GPAT Exam Dates 2025 (Announced): Application, Result & Counselling Dates

Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test 2025 ( GPAT )

Piyush Dixit
Updated on Oct 7, 2025 11:18 IST

By Piyush Dixit, Deputy Manager

By knowing the GPAT 2025 dates in advance, applicants can develop a strategy to get admission through the exam. The NBEMS released the GPAT 2025 exam dates on February 27, 2025. According to the official information, the GPAT notification was released on March 27, 2025. The NBEMS released the GPAT results 2025 on June 25, 2025. The GPAT exam dates 2025 were released earlier, and the exam was conducted on May 25, 2025.

The GPAT application form for 2025 was released on April 1, 2025, on the official website. The last date to fill out the GPAT 2025 application form was April 21, 2025. The form could be filled in online only.

Also Read: GPAT 2025 Dates Out @natboard.edu.in; Check Registration & Exam Dates

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is the exam-conducting body of GPAT. Students were able to raise objections to the questions with which they had issues. NBEMS released the GPAT Admit Card on May 21, 2025. Applicants were able to download the hall ticket of GPAT 2025 by entering the login credentials, which are the user ID and password.

Candidates are advised to visit this page frequently to keep abreast of the important dates related to the MPharma entrance exam. In case there are any changes and updates in the GPAT exam schedule, they will be updated on this page.

Also Read: GPAT Eligibility Criteria 2025: Check Age Limit, Education Qualification, Reservation

 

Q:   When will GPAT exam date be announced?
A: 

The GPAT exam dates were announced by the exam conducting body, NBEMS. The GPAT 2025 exam will be conducted on May 25, 2025. 

The authorities released the official notification on March 27, 2025. While the registration started on April 1, 2025, for 20 days along with the release of the application form. Candidates can check and download the GPAT-NBEMS the latest notification from the official website.

Q:   When can I expect the GPAT 2025 results?
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The authorities released official dates for releasing the GPAT exam results. The GPAT 2025 result was declared on June 25, 2025. NBEMS released the GPAT result in the PDF file. Along with the release of results, authorities also released the GPAT final answer key. 

The result of GPAT 2025 comprised the scores as well as the GPAT exam rank.  

 

Q:   Is GPAT an online or offline exam?
A: 

National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) conducts 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.

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  • GPAT 2025 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Insights of GPAT Dates 2025
  • Who is Eligible to apply for GPAT 2025?
  • GPAT 2025 Admit Card

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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Insights of GPAT Dates 2025

The GPAT application form was released online only on the official website on April 1, 2025, by the NBEMS. 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. Candidates whose GPAT applications are successfully submitted will be issued a GPAT admit card. The GPAT 2025 admit cards will be released online. This document will be essential to appear for the MPharma entrance test. 

On the GPAT exam day, candidates have to visit the GPAT test centres to appear for the online/computer-based exam. NBEMS released the GPAT provisional answer key on May 29, 2025. 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. The GPAT result was declared on June 25, 2025. 

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

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

The GPAT final answer key was released after the announcement of the GPAT result on July 4, 2025. It was released by the NBEMS in a PDF file 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:   When will NBEMS announce GPAT result?
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NBEMS released GPAT 2025 result on June 25, 2025, on the official website in online mode. The entire admission process from registration to release of the result, is managed online by the NBEMS.

The NBEMS does not organise the counselling for the GPAT exam. It will also release the GPAT merit list after the GPAT 2025 result declaration on the official portal.

Q:   What is GPAT application form 2025 last date?
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The NBEMS 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 was between April 1 to 21, 2025. Applicants could do the registration and pay GPAT application form 2025 fees before the last date.  

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Who is Eligible to apply for GPAT 2025?

Candidates should cross-check their GPAT 2025 eligibility before applying; if any candidate is found ineligible, their candidature will be dismissed. Below are the eligibility criteria:

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

Q:   In case I fail to appear for the GPAT exam, will the GPAT application fee get refunded?
A: 
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.
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GPAT 2025 Admit Card

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will release the GPAT 2025 Admit Card on May 21, 2025. Candidates have to download the same from the official website at natboard.edu.in. To download the GPAT hall ticket/admit card log in to their account by using the application number and password issued at the time of filling GPAT application form: 

Below is the step-by-step process for downloading the GPAT admit card: 

  • Visit the official website and select ‘Pharmacy’ from the main window screen
  • Click on 'Download GPAT admit card'
  • The admit card can be downloaded by entering the GPAT application number and password or date of birth
  • After that, the candidates should click on the 'Sign In' button
  • Candidates can access admit cards being displayed on the screen
  • Download the admit card and take at least 2 printouts of the same
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Q:   When will the GPAT admit card release?
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GPAT 2025 admit card was released at the official website of GPAT by the NBEMS on May 21, 2025. The admit card was 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:   Will I need GPAT 2025 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 2025 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.

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Answered 2 months ago

Applicants who appeared in the GPAT exam or those who are planning to appear in the exam must have a basic idea about the GPAT cutoff marks 2025. The GPAT 2025 Cutoff Data Table is given below:

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Mohit Shukla

Beginner-Level 5

Answered 2 months ago

Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research considers GPAT scores for admission to MPharm programme. However, it is not mandatory to have GPAT score. Aspirants are also allotted seat based on their qualifying exam marks. However, the first preference is given to GPAT-qualified candidates

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Nishtha Shukla

Guide-Level 15

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, students can get scholarship based on their GPAT score under Pradhan Mantri Scholarship for Pharmacy Post Graduate Studies offered by PCI. The scholarship is offered to MPharm student who have qualified GPAT. A scholarship of INR 12,400 per month is offered to selected students for 24 months.

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