GPAT Exam Pattern 2026: Check Latest Paper Pattern & Marking Scheme & Duration of Exam

First one should have hope on himself to achieve great things. So have hope on yourself to become successful. We have to give more importance to the subjects like medicinal Chemistry pharmacology and pharmacognosy. Always be in good contact with your professors and ask them more doubt. Definitely they will help you a lot. Practice test series available in online. Where there is a will, there is a way, so set in mind that you are a GPAT topper and start preparing smartly.

The GPAT syllabus carries the following subjects-

• Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied Subjects
• Pharmaceutics & Allied Subjects
• Pharmacognosy & Allied Subjects
• Pharmacology & Allied Subjects
• Other Pharma subjects

In GPAT exam, there are 125 objective-type questions with 4 or more response options. Candidate needs to choose the correct response from the options given and mark it. 

No, candidates are not allowed to carry a calculator or any other electronic gadget to the GPAT exam centre. There is a complete list of things to do and avoid at the GPAT exam centre which candidates are advised to read carefully. Things prohibited at the GPAT test center includes: Any paper having textual material on it such as log tables or any written/printed content, Smartwatches, Mobile Phones or any other electronic devices, slide rules etc. Other rules will be mentioned on the GPAT admit card.

National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) the exam conducting body of GPAT exam decides and releases the GPAT exam pattern. The GPAT exam syllabus is also released by NBEMS. The GPAT official notification revealed the updated GPAT exam pattern, which remained the same this year as well. Once the official notification is out, candidates can start applying for the exam. The GPAT exam pattern guides the candidates to understand the exam structure and to prepare a sound strategy to crack the pharmacy entrance exam.

As per the directive of the exam conducting authority there is no sectional time limit to attempt different sections of the GPAT question paper. Candidates will get overall 180 minutes (3 hours) to attempt the questions in the exam. Candidates can switch between the sections to attempt the questions.

Students must note that no marks will be deduced for not attempting or skipping any question in GPAT exam. Students are advised to solve all questions in exam which they are only sure about. 

No, coaching is not mandatory if you have a solid self-study plan for GPAT exam. Students who have access to GPAT preparation books PDF, previous year papers, and mock tests. However, online courses can help with structured learning.

Students should follow GPAT preparation online free by following some popular websites.