Last Verified: 2026-03-01 from official conducting body notifications.
Official Overview & Examination Scope
Purpose, Scope & Academic Impact
GPAT is conducted by NBEMS for admissions to Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) courses in pharmacy colleges and universities across India. Qualifying GPAT entitles M.Pharm students to receiving a monthly government scholarship of ₹12,400 per month, and is the qualifying prerequisite for NIPER JEE.
Eligibility Criteria & Academic Qualifications
Exam Pattern & Test Structure
Total: 500 Marks| Section / Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutics & Biopharmaceutics | 38 Questions | 152 Marks | Part of 180 Mins |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Medicinal Chemistry | 38 Questions | 152 Marks | Part of 180 Mins |
| Pharmacology & Toxicology | 28 Questions | 112 Marks | Part of 180 Mins |
| Pharmacognosy & Natural Products | 10 Questions | 40 Marks | Part of 180 Mins |
| Other Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence & Clinical Pharmacy | 11 Questions | 44 Marks | Part of 180 Mins |
+4 marks for correct response, -1 mark for incorrect response, 0 for unattempted. Total 125 questions for 500 marks.
Negative Marking Rule: -1 mark penalty per incorrect answer
Recommended Preparation Roadmap & Strategy
Cutoff Trends & Score Benchmark
General category qualifying cutoff typically hovers around 145 to 165 marks out of 500.
Participating Institutes / Career Pathways
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scholarship amount for GPAT qualifiers?
GPAT qualified candidates admitted to approved M.Pharm courses receive an AICTE/NBEMS scholarship stipend of ₹12,400 per month for the 24-month duration of their master's degree.
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