The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) exam for admission to MPharma or equivalent courses. The All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) approved institutions and universities. The exam was conducted by AICTE up to 2017. This exam facilitates admissions into M. Pharma programs are administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
GPAT scores are widely accepted, being recognized by all AICTE institutions, the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), affiliated colleges, and other relevant institutions. GPAT scores are accepted by 800 participating institutes. Aspirants are also provided with a few scholarships and other financial assistance on the basis of GPAT score.
GPAT 2024 Highlights
Exam Name |
Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test |
Exam Conducting Authority |
NTA (National Testing Agency) |
Cycle of Examination |
Annually |
Mode of Application |
Online only |
Date of Exam |
First week of April 2024 (Tentative) |
Mode of Exam |
Computer-Based i.e. Online |
Courses Offered |
M.Pharma/ Integrated PhD |
Eligibility Criteria for GPAT 2024
1. Nationality: Must be a citizen of India
2. Qualifying Examination: Must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (4 years after class 12).
3. Lateral entry candidates can also apply. Apart from this, candidates who are in the final year of the B. Pharmacy course are also eligible.
4. Who is not eligible: B.Tech (Pharmaceutical and fine chemical technology)/ Equivalent Students are not eligible.
5. Age Limit: There is no age limit for appearing in GPAT.
GPAT 2024 Application Form
Aspirants have to apply online for GPAT 2024 and no other modes are allowed. One should visit the official website to register for the GPAT 2024 examination.
The below steps will help candidates to register for GPAT 2024 exam.
1. Visit the official website
2. Fill in the online application form
3. Note down the system-generated
4. Application Number Upload the scanned images of the candidate's photograph and signature
5. Pay the prescribed application fee amount 6. Submit the GPAT Application Form and take a printout of the same for future reference.
GPAT 2024 Application Fee
General |
Male- Rs 2000 |
Female- Rs 1000 |
Gen-EWS/ SC/ST/PwD /OBC-(NCL) |
Male- Rs 1000 |
Female- Rs 1000 |
Transgender |
Rs 1000 |
GPAT Correction Facility 2024
Those candidates who wish to correct their details for GPAT Exam form 2024 are offered the correction facility. The correction facility for the GPAT Exam 2024 will be commenced from 3rd week of March 2024. Only successfully registered candidate will be allowed to correct their details.
GPAT 2024 Exam Pattern
GPAT exam is an online computer-based test conducted every year for admissions to various master's courses in pharmacy across India. It contains 125 MCQs from subjects related to bachelors in pharmacy.
Exam Mode |
Online |
Purpose |
Admissions to M.Pharma programmes |
Frequency |
Once |
Type of Questions |
Multiple Choice Questions |
Total Questions |
125 |
Total Marks |
500 |
Correct Answer |
4 marks |
Negative Marking |
-1 |
GPAT Admit Card 2024
1. The GPAT admit card was released online before the commencement of the GPAT exam.
2. An admit card contains all the details of the candidate, exam centre, timings and date of the exam.
3. It is used as a hall ticket for entry into the exam and all candidates are required to carry the admit card to the centre.
GPAT 2024 Results
Candidates can check their results online on the official website by logging in to the candidate portal. GPAT Score is accepted by around 800 participating pharmacy institutes. GPAT is accepted by all AICTE approved institutions, universities and colleges.
To check GPAT results, candidates should follow these steps on the official website:
1. Visit the official website of GPAT, gpat.nta.nic.in.
2. Click on the 'GPAT 2024 Result' tab
3. Log in using their application number and password/ date of birth and enter the Security Pin
4. Press the 'Sign in' button and then on the 'View result' button
5. Download or save the online scorecard. The candidates are advised to take at least three to four copies printed for future use.