GPAT 2021 Topper Interview: Gourav Gupta, AIR 1

The announcement of the GPAT result 2021 greeted the GPAT topper Gourav Gupta and his family with excitement and delight. Gourav Gupta scored 359 out of 500 in the GPAT 2021 admission test, earning him AIR 1.

Gourav Gupta, the topper of GPAT and a Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) graduate from DIPSAR, Delhi, fights with himself every day to improve. Gourav's interest in Chemistry and Biology, as well as the assistance he received from his professors, contributed to his success as a GPAT topper in 2021.

His GPAT performance is attributed to his belief, planning, proper execution of plans, devotion, regularity, and attention. Gourav Gupta enjoys cooking and dancing and cherishes the thrill of the present. Read the entire interview with Gourav Gupta, GPAT topper 2021, to learn more about his preparations and remarkable accomplishment.

Question: Congratulations on becoming a GPAT topper! What does it feel like to be the GPAT 2021 topper?

Gupta, Gourav: Thank you very much. My sir contacted me at 9:30 pm to inform me of my GPAT result. I was overjoyed to learn that I had topped the GPAT with an All India Rank of AIR-1. AIR 1 has always been a dream of mine, and I was overjoyed to see it realised. My instructors and parents are really proud of me.

Question: Could you tell us your GPAT 2021 overall and subject-by-subject score?

Gourav Gupta: I got a 359 out of 500 in the GPAT 2021.

Question: Do you have a certain college or speciality in mind for admission?

Gourav Gupta: My goal is to get into the NIPER Institute.

Question: Tell us a little bit about yourself. Family, education, aspirations, and so on

Gourav Gupta: Gurugram, Haryana, is where I was born and raised. My family consists of three members: my mother and an older sister. My education was completed in Gurugram's S.N. Sidheshwar Public School. In 2017, I enrolled in the BPharm programme at the Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University (DIPSAR) in Delhi. I wish to continue my education in the field of pharmaceutical research, where I will be able to contribute to the improvement of our society.

Question: What inspired you to seek a profession in pharmacy?

Gourav Gupta: Pharmacy, according to me, is a career that combines science, healthcare, direct patient interaction, computer technology application, and business management. A career in pharmacy can provide a lot of benefits and possibilities. Chemistry and Biology have always piqued my interest, and this area combines the two. For me, the variety of job paths that a Pharmacy degree may provide is what drew me to this field.

Question: Have you gotten any coaching? If so, where did you get it?

Gourav Gupta: Yes, I was enrolled in Pharma sapience coaching, and I would want to credit the entire staff at Pharma sapience for my achievement.

Question: What was your family's role in your journey?

Gourav Gupta: One of the most important factors in my achievement as GPAT topper 2021 has been the support of my family. They were always a source of motivation for me to keep going. They always look after my health since hard labour requires excellent health.

Question: What impact did the COVID issue have on your preparation? During COVID, how did you study for the exam? What struck you the most during this preparation?

Gourav Gupta: At first, it was impossible for me to comprehend things since the world had come to a full halt. It was quite simple for me to organise my path when Pharmasapience's online lessons began.

Question: How did you keep yourself motivated? What are your stress relievers, and how have they helped you de-stress during this time of preparation?

Gourav Gupta: I believe that careful preparation and commitment never result in tension. I attempted to maintain a good attitude and break down tasks into little chunks since this made it easier for me to reach my objective - GPAT AIR 1, and this success motivated me. In addition, I always took a break to rest and refresh my thoughts.

When it comes to my interests, I enjoy cooking and dancing, therefore I have made an effort to spend time with them. I used to sleep for eight hours every day.

Question: For all sections, what was your exam-day strategy? Overall, which portion of the GPAT exam was the most difficult and easiest?

Gourav Gupta: In contrast to the previous year's trend, the GPAT test structure of questions was unique but straightforward. This year, I found the Pharmacognosy part to be the easiest, Pharmaceutical Chemistry to be medium, and Pharmacology to be middling. There were a lot of questions from Pharmaceutical Analysis that included numerical issues in them.

Question: What books did you find particularly useful in your GPAT preparation?

Gourav Gupta: The notes supplied by Pharma sapience were really helpful. Apart from that, I chose Inamdar for MCQs and conventional GPAT books such as Lachman for Pharmaceutics and KD Tripathi for Pharmacology.

Question: How much time did you spend preparing for this event? What was your plan for getting ready? What changed as the exam day approached?

Gourav Gupta: I used to spend 5 to 6 hours a day taking notes in the beginning. I spent 11 to 12 hours per day preparing and solving MCQs in the previous several months, and as the test approached, I focused more on the areas where I was falling behind. I attempted to calm my mind two days before the exam by sleeping properly, eating properly, and studying only 5 to 6 hours each day.

Question: What steps did you take to prepare for the GPAT 2021? What was your everyday preparation regimen like?

Gourav Gupta: I started studying for the GPAT in January 2020, when I enrolled in the coaching programme. COVID-19 lockdown was advantageous to me since it allowed me to focus more on how to prepare for GPAT 2021. I took notes on each subject for the first several months, with a lot of support from my coaching professors, and then I started reviewing things.

Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, and Pharmaceutical Chemistry were among the first topics I covered. I used to try MCQs relevant to each topic after each one. Following the conclusion of a certain topic. I used to put more emphasis on MCQs. Following that, I continued to study the GPAT syllabus and completed all of the test series assigned by my coaching specialists. I spent the last month studying previous year's GPAT question papers to familiarise myself with the exam format.

Question: Any advice or message for future MPharm students preparing for the GPAT?

Gourav Gupta: I constantly tell prospective GPAT candidates to believe in themselves and to be their own toughest opponent. The secret to success is to work hard on a regular basis, with good preparation and devotion.