GPAT 2026 Dates Out; Registration Begins Tomorrow, Check Exam Schedule
GPAT 2026 exam schedule is out. The registration process will begin on December 23 at natboard.edu.in. The GPAT exam 2026 will be held on March 7 in computer-based test mode. Read further to check GPAT 2026 exam dates and exam-related information.
GPAT 2026 Exam Date: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has officially announced the GPAT exam dates 2026. As per the latest notification, the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test for 2026 session will be conducted on March 7, 2026, in computer-based test mode at various examination centres across India.
Candidates who want admission in postgraduate pharmacy programmes can apply online. The GPAT 2026 registration start date is December 23, 2025. Eligible candidates will be able to submit GPAT 2026 application form through the official NBEMS website till January 12, 2026, till 11:55 PM. Students are advised to complete the application process before GPAT 2026 application last date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
GPAT 2026 Schedule
Students can check the GPAT 2026 exam schedule from below table:
| Event | GPAT 2026 Date |
|---|---|
| Information Bulletin Release | 23-Dec-2025 |
| Online Registration Begins | 23-Dec-2025 (05:00 PM onwards) |
| Last Date to Apply | 12-Jan-2026 (till 11:55 PM) |
| GPAT 2026 Exam Date | 7-March-2026 |
| Result Declaration | By 7-April-2026 |
Along with the start of registration, NBEMS will also release the GPAT 2026 Information Brochure on December 23, 2025 (5:00 PM onwards). The information bulletin of GPAT 2026 will contain details such as eligibility criteria, GPAT 2026 application fee, exam pattern, syllabus, marking scheme, and more. Candidates must carefully read the bulletin before filling online form.
The GPAT registration window will open for a period of around 20 days. Students will have to fill the application form before the last date which is January 12, 2026.
Students will be able to modify the GPAT 2026 application once the registration is over. No offline forms will be available. Students will have to pay the GPAT application fee in online mode only.
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.
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No, the student cannot fill out the GPAT 2026 application form directly without registering yourself on the NBEMS GPAT portal. GPAT 2026 registration is mandatory to apply for the national-level entrance exam. GPAT registration started on December 23, 2025. The application window required candidates to provide personal and academic details as well.