GPAT 2026 Answer Key: Download GPAT Answer Key PDF

Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test 2026 ( GPAT )

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Rupali Pruthi
Updated on Feb 21, 2026 00:20 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

GPAT Answer Key 2026: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will release the GPAT provisional answer key 2026 soon after the exam. The answer key will be published on the website at natboard.edu.in. The exam conducting authority will release the answer key as a PDF download file comprising the correct answers. The provisional GPAT answer key is subject to being challenged by the candidates with a non-refundable fee of INR 200 per question. NBEMS will provide a 3-day window to invite objections against the GPAT 2026 answer key. Candidates can raise objections to the questions in which they find the answers incorrect.

After analysing the objections, the authority will release the GPAT final answer key 2026. Candidates will be able to calculate and estimate their score using the GPAT answer key PDF. The NBE releases two types of answer keys for GPAT exam. One is the GPAT provisional answer key, which is released a week after the exam. The other is the final answer key, which is released after the analysis of objections.

Table of contents
  • How to Download GPAT 2026 Answer Key?
  • GPAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • How to challenge GPAT answer key 2026?
  • GPAT Answer Key - Previous Year(s) - 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Regarding GPAT Answer Key
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How to Download GPAT 2026 Answer Key?

The NBE will display the GPAT answer key 2026 along with the response sheets and question papers. The authority will prepare the answer key to the questions asked in the exam based on the GPAT 2026 syllabus. Students need to refer process mentioned below to check and download the GPAT 2026 answer key:

  • Visit the website of NBE GPAT – natboard.edu.in
  • Click on the Answer Key link. 
  • Log in with the Application Number and Password or Date of Birth.
  • Enter the Security Pin.
  • Click on View Question Paper.
  • Check the GPAT answer keys and match them with your Response Sheets. 

 

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

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GPAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of GPAT 2026 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
07 Mar ' 26

GPAT 2026 Exam Date

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How to challenge GPAT answer key 2026?

The procedure to raise the GPAT answer key objections is shared below-

  • Login to the NBE-GPAT website - natboard.edu.in

  • Click on ‘View Question Paper’ for marked responses and to view or challenge the Answer keys, click on the link ‘Click to view /Challenge Answer Key’.

  • The ID next to the question under the column „Correct Option(s)‟ stands for the correct Answer Key to be used by NBE. The Dropped Questions are highlighted and not for the challenge.

  • To challenge this option, you may use any one or more of the Option IDs given in the next four columns by clicking the check box.

  • After clicking your desired option, scroll down, „Save your Claims‟ and move to the next screen.

  • Applicants will see a display of all the Option IDs you have challenged.

  • Upload supporting documents which you can select ‘Choose File’ and upload. All documents are to be put in a single PDF file.

  • Click on ‘Save your Claims and pay the fee’ or in case to modify the claims, click on ‘Modify your Claims’.

  • After saving the claims, you will find a screen displaying your challenges. After the payment of the fee, the challenges will be saved.

The GPAT answer key objections will be reviewed by an expert panel and the final answer keys will be released by NBE along with the result. The answer key finalised by the experts after the challenge will be final.” 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Does NBEMS charge any fee from the candidates to challenge the GPAT answer key?
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Yes, NBEMS charges a nominal fee from the candidates who wish to challenge the GPAT answer key. The challenge fee changes every year as per the discretion of NBEMS exam organising body. Students need to pay INR 200 per answer key challenge. The GPAT challenge fee might be changed for the upcoming exam cycle.

Q:   Can candidates challenge the GPAT answer key?
A: 

Yes, candidates are allowed to challenge the GPAT provisional answer key by paying a nominal fee of INR 200/- per question. NBE has mentioned complete guidelines in the official notification to challenge the provisional answer key. As directed by the exam conducting body, candidates can avail the facility and register the challenges till last date.

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GPAT Answer Key - Previous Year(s) - 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020

Students can download the provisional GPAT answer key using the link provided below. By checking answer key of previous years by clicking on the downloadable PDF links.

GPAT Exam Year GPAT Answer Key (Shift 1) GPAT Answer Key (Shift 2)
2025 Download Here NA
2024 Download Here N.A.
2023 Download Now Download Now
2022 Download Now N.A.
2021 Download Now N.A.
2020 Download Now Download Now
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Q:   What is the process to challenge GPAT answer key?
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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.

Q:   Can I request a re-evaluation of my GPAT answer sheet?
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No, applicants who appeared in the GPAT 2026 exam must note that there is no such procedure of re-evaluation of the GPAT answer sheet 2026. Once the authorities prepared the final GPAT answer key, then evaluation of the candidates is done based on it. Hence, there is no such procedure of reevaluation of the GPAT answer sheet. 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Regarding GPAT Answer Key

Candidates are advised to read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the GPAT exam here: 

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Q:   What after the release of GPAT answer key?
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After releasing the GPAT answer key (provisional), candidates will be provided a time frame to challenge the answer key. In case the challenges are valid and correct, they will be accepted and published in the final answer key. In case the challenge is invalid or incorrect, it will be rejected and no challenge fee will be refunded. Later, along with the GPAT result, the final answer key will be released at the NTA-GPAT website.

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:   Who will release GPAT answer key?
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National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) released the official GPAT 2025 answer key a month after the conclusion of the exam. 

At first authorties released the GPAT provisional answer key on June 29, 2025. Candidates were allowed to challenge the GPAT answer key for a duration of three days. The final GPAT answer key was released after that with the GPAT result in online mode on the official website.

Q:   When will NBEMS release final GPAT answer key?
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The NBEMS will release a provisional and a final answer key. After receiving the responses from the students for the provisional answer key, the final answer key will be released. The GPAT final answer key will be released by the NBEMS in a PDF file format. Students can telly their recorded response sheet using it. The GPAT answer key helps maintain transparency in the process of evaluation.

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Answered 6 days ago

The GPAT admit card 2026 was released on March 2, 2026. The admit card download link was published on the NBE website- natboard.edu.in.

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Virajita Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered 6 days ago

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.

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Anangsha B

Contributor-Level 6

Answered a month ago

No, candidates who wish to apply for National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Guwahati M.Tech course are not required to appear for the GPAT exam mandatorily. The selection of candidates can be based on either one of GPAT, GATE or the NIPER JEE exam.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered 2 months ago

KIET Ghaziabad accepts GPAT scores for admission to MPharm programme. Candidates also need to complete BPharm degree with at least 60% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST) for admission to MPharm course.

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Nishtha Shukla

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