GPAT 2027 will be held in March 2027, as per previous year’s trends. Candidates preparing for the GPAT exam can refer to BPharm course curriculum to prepare for exam. Check here all about NBEMS GPAT 2027 exam date, registration, eligibility criteria, pattern, syllabus, preparation, etc.
GPAT 2027 Exam
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) conducts the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) exam for admissions to the Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) course. The NBEMS GPAT 2027 registrations will start tentatively in December 2026. Candidates must register and submit the GPAT application form 2027 within the stipulated deadline to appear for the exam. The NBEMS is expected to conduct the GPAT exam in March 2027, as per the past year’s trends.
Candidates seeking admission to pharma colleges accepting GPAT scores for academic year 2027-28 must read this page to get information regarding the GPAT 2027 exam date, eligibility criteria, application process, exam pattern, syllabus and result.
- GPAT 2027 Exam Highlights
- GPAT 2027 Exam Date
- GPAT 2027 Registration & Application Form
- GPAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria
- GPAT 2027 Exam Pattern
- GPAT 2027 Syllabus: PDF Download
- GPAT Previous Years Question Papers
- GPAT 2027 Admit Card
- GPAT 2027 Result
- GPAT 2027 Counselling
GPAT 2027 Exam Highlights
GPAT 2027 is a national level exam conducted every year for the award of scholarship to qualified candidates looking for MPharm admissions. Go through the highlights of the GPAT exam below-
| Particulars |
Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name |
Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) |
| Conducting Body |
National Board Of Examinations In Medical Sciences |
| Exam Level |
Postgraduate |
| Exam Frequency |
Annual |
| Courses offered |
MPharma and equivalent courses |
| Admission Process |
Online Exam & Counselling |
| Exam Mode |
Online |
| Total Questions |
125 |
| Total Marks |
500 |
| Counselling Conducted By |
Respective colleges & institutes |
| Official Website |
natboard.edu.in |
| Contact Details |
91-7996165333 |
Also Read: Top Colleges Accepting GPAT Score
Commonly asked questions
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.
A score above 140 is considered to be a good score in GPAT according to the GPAT cutoff score for General category candidates. However, this score varies depending upon the GPAT cutoff for the current year. In case the cutoff touches the mark of 180 then the score of 140 is irrelevant to seek admission in top M.Pharma colleges. Candidates who will be shortlisted in the merit list will be called for further counselling procedure at the participating institutes. Therefore, the cutoff score is the most important deciding factor to get a call for counselling from preferred institute.
Students who want to appear in the GPAT exam are curious to know the full form of GPAT must note that it is the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT). This exam is conducted in online mode for admission to Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) programmes.
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.
GPAT 2027 Exam Date
The NBEMS will publish the GPAT dates in the information bulletin. However, we have shared the tentative schedule for GPAT exam date, registration date and others based on last year’s exam events below-
| Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| GPAT 2027 information bulletin |
December 2026 |
| GPAT registration 2027 starts |
December 2026 |
| Last date to apply for GPAT 2027 |
January 2027 |
| GPAT form correction 2027 |
January 2027 |
| Issue of GPAT 2027 city intimation slip |
February 2027 |
| GPAT admit card 2027 |
March 2027 |
| GPAT 2027 exam |
March 2027 |
GPAT 2027 Registration & Application Form
The NBEMS GPAT 2027 registration date will be announced in the official bulletin. Candidates need to take the GPAT registration and submit the form timely. Have a look at the process to fill the GPAT application form below-
- Visit the website- natboard.edu.in.
- Select the GPAT exam.
- Go to application link.
- Click on New Registration link.
- Register for the exam and create a password.
- Log in using the GPAT application number and password.
- Fill the GPAT form 2027.
- Upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fees through Net banking/credit card/debit card.
GPAT Application Fees 2026
Check the GPAT application fees in the table below-
| Category |
Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General/ OBC/ EWS |
3500 |
| SC/ ST/ PwD |
2500 |
Commonly asked questions
The best books for GPAT exam include:
KD Tripathi's Essentials of Medical Pharmacology (Pharmacology)
Morrison & Boyd Organic Chemistry (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)
GPAT Cracker by SIA Publications (Overall preparation)
These books cover the GPAT syllabus comprehensively and help in concept building.
Yes, candidates whose answer is incorrect will score a negative marking of -1 mark each per question. There is no negative marking for the unattempted questions. The maximum marks of the question paper are 500. Candidates will be given 3 hours to complete the test. Carefully attempt the questions to avoid negative marking.
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GPAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfill the GPAT eligibility criteria 2027 in terms of nationality and educational qualification.
- He or she must be an Indian citizen.
- He or she must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (4-year BPharm) or equivalent from a recognised university.
- Candidates appearing for the final year (4th Year) BPharm and whose results will be declared before the start of MPharm admissions for the academic year 2027-28 are also eligible.
- Candidates appearing for 3rd Year BPharm and whose results for 4th Year will be declared before the start of admissions to MPharm course for the academic year 2028-29 are also eligible.
Also Read: GPAT Marks vs Rank
GPAT 2027 Exam Pattern
The GPAT 2027 exam will be held online in the computer-based test mode. There are a total 125 questions of 4 marks each. Have a look at the GPAT exam pattern below-
| Sections |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied Subjects |
38 |
152 |
| Pharmaceutics & Allied Subjects |
38 |
152 |
| Pharmacognosy & Allied Subjects |
10 |
40 |
| Pharmacology & Allied Subjects |
28 |
112 |
| Other Subjects of BPharm course |
11 |
44 |
| Total |
125 |
500 |
GPAT 2027 Syllabus: PDF Download
The syllabus for the GPAT 2027 contains the subject and topics of the BPharm course curriculum. Hence, candidates should cover the BPharma course syllabus in detail to perform well in the exam. Candidates can refer to the GPAT syllabus PDF shared below for their preparation-
| GPAT Syllabus |
GPAT Previous Years Question Papers
Candidates preparing for the GPAT 2027 must practice through the previous years’ GPAT question papers to get familiar with the question paper format, topics from which questions are asked and their difficulty level. Download the GPAT previous years' question papers below-
| Year |
Download PDF |
|---|---|
| GPAT 2022 Question Paper |
|
| GPAT 2021 Question Paper |
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| GPAT 2020 Question Paper |
GPAT 2027 Admit Card
The NBEMS will release the admit card or hall ticket of GPAT 2027 around four days before the exam. Candidates can download the GPAT admit card through their user ID and password. Have a look at the process to download the GPAT hall ticket below-
- Visit natboard.edu.in.
- Choose GPAT exam.
- Click on the application link.
- Enter User ID and password to login.
- Download the admit card.
GPAT 2027 Result
The NBEMS GPAT results 2027 will be released around a month after the exam. The authority will publish the result as a PDF download file. Along with the result PDF, GPAT merit list will also be released. Candidates can know their qualification status through the GPAT result.
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GPAT 2027 Counselling
Candidates who clear the GPAT 2027 exam will become eligible to participate in the counselling process. The GPAT counselling will be conducted by the respective participating institutes. Candidates need to approach the college or institute for the admissions to the MPharm course.
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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 3 weeks ago
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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Contributor-Level 8
Answered 3 weeks 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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Contributor-Level 8
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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Contributor-Level 8
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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Contributor-Level 8
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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Contributor-Level 8
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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Contributor-Level 6
Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 6
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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Contributor-Level 6
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