GPAT 2021 Exam: Answer Key, Result (Soon), Cut off, Dates, Syllabus

GPAT 2021 exam was conducted on February 27, 2021 and the GPAT 2021 admit card was made available on the official website of National Testing Agency (NTA) on February 13, 2021. Candidates have to login to their accounts to download the admit card. The last date to submit the application form was January 30, 2021. The last date to upload documents and pay application fee was January 31, 2021. The NTA is expected to release the GPAT 2021 result tentatively in the first week of March 2021. 

About GPAT 2021

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct GPAT 2021 exam or the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test Testing Agency for admission to MPharma or equivalent courses. The scores of GPAT are accepted by 800 participating institutes and all the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) approved institutions and universities. GPAT exam was conducted by AICTE up to 2017.

Last year, a total of 48,360 appeared candidates only 4,913 candidates were able to qualify the GPAT 2020 exam. As many as 43,447 candidates were not able to qualify the national level entrance exam. The scores of GPAT 2021 will be  accepted by 800 participating institutes which are approved by All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE). GPAT 2021 student reaction and exam analysis has also been uploaded in this article, hence, candidates are advised to read the article till end.

Latest Updates

February 27, 2021: GPAT 2021 exam has been concluded on February 27, 2021.

February 13, 2021: GPAT 2021 admit card has been released on the official website of NTA. Read the official notice here

January 31, 2021: NTA had extended the last date to apply for GPAT 2021. Last date to apply was January 31, 2021. Read more.

Highlights of GPAT 2021 Exam

Below are the quick highlights of the GPAT 2021 entrance exam: 

To download the GPAT 2021 admit card candidates have to visit the official website of NTA, https://nta.ac.in/Pharmacyexam

GPAT Eligibility Criteria 2021

GPAT 2021 eligibility criteria is set by the National Testing Agency (NTA) which determines the ability and basic acumen of the candidate to appear for the GPAT 2021 exam. Below are the criteria for GPAT 2021:

• The candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or equivalent from a recognised university.
• Candidates appearing for the qualifying examination of a bachelor’s degree whose result will be declared before commencement of admission for the academic year 2021-22 can also apply for GPAT 2021.
• The candidate must be a citizen of India.
• There is no age restriction for appearing in GPAT 2021 exam

Important Dates and Events for GPAT 2021

Below are the GPAT important dates and events the candidates should follow before appearing for GPAT 2021

GPAT 2020 Exam Stats

NTA has released the stats regarding the number of candidates registered for GPAT 2020 on January 27, 2020 on their official website. The number of registered candidates were 50,975 and the actual number of candidates appeared were 48,360. The exam was concluded on January 28, 2021 (2:30 PM to 5:30 PM). Hence, we have gathered some statistics from the last year mentioned in the infographic below.

GPAT 2021 Student Reaction

GPAT 2021 student reaction video has been uploaded. According to the candidates there were 28 questions from each Pharmacology, Pharmaceutics, and Chemistry. The Pharmacology and Pharmaceutics were the easiest section of the all. Pharmaceutics section was divided in to two sections. Questions were basic in nature and were concept based. Candidates are advised to watch the students reaction video for GPAT 2021 below:

GPAT 2021 Result

GPAT 2021 Admission Process

The admission process for GPAT 2021 starts by registering 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 the GPAT application form.

The applications undergo scrutiny after it has been successfully submitted. The applicants whose applications are accepted by the NTA will be issued the GPAT admit card. Candidates then need to appear for an online test.

GPAT result will be declared for the candidates who write the examination, following which the candidates who qualify the examination participate in the counselling rounds.

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

GPAT 2021 Cutoff

NTA has also released the Cutoff and merit list along with the GPAT 2021 result. The GPAT merit list consists of the list of GPAT toppers. The merit list has details such as a candidate’s name, roll number, all India rank, sectional scores, sectional percentile, overall percentile and sectional percentiles.

The merit list will contain the All India Rank (AIR) of GPAT qualifiers declared with the GPAT 2021 result. The percentile determines how many candidates have scored below a particular candidate.

A total of 4913 candidates qualified in GPAT 2020, last year, for the purpose of applying for scholarship. The Category wise GPAT 2020 Cutoff qualifying marks and the number of Candidates are as follows:

GPAT Merit List

Other than Khan Omar, who obtained 100.00 percentile, other GPAT 2020 toppers include Aastha Rohit who obtained 99.995 NTA Score (percentile) and topped among female candidates. Sheikh Shahid Ayubsab who obtained 99.187 NTA Score (percentile) and topped among Person with Disability (PwD) candidates.

NTA has advised the admission authorities to use the score awarded to the candidates as the prime parameter for allotment of seat in the AICTE approved programs, along with the other criteria as applicable. Candidate’s particulars, including Category and Person with Disability (PwD) have already been indicated as mentioned by the candidate in the online application form. In case any instance of incorrect information provided by the candidates is found at any stage, then the candidate is subjected for disqualification.  

GPAT Exam Centres 2021  

Exam Day Guidelines for GPAT 2021

NTA has set a particular guideline which is to be followed  by the candidates on the exam day. Below is the GPAT 2021 exam day guideline in a nutshell.

What to carry on the exam day?

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

What not to carry on the exam day?

• Textual material, Calculators, Docu-Pen, Slide Rule, Log Tables, and Electronic Watches with facilities of calculator, printed or written material, and bits of papers, mobile phone, pager or any other electronic device
• Smoking, chewing gutka, spitting, etc. in the examination hall is prohibited.

GPAT 2021: Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Q: Can I take GPAT 2021 on my personal computer?

A. No, the candidate has to take the test on a pre-assigned computer at the GPAT 2021 exam centre.

Q: What is the marking scheme for GPAT 2021?

A: Each correct answer will be awarded 4 marks and for every incorrect answer, 1 mark will be deducted. 

Q: I am 32 years old. Can I apply for GPAT 2021?

A: Yes, there is no age restriction for GPAT. Therefore, you can apply for GPAT.

Q: What are the time-slots for GPAT 2021?

A: There is only one time-slot for GPAT 2021. The examination is conducted in a single shift only.

Q: What is the last date to apply for GPAT 2021?

A: Last date to apply for GPAT 2021 was January 31, 2021

Q: Can I leave the GPAT 2021 examination hall if I complete my test before time?

A: No, even if you finish the examination before time, you will not be allowed to leave the examination hall. Candidate will be allowed to leave the examination centre after completion of the designated 3 hours only.