GPAT Exam Dates 2026 (OUT): Registration, Admit Card, Exam & Result Dates

Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test 2026 ( GPAT )

DeskCalelnderAdmit Card - 2 Mar '26 - 7 Mar '26

Rupali Pruthi
Updated on Mar 2, 2026 18:02 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

GPAT Exam Date 2026: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will conduct the GPAT 2026 exam on March 7. The GPAT admit card 2026 download link is active from March 2 to 7, 2026. Applicants can download the hall ticket of GPAT 2026 by entering their login credentials. The NBEMS wil display the GPAT answer key 2026 soon after the exam. The GPAT result 2026 will be released by April 7, 2026.

The GPAT final form correction 2026 window was open from February 17 to 19, 2026. Candidates could use this final edit window to rectify the uploaded documents. Earlier, candidates could take the GPAT application correction facility during February 6-9, 2026, to rectify the incorrect images. The GPAT application form process started on December 23, 2025 (5 PM). Students were given 20 days to fill out the form. The GPAT application form could be filled in online mode only. The GPAT 2026 registration last date was January 12, 2026.

Table of contents
  • GPAT 2026 Admit Card
  • GPAT Exam Timing 2026
  • Who is Eligible to apply for GPAT 2026?
  • GPAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Insights of GPAT Dates 2026
  • GPAT 2026 Result Dates
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GPAT 2026 Admit Card

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The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) issued the GPAT Admit Card 2026 on March 2, 2026. Students have to download GPAT hall ticket 2026 from the official website at natboard.edu.in. Candidates can 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.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is GPAT admit card 2026 release date?
A: 

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:   Will I need GPAT admit card at the time of admission?
A: 

At the time of admission to pharmacy colleges, Candidates may be asked to submit a photocopy copy of their GPAT 2026 admit card to the institute as a part of the document verification process. Therefore it is suggested that candidates should keep a copy of the GPAT admit card safe until the admission process is over. The GPAT admission process requires candidates to be present will all valid and original documents. At the time of counselling by the individual colleges, the GPAT admit card download window will be deactivated.

Q:   Is the GPAT admit card 2026 released?
A: 

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.

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GPAT Exam Timing 2026

Students who are appearing for the GPAT 2026 exam should know the exam duration, time and reporting time. The GPAT exam is conducted for three hours. The NBE GPAT exam will be 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. 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
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I choose the exam centre for the GPAT exam?
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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.

Q:   Can I show the GPAT admit card at the exam centre from my phone?
A: 
No. It is mandatory for a candidate to have a hard copy of their admit card and carry it to the exam centre. No electronic devices are allowed while appearing for the exam. It is mentioned in the guidelines of NTA that the GPAT admit card hard copy is mandatory to be presented at the time of appearing in the exam. The hard copy/print out of the GPAT admit card is the only valid proof of identification and verification which is acceptable at the GPAT test centre. Candidates failing to produce the GPAT admit card at the test centre in hard copy format will not be allowed to centre the test centre.
Q:   When will the GPAT admit card release?
A: 

GPAT 2026 admit card will be released on March 2, 2026, at the official website of GPAT by the NBEMS. The admit card will be 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 2026.

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Who is Eligible to apply for GPAT 2026?

Students should cross-check their GPAT 2026 eligibility before applying. if any student is found ineligible, then their candidature will be dismissed.  Applicants can find below mentioned GPAT eligibility criteria:

  • He/She must be an Indian national.
  • The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (pharmacy), which is a four-year course after class 12.
  • Students who are in their final year of graduation can also apply.
  • Applicants of any age can appear.
  • Candidates having a B.Tech (Pharmaceutical and fine chemical technology) or Equivalent degree are not eligible.

Also Read: GPAT Eligibility Criteria 2026: Check Age Limit, Education Qualification, Reservation

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

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.

GPAT 2026 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
02 Mar ' 26 - 07 Mar ' 26

GPAT 2026 Admit Card

ONGOING
07 Mar ' 26

GPAT 2026 Exam Date

07 Apr ' 26

GPAT 2026 Result

DatesPast Exam Dates
24 Feb ' 26

GPAT City Slip

24 Feb ' 26

GPAT 2026 City Intimation

17 Feb ' 26 - 19 Feb ' 26

GPAT 2026 Final Edit Window

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Insights of GPAT Dates 2026

GPAT 2026 Registration Dates were released. The GPAT application form was released online only on the website on December 23, 2025. The GPAT exam date 2026 application form can be filled out in online mode only. No new GPAT registrations will be accepted after the application window is closed. Once the application process concludes, NBEMS will open the GPAT application correction window. 

On the GPAT exam day, candidates have to visit the GPAT test centres to appear for the online/computer-based exam. NBEMS will release the GPAT provisional answer key after the exam. The final answer key will be released online along with the GPAT result on the official website, gpat.NBEMS.nic.in. The last event in the schedule was the declaration of the GPAT result. 

NBEMS will not conduct the counselling for MPharma admissions. Candidates will have to apply individually to participate in the 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. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is GPAT application form last date?
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The NBEMS released the last date to fill the GPAT application form 2026 in the official notification of dates. According to it, the GPAT application form's last date was January 12, 2026 . Applicants could register and pay GPAT application form fees before the last date.  

Q:   Who will announce the GPAT exam dates for 2026?
A: 

The GPAT exam dates are announced by the exam-conducting authority National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) on the official notification. It has been released on the website at natboard(dot)edu(dot)in. According to it, GPAT 2026 exam will be conducted on March 7, 2026

The GPAT exam will be conducted in the afternoon shift from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

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GPAT 2026 Result Dates

The NBEMS releases GPAT 2026 results on the official website at natboard.edu.in. The authorities will mention the results in a PDF document, which will comprise the details of successfully qualified applicants. The authorities have provided the actual GPAT result release dates and according to it result will be out on April 7, 2026. Normally, authorities provide GPAT result within one month after the conclusion of the exam. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How can I check my GPAT result?
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The NBEMS will release the GPAT result only on website on April 7, 2026. Candidates are required to use their application number and date of birth to access the GPAT exam results. The results can be downloaded in the form of a scorecard. 

Q:   When will the GPAT result be available?
A: 

NBEMS will declare the GPAT result at the official website on April 7, 2026. Candidates can download their GPAT scorecard from the online portal. Along with the GPAT result 2026, candidates will bd able to access the GPAT final answer key which will be provided  in the M.Pharma entrance exam.

 

Q:   How to Check GPAT Exam City Slip 2026?
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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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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.

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Piyush Bhandari

Contributor-Level 6

Answered Yesterday

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-

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  • Pharmaceutics
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistr

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Ranjeeta Srivastava

Contributor-Level 6

Answered Yesterday

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

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Vikram Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered Yesterday

The GPAT cutoff 2026 will be released by the NBEMS along with the results. The cutoff marks will be announced category-wise for General, OBC, SC, ST, PwBD and EWS candidates.

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Upasana Hazarika

Contributor-Level 6

Answered Yesterday

The GPAT merit list 2026 will be released along with the results. The merit list PDF is released separately containing the names and roll numbers of candidates who have been shortlisted for the GPAT counselling.

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Rupali Pruthi

Contributor-Level 10

Answered Yesterday

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.

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Rashmi Shekhar

Contributor-Level 6

Answered Yesterday

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.

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Mukul Pruthi

Contributor-Level 6

Answered Yesterday

The NBEMS GPAT result 2026 will be released by April 7, 2026. The result will be displayed as a PDF download file at natboard.edu.in. Candidates can check their results by visiting the website and downloading the PDF.

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Pragati Datta

Contributor-Level 6

Answered Yesterday

The GPAT 2026 result has not been declared yet. The NBEMS will announce the GPAT result 2026 by April 7, 2026. The result PDF will be published on the official website at natboard.edu.in. 

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Virajita Shukla

Contributor-Level 6

Answered Yesterday

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.

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