Updated on Apr 9, 2026 15:09 IST
Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test score has been released. Now the big challenge is to secure admission to the best Pharmacy college in India. Identifying a best college might be a time-consuming task. We have prepared the list of top 20 government Pharmacy college offering  admission based on GPAT.

Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test score has been released. Now the big challenge is to secure admission to the best Pharmacy college in India. Identifying a best college might be a time-consuming task. We have prepared the list of top 20 government Pharmacy college offering  admission based on GPAT. Moreover, eligibility criteria and admission process are included.

Top Government Pharmacy Colleges Through GPAT

Pharmacy courses are the branch of medicine that focuses on drug development, safety and patient care. This course is offered from the diploma to doctorate level. Admission to MPharm is offered through GPAT. There are about 800 Pharmacy colleges in India, including government, private, and deemed. Admission to the top tier Pharmacy colleges is offered to GPAT ranks under 100. Government pharmacy colleges are the most preferred choice because of low fees, quality education and placement. We have provided the list of top Government Pharmacy Colleges through GPAT on this page. Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test qualifiers can check the list and choose the better option for admission.

Table of contents
  • List of Top Government Pharmacy Colleges Through GPAT
  • Eligibility Criteria for MParm Admission
  • List of Top Government Pharmacy Colleges Through GPAT: Admission Process
  • About GPAT
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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:   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

Eligibility Criteria for MParm Admission

Every college that offers admission to the MPharm has an eligibility criterion. The criteria may vary for each college. The minimum eligibility criteria for MPharm admission are mentioned below.

  • Completed B. Pharm in an equivalent course from a recognized institutes. 
  • Obtained 50 to 60% in the qualifying degree.
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List of Top Government Pharmacy Colleges Through GPAT: Admission Process

Admission to the top Pharmacy college in India is based on GPAT score. Every college has its own admission process, which includes registration and participating in the counselling process. A few colleges might conduct university level exam. The admission process of Pharmacy colleges is mentioned below.

  • Go to the college website
  • Check the admission notification
  • Apply or fill the admission form
  • Follow the admission process
  • Complete the document verification
  • Pay the admission fees
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Commonly asked questions
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

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About GPAT

Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) is a national level entrance test for postgraduate admission conducted by National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences. The exam is conducted once a year. GPAT is a computer-based test. The exam is based on Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied, Pharmaceutics & Allied, Pharmacognosy & Allied Subjects, Pharmacology & Allied Subjects and Other. There are 125 questions in GPAT paper for 500 marks. Negative marking is done for wrong answers.

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Answered 6 days ago

MPharm applicants can get a stipend of INR 2,500 based on their GPAT scores at Department of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University. Candidates must ensure that their GPAT score validity should not be expired. The university offers complete waiver in tuition fees i.e. 100% scholarship to selected

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 3 weeks ago

The NBEMS will release the GPAT final answer key 2026 along with the results. The authority prepares the final answer key after analysing the objections raised by candidates. 

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Piyush Bhandari

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 weeks ago

The GPAT score is valid for three years. Candidates who have qualified the GPAT exam can participate in the counselling process till next three years for admissions to MPharma course.

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Upasana Hazarika

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 4 weeks ago

Have a look at the best GPAT colleges that accept MPharma admissions after the exam results-

  • Panjab University
  • Central University of Rajasthan
  • Central University of Punjab
  • NIPER, Hyderabad
  • BBAU, Lucknow
  • Jamia Hamdard
  • Gujarat Technological University

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Rupali Pruthi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Candidates can download the GPAT response sheet by following the process shared below-

  • Visit the website.
  • Click on the application link under GPAT exam.
  • Login using the User ID and password.
  • Download the response sheet.

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Vikram Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Getting 96 percentile in GPAT exam generally implies obtaining around 180  to 210 marks out of the total 500. However, the marks may vary depending on the difficulty level of question paper. For example, in GPAT 2025, the topper scored 216 marks at 96.23 percentile.

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Upasana Hazarika

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

There are not the exact repeated questions in the GPAT exam. However, sometime the intent remains the same and the language of question changes. In 2025, there were some questions from GPAT previous years question papers.

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Rupali Pruthi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

Candidates can download the official GPAT question paper PDF when the NBEMS releases the provisional answer key. Have a look at the process below-

  • Visit natboard.edu.in.
  • Click on GPAT exam.
  • Go to the application link.
  • Login using the details.
  • Download the question paper PDF.

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Rashmi Shekhar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

The official NBEMS GPAT 2026 question paper was made available on login window. Candidates who took the exam could download the official question paper by logging in to their accounts. Moreover, memory-based question paper with answers is available now. Check here the memory based GPAT question pape

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Mukul Pruthi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

Candidates can download the GPAT answer key PDF using the process shared below-

  • Visit the website- natboard.edu.in.
  • Go to the application link.
  • Login using the required credentials.
  • Download the answer key.

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Pragati Datta

Contributor-Level 6