GPAT 2027 Application Form: Registration Date, Fees & How to Apply

Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test 2026 ( GPAT )

Rupali Pruthi
Updated on Jul 27, 2026 23:59 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

GPAT Application Form 2027: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will release the application form for GPAT 2027 exam along with the information bulletin. Candidates seeking to take admission to MPharma course in 2027-28 need to take the GPAT 2027 registration and submit the applications by visiting the official website- natboard.edu.in within the given deadline.

GPAT 2027 Registration Updates:

  • The NBEMS will begin the GPAT registration 2027 in December 2026, tentatively.
  • The NBEMS will provide the GPAT application correction 2027 facility to registered candidates.
  • The GPAT form correction window will be made available twice.
Table of contents
  • How to Fill GPAT Application Form 2027?
  • GPAT 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule
  • Documents Required For GPAT Registration 2027
  • Important Instructions while Filling GPAT Application Form 2027
  • GPAT 2027 Registration Fees
  • How to Make Corrections in GPAT 2027 Application Form?
  • GPAT 2027 application form FAQs
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How to Fill GPAT Application Form 2027?

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Candidates can fill the GPAT 2027 application form using the process shared below-

  • Go to website -natboard.edu.in
  • Students need to click on New Registration
  • Enter details such as Email ID, mobile number, and create a password
  • Log in using the GPAT application number and password and fill out the application form
  • Upload a scanned copy of a passport-sized photograph and signature
  • Make the application fees through (Net banking/ credit card/ debit card/ e-challan) options.
 
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Q:   What type of details do I have to enter while filling out the GPAT application form?
A: 

Initially, the candidate has to provide a registered Email Id and Mobile No. to generate GPAT Application Number. Then the applicants will have to enter their personal details such as name, father's name, address, contact number, email address and academic details of class 10 and class 12 marks along with graduation marks and certificates. The information provided must be true and correct. Any request for a change in these particulars after the correction period will not be entertained by the NBEMS under any circumstances.

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.

GPAT 2027 Exam Dates & Schedule

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates
Dec ' 26

GPAT 2027 Registration

TENTATIVE
Mar ' 27

GPAT Exam Date

TENTATIVE
DatesPast Exam Dates
07 Apr ' 26

GPAT 2026 Result

07 Mar ' 26

GPAT 2026 Exam Date

02 Mar ' 26 - 07 Mar ' 26

GPAT 2026 Admit Card

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Documents Required For GPAT Registration 2027

Candidates must have the important documents required for GPAT 2027 registration process. Here is the list of documents and details required to fill GPAT application form-

  • Passport-size photograph (10-200 kb) 
  • Scanned signature image (4-30 kb)
  • Valid email ID 
  • Mobile number 
  • Debit card / Credit card / Net banking for fee payment
  • Academic qualification details
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Important Instructions while Filling GPAT Application Form 2027

Candidates must fill the GPAT application form 2027 as per the process shared by the NBEMS. While filling the GPAT form, candidates must follow the instructions shared below-

  • If a candidate fails to complete all steps of the application process, their GPAT application form will be rejected by the NBEMS.
  • Candidates need not send the GPAT application form confirmation by post to the exam conducting authority.
  • NBEMS is not responsible for verifying the information provided by the candidate or the documents uploaded by them. 
  • Candidates must pay the GPAT application fee online using the Credit Card/ Debit Card/ Internet Banking/ UPI. The application fee is non-refundable.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is GPAT an online or offline exam?
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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.

Q:   How many institutes participate in GPAT exam?
A: 

The Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) is an annual all-India examination conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) to evaluate candidates for admission to Master's (M. Pharm) programmes in pharmacy.  The exam will be conducted in online/computer-based mode. A total of 800 pharmaceutical participating institutes are expected to participate in GPAT 2025. The participating institutes include prominent colleges, universities, and institutions that offer M.Pharm courses and are AICTE approved

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GPAT 2027 Registration Fees

Candidates need to pay the GPAT application fee online while submitting the application form. The following table shows the category-wise application fee for GPAT 2027. 

Category Fee (INR)
General/OBC/EWS 3500
SC/ ST/ PwD 2500

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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Can I pay the GPAT application fee by demand draft?
A: 

No. The application fee can only be paid through online mode. You can pay the application fee through the following methods available online such as: 1. Credit Card 2. Debit Card 3. Internet Banking 4. UPI 5. Paytm It was recommended by NTA-GPAT to make the application fee payment using Canara/ICICI Bank through Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI and keep proof of fee paid. Candidates are informed that the 'Confirmation Page' of the online Application Form will be generated only after successful payment by the Candidate. In case the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment of fee, then the candidate should approach the concerned Bank/Payment Gateway.

Q:   What is the GPAT application fee?
A: 

NBE shared category-wise GPAT application fee through the official notification at official website.

The GPAT application fee for General/OBC/EWS category is INR 3500. For candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD/TRANSGENDER the GPAT application fee is INR 2500. A candidates will have to pay applicable service/processing charges & GST over and above the examination fee via concerned Bank/ Payment Gateway Integrator.

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How to Make Corrections in GPAT 2027 Application Form?

The GPAT final form correction window was available online. Students could make corrections online. The process to make corrections in GPAT application form 2027 is shared below-

  • Visit the official website of GPAT.
  • Click on the tab application link.

  • Login using the Application Number, Password, and Security Pin.
  • Make necessary corrections and changes.
  • Submit the form.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the size of the Scanned passport-sized photograph that needs to be uploaded at the time of filling the GPAT application form?
A: 

Candidates will have to upload Scanned passport-sized photograph and Scanned signature of size between 10 kb to 200 kb in JPG or JPEG format and size between 4 kb to 30 kb in JPG or JPEG format respectively at the time of filling the GPAT application form. The GPAT application correction facility allows candidates to make amends to this section also.

Q:   Can I directly fill out the GPAT application form?
A: 

No, the student cannot fill out the GPAT application form without registering on the NBEMS GPAT portal. GPAT registration is mandatory to apply for the national-level entrance exam.

Q:   Can I apply for the GPAT exam if I am pursing Bachelor's Degree BPharma in final year?
A: 

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. 

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GPAT 2027 application form FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions on GPAT registration are shared below-

Q:   Can I get a refund if I decide not to appear for the GPAT exam after registration?
A: 

No, Applicants who are planning to appear in GPAT exam must note that there will be no refund if the candidates who completed the registration and pay the application fees. Hence one must be very careful before filling the form and submit the fees while appearing in the exam. 

Q:   What is GPAT application form last date?
A: 

The NBEMS releases the last date to fill the GPAT application form in the official notification of dates. Applicants can register and pay GPAT application form fees before the last date.  

Q:   Can I change my exam centre choice in GPAT application form after submitting the form?
A: 

Candidates need to contact the administrative authorities in such situations. However, it is not possible to change the GPAT exam centre once the choices are locked and entered. Even at the stage of GPAT application correction, candidates do not get the option to change the GPAT exam centre.

Q:   Can I make changes in the GPAT application form once it is submitted?
A: 

The NBEMS opens the application correction facility for GPAT which allows candidates to make amends to the GPAT application form by providing the application number, password and security pin. 

Q:   Can I pay the GPAT application fee via cash?
A: 

The GPAT application fee will be paid through the bank e-challan in case the candidates opt for the cash payment option. For this, candidates are required to take the printout of challan format from the official website of GPAT. Later, visit the Bank and pay the required fee according to their category (SC/ST/General/OBC). Collect the Challan receipt and enter the challan number while filling the online application form. The GPAT application fee for General/OBC category was INR 2200. For candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD/TRANSGENDER the GPAT application fee was INR 1100.

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Yes. Candidates who have not qualified or appeared for GPAT can get admission in LM College of Pharmacy MPharm, by applying through the Gujarat PGCET, which is conducted for admission to vacant MPharm seats after GPAT-qualified candidates are considered. Also, if seats remain vacant even after ACPC

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No, to participate in the centralized ACPC counselling process for LMPC MPharm, meeting the basic academic criteria is mandatory. General category candidates must have a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (50% for reserved category candidates) in their BPharm degree from a PCI-approved institute, regard

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Statistically, it is extremely difficult. Because GPAT-qualified candidates are granted absolute preference and occupy the top of the provisional merit list, high-demand branches like Pharmaceutics and Pharma Technology are usually filled completely by GPAT rankers during Round 1. Non-GPAT candidate

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No, the Gujarat PGCET is not more difficult than GPAT exam. GPAT is highly competitive national-level entrance exam that test deep analytical, conceptual and multi-statement problems. On the other hand, the Gujarat PGCET is a state-level exam that primarily include direct, memory-based, and straight

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The official LM College of Pharmacy MPharm cutoff trends are released online by ACPC Gujarat rather than college itself. To check the 2026 cutoffs, candidates need to visit the official ACPC portal after the counselling rounds begin. ACPC uploads the course-wise and category-wise opening and closing

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The GPAT syllabus carries the following subjects-

  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied Subjects
  • Pharmaceutics & Allied Subjects
  • Pharmacognosy & Allied Subjects
  • Pharmacology & Allied Subjects
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Ranjeeta Srivastava

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The NBEMS is expected to start the GPAT 2027 application in December 2026, as per the trends seen in previous year.

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It is mandatory to fill the GPAT application form for admission to MPharm courses. The NBEMS invites online applications for the GPAT examination. Candidates who register online are eligible to take the exam. 

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