GPAT 2026: Answer Key, Result Date, Expected Cut off

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GPAT 2026 registration is conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences. Students who meet the rules can apply online through the official website. Now, the official GPAT Answer Key 2026 has been published.

Latest GPAT Updates

Last updated: Mar 13, 2026

-> GPAT Answer Key 2026 has been released on 13th March 2026. Download it from the official website of NBEMS by using your User ID and Password.

-> GPAT eligibilty requires candidates to have a bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from a recognised university.

->Check GPAT previous year questions paper to know the exam pattern and improve your preparation.

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GPAT Registration 2026 has started on 23 December 2025. The exam is conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). Students who meet the eligibility rules can apply online through the official website. The last date to fill the GPAT 2026 application form is 12 January 2026. While applying, students need to enter their personal and study details. They must also choose an exam centre and upload a photo and signature. The exam fee has to be paid online to complete the form. GPAT 2026 will be held on 7 March 2026 in computer-based mode. Admit cards will be issued only to students who complete the registration correctly.

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GPAT 2026 Registration Overview

GPAT 2026, also called the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test, is a national exam for admission to M.Pharm courses. The exam is conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). Registration for GPAT 2026 starts on 23 December 2025 and ends on 12 January 2026. The exam will be held online in computer-based mode. You can check the table below to see all the key registration details at a glance.

Exam Name	GPAT 2026
Full Form	Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test
Exam Level	National Level
Conducting Authority	National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
Courses Offered	M.Pharm
Application Mode	Online
Start date of GPAT registration	December 23, 2025
Last date for GPAT registration	January 12, 2026
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Official Website	natboard.edu.in

GPAT 2026 Exam Dates

The GPAT 2026 exam dates show when the exam will be held. The official website, natboard.edu.in, shares all the important dates. Students should note the dates carefully and plan their preparation. It is important to follow all the instructions on the exam day.

Events	Dates
Release of notification	December 22, 2025
Commencement of GPAT application form 2026	December 23, 2025
Last date for GPAT registration	January 12, 2026
GPAT application form correction window	January 16 to 19, 2026
Selective GPAT edit window to rectify deficient/incorrect images	February 6 to 9, 2026
Final GPAT edit window to rectify deficient/incorrect images	February 17 to 19, 2026
Intimation slip	February 24, 2026
GPAT 2026 admit card	March 2, 2026
GPAT 2026 exam date	March 7, 2026
GPAT result 2026	April 7, 2026

What is GPAT Exam?

The GPAT exam, also known as the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test, is a national entrance exam for pharmacy students. It is used for admission to M.Pharm courses and for giving scholarships for pharmacy study. The exam is now conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). GPAT checks a student’s knowledge of pharmacy subjects like medicines, drug making, and drug effects. Many colleges and universities in India accept GPAT scores. Students who pass GPAT can also get financial help for M.Pharm studies. This exam helps students build a good career in research, teaching, and the pharma field.

GPAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Before applying for GPAT 2026, students should check the eligibility rules carefully. Only students who meet these rules can apply for the exam. Those who do not meet the rules will not be allowed to appear.

Nationality
To apply for GPAT 2026, a student must be an Indian citizen. Students from other countries cannot apply.

Age Limit
There is no age limit for GPAT 2026. Students of any age can take the exam. There is also no limit on the number of attempts.

Educational Qualification
Students must have a 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from a recognised university.
Students in the final year of this degree can also apply.
Students with a B.Tech degree in Pharmaceutical or Fine Chemical Technology are not allowed to apply.

Eligibility for Disabled Students
Students with disabilities can also apply for GPAT 2026. This includes students with vision or hearing problems, movement issues, learning difficulties, mental illness, blood disorders, long-term nerve problems, or more than one disability.

Check Out: GPAT Exam Eligibility Criteria

GPAT 2026 Application Form

Students can use the direct link to fill the GPAT 2026 application form online. The link is given on the official NBEMS website. First, students must register by entering basic details. After this, they need to upload the required documents and pay the application fee. All details should be checked carefully before final submission. After submitting the form, students should download and keep the confirmation page for future reference.

Click here: Direct Link for GPAT 2026 Application Form

Step 1: Visit the official website nta.ac.in and click on “GPAT Application Form”.
Step 2: Create a student account by entering basic personal details.
Step 3: Fill the form with details such as parents’ names and address.
Step 4: Upload required documents like Aadhaar Card or Voter ID.
Step 5: Pay the application fee using debit card, credit card, or net banking.
Step 6: Take a printout of the form and keep it safe for future use.

GPAT 2026 Application Fee

The application fee can be paid online using debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI. The fee for different categories is given below:

Category	Application Fee
General Category	Rs. 2,000
Female and Transgender	Rs. 1,000
UR-EWS / PWD	Rs. 1,000
OBC / SC / ST	Rs. 1,000

Documents Needed for GPAT 2026 Registration

Before filling the GPAT 2026 application form, students should keep all important documents ready. This helps make the registration process easy.

Educational and qualification details
Valid ID proof and date of birth proof
PwD certificate (if needed)
Passport-size photo and scanned signature
Exam city choice
Valid email ID and mobile number
Payment details like debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI

GPAT 2026 Exam Pattern

The GPAT 2026 exam pattern helps students understand how the exam will be conducted. It gives details about the exam time, number of questions, marking system, and subjects. Knowing the pattern helps students prepare better for the exam.

Particulars	Details
Mode of Exam	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Exam Duration	3 hours
Total Questions	125
Marking Scheme	4 marks for each correct answer, 1 mark deducted for each wrong answer
Subjects Covered	Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy
Exam Language	English

Check Out: GPAT Previous Year Question Paper

GPAT 2026 Syllabus

The AICTE prescribes the syllabus for the GPAT exam for all pharmacy aspirants. Aspirants must be aware of the subject wise detailed syllabus. Check below given table for detailed syllabus:

Subjects	Topics
Pharmacology	General pharmacology Principles of toxicology Drugs acting on urinary system Pharmacology of peripheral nervous system Pharmacology of central nervous system Pharmacology of cardiovascular system Immunopharmacology Drugs acting on respiratory system Pharmacology of endocrine system Neurohumoral transmission in autonomic and central nervous system Vitamins and minerals Chemotherapy ANBEMScoids and their aNBEMSgonists Pharmacology of drug acting on the gastrointestinal tract chronopharmacology
Physical Chemistry	Composition and physical states of matter Refractive index Solutions Electrochemistry Kinetics Colligative properties Thermodynamics Ionic equilibrium
Physical Pharmacy	Buffer Solubility Matter, properties of matter Viscosity and rheology Surface and interfacial phenomenon Dispersion systems Complexation Micromeritics and powder rheology
Organic chemistry	General principles Pericyclic reactions Aromaticity & chemistry of aromatic compounds Different classes of compounds Amino acids & proteins Different aromatic classes of compounds Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons Stereochemistry Carbohydrates Carbonyl Chemistry Heterocyclic Chemistry Protection & deprotection of groups Bridged rings Kinetic & thermodynamic control
Dispensing and Hospital Pharmacy	Introduction to laboratory equipment, weighing methodology, handling of prescriptions, labelling instructions for dispensed products Posological calculations involved in the calculation of dosage for infants. Study of current patent and proprietary products, generic products and selected brand products, indications, contraindications, adverse drug reactions, available dosage forms and packing Compounding and dispensing of following prescriptions Reading and counselling of prescriptions from the clinical practice Enlarging and reducing formula, displacement value Preparations of formulations involving allegation, alcohol dilution, isotonic solution
Pharmaceutical Chemistry	Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry Dentifrices, desensitizing agents, & anticaries agents Pharmaceutical Impurities Isotopes Monographs Medicinal Chemistry Various classes of therapeutic agents Different classes of therapeutic drugs Therapeutic classes of drugs Different classes of therapeutic drugs
Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence	Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, and Rules thereunder Factory Act Shops and Establishment Act Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights and Indian Patent Act 1970 An Introduction to Standard Institutions and Regulatory Authorities such as BIS, ASTM, ISO, TGA, USFDA, MHRA, ICH, WHO Minimum Wages Act 1948 Prevention of Food Adulteration Act 1954 and Rules Industrial Development and Regulation act 1951 Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act 1954 Medicinal and Toilet Preparations (Excise Duties) Act 1955, Rules 1976 Historical background Drug legislation in India, Code of Ethics for Pharmacists The Pharmacy Act 1948 Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940, Rules 1945, including New Drug applications Consumer Protection Act Indian Pharmaceutical Industry- An Overview Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act 1970 and Rules 1975 Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960 Drug (Price Control) Order
Pharmaceutical Management	Introduction to management Inventory Management Communication Research Management Human resource and development (HRD) Planning and Forecasting Organization World trade organization (WTO) and trade-related intellectual property rights (TRIPS) Standard institutions and regulatory authorities GATT Marketing Research Leadership and motivation
Pharmaceutics	Pharmacy Profession & Introduction to Pharmaceuticals Introduction to dosage form Biological products Pharmaceutical Plant, location, layout Ophthalmic preparations Preformulations Packaging Materials Cosmetics Pilot plant scale-up techniques Dosage Form Necessities and Additives Powders Sources of drug information Tablets Parenteral - product requiring sterile packaging Suspensions Emulsions Suppositories Stability of formulated products Prolonged Action Pharmaceuticals Novel Drug delivery system GMP and Validation Semisolids Allopathic dosage form Crude extract Allergenic extract Capsules Liquids(solutions, syrups, elixirs, spirits, aromatic water, liquid for external uses) Pharmaceutical Aerosols
Pharmaceutical Engineering	Material of constructions Drying Size reduction and size separation Extraction Mixing Crystallization Automated process control systems Industrial hazards & safety precautions Evaporation Distillation Fluid flow Heat transfer Filtration and Centrifugation Dehumidification and humidity control Refrigeration and air conditioning
Pharmacognosy	Introductory Pharmacognosy Classification of crude drugs Plant products Principles of plant classification Pharmaceutical aids Animal products Traditional herbal drugs Plants based industries and research institutes in India Patents Ayurvedic system of medicine Homoeopathic system of medicine Toxic drugs Enzymes Natural pesticides and insecticides Adulteration and evaluation of crude drugs Quantitative microscopy Factors influencing quality of crude drugs Techniques in microscopy Introduction to phytoconstituents Biogenetic pathways Carbohydrates & lipids Tannins Volatile oils Resinous drugs Glycosides Alkaloids Extraction and Isolation Techniques Phytopharmaceuticals Quality control and Standardization of herbal drugs Herbal formulations Worldwide trade of crude drugs and volatile oils Herbal cosmetics
Human Anatomy and Physiology	Cell physiology Endocrine Glands Reproductive System Gastrointestinal tract Respiratory System Autonomic nervous system Cardiovascular system Lymphatic system The Blood Sense organs Skeletal System Central Nervous system Urinary System
Pharmaceutical Analysis	Importance of quality control in pharmacy Acid-base titrations Gravimetry Extraction techniques Potentiometry Calibration General principles of spectroscopy Mass spectrometry Polarography Nephelometry & Turbidimetry Ultraviolet-visible Spectrometry Spectrofluorimetry Flame photometry & atomic absorption spectrometry Infrared spectrometry Miscellaneous methods of analysis Non-aqueous titrations Oxidation-reduction titrations Precipitation titrations Complexometric titrations Proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry Chromatography Miscellaneous
Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics	Drug information services, Drug interactions Drug interaction in pediatric and geriatric patients, drug treatment during pregnancy, lactation and menstruation Therapeutic drug monitoring, adverse drug reaction (ADR), types of ADR, Mechanism of ADR. Drug interaction, Monitoring and reporting of ADR and its significance Age-related drug therapy: concept of posology, drug therapy for neonates, paediatrics and geriatrics. Drugs used in pregnancy and lactation Drug therapy in gastrointestinal, hepatic, renal, cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders Pharmacovigilance, Therapeutic drug monitoring, Neutraceuticals, essential drugs and rational drug usage General Principles, preparation, maintenance, analysis of observational records in Clinical Pharmacy Drug therapy in infections of respiratory system, urinary system, infective meningitis, TB, HIV, malaria and filaria Drug therapy for thyroid and parathyroid disorders, diabetes mellitus, menstrual cycle disorders, menopause and male sexual dysfunction Drug therapy for malignant disorders like leukaemia, lymphoma and solid tumours Drug therapy for rheumatic, eye and skin disorders Clinical trials, type and phases of clinical trials, placebo, ethical and regulatory issues including Good clinical practice in clinical trials Drug therapy for neurological and psychological disorders
Biochemistry	Cell Lipids Enzymes Nucleic acids Vitamins Biological oxidations & reductions Carbohydrates Proteins Hereditary diseases
Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics	Bio-pharmaceutics Bio-pharmaceutical statistics Bio-availability & Bio-equivalence
Biotechnology	Plant Cell and Tissue Culture FermeNBEMStion Technology and Industrial Microbiology Recombinant DNA Technology Process and Applications Animal Cell Culture Biotechnology-Derived Products
Pathophysiology	Basic principles of cell injury and adaptation Neoplastic diseases Pathophysiology of common diseases Laboratory tests for Liver function tests and kidney function tests Immunopathology including amyloidosis Infectious diseases Basic mechanisms of inflammation and repair Disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance Disorders of homeostasis: white blood cells, lymphoid tissues, and red blood cells related diseases
Microbiology	Introduction to Microbiology Microscopy and staining technique Biology of Microorganisms Microbial spoilage Vaccines & Sera Fungi and Viruses Aseptic Technique Sterilisation & Disinfection Microbial Assay

GPAT subject-wise weightage

Type of questions	Number of questions	Maximum marks
Pharmaceutical Chemistry	38	152
Pharmaceutics	38	152
Pharmacognosy	10	40
Pharmacology	28	112
Other subjects	11	44
Total	125	500

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GPAT 2026 Admit Card

The GPAT 2026 admit card will be released by NBEMS online on 2nd March 2026. Students must read the instructions on the back of the admit card carefully. They should also check that all the details on the admit card are correct. If there is any mistake, students must contact the exam authorities immediately.

Event	Date
GPAT 2026 Admit Card Release	2 March 2026

Details Mentioned on GPAT 2026 Admit Card

Candidate’s Name
Date of Birth
Roll Number
Name of Exam Centre
Location of Exam Centre
Exam Date and Time
Exam Instructions
Scanned Photograph of the Candidate
Signature or Thumb Impression of the Candidate

GPAT 2026 Result

The GPAT 2026 result will be released on 7 April 2026. Students can check their results online on the official website. They need to log in using the details they used while filling the GPAT application form.

How to Check GPAT 2026 Result

Step 1: Visit the official GPAT website: gpat.nta.nic.in, or use the direct link shared when results are out.

Step 2: Click on the “GPAT Result is Live Now” notification at the top of the page.

Step 3: Enter your date of birth, application number, and password/pin to log in.

Step 4: Click on “Sign In” and then the “View Result” icon.

Step 5: Your GPAT 2026 result will be displayed on the screen.

GPAT 2026 Answer Key

Students can download the GPAT 2026 Answer Key in PDF format to check their answers and get an idea of how they performed in the exam. The answer key helps students predict their GPAT result. Using it, candidates can also calculate their scores according to the exam’s marking scheme.

How to Calculate Score Using GPAT 2026 Answer Key

Students can use the following formula to calculate their score:

GPAT Score = (4 × Number of correct answers) – (1 × Number of wrong answers)

This helps students estimate their marks before the official result is declared.

GPAT 2026 Cutoff (Expected)

The GPAT 2026 cutoff is released along with the result and merit list. It shows the minimum marks a student must get to be eligible for admission. Selection is based on the marks scored and the student’s category. Students who do not meet the cutoff are not eligible for admission.

Category	Cutoff Marks
General	359–186
OBC	185–152
SC	185–114
ST	183–87
Economically Weaker	185–155

GPAT 2026 Exam Centers

Candidates can check their exam centres details from the official website. The GPAT exam centres 2026 comprise a list of cities where entrance exams for admissions to M.Pharm courses shall be conducted. Check the following list of centres:

State	Cities
Andaman and Nicobar	Port Blair
Andhra Pradesh	Guntur Kurnool Nellore Rajahmundry Tirupathi Vijayawada Visakhapatnam
Arunachal Pradesh	Itanagar/Naharlagun
Assam	Dibrugarh Guwahati
Bihar	Bhagalpur Darbhanga Gaya Muzaffarpur Patna
Chandigarh /Mohali	Chandigarh /Mohali
Chattisgarh	Bhilai Nagar/Durg Raipur
Delhi	Delhi
Goa	Panaji
Gujarat	Ahmedabad /Gandhinagar Anand Bhavnagar Bhuj Himatnagar Jamnagar Mehsana Rajkot Surat Vadodara valsad/vapi
Haryana	Ambala Faridabad Gurugram Hissar
Himachal Pradesh	Bilaspur Hamirpur Shimla solan
Jammu and Kashmir	Jammu srinagar
Jharkhand	Dhanbad Jamshedpur Ranchi
Karnataka	Belagavi Bengaluru Gulbarga Dharwad/Hubballi(Hubli) Mangaluru(Mangalore) Mysuru(Mysore) Udupi/Manipal
Kerala	Ernakulam/Angamaly/Moovatt Upuzha Kottayam Kozhikode Thiruvananthapuram Thrissur
Ladakh	Leh
Lakshadweep	Kavaratti
Madhya Pradesh	Bhopal Gwalior Indore Jabalpur sagar
Maharashtra	Ahmedabad Amravati Aurangabad (Maharashtra) Dhule Kolhapur Mumbai/Navi Mumbai Nagpur Nanded Nashik Pune Solapur Thane
Manipur	Imphal
Meghalaya	Shillong
Mizoram	Aizawl
Nagaland	Dimapur Kohima
Odisha	Berhampur-Ganjam Bhawanipatna/Kalahandi Bhubaneswar Jeypore/Koraput Sambalpur
Puducherry	Puducherry
Punjab	Amritsar Bhatinda Ludhiana Patiala
Rajasthan	Jaipur Jodhpur Kota Udaipur Sikar
Tamil Nadu	Chennai Coimbatore Madurai Tiruchirappalli Tirunelveli
Telangana	Hyderabad/Secunderabad/Ran ga Reddy Karimnagar Warangal
Tripura	Agartala
Uttar Pradesh	Agra Allahabad/Prayagraj Bareilly Ghaziabad Gorakhpur Noida/Greater Noida Kanpur Lucknow Meerut varanasi
Uttarakhand	Dehradun Haldwani Roorkee
West Bengal	Kolkata siliguri

GPAT 2026 Exam Day Guidelines

Students must follow some important rules on the day of the GPAT 2026 exam. Following these guidelines will help them enter the exam centre smoothly. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has shared a list of allowed and not allowed items.

Permitted Items at the GPAT 2026 Exam Centre

GPAT Registration Card
GPAT Admit Card
One government ID like Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, or Driving License
A recent passport-size photograph
Scanned copy of your full signature
Water bottle

Prohibited Items at the GPAT 2026 Exam Centre

Electronic devices like mobile phones
Bluetooth devices like smartwatches, headphones, or electronic calculators
Sunglasses, belts, watches
Any food or drinks
Stationery like notebooks, pencil boxes, or loose pages
Jewellery like rings, necklaces, or bracelets

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FAQs on GPAT Exam 2026

What is GPAT 2026?

GPAT 2026 (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test) is a national exam for admission to M.Pharm courses. It is conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) and tests students’ knowledge of pharmacy subjects.

When will GPAT 2026 be held?

The GPAT 2026 exam will be conducted on 7 March 2026 in computer-based mode.

Who is eligible for GPAT 2026?

Only Indian students with a 4-year Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy can apply. Students in the final year of their degree are also eligible. Students with disabilities can also apply.

How can I check the GPAT 2026 result?

Students can check their results online at gpat.nta.nic.in by logging in with their application number, date of birth, and password. The result will be released on 7 April 2026.

What items are allowed and not allowed at the GPAT exam centre?

Allowed: GPAT registration card, admit card, one government ID, passport-size photo, scanned signature, water bottle. Not allowed: Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, sunglasses, belts, watches, jewellery, food, and stationery.

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