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#Admission2024
GPAT

GPAT Eligibility Criteria 2024: Marks & Direct Admission Check at @gpat.nta.nic.in

Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test

The Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) is a nation-wide common test which is conducted once every year and is aimed at candidates who seek to take admission into M.Pharm programmes being offered by pharmacy colleges in India. The exam is going to be the NTA’s domain. The GPAT test will check the pharmaceutical expertise of a candidate in the topics like pharmaceutics, pharmacology, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacognosy, biotechnology, pharmaceutical analysis and much more.

The GPAT 2024 test will be conducted via online exam mode on February 18, 2023 which is a computer-based (CBT) test. During the exam, students will have multiple choice questions and the exam duration will be 3 hours. The GPAT score is acceptable in almost 850 pharmacy institution in India and is one of the filter criteria for admissions along with different factors.  Immediately after the final exam, the NTA makes an announcement of the GPAT results on its website within the range of 4 weeks period. A candidate is provided with the section-wise scores as well as the overall score and all India ranks relevant with GPAT. GPAT Hall Ticket 2024 is likely to be floated in January 2024 and the test day may be in February 2024. It is likely that GPAT 2024 results would be released in the mid of the month of March in 2024. Post the declaration of results, the corresponding institutions then follow up with counseling and admissions procedures relative to the GPAT score for every candidate.

GPAT Exam Highlight 2024

Feature Details
Exam Dates May 2024
Registration Dates Start: February 2024, End: March 2024 (Extended)
Exam Mode Online (Computer-based)
Number of Questions 125
Nature of Questions Objective-type with 4 or more response options
Duration of Exam 3 hours
Marking Scheme +4 marks for correct answer, -1 mark for incorrect answer
Negative Marking Yes, for incorrect answers
Total Marks 500
Cutoff Varies across institutes and programs
Number of Participating Institutions Over 800
Exam Fee Not yet announced
Result Date July 2024

GPAT Qualifying Exams 2024

Qualifying Exam Minimum Score Requirement Qualifying Degree
B.Pharm Degree from a recognized University Not specified B.Pharm
Master's Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent from a recognized University 55% M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Sciences or equivalent
Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) from a recognized University 55% D.Pharm
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology from a recognized University 55% B.E./B.Tech.
Master's Degree in any science subject from a recognized University 55% M.Sc. in any science subject
Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) from a recognized University 55% Pharm.D.

GPAT Reservation of Seats 2024

Category Percentage of Reservation Number of Seats (Approx.)
Scheduled Castes (SC) 15% 5,984
Scheduled Tribes (ST) 7.5% 2,992
Other Backward Classes (OBC) 27% 10,768
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) 10% 3,989
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) 5% 1,995

Documents Required for GPAT Exam Registration 2024

1. Copy of the passport page, with the most recent photo.

2. Fingerprints of the contender

3. Correct email ID and mobile number is in essence 

4. A hard copy of the same has been enclosed with the certificate if applicable SC/ST/OBC/PWD or blank.

5. Age Proof Attestation Class 10th certificate.

6. Qualifying exam had to be detailed (marks sheet of the last year studied by BPharm/PharmD students)

7. Scan of ID proof (Aadhar/PAN/DL/passport etc.)

8. Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet banking/bank details for payment of application fee

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