GPAT

A list of the important subjects/ topics covered under the GPAT exam syllabus are as follows:-

• Pharmacy Profession & Introduction to Pharmaceuticals: Pharmacy as a career, evaluation of Pharmacy, earlier period middle to modern ages
• Introduction to dosage form
• Sources of drug information
• Allopathic dosage
• Crude extract
• Allergenic extract
• Biological products

The memory-based GPAT answer keys are released mainly by coaching institutes. Since the GPAT exam is conducted in online mode only. After the conclusion of the exam, coaching institutes solve questions discussed by various students. Since this GPAT memory-based answer key will be released by taking input from the students, hence there can be some error or mistakes in the questions and answers provided. 

Students who want to appear in the GPAT exam and want to get an idea about the type of questions asked in the exam must solve GPAT mock tests. By solving questions from the GPAT mock test, one can increase their chances of qualifying for the exam. Various online websites offer the GPAT mock test link, which can be used to practise. 

Students who want to appear in the GPAT exam are curious to know the full form of GPAT must note that it is the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT). This exam is conducted in online mode for admission to Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) programmes.

The NBEMS released the last date to fill the GPAT application form 2026 in the official notification of dates. According to it, the GPAT application form's last date was January 12, 2026 . Applicants could register and pay GPAT application form fees before the last date.  

No, coaching is not mandatory if you have a solid self-study plan for GPAT exam. Students who have access to GPAT preparation books PDF, previous year papers, and mock tests. However, online courses can help with structured learning.

Students should follow GPAT preparation online free by following some popular websites. 

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 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.

Students who aim to qualify the GPAT exam are advised to follow the below-mentioned method to improve the speed. 

• Canidates should practice previous year GPAT papers by keeping a clock near them. 

• Take regular GPAT mock tests

Along with it, one also needs to use shortcut techniques for numerical-based questions to improve the speed. 

Solving GPAT question paper of previous year exam is crucial, as it helps to understand the exam pattern, identify frequently asked topics, and improve time management. Students are advised to aim to solve at least 10 previous year question papers to boost their confidence as GPAT preparation.