
GPAT 2027: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will soon announce the dates for the GPAT 2027 exam. The Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) 2027 will be conducted for admission to MPharm course. Candidates will get to know the GPAT registration dates, admit card and result dates by visiting the official website- natboard.edu.in.
The GPAT registration 2027 is expected to start in December 2026. The application form will be available for 20 days. The NBEMS GPAT exam will tentatively be held in March 2027. The authority will conduct the exam online in computer-based test (CBT) mode. Get more details below regarding eligibility, syllabus, previous year papers, etc.
- What is GPAT Exam?
- GPAT 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
- GPAT Exam Highlights 2027
- GPAT 2027 Registration & Application Form
- GPAT Eligibility Criteria 2027
- GPAT 2027 Exam Pattern
- GPAT Syllabus 2027
- GPAT Preparation 2027
- GPAT 2027 Admit Card
- GPAT 2027 Result
- GPAT 2027 Cutoff
- GPAT 2027 FAQs
What is GPAT Exam?
The GPAT exam is an entrance exam for admission to MPharm or equivalent courses. The GPAT scores are accepted by 800 participating institutes and all the All India Council of Technical Education-approved institutions and universities. Approximately 50,000 candidates take this postgraduate level entrance test every year.
GPAT 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of GPAT 2026 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| Dec ' 26 | GPAT 2027 Registration TENTATIVE |
| Mar ' 27 | GPAT Exam Date TENTATIVE |
| 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 |
GPAT Exam Highlights 2027
Below are the quick highlights of the GPAT entrance exam:
| Particular |
Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body |
National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) |
| Exam Mode | Computer-based Test |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Courses Covered | MPharma and equivalent courses |
| Current Status | Notification awaited |
GPAT 2027 Registration & Application Form
Registration: Dec ' 26
The NBE will invite online registrations for GPAT 2027 exam. The GPAT 2027 registration dates will be announced soon. Have a look at the process to fill the GPAT application form 2027 below-
- Visit website to register for the exam or click on GPAT.
- Fill the GPAT form.
- Upload documents in GPAT application form.
- Pay the application form fee.
- Choose exam city choices.
- Printout of GPAT registration form.
GPAT Eligibility Criteria 2027
Candidates must go through eligiblity criteria and application process before filling the form. The NBEMS sets the GPAT 2027 eligibility criteria which determines the ability and basic acumen of the candidate to appear for the exam. Applicants can check the criteria below-
- Candidate must possess a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or equivalent from a recognised university.
- Candidates appearing for the qualifying examination of a bachelor’s degree, whose result will be declared before the commencement of admission for the academic year 2027, can also apply.
- Candidate must be a citizen of India.
- There is no age restriction for appearing in the national-level entrance exam.
GPAT 2027 Exam Pattern
Students who want to appear in exam must know about GPAT exam pattern to prepare for the exam. The table brings an overview of the GPAT pattern:
| Parameters |
Details |
|---|---|
| Examination mode |
Online |
| Duration of the examination |
3 hours (180 minutes) |
| Type of Questions |
Objective types |
| Total number of Questions |
125 |
| Total marks |
500 |
| Marks for correct answer |
+4 |
| Marks for incorrect answer |
-1 |
| Negative marking |
Yes |
GPAT Syllabus 2027
Students who want to appear in the exam must have an idea about the syllabus of the GPAT exam. The authorities don't clearly define the GPAT exam syllabus 2027 in the official notification. The syllabus for the GPAT shall comprise subject/knowledge areas as per “The Bachelor of Pharmacy (B Pharma) Course Regulations". Students can check the GPAT syllabus to prepare for the exam. Applicants are advised to check the NBEMS GPAT 2027 syllabus from the official website or in the GPAT notification only.
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GPAT Preparation 2027
Check below some of the best GPAT preparation tips to score high in the exam:
- Cover the syllabus and exam pattern.
- Gain clarity of concepts before solving papers.
- Memorise formulas and equations.
- Practice with previous years papers and mock test.
- Revise regularly.
GPAT 2027 Admit Card
GPAT 2027 Result
GPAT 2027 Cutoff
GPAT 2027 FAQs
The best books for GPAT exam include:
KD Tripathi's Essentials of Medical Pharmacology (Pharmacology)
Morrison & Boyd Organic Chemistry (Pharmaceutical Chemistry)
Remington: The Science and Practice of Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)
GPAT Cracker by SIA Publications (Overall preparation)
These books cover the GPAT syllabus comprehensively and help in concept building.
NBEMS the official exam conducting body is the responsible authority to release the GPAT cutoff at the official website. The GPAT cutoff will also be released by the participating institutes that accept GPAT scores. NBEMS doesn't conduct the counselling for M.Pharma admissions. It will be responsible for releasing the merit list of GPAT 2025 along with the result mentioning the status of qualifying, name of candidates. Once the GPAT cutoff is announced by individual colleges/institutes, candidates can check the cutoff score on their individual websites to seek admission in the preferred course and college.
The exam analysis of GPAT comprised various things in the exam. Some of the factors that contributed to the GPAT exam analysis are the types of the questions, the total number of the questions asked in the exam, sections from which maximum and minimum questions were asked in the exam.
NBEMS releases the GPAT scorecard every year on the official website. Some of the popular details mentioned in the GPAT scorecard
- Name of the candidate
- Roll number
- Category
- Application number
- Total score in percentile
- Validity of the scorecard
- All-India rank
- Qualifying status.
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.
Yes, candidates appearing in the final year of Bachelor's Degree BPharma are eligible to appear for the GPAT exam. Along with checking the educational qualification one must ensure that they fulfill the GPAT eligibility criteria age wise also.
When two or more candidates get the same or equal marks in the GPAT exam, this situation is known as a tie-breaker. In this scenario rank will be allotted by assessing marks in Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry fewer negative responses in the paper, and lastly the one older in age will be given preference. NTA has set the rules and guidelines in the prospectus issued at the time of registration. For further clarification, candidates can refer to the GPAT brochure.
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:
| Category | GPAT Cut off Percentile | GPAT Cutoff Marks | Cut-Off GPAT 2025 Rank | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 96.2390225 | 216 | 1820 | ||||||||
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.
Candidates must select 3 preferred test cities from the available choices. The test centres are allotted on first come first serve basis. It is mandatory to select three test centers from which NBEMS will allot the test centre location. The final decision rests with the exam conducting authorities. Candidates cannot make changes cities chosen while getting registered. Therefore, select the test cities carefully.
Candidates who want to appear in the GPAT exam are advised to start taking GPAT mock tests at least 2 months before the exam, with 1-2 full-length tests per week initially. Applicants also need to increase the frequency to 3-4 mock tests per week in the last month.
The AIR rank in the GPAT result is secured on the basis of marks and percentages obtained in the GPAT exam. The GPAT result is published on the official website. Candidates will be able to check the merit list which will be published in PDF format at the official website. The AIR of the exam takers will be mentioned on the merit list and on the GPAT scorecard.
Candidates can download the GPAT answer key PDF using the process shared below-
- Visit the website- natboard.edu.in.
- Go to the application link.
- Login using the required credentials.
- Download the answer key.
The GPAT 2027 answer key will be released online. The NBEMS will display the provisional answer key along with the response sheet and question paper at natboard.edu.in.
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.
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 |