GPAT

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, regardless of their national GPAT score.

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 candidates via the Gujarat PGCET generally get access to remaining choices or branches where vacancies are available.

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 straightforward multiple-choice questions based directly on standard BPharm textbooks. If candidates have prepared well for GPAT, they will generally find the Gujarat PGCET paper much easier.

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 ranks as downloadable PDG documents under the MPharm section. The actual 2026 cutoffs will release right after the Round 1 allotment results are announced in late July, allowing candidates to see the exact ranks accepted for specialisations.

The GPAT syllabus carries the following subjects-

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

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

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. 

MPharm applicants can get a stipend of INR 2,500 based on their GPAT scores at Department of Pharmacy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University. Candidates must ensure that their GPAT score validity should not be expired. The university offers complete waiver in tuition fees i.e. 100% scholarship to selected MPharm students. 

The NBEMS has released the GPAT final answer key 2026. The authority prepared the final answer key after analysing the objections raised by candidates. 

The GPAT score is valid for three years. Candidates who have qualified the GPAT exam can participate in the counselling process till next three years for admissions to MPharma course.