GPAT 2026 Exam Today (March 7) Live Updates: Paper Analysis, Difficulty Level, Student Reactions
GPAT 2026 exam is being held today, March 7, 2026 from 9.00 am to 12.00 pm. The GPAT question paper 2026 analysis will be shared here after the exam. Check here exam day guidelines, dos and donts and documents required at GPAT exam centres 2026.
GPAT 2026 Exam Live Updates
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is conducting the GPAT 2026 exam today, March 7, 2026. The exam is scheduled from 9.00 am to 12.00 pm. Candidates who registered for the exam need to take the paper online. The exam carries 125 questions from subjects like Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied Subjects, Pharmaceutics Chemistry & Allied Subjects, Pharmacology & Allied Subjects, Pharmacognosy & Allied Subjects and Other Subjects of B.Pharm course. We will share here the GPAT 2026 question paper analysis soon after the exam. Candidates will get to know the difficulty level of the questions asked.
GPAT 2026 Exam Day Guidelines: Dos & Don’ts
Candidates must adhere to the GPAT exam day guidelines 2026. Have a look at the guidelines along with the dos and don’ts below-
- Carry your GPAT 2026 Admit card along with the Photo ID proof
- Carry the PwD certificate issued by the Competent Authority, if claiming scribe.
- Do not carry these things to the GPAT exam centre-
- Stationery items
- Any electronic device
- Ornaments
- Other items like Wallet, Goggles, Handbags, Belt, Cap etc.
- Any eatable item opened or packed, soft drinks, water bottle etc.
- Any items that could be used as for unfair means.
GPAT Paper Pattern 2026
The GPAT exam 2026 carries 125 questions of four marks each. The total marks in the exam are 500 and there is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer. Have a look at the GPAT question paper pattern below-
| Subject |
Number of questions |
Maximum marks |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied Subjects |
38 |
152 |
| Pharmaceutics & Allied Subjects |
38 |
152 |
| Pharmacology & Allied Subjects |
28 |
112 |
| Other Subjects of B.Pharm course |
11 |
44 |
| Pharmacognosy & Allied Subjects |
10 |
40 |
| Total |
125 |
500 |
GPAT 2026 Question Paper Analysis
The GPAT 2026 question paper will be displayed online on the allotted computer screens. Candidates need to mark their answers online. The analysis of question paper in terms of difficulty level and high weightage topics will be shared here soon after the exam.
Read More:
LIVE UPDATE
GPAT 2026 Exam Live Updates: Question Paper Analysis, Difficulty Level, Expected Cutoff Marks & Student Reactions
- 2:51 AM IST• 7 Mar 2026
Things to Carry to GPAT 2026 Exam Centre
Candidates must carry the following documents to the GPAT exam centre 2026-
- GPAT admit card 2026
- Photo ID proof
- OwD certificate if choosing scribe
- 1:30 AM IST• 7 Mar 2026
NBEMS GPAT 2026 Exam Time
The GPAT 2026 exam will be held today from 9.00 am to 12.00 noon. The exam duration is of three hours.
- 12:48 AM IST• 7 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Exam Begins in 9 Hours
The NBEMS GPAT 2026 exam will be held in next 9 hours. Candidates should stay calm and carry all the required documents for the exam.
- 11:46 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Exam Begins at 9.00 AM Tomorrow
The GPAT exam 2026 will be held from 9.00 am to 12.00 pm tomorrow, March 7, 2026.
- 11:19 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Exam Centre: Things Not Allowed
- Stationery item
- Any electronic device
- Ornaments
- Other items like Wallet, Goggles, Handbags, Belt, Cap etc.
- Any eatable item opened or packed, soft drinks, water bottle etc.
- Any other item which could be used for unfair means.
- Pharmacology
- Pharmaceutics
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- 10:58 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Live Updates: Valid Photo ID Proof for Exam centres
Candidates can carry any of the given ID proofs to the GPAT exam centre-
- PAN Card
- Driving License
- Voter ID
- Passport
- Aadhaar Card
- 10:38 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Syllabus for Physical Chemistry
- Composition & physical states of matter
- Colligative Properties
- Thermodynamics
- Solutions
- Electrochemistry
- Ionic equilibrium
- 10:18 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Physical Pharmacy Syllabus
- Matter, properties of matter
- Micromeritics and powder rheology
- Surface and interfacial phenomenon
- Viscosity and rheology
- Dispersion systems
- 9:59 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
NBEMS GPAT Syllabus 2026: Organic Chemistry
- General principles
- Protection & deprotection of groups
- Aromaticity & chemistry of aromatic compounds
- Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
- Heterocyclic Chemistry
- Bridged Rings
- Carbohydrates
- Amino acids & proteins
- 9:43 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Syllabus: Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Pharmacy Profession & Introduction to Pharmaceuticals
- Allopathic dosage
- 9:30 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Exam Highlights
Have a look at the GPAT 2026 exam highlights below-
GPAT Exam Pattern Highlights
Mode
Computer-based
Medium
English only
Duration
3 hours (180 minutes)
Type of Questions
Objective types
Total Questions
125
Total marks
500
Negative marking
Yes
- 9:15 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
What to Carry to GPAT 2026 Exam Centre?
Candidates need to carry the given documents to the NBEMS GPAT 2026 exam centre-
- Coloured printout of GPAT admit card.
- Photo ID proof
- PwD certificate if choosing scribe
- 8:50 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
GPAT Exam Pattern 2026
Check below the subject-wise GPAT exam pattern below-
Subject Number of questions Maximum marks Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied Subjects 38 152 Pharmaceutics Chemistry & Allied Subjects 38 152 Pharmacology & Allied Subjects 28 112 Other Subjects of B.Pharm course 11 44 Pharmacognosy & Allied Subjects 10 40 Total 125 500 - 8:39 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
NBEMS GPAT 2026 Marking Scheme
Have a look at the GPAT marking scheme below-
- Correct answer- 4 marks
- Incorrect answer- 1 mark deduction
- 8:26 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Exam: Total Marks
The NBEMS GPAT 2026 exam carries a total of 500 marks.
- 8:10 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Question Paper Medium
The GPAT 2026 question paper medium will be English only. No other choice will be provided.
- 7:55 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026: Mode of Exam
The NBEMS GPAT exam will be held online in computer based mode.
- 7:46 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
GPAT Admit Card 2026: Download Link
Those who have not downloaded GPAT 2026 admit card as of now should download it through the direct link here -
GPAT Admit Card link 2026 Click Here - 7:44 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Exam Date
The GPAT 2026 exam date is March 7, 2026. Candidates need to appear for the exam at the allotted centres.
- 7:41 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
GPAT Exam Timing 2026
Have a look at the NBEMS GPAT 2026 exam timings below-
Activities Time Entry to the examination centre 07:00 AM Entry closes at GPAT Examination Center 08:30 AM Grant access for Candidate Login 08:45 AM Log in to read instructions 08:50 AM GPAT Exam Start Time 09:00 AM Exam End Time 12:00 PM - 7:39 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
When is the GPAT 2026 Exam?
The GPAT exam is scheduled for tomorrow, March 7, 2026. Candidates need to appear for the exam as per the details mentioned on their admit cards.
Commonly asked questions
The GPAT 2026 cutoff will be announced with the results. Till then, have a look at the GPAT expected cutoff marks below-
Category |
Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
General/ UR |
215 - 230 |
OBC |
120 - 140 |
EWS |
120-140 |
SC |
95 - 110 |
ST |
75 - 95 |
The NBEMS GPAT result 2026 will be released by April 7, 2026. The result will be displayed as a PDF download file at natboard.edu.in. Candidates can check their results by visiting the website and downloading the PDF.
The GPAT exam is generally of easy to moderate level in terms of difficulty. In the past few years, the GPAT question paper has been of moderate level. The exam includes application-based as well as numerical-based questions, especially in these areas-
Follow Shiksha.com for latest education news in detail on Exam Results, Dates, Admit Cards, & Schedules, Colleges & Universities news related to Admissions & Courses, Board exams, Scholarships, Careers, Education Events, New education policies & Regulations.
To get in touch with Shiksha news team, please write to us at news@shiksha.com
With MA in English, Rupali has more than 15 years of editorial experience. At Shiksha.com, a subsidiary of Info Edge (India) Limited, she creates content and make prep guides for students preparing for competitive e
Read Full Bio