GPAT 2025: Result (OUT), Cutoff, Counselling, Dates, Final Answer Key (Released)

Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test 2025 ( GPAT )

Piyush Dixit
Updated on Jul 15, 2025 17:23 IST

By Piyush Dixit, Deputy Manager

GPAT answer key 2025 was released. The NBEMS released the GPAT final answer key 2025 on the official website at natboard.edu.in. Earlier GPAT 2025 results were declared on June 25, 2025, on the official website. The GPAT result 2025 is made available online in the form of a merit list. Students can access their GPAT 2025 result link given below on the page. The result comprised details like application number, roll number, category, marks, rank, and other important details. A total of 5 questions are found incorrect; hence total marks for all these 5 questions will be distributed to all the applicants, while for one question, marks will be allotted to those who attempted the question paper. 

According to the results of GPAT 2025 statistics, a total of 4714 applicants are declared qualified out of the total 47,140 who appeared in the exam. Along with the declaration of the results, authorities also released the GPAT cutoff 2025 marks for all the categories. Along with the declaration of the results, authorities will also release the GPAT scorecard of the applicants soon.

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GPAT 2025 Result Link

Also Read: GPAT Result 2025 Out @natboard.edu.in; Link, Steps to Download Merit cum Rank List PDF

GPAT 2025 Results: 5 Wrong Questions Recorded; Final answer key on July 4

GPAT 2025 Answer Key Out @natboard.edu.in; Know Last Date to Raise Objections

GPAT 2025 final answer key and question paper will be released by the NBEMS on the official website on July 4, 2025. Earlier, many coaching institutes released the memory-based GPAT answer key 2025 after the conclusion of the exam. 

GPAT provisional answer key link 2025

Last year, a total of 39,341 applicants appeared in the GPAT exam out of the total 40,548 registered for the exam. Authorities also released that a total of 3,934 candidates, which were 10% of the total applicants who participated in the exam, were declared qualified for admission to Master of Pharmacy courses. The validity of the GPAT score is for three years.

Read in detail to know more about the GPAT 2025 exam, important dates, application form, admit card, exam pattern, exam analysis, results, and much more.

Q:   What is a good score in GPAT?
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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.

Q:   How is the All India Rank (AIR) decided for the GPAT exam takers?
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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.

Q:   What are the time slots for the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test, GPAT Exam?
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Last year, the GPAT exam was conducted in two-time slots. In the previous year, the GPAT exam was conducted in the morning slot only from 9 AM to 12 PM. the afternoon/forenoon slot was held from  02:30 P.M. to 05:30 P.M at the physical test centres in computer-based format. National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will share the schedule for the GPAT exam day time slots through the official notification at the official website.

Q:   Who will announce the GPAT exam dates for 2025?
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The GPAT exam dates were announced by the exam conducting authority National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) on the official notification. It was released on the website at natboard(dot)edu(dot)in. 

This year GPAT 2025 exam was conducted on May 25, 2025. The morning shift of GPAT 2025 was conducted from 9 am to 12 noon and the forenoon shift was conducted from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

Table of content
  • What is Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test?
  • GPAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • GPAT Exam Highlights 2025
  • GPAT Result 2025
  • GPAT Cutoff - Previous Year
  • GPAT Answer Key 2025
  • GPAT Exam Pattern 2025
  • GPAT Syllabus 2025
  • GPAT Preparation Tips 2025
  • GPAT Exam Centres 2025
  • GPAT Exam Analysis 2025
  • GPAT Admit Card 2025
  • GPAT Eligibility Criteria 2025
  • GPAT Application Form 2025
  • GPAT Student Reaction 2025
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Regarding GPAT 2025
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What is Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test?

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will conduct the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) exam for admission to MPharma or equivalent courses. GPAT scores are accepted by 800 participating institutes and all the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) approved institutions and universities. Approximately 55,000 candidates take the entrance test every year.

The GPAT 2025 exam will be conducted in two shifts (morning and afternoon) at the designated test centers across India. GPAT 2025 is a gateway to some of the top Pharmacy colleges in India.

Last year, as many as 68,439 candidates registered for the exam, and out of the only 62,275 candidates appeared for the GPAT entrance exam. Out of them, 31489 were male and 30786 female candidates. 

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How many institutes will be participating in GPAT exam?
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NBEMS do not conduct the counselling for colleges accepting GPAT scores. However, considering GPAT to be a national-level pharmacy entrance exam, a total of 800 pharmaceutical participating institutes are expected to participate in GPAT 2024. GPAT counselling is conducted by individual institutes through their admission committee.

Candidates need to check the admission criteria for admission to their preferred colleges individually. 

Q:   How often should I take GPAT mock tests?
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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.

Q:   What is GPAT full form?
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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.

 

Q:   Why appear for the GPAT exam?
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GRADUATE PHARMACY APTITUDE TEST GPAT is a top national-level entrance examination conducted for admission to MPHARM programmes. The GPAT exam score is accepted by 900+ colleges in India for admission to several courses.
Q:   I appeared for the GPAT exam last year. Can I again apply this year as well?
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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 2025 application process is generally conducted for a period of 30 days. The GPAT 2025 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.

GPAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of GPAT 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
25 Jun ' 25

GPAT 2025 Result

29 May ' 25 - 01 Jun ' 25

GPAT 2025 provisional answer key

25 May ' 25

GPAT 2025 Exam Date

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GPAT Exam Highlights 2025

Below are the quick highlights of the GPAT entrance exam: 

Particulars                                                                                                       Details

Name of the examination

Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT)

Competent Authority

National Board Of Examinations In Medical Sciences

Level of the examination

Postgraduate

Frequency of the examination

Annual

Courses offered

MPharma and equivalent courses

Mode of the examination

Computer-based

Total Number of Registrations

55,000 approx.

Official Website

natboard.edu.in

Contact Details

011-69227700, 011-40759000

According to the website, the GPAT exam date 2025 is May 25, 2025

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Q:   What is the marking scheme for Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test 2025?
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As per the marking scheme of GPAT 2024 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.

Q:   What are exam day guidelines of GPAT?
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Applicants are advised to check the guidelines of GPAT exam before appearing in the exam. Students are required to reach the exam centre on time, don't carry any electronic gadget in the examination hall. Along with it they also need to carry the admit card as well as ID proof to the exam centre. 

Q:   Why is GPAT exam popular?
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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.

Q:   Can I bring a calculator to the GPAT exam centre?
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No, candidates are not allowed to carry a calculator or any other electronic gadget to the GPAT exam centre. There is a complete list of things to do and avoid at the GPAT exam centre which candidates are advised to read carefully. Things prohibited at the GPAT test center includes: Any paper having textual material on it such as log tables or any written/printed content, Smartwatches, Mobile Phones or any other electronic devices, slide rules etc. Other rules will be mentioned on the GPAT admit card.
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GPAT Result 2025

GPAT 2025 results have been declared by NBEMS in online mode on the official website. The GPAT 2025 result has been issued in the form of a merit list that can be downloaded in PDF format. Candidates have to visit the official website to check their scorecard for the national-level exam by logging in via their mail ID and roll number. The NBEMS GPAT 2025 results is declared on the official website only.

How to check GPAT 2025 Result?

To check GPAT results, candidates should follow these steps on the official website:

  • Visit the official website of GPAT

  • Click on the 'GPAT 2025 Result' tab

  • Log in using their application number and password/ date of birth and enter the Security Pin

  • Press the 'Sign in' button and then on the 'View result' button

  • Download or save the online scorecard. The candidates are advised to take at least three to four copies printed for future use
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What details are mentioned on the GPAT Scorecard?
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NTA releases the GPAT scorecard every year on the NTA-GPAT website. Details mentioned on the GPAT scorecard are: Name of the candidate, Roll number of the candidate, Category, Application number, Total score in percentile, Validity of scorecard, All India Rank, Qualifying status.
Q:   How can I check my GPAT result?
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NBE will release the GPAT 2025 result only on the official website by June 25, 2025. It is important for the candidates to keep ready details such as their application number and date of birth to access the GPAT 2025 result. The GPAT results can be downloaded in the form of scorecard which was available at the website.

Candidates can access the merit list showing their AIR. NBEMS don't send any result detail on email or via post to the candidates who appeared for the exam.

Q:   What will happen if two or more candidates get the same score in the GPAT exam?
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When two or more candidates get the same or equal marks in the GPAT exam, this situation is known as a tie-breaker. In this scenario rank will be allotted by assessing marks in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry fewer negative responses in the paper, and lastly the one older in age will be given preference. NTA has set the rules and guidelines in the prospectus issued at the time of registration. For further clarification, candidates can refer to the GPAT brochure.

Q:   When is the GPAT result likely to be announced?
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NBEMS declared the GPAT result on June 25, 2025. The authorities released the GPAT exam results in a PDF file. The GPAT 2025 scorecard will be released on the official website of the exam. The exam was conducted on May 25, 2025.

Candidates will have to log in to the GPAT 2025 website with their application number, date of birth and security pin and download the GPAT 2025 scorecard in PDF format.

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GPAT Cutoff - Previous Year

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) released the GPAT cutoff and merit list on the official website, natboard.edu.in. The GPAT merit list consists of a list of toppers. It contains details such as a candidate’s name, roll number, All India Rank (AIR), sectional scores, sectional percentile, overall percentile, and sectional percentiles.

The merit list contains the All India Rank (AIR) of qualifiers. It was declared along with the result on the same day. The GPAT percentile determines how many candidates have scored below a particular candidate. The GPAT 2024 cutoff is given in the table below:

The category wise GPAT 2024 cutoff percentile is mentioned in the table given below:  

Category Cut-off Percentile
UR 96.15414
UR-PwBD 55.1562
EWS 90.7069
EWS-PwBD 46.32063
OBC 90.09176
OBC-PwBD 49.70896
SC 75.4353
SC-PwBD 45.53011
ST 54.17503
ST-PwBD 52.27117

Applicants must note that the validity of the GPAT 2025 scorecard will be for three years. 

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Q:   When will the GPAT cutoff be declared?
A: 

The GPAT 2025 cutoff percentile has been released by authorties along with the declaration of the results. It is released by the authorities category wise. The GPAT cutoff is a minimum mark that a candidate should score for qualifying for the exam. GPAT cutoff is based on multiple factors such as availability of seats, the difficulty level of the exam, and the total number of candidates who appear and pass in the entrance exam. 

 

Q:   Who declares GPAT cutoff?
A: 

NBEMS the official exam conducting body is the responsible authority to release the GPAT cutoff at the official website. The GPAT cutoff will also be released by the participating institutes that accept GPAT scores. NBEMS doesn't conduct the counselling for M.Pharma admissions. It will be responsible for releasing the merit list of GPAT 2025 along with the result mentioning the status of qualifying, name of candidates. Once the GPAT cutoff is announced by individual colleges/institutes, candidates can check the cutoff score on their individual websites to seek admission in the preferred course and college.

Q:   What is the cutoff required to qualify for the GPAT exam?
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NBEMS will release the GPAT cutoff at the official website. As per the previous year exam analysis and considering that the difficulty level of the exam as easy to moderate, candidates from General category should secure a minimum of 163 marks,  while other backward classes to 131 marks, schedules caste 103 marks, schedule tribe 76 marks, and EWS candidates 104 marks respectively.

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GPAT Answer Key 2025

NBEMS released the GPAT provisional answer key 2025 after 4 days of the conclusion of the exam. Initially, the GPAT provisional answer key was released on the official website. Candidates have to log in using the application number and password or date of birth to download the answer key. GPAT answer key (previous year) carried all the answers to the questions asked in the examination. Candidates will be provided the facility to challenge the GPAT answer key 2025 by paying INR 200 per question within the stipulated time limit.

The GPAT final answer key will be released after taking the responses and suggestions from the students. Candidates can calculate and estimate their scores by using the final answer key.  After a few days, along with the GPAT result, the final GPAT answer key will be released by the exam conducting authority NBEMS. 

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Q:   How to download GPAT answer key?
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Candidates need to visit the official website of GPAT exam. After this, students need to click on answer key challenge option. Provide their registration number and password/DOB. Enter Security Pin and then click on View Question Paper. Check the provisional GPAT answer key and match the recorded responses with it. In case the candidate is not satisfied with any of the responses provided in the provisional answer key, they are free to challenge it within the stipulated time frame.

Q:   When will NBEMS release final GPAT answer key 2025?
A: 

The NBEMS releases two answer key of GPAT which are provisional and final. After recieving the responses from the students for provisional answer key the authorities will release the final answer key. The GPAT provisional answer key was released by the authorities on June 29, 2025

The GPAT final answer key will be released along with the announcement of the GPAT result. It will be released by the NBEMS on soon. The GPAT final answer key will be available for download on the official website. The GPAT final answer key is used to check the recorded response sheet. 

The final answer key helps maintain transparency in the process of evaluation and also provides candidates a fair view of their ranks and scores obtained in the GPAT entrance exam.

Q:   What is the last date to raise objections against the GPAT provisional answer key?
A: 

Candidates are allowed to lock-in their objections in online mode at the official website. The GPAT provisional answer key challange will start when the authorities will release the answer key.  

The last date to raise objections will be mentioned in the notice which will be out along with release of answer key. The objection-raising window will be opened by NBE and no further objections or challenges will be entertained. 

Q:   Can I request a re-evaluation of my GPAT answer sheet?
A: 

No, applicants who will appear in the GPAT 2025 exam must note that there is no such procedure of re-evaluation of the GPAT answer sheet 2025. Once the authorities prepare the final GPAT answer key, then evaluation of the candidates is done based on it. 

Hence there is no such procedure of re evaluation of GPAT answer sheet. 

Q:   What is GPAT memory based answer key?
A: 

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. 

Q:   What is the process to challenge GPAT answer key?
A: 

Candidates are advised to visit the GPAT official website, Click on View Question Paper to view or challenge the Answer keys. Thereafter, click on the link Click to view /Challenge Answer Key. To challenge the option, use any one or more of the Option IDs given in the next four columns by clicking the check box. Save your Claims before moving to the next screen. Upload supporting documents in which you can select Choose File and upload. Click on Save your Claims and pay fee After the fee payment, the challenges will be saved.

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GPAT Exam Pattern 2025

Students who want to appear in the GPAT exam and want to know about the exam pattern of GPAT can check the table given below. The exam will be conducted in the English language and questions that will be asked in the exam will be objective. 

GPAT Exam Pattern Highlights 

Parameters

Details

Examination mode 

Online

Duration of the examination

3 hours (180 minutes)

Type of Questions

Objective types

Total number of Questions

125

Total marks

500

Marks for correct answer

+4

Marks for incorrect answer

-1

Negative marking

Yes

Note: Students must note that no marks will be deducted for those questions which are not attempted. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is there a negative marking in the GPAT exam?
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Yes, candidates whose answer is incorrect have to face negative marking of -1 mark each. There is no negative marking of the unattempted questions. The maximum marks of the question paper as defined by the authority is 500 and candidates will be given 3 hours time duration to complete the test. As there is negative marking in the exam, therefore candidates are advised to carefully attempt the questions in order to avoid negative marking in the exam.
Q:   Is GPAT an online or offline exam?
A: 

National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will conduct 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.

Q:   Who decides GPAT exam pattern?
A: 

National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) the exam conducting body of GPAT exam decides and release the GPAT exam pattern. The GPAT exam syllabus will 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.

Q:   How many sections will be there in GPAT exam?
A: 

There will tentatively be 5 five sections in GPAT 2024 exam namely Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied Subjects, Pharmaceutics & Allied Subjects, Pharmacognosy & Allied Subjects, Pharmacology & Allied Subjects, and other subjects. The syllabus of the GPAT 2023 entrance examination majorly covers various dimensions of pharmaceutics. This year a new section on computational Biology and bioinformatics has been added to the syllabus.

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GPAT Syllabus 2025

Students who want to appear in the exam must have an idea about the syllabus of the GPAT exam. The authorities don't clearly define the GPAT exam syllabus in the official notification. The syllabus for the GPAT shall comprise subject/knowledge areas as per “The Bachelor of Pharmacy (B Pharma) Course Regulations. Students can check the GPAT syllabus 2025 to prepare for the exam. Applicants are advised to check the NBEMS GPAT 2025 syllabus from the official website or in the GPAT notification only.

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Q:   Where will I get GPAT syllabus?
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GPAT 2025 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 2025 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.

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 2025 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:   How many questions are there in the GPAT exam?
A: 
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 2023 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 NTA.
Q:   Are there any changes in the GPAT syllabus?
A: 

The GPAT 2025 exam syllabus will be released by NBEMS. GPAT exam pattern was last modified in the academic year 2016-17, preceding which the examination was conducted twice a year. At present, GPAT exam is conducted once a year in computer-based format.

Since this year exam conduting authority have changed hence we may expect a change in the syllabus this year also. It will be released in the official notification. 

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GPAT Preparation Tips 2025

Students who want to appear in the GPAT exam are advised to check the GPAT preparation strategy to qualify the exam with good marks. This year GPAT 2025 exam will be conducted on May 25, 2025. Hence, only a few days are left to give a boost to preparation. 

The GPAT preparation tips 2025 are comprised of completing the syllabus on time and having an idea about the exam pattern. Solving previous year's questions and mock tests are also helpful in preparation. 

 

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Should I join coaching for GPAT preparation?
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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. 

Q:   Where can I get GPAT mock test free link?
A: 

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. There are various online websites which offers GPAT mock test free link which can be used to practise. 

 

Q:   What are the best books for GPAT exam?
A: 

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 2025 comprehensively and help in concept building.

Q:   How can I improve my speed while preparing for GPAT exam?
A: 

Students who aim to qualify the GPAT exam are advised to follow the below-mentioned method to improve the speed. 

  • Canidates should practice previous year GPAT papers by keeping a clock near them. 

  • Take regular GPAT mock tests

Along with it, one also needs to use shortcut techniques for numerical-based questions to improve the speed. 

Q:   How important is solving previous year question papers for GPAT preparation?
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Solving GPAT question paper of previous year exam is crucial, as it helps to understand the exam pattern, identify frequently asked topics, and improve time management. Students are advised to aim to solve at least 10 previous year question papers to boost their confidence as GPAT preparation.

Q:   How can solving previous GPAT question papers improve performance?
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By solving previous GPAT question papers allows students to gauge their strengths and weaknesses, enabling targeted preparation. Regular practice enhances problem-solving speed, reduces errors, and improves accuracy to solve question in GPAT exam. It also helps students adapt to the pressure of answering questions within a limited timeframe.

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GPAT Exam Centres 2025

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will release the list of locations of the GPAT exam centres, along with other critical exam information in the official notification. Last year NBE designated 176 exam centre in various cities around the country as locations for its test centres. Candidates will have to enter four cities of their choice in preferential order. The final GPAT 2025 exam centre will be notified on the admit card.

GPAT Exam Statistics - Previous Year

The exam conducting authorities have shared the statistics regarding the number of candidates registered for the exam on their official website. The number of registered candidates in the previous year (2023) was 68,439 and the actual number of appearing candidates was 62,275. The number of registered candidates in 2022 was 53,302 and the actual number of candidates who appeared was 50,508. The table also highlights the increasing popularity of the GPAT exam among aspirants since 2019 which has directly pushed the authorities to increase the number of test centers in India. 

To provide better clarity we have gathered some statistics presented in tabulated form as shown below:

GPAT Statistics

2023

2022

2021

2020

2019

Registered Candidates

68,439

53302

47942

50975

42827

Candidates Appeared

62,275

50508

45504

48360

40649

Test Cities

116

121

121

107

84

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I change my exam centre choice in GPAT application form after submitting the form?
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Candidates are advised to immediately contact the administrative office in such situations. However, it is not possible to change the GPAT exam centre once the choices are locked and entered. Even at the stage of GPAT application correction, candidates do not get the option to change the GPAT exam centre. Therefore, it is advised to carefully choose and select the preferred exam centre choice at the time of filling out the GPAT application form.
Q:   Can I choose the exam centre for the GPAT exam?
A: 
Yes. Candidates can select the GPAT test centre while filling out the application form. Candidates are given three choices to fill out the GPAT application form. The GPAT exam will be organised in 110 exam cities in India. Candidates will have to choose any three preferred exam cities as per their convenience and vicinity to the hometown.
Q:   By when a candidate need to reach the GPAT exam centre?
A: 

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 2025 exam centre atleast half n hour (30 minutes) before so that one can get settle and prepare before appearin in the exam. 

Q:   How many test centres can I select for GPAT exam?
A: 
Candidates can select as many as 3 preferred test cities while filling the GPAT application form. The test centres are provided on first come first serve basis to the candidates. It is mandatory to select three test centers from the list of test cities. The final decision to allot the GPAT test center rests with the GPAT exam conducting authorities. Once chosen, candidates cannot make any further changes to the test cities. Therefore, candidates are advised to choose the test cities carefully.
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GPAT Exam Analysis 2025

GPAT 2025 exam analysis is provided by the students as well as some top coaching institutes. The exam analysis of GPAT 2025 consisted of how many questions were from which sections, which sections had difficult and easy questions were asked in the exam. On the basis of the input received from the candidate's score then what would be the GPAT expected cutoff. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the weightage distribution among different subjects in GPAT?
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 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.

Q:   What is difficulty level of GPAT exam in recent years?
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For last few years, the GPAT exam difficulty level has been moderate to difficult. While the core pharmaceutical sciences questions remain conceptual, the exam has increasingly included application-based and numerical questions, especially in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmaceutical Chemistry.

Q:   What is GPAT exam analysis?
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The exam analysis of GPAT 2025 comprised various things in the exam. Some of the factors that contributed to the GPAT exam analysis are the types of the questions, the total number of the questions asked in the exam, sections from which maximum and minimum questions were asked in the exam. 

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GPAT Admit Card 2025

The GPAT admit card 2025 is released by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), on the official NBEMS-GPAT website. The GPAT hall ticket is available for download after the applicant signs in to their GPAT application portal using the login details issued at the time of the registration process. It is important to take a clear printout of the downloaded GPAT admit card because a hard copy of the same is mandatory for verification purposes at the GPAT 2025 exam centre. Candidates not carrying a hard copy of their admit card were barred or restricted from appearing in the examination.

GAPT Exam Day Guidelines

On the GPAT 2025 exam day on May 25, 2025, there will be a few initial preparations that candidates should prepare for entry to the examination hall. There is a set of particular guidelines that are to be followed by the candidates on GPAT exam day. Below are the GPAT 2025 exam day guidelines in a nutshell:

What to carry on the GPAT exam day?

These items must be carried to the GPAT test centre on the day of the exam:  

  • Print copy of GPAT 2025 admit card downloaded from NBEM’s website.
  • One passport-size photograph (same as uploaded on the Application Form)
  • Original, valid, and non-expired photo ID
  • PWD certificate (if applicable)

What to avoid on the GPAT exam day?

Take a look at the list of items that must not be carried to the GPAT test centre on the day of the exam:

  • Textual material, Calculators, Docu-Pen, Slide Rule, Log Tables, and Electronic Watches with facilities of calculator, printed or written material, and bits of paper, mobile phone, pager or any other electronic device
  • Smoking, chewing gutka, spitting, etc. in the examination hall is prohibited.
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Q:   What is the official link to download GPAT admit card?
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GPAT admit card could be downloaded from the official website of GPAT at natboard.edu.in. All important updates related to the GPAT hall ticket were published on this website for the candidates. The user ID, password and captcha was required to download the admit card.

Only those candidates who make the GPAT application fee payment successfully are issued GPAT admit card. 

Q:   I am unable to download my GPAT admit card. Whom should I contact?
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If you are facing issues with downloading your GPAT 2025 admit card, you should contact the GPAT Help Desk or the concerned authority as soon as possible. Here are the contact details that may be helpful: GPAT Help Desk Contact Information: - Phone: 022-66258304 Additionally, you can also contact the National Testing Agency NTA which is responsible for conducting the GPAT exam for further assistance. Here are the NBE contact details: National Testing Agency Contact Information: - Phone: 0120-6895200. It is recommended that you provide your registration number and other relevant details while contacting the help desk or the concerned authority for quicker and more effective assistance.

Q:   Can I retrieve my login details to download the GPAT hall ticket?
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Yes, applicants who miss their login details of GPAT exam to download the admit card are advised to retrieve it by entering the basic details like candidate's name, father's name, mother's name, date of birth, and security pin. Students can recover both their application ID and password to download the GPAT 2025 admit card. 

Q:   When will the GPAT admit card release?
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GPAT 2025 admit card released at the official website of GPAT by the NBEMS tentatively on May 21, 2025. The admit card is made available in online mode to all the applicants. Candidates who successfully completed the GPAT registration process by paying the application fee are able to download the GPAT hall ticket 2025.

Q:   My name is spelt wrong on the GPAT admit card. What should I do?
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If your name is spelled incorrectly on the GPAT 2025 admit card, you should contact the GPAT authorities immediately to rectify the error. Here are the steps you should follow: 1. Contact the GPAT 2025 Help Desk: The first step is to contact the GPAT Help Desk as soon as possible. You can find the contact details of the Help Desk on the official GPAT 2025 website. 2. Submit a Request for Correction: Submit a request for correction of the name on the admit card to the Help Desk. You may be required to provide a copy of your application form and any other relevant documents to support your request. 3. Provide Supporting Documents: If required, provide supporting documents such as a copy of your Aadhar card, passport, or any other government-issued ID that shows your correct name. 4. Follow-up: Follow up with the GPAT authorities to ensure that the correction has been made. Keep track of any communication you receive from the Help Desk and maintain a record of it. It is important to ensure that your name is spelled correctly on the admit card, as it will be used for identification purposes during the GPAT 2025 examination. 

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GPAT Eligibility Criteria 2025

The GPAT 2025 eligibility criteria are set by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) which determines the ability and basic acumen of the candidate to appear for the exam. Below are the criteria:

  • The candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or equivalent from a recognized university.
  • Candidates appearing for the qualifying examination of a bachelor’s degree whose result will be declared before the commencement of admission for the academic year 2025-26 can also apply.
  • The candidate must be a citizen of India
  • There is no age restriction for appearing in the national-level entrance exam
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Q:   What is the age limit to appear for GPAT exam?
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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.

Q:   I am 32 years in age. Can I apply for GPAT exam?
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Yes, there is no age restriction, therefore, you can apply for the GPAT 2024 exam. Candidates who wish to pursue MPharma and are Indian citizens are eligible to apply for the exam. As age is no bar so a candidate of any age is eligible to apply for the exam. However, the admission criteria may vary for each institute offering MPharma course. Therefore, candidates need to check the admission criteria of the preffered institute before seeking admission. 

Q:   Can I apply for the GPAT exam if I am pursing Bachelor's Degree BPharma in final year?
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Yes, candidates appearing in the final year of Bachelor's Degree BPharma are eligible to appear for the GPAT 2025 exam. Along with checking the educational qualification one must ensure that they fulfill the GPAT eligibility criteria 2025 age wise also. It is recommended to check eligibility details for GPAT before filling the form. 

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria to appear for the GPAT entrance exam?
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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. 

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GPAT Application Form 2025

The exam-conducting body released the GPAT registration in online mode. The GPAT registration window was open now for 20 days after the application process begins. The last date to fill the GPAT online form was April 21, 2025.The GPAT registration fees in 2024 increased from previous year for Gen/OBC/EWS candidates who need to pay INR 3500 while the remaining will had to pay INR 2,500.  

The GPAT application forms are available on the NBEMS. Every year, all AICTE-approved Institutions, University departments, constituent and affiliated colleges will shortlist qualified students for admission into MPharma.

GPAT Admission Process

The admission process started with the registration process for the examination. Aspirants of the PG entrance test are required to register themselves on the official website. After completion of the registration process, candidates can proceed to fill out the application form.

The applications undergo scrutiny after successful submission. The applicants whose applications are accepted by the NBE are issued the admit card. Candidates then need to appear for an online test. The results will be declared for the candidates who write the examination, following which the candidates who qualify for the examination participate in the counselling rounds.

To participate in the counselling, candidates will have to apply separately to the desired institute/college. The participating institutes will release the cut-off scores based on the applications received. Candidates who fall inside the cutoff range get admission to that institute.

How to fill GPAT Application Form 2025

Below is a step-by-step guide to completing the GPAT registration and application:

Step 1: Visit the official website to register for GPAT 2025

Step 2: Fill GPAT 2025 application form

Step 3: Upload documents in GPAT application form

Step 4: GPAT application form fee

Step 5: GPAT 2025 exam city choices

Step 6: Printout of GPAT registration form

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Q:   What is the last date to apply for GPAT 2025 exam?
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The GPAT 2025 registration window will open as per the dates, announced by National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS).  

The GPAT 2025 exam schedule has been released online at the official website.  No offline forms will be available. Candidates will have to to pay the GPAT application fee in online mode only.

The GPAT registration window will open for a period of around 20 days between April 1 to 21, 2025. Hence studnets need to fill the application form till the same date

 

Q:   Can I directly fill out the GPAT application form?
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No, the student cannot fill out the GPAT 2025 application form directly without registering yourself on the NBEMS GPAT portal. GPAT 2025 registration is mandatory to apply for the national-level entrance exam. GPAT registration will begin on April 1, 2025. The application window would required candidates to provide personal and academic details as well. 

Q:   I appeared for the GPAT exam last year. Can I again apply this year as well?
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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 2025 application process is generally conducted for a period of 30 days. The GPAT 2025 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.

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GPAT Student Reaction 2025

GPAT exam will be conducted in online mode only. The GPAT 2025 students' reactions will be updated on the page after the conclusion of the exam. 

According to the students who appeared in the GPAT exam last year, it was an Easy to Moderate level exam. No change in the exam pattern was reported. The Pharmaceutical Chemistry section is reported to be the most difficult one among the other sections. The Pharmaceutics section was the easiest one. Questions were basic and concept-based. Candidates are advised to watch the students' reaction video below:

 
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Q:   When will GPAT exam reaction 2025 be out?
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The student reactions of GPAT 2025 will be udpated on the page after the completion of the exam. Students can check the GPAT exam day reactions seperately for different subjects. Since exam is conducted in online mode hence memory based question inputs will be mentioned after taking the input from the applicants. 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Regarding GPAT 2025

Read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding GPAT exam as mentioned below: 

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Q:   What was last year's GPAT cutoff?
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Last year, GPAT cutoff was in a range of 148 for General category candidates, 120 for the OBC category, 94 for SC, 75 for ST, and 122 for EWS category candidates. However, this year's GPAT cutoff will depend on several factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, and the total number of candidates who appear and pass in the entrance exam and the seat availability with the institute. Candidates will be able to secure admission on first come first serve basis. If the number of GPAT applicants increases, competition would also get tougher, and the cutoff will soar higher.
Q:   Does BITS Pilani accept GPAT scores for MPharm admission?
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Yes, BITS Pilani accepts GPAT scores for admission to MPharm course. Apart from the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT), BITS Pilani also accepts BITS HD entrance test scores for MPharm admission. GPAT 2025 will be organised and conducted by the NBEMS. It is expected that the exam dates will be announced in the month of March 2025.

Q:   Can I do Pharmacy without GPAT?
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Yes, students can take admission to Pharmacy colleges without appearing for GPAT. Given below are the best Pharmacy colleges that accept students without GPAT scores:

College NameTuition FeeEligibility / Exams
AIIMS DelhiINR 2,110INI CET, AIIMS PG
CMC VelloreINR 1,200NEET PG
Kasturba Medical College, ManipalINR 1.72 Lacs - INR 22.44 lakhNEET PG, MET
NIPER GuwahatiINR 1.9 lakhNIPER JEE
Q:   Can I get into Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University without GPAT?
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For post graduation M.Pharma, the candidate must attempt the GPAT-Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test and qualify it. For admission to the B.Pharma program at DPSRU, a minimum aggregate of 55% marks in the Higher Secondary/Intermediate examination with English as one of the compulsory subjects is required. Apart from English, a combination of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and/or Biology (PCM/PCMB) is compulsory. 

Q:   What is GPAT application form 2025 last date?
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The NBEMS has released the last date to fill the GPAT application form 2025 in the official notification of dates. According to it, the GPAT application form 2025 date is between April 1 to 21, 2025. Applicants are advised to do the registration and pay GPAT application form 2025 fees before the last date.  

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Only in the case where you have been selected on the basis of GPAT route, will you be entitled to the GPAT scholarship even though you might also qualify based on the BITS HD test.

GPAT Scholarship Eligibility at BITS Pilani (M.Pharm / M.Pharm + MBA):

ConditionGPAT Scholarship Eligibility
Admitted via GPAT scoreYes – Eligible
Admitted via BITS HD test onlyNo – Not eligible
Qualified both, but choose GPAT routeYes – Eligible



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Antu Kaibartya

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 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
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Shruti Khanna

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For last few years, the GPAT exam difficulty level has been moderate to difficult. While the core pharmaceutical sciences questions remain conceptual, the exam has increasingly included application-based and numerical questions, especially in Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

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Nishtha Sharma

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

The exam analysis of GPAT 2025 comprised various things in the exam. Some of the factors that contributed to the GPAT exam analysis are the types of the questions, the total number of the questions asked in the exam, sections from which maximum and minimum questions were asked in the exam. 

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Saumya Malhotra

Beginner-Level 5

Answered a month ago

The GPAT 2025 students' reactions will be out after the exam concludes. The GPAT student reactions comprised details like difficulty level of the exam, topics from which maximum questions were asked in the exam. The GPAT cutoff prediction from the previous year exam basis. 

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Ishita Jain

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 months ago

No, applicants who will appear in the GPAT 2025 exam must note that there is no such procedure of re-evaluation of the GPAT answer sheet 2025. Once the authorities prepare the final GPAT answer key, then evaluation of the candidates is done based on it. 

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Piyush Dixit

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Yes, applicants who miss their login details of GPAT exam to download the admit card are advised to retrieve it by entering the basic details like candidate's name, father's name, mother's name, date of birth, and security pin. Students can recover both their application ID and password to download

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