GPAT 2026 Answer Key (Official OUT): Download Question Paper Solutions PDF

Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test 2026 ( GPAT )

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Rupali Pruthi
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Updated on Mar 12, 2026 18:33 IST
GPAT answer key 2026 has been released by NBEMS on the GPAT login window. We have provided memory-based GPAT question paper 2026 along with the answer key solutions released by various coaching centres. Download GPAT 2026 question paper, answer key PDF.

Official GPAT answer key 2026 has been released by NBEMS. The answer key has been released along GPAT response sheet and question paper. Get the GPAT 2026 question paper, answer key and response sheet PDF download link below. We have provided memory-based GPAT question paper 2026 along with the answer key solutions released by various coaching centres.

GPAT 2026 Answer Key, Question Paper PDF

GPAT 2026 Answer Key, Question Paper PDF

The NBEMS GPAT 2026 answer key was released on March 12, 2026. Candidates can download the GPAT answer key 2026 PDF by logging to their accounts. The GPAT login window 2026 is now active. Candidates can download the GPAT 2026 answer key, response sheet and question paper PDFs using the direct link below. The GPAT 2026 exam was held on March 7, 2026. Candidates were not given the paper in printed form. The GPAT question paper 2026 was made available to candidates on their computer screens. Those who took the exam shared the memory-based questions that were asked in the exam along with the topics on which the GPAT question paper 2026 was framed. Moreover, several coaching centers have also published the unofficial GPAT answer key 2026 of the questions shared by the test takers. We have compiled the GPAT 2026 question paper and answer key solutions here. Candidates can download the GPAT 2026 answer key, question paper PDF here and can compute their test scores accordingly.

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  • GPAT Answer Key 2026 PDF Download: Official by NBEMS
  • GPAT 2026 Question Paper, Answer Key Solutions: PDF Download
  • GPAT 2026 Question Paper: Memory-Based Topics
  • GPAT Previous Years Question Papers: PDF Download

GPAT Answer Key 2026 PDF Download: Official by NBEMS

The NBEMS released the official GPAT answer key 2026 on March 12, 2026. The GPAT 2026 answer key has been released along with the question paper and response sheets of candidates. The GPAT answer key 2026 PDF download link is displayed on the official website- narboard.edu.in. Candidates could submit the GPAT answer key challenges till March 16, 2026. Use this direct link to download the official key and submit objections.

GPAT 2026 Answer Key, & Response Sheet PDF Download Link
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many marks will be deducted if I skip a question in GPAT paper?
A: 

Students must note that no marks will be deduced for not attempting or skipping any question in GPAT exam. Students are advised to solve all questions in exam which they are only sure about. 

Q:   How many sets are there in GPAT question papers?
A: 

GPAT exam is generally conducted in two shifts. NBEMS normally releases the GPAT question papers as per the shift in which the candidate attempted the question paper. The GPAT question paper is released online for the candidates. They can access it using their personal login details. It helps them to analyse their performance and find out if any question is marked incorrectly.   

Q:   Is it useful to solve the previous years' GPAT question papers?
A: 

Solving GPAT previous year question papers is important for the exam preparation. Students are advised to solve GPAT mock test in a proctored manner, i.e. within the stipulated timing and duration and at one go, without any breaks. A thorough practice of the GPAT question papers will help in understanding the question paper pattern. In turn this will build familarity towards the questions expected in the exam. 

Q:   Who sets the GPAT question paper?
A: 

NBEMS, the exam organising committee, is responsible for designing GPAT question papers for the candidates. The questions are sent in by different subject matter experts, and NBEMS selects the questions for the examination. No single person is responsible for setting the question paper.

GPAT 2026 Question Paper, Answer Key Solutions: PDF Download

We have shared below the memory-based questions along with the answers or solutions based on the information shared by candidates who took the GPAT 2026 exam. Go through the unofficial GPAT 2026 question paper with answer key below.

As per the Pharmacopoeial standards, what is the internal diameter of the glass tube used in the Gutzeit apparatus for the Arsenic Limit Test?

Answer:

  • Internal Diameter: 6.5 mm (0.65 cm)
  • External Diameter: Approximately 8 mm (0.8 cm)
  • Total Length: 200 mm (20 cm)

Who regulates CDSCO?

Answer: The Directorate General of Health Services, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India regulates the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO).

3. Which chromatographic technique is used for the separation and molecular weight determination of high molecular weight biomolecules like proteins and polymers?

Answer: Size-Exclusion Chromatography (SEC), also commonly known as Gel-Permeation Chromatography (GPC) is used.

4. Which buffering system is most commonly used in ophthalmic preparations to provide isotonicity and maintain a pH range of 6.5 to 8.0?

Answer: Phosphate buffers

Primary pharmacological role of Cyproheptadine when mixed in amino acid and multivitamin syrup formulations?

Answer: Cyproheptadine primarily acts as an Appetite Stimulant in the said forumulation.

How many chiral centers in the chemical structure of Oxytetracycline?

Answer: Oxytetracycline contains 6 chiral centers.

Which hormone works synergistically with estrogen to prepare the endometrium for implantation and maintain the early stages of pregnancy?

Answer: Progesterone

Which drug is used for the rapid termination of acute Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT) when administered as a rapid intravenous bolus?

Answer: Adenosine

Objective of Poison Act

Answer: The Poison Act, 1919, regulates the import of poisons in India. Also, it controls the possession and sale of poisons within India to prevent misuse.

First-line anti-TB drug that is most commonly associated with optic neuritis

Answer: Ethambutol

Use of Sumatripitan

Answer: Sumatripitan medication is for the treatment of migraine or cluster headaches in adults. However, it is not used for prevention of migraine.

Note: It may be noted here that the official questions may vary as we do not have the NBEMS GPAT question paper 2026 as of now.   

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GPAT 2026 Question Paper: Memory-Based Topics

Candidates who took the GPAT 2026 exam shared the memory-based questions and topics. We have listed below a few GPAT question paper 2026 topics shared by the test takers below-

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Drug Synthesis
  • NMS
  • IR
  • CNS
  • ANS
  • Autacoids
  • Chemotherapy
  • Dosage Forms
  • Biopharmaceutics
  • Novel Drug Delivery
  • Glycosides
  • Alkaloids
  • Volatile Oils
  • Biochemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Jurisprudence

Also Read: GPAT 2026 Expected Cutoff

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Who releases the GPAT question paper?
A: 

The NBEMS is the sole authority responsible to release the GPAT question papers and answers after the successful completion of exam. Earlier NTA was the body responsible to conduct the exam. Students are advised to check the GPAT question paper with answers PDF to increase their chances of qualifying the exam. 

Q:   Are candidates allowed to carry the GPAT question papers outside the exam hall?
A: 

No, candidates are not allowed to carry GPAT question paper outside the hall because the exam is conducted in online mode. There is no physical distribution of the GPAT question paper. However, after the completion of the GPAT exam, NTA GPAT question paper and answer PDF will be released at the official website.

Q:   Is there any sectional time limit in the GPAT exam?
A: 

As per the directive of the exam conducting authority there is no sectional time limit to attempt different sections of the GPAT question paper. Candidates will get overall 180 minutes (3 hours) to attempt the questions in the exam. Candidates can switch between the sections to attempt the questions.

Q:   Who decides GPAT exam pattern?
A: 

National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) the exam conducting body of GPAT exam decides and releases the GPAT exam pattern. The GPAT exam syllabus is also released by NBEMS. The GPAT official notification revealed the updated GPAT exam pattern, which remained the same this year as well. Once the official notification is out, candidates can start applying for the exam. The GPAT exam pattern guides the candidates to understand the exam structure and to prepare a sound strategy to crack the pharmacy entrance exam.

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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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Al Kashaf

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Answered a month ago

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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Al Kashaf

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Answered a month 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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Al Kashaf

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Answered a month 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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Al Kashaf

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Answered a month 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 a month 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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Ranjeeta Srivastava

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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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Ranjeeta Srivastava

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Answered a month ago

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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