
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How to apply for admission to MPharm college through GPAT?

Candidates having a valid score in GPAT must know that there is no centralized counselling process for admission to MPharm colleges. The qualifying candidates have to apply directly to the GPAT participating institutes. Information regarding the admission will be released on the website of MPharm colleges. Candidates must go through the list of MPham colleges and decide which one to apply to. Moreover, it is important to fulfil the eligibility criteria of the admitting institute. The process to apply for admission to the MPharm college through GPAT is mentioned below.

  • Check the website of the participating institute for admission notification.
  • Fill the admission form
  • Follow the admisison process of admitting institutes.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many institutes participate in GPAT exam?
A: 

The Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) is an annual all-India examination conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) to evaluate candidates for admission to Master's (M. Pharm) programmes in pharmacy.  The exam will be conducted in online/computer-based mode. A total of 800 pharmaceutical participating institutes are expected to participate in GPAT 2025. The participating institutes include prominent colleges, universities, and institutions that offer M.Pharm courses and are AICTE approved

Q:   What was last year's GPAT cutoff?
A: 

Last year, GPAT cutoff was 148, 122, 120, 94 and 75 for General, EWS, OBC, SC, and ST category candidates. However, this year's GPAT cutoff will depend on several factors such as the difficulty level & number of students who appeared in the entrance exam. Students will be able to take admission on first come first serve basis. If the number of GPAT applicants increases, competition would also get tougher, and the cutoff will soar higher.

Q:   Who declares GPAT cutoff?
A: 

NBEMS the official exam conducting body is the responsible authority to release the GPAT cutoff at the official website. The GPAT cutoff will also be released by the participating institutes that accept GPAT scores. NBEMS doesn't conduct the counselling for M.Pharma admissions. It will be responsible for releasing the merit list of GPAT 2025 along with the result mentioning the status of qualifying, name of candidates. Once the GPAT cutoff is announced by individual colleges/institutes, candidates can check the cutoff score on their individual websites to seek admission in the preferred course and college.

Q:   Is GPAT cutoff released with the result?
A: 
In general, GPAT cutoff is released with the result every year on the official webiste of NTA dedicated to the GPAT exam: GPAT. NTA. Nic. In. The GPAT cutoff marks for the previous year are: 148 for General category candidates, 120 for the OBC category, 94 for SC, 75 for ST, and 122 for EWS category candidates. At the time of counselling, candidates will have to carry all the required documents for the purpose of document verification.

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GPAT Participating Institutes State Wise

Candidates can check here the number of GPAT participating institutes, state-wise.

State

Number of GPAT Participating Colleges

Maharashtra

184

Telangana

184

Andhra Pradesh

109

Maharashtra

86

Gujarat

67

Madhya Pradesh

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Andhra Pradesh

40

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Yes. Candidates who have not qualified or appeared for GPAT can get admission in LM College of Pharmacy MPharm, by applying through the Gujarat PGCET, which is conducted for admission to vacant MPharm seats after GPAT-qualified candidates are considered. Also, if seats remain vacant even after ACPC

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No, to participate in the centralized ACPC counselling process for LMPC MPharm, meeting the basic academic criteria is mandatory. General category candidates must have a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (50% for reserved category candidates) in their BPharm degree from a PCI-approved institute, regard

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Answered 3 weeks ago

Statistically, it is extremely difficult. Because GPAT-qualified candidates are granted absolute preference and occupy the top of the provisional merit list, high-demand branches like Pharmaceutics and Pharma Technology are usually filled completely by GPAT rankers during Round 1. Non-GPAT candidate

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Answered 3 weeks ago

No, the Gujarat PGCET is not more difficult than GPAT exam. GPAT is highly competitive national-level entrance exam that test deep analytical, conceptual and multi-statement problems. On the other hand, the Gujarat PGCET is a state-level exam that primarily include direct, memory-based, and straight

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Answered 3 weeks ago

The official LM College of Pharmacy MPharm cutoff trends are released online by ACPC Gujarat rather than college itself. To check the 2026 cutoffs, candidates need to visit the official ACPC portal after the counselling rounds begin. ACPC uploads the course-wise and category-wise opening and closing

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Al Kashaf

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Answered 4 weeks ago

The GPAT syllabus carries the following subjects-

  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied Subjects
  • Pharmaceutics & Allied Subjects
  • Pharmacognosy & Allied Subjects
  • Pharmacology & Allied Subjects
  • Other Pharma subjects

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The NBEMS is expected to start the GPAT 2027 application in December 2026, as per the trends seen in previous year.

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It is mandatory to fill the GPAT application form for admission to MPharm courses. The NBEMS invites online applications for the GPAT examination. Candidates who register online are eligible to take the exam. 

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