GPAT Exam Dates 2026 (OUT): Result, Answer Key & Counselling Dates

Updated on Apr 16, 2026 08:00 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

GPAT Exam Date 2026: The NBEMS has released the GPAT 2026 scorecard and final answer key at natboard.edu.in. Candidates can download their scorecard by loggin in through user ID and password. The GPAT result 2026 was released on April 7, 2026, along with the cutoff marks and merit list. The GPAT merit list 2026 informs the candidates about their ranks and scores. The NBEMS released the provisional GPAT answer key 2026 on March 12, 2026. Candidates could challenge the answer key till March 16, 2026.

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) conducted the GPAT 2026 exam on March 7. The GPAT application form 2026 was available from December 23, 2025, to January 12, 2026.

Table of contents

GPAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
GPAT 2026 Result Dates
GPAT Exam 2026 Events
GPAT Exam Timing 2026
GPAT 2026 Admit Card
GPAT Exam Date 2026 FAQs

GPAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

Dates	Past Exam Dates
15 Apr ' 26	GPAT Scorecard
07 Apr ' 26	GPAT 2026 Result
13 Mar ' 26 - 16 Mar ' 26	GPAT answer key Challenge
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GPAT 2026 Result Dates

The NBEMS displayed the GPAT 2026 results on the official website at natboard.edu.in. The result PDF comprises the details of all the applicants who took the exam along with the cut off marks and merit list. Candidates who cleared the exam are eligible for counselling. The GPAT scorecard 2026 has been released on the login window of candidates.

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Commonly asked questions

Q: How to check GPAT result?

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.

Q: Is the GPAT score valid for 3 years?

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.

Q: Which college is best after GPAT?

Have a look at the best GPAT colleges that accept MPharma admissions after the exam results-

Panjab University
Central University of Rajasthan
Central University of Punjab
NIPER, Hyderabad
BBAU, Lucknow
Jamia Hamdard
Gujarat Technological University

GPAT Exam 2026 Events

Candidates must know the important GPAT exam dates so that they do not miss out on any event. Have a look at the highlights of the GPAT 2026 exam events below-

GPAT application form: NBEMS released the GPAT 2026 application form on December 23, 2025. The last date of application was January 12, 2026.
GPAT application correction: NBE provided the correction facility for the applicants in three phases. Candidates could edit selected fields and rectify the uploaded images, signatures, and thumb impressions.
GPAT admit card: NBE released the admit card on March 2, 2026. Candidates could download the GPAT admit card 2026 by logging into their registered accounts.
GPAT exam: The GPAT 2026 exam was held on March 7, 2026. The duration of the examination was 3 hours.
GPAT answer key: The NBEMS GPAT 2026 answer key was released online. Candidates can submit the challenge from March 13 to 16, 2026.
GPAT result: The GPAT result 2026 was released on April 7, 2026. The GPAT scorecard will be released after the results.
GPAT counselling: NBEMS will not conduct the counselling for MPharma admissions. Candidates will have to apply individually to participate in the GPAT 2026 counselling process of different colleges. Admission to the top MPharma colleges of India is generally granted through counselling, which includes an interview and overall performance in the entrance exam.

Commonly asked questions

Q: When will GPAT 2026 result be released?

The NBEMS released the GPAT result on April 7, 2026, as a PDF download file at natboard.edu.in. Candidates can check the results by visiting the exam website.

Q: What is the GPAT cutoff 2026?

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-

Category of Candidate	EWS Status	PwBD Status	Cut-off Percentile	Cut-off Score
GENERAL	NO	NO	96.2586493	213
GENERAL	NO	YES	48.9825988	104
GENERAL	YES	NO	90.8238059	180
GENERAL	YES	YES	50.0270437	105
OBC-NCL (Central List)	--	NO	90.0870992	177
OBC-NCL (Central List)	--	YES	45.7149785	100
SC	--	NO	76.4664192	142
SC	--	YES	46.5766455	101
ST	--	NO	59.1939124	116
ST	--	YES	57.3847847	114

Q: What is a good score in GPAT?

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.

GPAT Exam Timing 2026

The GPAT exam was conducted for three hours. The NBE GPAT exam was held between 9 AM to 12 PM. Students need to make sure that they reach the exam centre by 8:00 am to avoid any last minute delays. Students should know the exam duration, time and reporting time. Have a look at the GPAT exam timing below-

Activities	Time
Allow Candidates to enter the examination centre	07:00 AM
Entry closes at GPAT Examination Center	08:30 AM
Grant access for Candidate Login	08:45 AM
Log in to read instructions	08:50 AM
GPAT Exam Start Time	09:00 AM
Exam End Time	12:00 PM

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the expected cutoff for GPAT 2026?

The GPAT 2026 cutoff will be announced with the results. Till then, have a look at the GPAT expected cutoff marks below-

Category	Cutoff Marks
General/ UR	215 - 230
OBC	120 - 140
EWS	120-140
SC	95 - 110
ST	75 - 95

Q: Is the GPAT exam hard or easy?

The GPAT exam is generally of easy to moderate level in terms of difficulty. In the past few years, the GPAT question paper has been of moderate level. The exam includes application-based as well as numerical-based questions, especially in these areas-

Pharmacology
Pharmaceutics
Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Q: When will GPAT 2026 answer key be released?

The final answer key of GPAT 2026 was released on April 15, 2026. 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.

GPAT 2026 Admit Card

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) issued the GPAT Admit Card 2026 on March 2, 2026. Students needed to download GPAT hall ticket 2026 from the official website at natboard.edu.in. Candidates could download the GPAT admit card using the process shared below-

Go to GPAT website.
Click on application link.
Login using the user ID and password.
Download the admit card.

Commonly asked questions

Q: How to know the allotted GPAT exam centre?

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.

Q: What is GPAT admit card 2026 release date?

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.

Q: Is the GPAT admit card 2026 released?

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.

GPAT Exam Date 2026 FAQs

Have a look at the GPAT exam dates FAQs below-

Commonly asked questions

Q: In case I fail to appear for the GPAT exam, will the GPAT application fee get refunded?

The GPAT application fee is non-refundable. Once the application form is submitted at the website, no refund will be given to the candidates by the exam conducting body. The fee can be submitted only online through Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card or UPI Services. Processing charges and GST as applicable are chargeable to the candidate.

Q: Why is GPAT exam popular?

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: How can I check my GPAT result?

The GPAT result and merit list PDFs are released together. Candidates can check the GPAT result by visiting the official website and clicking on the result PDF link.

Q: How to Check GPAT Exam City Slip 2026?

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