GPAT 2026 Exam Analysis (OUT): Difficulty Level of Question Paper & Students Review

Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test 2026 ( GPAT )

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Rupali Pruthi
Deputy Manager - Editorial
Updated on Mar 7, 2026 14:03 IST
GPAT 2026 exam analysis is provided here based on students reactions. The GPAT Question paper 2026 analysis informs candidates about the difficulty level, weightage of topics, repeated questions, etc. The NBEMS conducted the GPAT exam on March 7, 2026, in computer-based mode.

GPAT 2026 exam analysis is provided here based on students reactions. The GPAT Question paper 2026 analysis informs candidates about the difficulty level, weightage of topics, repeated questions, etc. The NBEMS conducted the GPAT exam on March 7, 2026, in computer-based mode.

GPAT 2026 Exam Analysis

GPAT 2026 Exam Analysis

The NBEMS conducted the GPAT 2026 exam on March 7 from 9.00 am to 12.00 noon. The exam duration was three hours. The GPAT exam analysis 2026 is shared here based on the reactions and feedback shared by students who took the exam. As per the GPAT 2026 analysis, the overall difficulty level of the exam was moderate. Students found the GPAT question paper 2026 doable and easy to attempt. A few questions were based on the previous year papers. Check below the detailed GPAT 2026 paper analysis and review. Also, know the GPAT expected cutoff 2026 based on the difficulty level of the question paper.

Also Read: GPAT 2026 Exam (Today) Live Updates

Table of contents
  • GPAT 2026 Exam Analysis & Review
  • GPAT Exam Analysis 2026: Subject-Wise Review
  • GPAT Question Paper 2026 Analysis – Subject-Wise Weightage
  • Why GPAT 2026 Paper Analysis is Important?
  • GPAT Expected Cut Off 2026 Marks & Percentile

GPAT 2026 Exam Analysis & Review

The question paper analysis for GPAT exam 2026 is available now. According to the students' feedback, the overall difficulty level of the paper was moderate. The questions were based on Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied Subjects, Pharmacology & Allied Subjects, Pharmacognosy & Allied Subjects, etc. Students were able to solve the questions in time. The GPAT cutoff 2026 is expected to go high due to the moderate difficulty level.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What should I prepare from Physical Chemistry for the GPAT exam?
A: 

Questions from important topics such as Composition & physical States of Matter Colligative Properties, Thermodynamics Refractive index, Ionic equilibrium, Solutions, Electrochemistry are seen in the exam. Candidates are advised to prepare these topics thoroughly. The GPAT Organic Chemistry Syllabus comprise of topics such as Different classes of compounds, Protection & deprotection of groups, Aromaticity & Chemistry of aromatic compounds, Different aromatic classes of compounds, Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, Carbonyl Chemistry etc.

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 GPAT an online or offline exam?
A: 

National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) conducts GPAT entrance exam in online mode. The MPharma entrance exam is organised at the designated test centers across several cities in India. On the day of the examination, each candidate will be allotted a computer terminal at the exam centre where they will have to input correct answers against the questions being asked in the exam. Candidates will be able to appear for the exam in two shifts: morning and forenoon.

GPAT Exam Analysis 2026: Subject-Wise Review

Have a look at the subject-wise GPAT 2026 exam analysis and review below-

Section

Difficulty Level

Good Attempts

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Easy

25-30

Pharmacology

Moderate

20-25

Pharmaceutics

Easy to Moderate

20-25

Pharmacognosy

Easy to Moderate

15-20

Miscellaneous (Analysis, Biochemistry, Microbiology)

Easy to moderate

15-20

Total

Moderate

85-95

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GPAT Question Paper 2026 Analysis – Subject-Wise Weightage

The number of questions in the NBEMS GPAT 2026 exam are 125. Have a look at the subject-wise weightage of GPAT question paper 2026 below.

Subject

Number of questions

Maximum marks

Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied Subjects 

38

152

Pharmaceutics & Allied Subjects 

38

152

Pharmacology & Allied Subjects 

28

112

Other Subjects of B.Pharm course 

11

44

Pharmacognosy & Allied Subjects 

10

40

Total

125

500

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What all topics should I expect in GPAT exam from Organic Chemistry section?
A: 
Under the organic Chemistry section, topics such as Different classes of compounds, General principles, Different aromatic classes of compounds, Aromaticity & Chemistry of aromatic compounds, Protection & deprotection of groups, Amino acids & proteins, Bridged rings, Kinetic & thermodynamic control, Stereochemistry, Heterocyclic Chemistry Carbonyl Chemistry Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, Pericyclic reactions can be prepare to gain good score in the exam.
Q:   How many subjects are covered under GPAT syllabus?
A: 

The GPAT syllabus generally comprises nineteen subjects. Questions from important topics of these subjects are generally seen in the exam as per the previous year trend. There are 5 five sections in GPAT 2026 exam namely Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied Subjects, Pharmaceutics & Allied Subjects, Pharmacognosy & Allied Subjects, Pharmacology & Allied Subjects, and other subjects. All the 19 topics are bifurcated among these 5 sections in the exam. There will be objective-type questions in the entrance exam.

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.

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Why GPAT 2026 Paper Analysis is Important?

The GPAT 2026 Question Paper Analysis informs the candidates about the number of questions asked from a particular topic, exam difficulty level repeated questions, weightage of each topic, etc. Test takers can use these factors to guesstimate the expected cut off marks. The expected GPAT cutoff 2026 will help candidates know their status in the exam.

Moreover, the GPAT exam analysis 2026 will be helpful for aspirants who are planning to appear in the next session. Such candidates can know the high value topics and question along with the weightage and difficulty level and can plan their preparation accordingly. The exam analysis helps in GPAT preparations.

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GPAT Expected Cut Off 2026 Marks & Percentile

Based on the GPAT exam analysis and review, we have curated here the expected cutoff marks against each category and percentile. The GPAT cutoff percentile is already fixed and remains the same every year. However, the GPAT cutoff marks change every year based on the difficulty level. Have a look at the GPAT expected cutoff marks 2026 below-

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Answered 2 weeks 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

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Answered a month ago

The NBEMS has released the GPAT final answer key 2026. The authority prepared the final answer key after analysing the objections raised by candidates. 

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Piyush Bhandari

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month 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 a month ago

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

  • Panjab University
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  • Central University of Punjab
  • NIPER, Hyderabad
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  • 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

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