GPAT 2026: Result (Declared), Cutoff, Final Answer Key, Counselling & Colleges

Candidates can check the GPAT result using the process shared below-

• Visit the website- natboard.edu.in.
• Select the GPAT exam.
• Click on the result tab.
• Download the PDF.

The GPAT 2026 result has been released. The NBEMS published the GPAT result 2026 along with the merit list and cutoff marks on April 7, 2026. The result PDF has been published on the official website at natboard.edu.in. 

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.

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.

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.

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-

Candidates can download the GPAT scorecard using the process shared below-

• Go to the website.
• Click on the Login tab.
• Enter the User ID, Password and Security Code.
• Click on the Scorecard link.
• Download the scorecard.

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.

Yes, there is no restrictions on the number of attempts that a candidate can give to appear for the GPAT entrance exam. However, there is a lower age limit to appear for the exam. Candidates not less than 17 years of age can only apply for the GPAT exam. The GPAT 2026 application process is generally conducted for a period of 30 days. The GPAT 2026 registration process will be organised online at the official admission portal. It is mandatory to register for the exam in order to apply for the MPharma course.

The AIR rank in the GPAT result is secured on the basis of marks and percentages obtained in the GPAT exam. The GPAT result is published on the official website. Candidates will be able to check the merit list which will be published in PDF format at the official website. The AIR of the exam takers will be mentioned on the merit list and on the GPAT scorecard.

As per the marking scheme of GPAT 2026 exam, each correct answer will be awarded 4 marks and for every incorrect answer -1 mark will be deducted. The GPAT marking scheme clearly mentions that no mark will be deducted for unattempted questions.

GRADUATE PHARMACY APTITUDE TEST (GPAT) is a top national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to M.Pharma programmes. The GPAT exam score is accepted by 800+ colleges in India for admission to several courses. Candidates appearing for GPAT exam will have to register at the GPAT website to appear for the exam.

The NBEMS GPAT 2026 answer key release date was March 12, 2026. Candidates can download the answer key along with the GPAT response sheet PDF using their login details.

The memory-based GPAT answer keys are released mainly by coaching institutes. Since the GPAT exam is conducted in online mode only. After the conclusion of the exam, coaching institutes solve questions discussed by various students. Since this GPAT memory-based answer key will be released by taking input from the students, hence there can be some error or mistakes in the questions and answers provided. 

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.

The GPAT 2026 answer key was released on March 12, 2026. The NBEMS displayed the provisional answer key along with the response sheet and question paper at natboard.edu.in.

Candidates can download GPAT admit card using the process shared below-

• Visit the exam website- natboard.edu.in.
• Select the GPAT exam.
• Click on the application link and login to the registered account.
• Download the admit card.
• Take its printout.

Candidates can know the allotted GPAT exam centre by downloading their admit cards. The GPAT admit card informs the candidates about the name and address of the allotted exam centre.

The GPAT admit card 2026 download link has been released at natboard.edu.in. Candidates can download the admit card by logging to their registered accounts. The GPAT login 2026 details required to download hall tickets are user ID and password.

To download the GPAT admit card, candidates need to login to their registered accounts. The login details required to download the admit card are-

• User ID
• Password

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.

 The approximate subject-wise weightage in GPAT is as follows:

• Pharmacology – 25–30 questions

• Pharmaceutics – 20–25 questions

• Pharmaceutical Chemistry – 15–20 questions

• Pharmacognosy – 10–15 questions

Other subjects (Biochemistry, Microbiology, etc.) – 10–15 questions
This distribution may vary slightly year to year, but the core subjects consistently have the highest weightage.

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.

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.

There are mainly 5 sections in GPAT 2026 exam namely Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied Subjects, Pharmaceutics & Allied Subjects, Pharmacognosy & Allied Subjects, Pharmacology & Allied Subjects, and other subjects. The syllabus of the GPAT 2026 entrance examination majorly covers various dimensions of pharmaceutics. This year a new section on computational Biology and bioinformatics has been added to the syllabus.

In GPAT exam, generally there are 125 objective-type questions with 4 or more response options. Instead of writing the answer, the candidate has to choose the correct response from the options given and mark it. The exam pattern of GPAT 2026 clearly states that the medium for the examination will be English only. Any requests for a different medium/ language will not be entertained by the NBEMS.

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.

GPAT 2026 syllabus will be released on the official website. Candidates can check and download the GPAT syllabus from the Bachelor of Pharmacy (B. Pharm.) Course Regulations. 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. Candidates will get overall 180 minutes (3 hours) to attempt the questions in the exam.

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.

Candidates who want to appear in the GPAT exam are advised to start taking GPAT mock tests at least 2 months before the exam, with 1-2 full-length tests per week initially. Applicants also need to increase the frequency to 3-4 mock tests per week in the last month.

No, coaching is not mandatory if you have a solid self-study plan for GPAT exam. Students who have access to GPAT preparation books PDF, previous year papers, and mock tests. However, online courses can help with structured learning.

Students should follow GPAT preparation online free by following some popular websites. 

Students who want to appear in the GPAT exam and want to get an idea about the type of questions asked in the exam must solve GPAT mock tests. By solving questions from the GPAT mock test, one can increase their chances of qualifying for the exam. Various online websites offer the GPAT mock test link, which can be used to practise. 

Candidates can check the GPAT exam city slip using the process shared below-

• Visit the website - natboard.edu.in.
• Click on the GPAT exam tab.
• Click on the application link.
• Enter the login details.
• Download the city intimation slip.

Candidates must select 3 preferred test cities from the available choices. The test centres are allotted on first come first serve basis. It is mandatory to select three test centers from which NBEMS will allot the test centre location. The final decision rests with the exam conducting authorities. Candidates cannot make changes cities chosen while getting registered. Therefore, select the test cities carefully.

Students who are planning to appear in the GPAT exam must note that normally the GATE opens around 2 hours before the entry to the examination hall. However one must reach to the GPAT 2026 exam centre atleast half n hour (30 minutes) before so that one can get settle and prepare before appearin in the exam. 

Yes. Candidates can select the GPAT test centre at the time of registration. Three choices will be given to choose the test centre city. The entrance exam will be held in 110 exam cities in India. Candidates can choose any three preferred exam cities as per their convenience and proximity to their hometown.

There is no age limit to apply for the GPAT exam. NBEMS has not kept any upper age limit for the candidates interested in pursuing the MPharma program. However, the minimum age to apply for the GPAT exam is 18 years. Applicants are advised to check the age and education wise criteria.

The GPAT registration window was opened for a period of around 20 days. Students needed to fill the application form before the last date which was January 12, 2026.

Students were able to modify the GPAT 2026 application once the registration was over.  No offline forms are available. Students needed to pay the GPAT application fee in online mode only.

The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (4 years after 10 2, including lateral entry students) or equivalent from a recognised university. There is no age limit to appear in the exam. Along with this, applicants must be a citizen of India. To know more details about the eligibilty candidates can detailed GPAT eligibility criteria by clicking on this link. 

No, the student cannot fill out the GPAT 2026 application form directly without registering yourself on the NBEMS GPAT portal. GPAT 2026 registration is mandatory to apply for the national-level entrance exam. GPAT registration started on December 23, 2025. The application window required candidates to provide personal and academic details as well.