Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT)

1. Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) is a National Level Entrance Examination for entry into M. Pharma Programme.Till 2018, the Test was conducted by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). NTA is conducting this Test since 2019.
2. This Test facilitates institutions to select suitable Pharmacy Graduates for admission into the Masters (M.Pharma) Program. The GPAT is a three hours Computer Based Online Test. A few scholarships and other financial assistance in the field of Pharmacy are also given on the basis of GPAT Scores.
3. The GPAT Score is accepted by all AICTE/Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) approved / affiliated University Departments / Constituent / Affiliated Colleges / Institutions.

•  GPAT-2022 WILL BE CONDUCTED BY NTA AS THREE HOUR ENTRANCE EXAMINATION IN COMPUTER BASED TEST (CBT) MODE TO EVALUATE THE CANDIDATES’ ABILITY ACROSS VARIOUS SEGMENTS, FOR ADMISSION TO THE MASTERS (M.PHARMA) PROGRAM IN THE ACADEMIC SESSION 2022-23. THE PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS OF GPAT-2022 ARE THE INSTITUTIONS WHICH WILL BE ACCEPTING THE SCORE OF GPAT-2022.  
• CANDIDATES MUST APPLY SEPARATELY TO THE DESIRED GPAT-2022 PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS WITH THE GPAT-2021 SCORE. THEREAFTER, EACH PARTICIPATING INSTITUTE WILL RELEASE THEIR RESPECTIVE CUT OFF GPAT SCORES WHICH A CANDIDATE SHOULD MEET TO GET QUALIFIED FOR ADMISSION TO THAT PARTICULAR INSTITUTION. ONCE QUALIFIED, THE CANDIDATE WILL HAVE TO COMPLY WITH THE SELECTION PROCEDURE OF THAT PARTICULAR INSTITUTION, WHICH MAY COMPRISE OF GROUP DISCUSSION (GD) AND PERSONAL INTERVIEW (PI). THE FINAL SELECTION OF THE CANDIDATE WILL BE BASED ON THE CANDIDATE’S PERFORMANCE IN GD & PI.  
• CANDIDATES ARE ADVISED TO READ THE DETAILS OF THE ADMISSION PROCESS OF EACH PARTICIPATING INSTITUTION OF GPAT-2022 ON THEIR RESPECTIVE WEBSITES. 
•  The candidates are advised to keep visiting the NTA websites https://nta.ac.in/ and  https://gpat.nta.nic.in/ for latest updates.  

• The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy (4 years after 10+2, including lateral entry students) or equivalent from a recognized university. Candidates appearing for the final year of bachelor’s degree B.Pharmacy (10+2+4) whose result will be declared before commencement of admission for academic year 2023-24 can also apply for GPAT – 2023 Computer Based Test (CBT).
• B.Tech. (Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemical Technology)/ equivalent candidates are not eligible to apply. The candidate must be a citizen of India.
• There is no age restriction for appearing in GPAT – 2023.

          Medium of Question Paper: The medium of Question Paper shall be in English only. 

             Marking Scheme:  

• i) Each question carries 04 (four) marks. 
• ii) For each correct response, candidate will get 04 (four) marks. 
• iii) For each incorrect response, 01 (one) mark will be deducted from the total score. 
• iv) Un-answered/un-attempted will be given no marks. 
• v) To answer a question, the candidate needs to choose one option which is most appropriate.  
• vi) However, after the process of Challenges of the Answer Key, in case there are multiple correct options or change in key, only those candidates who have attempted it correctly as per the revised Answer Key will be awarded marks.  
• vii) In case a Question is dropped due to some technical error, full marks shall be given to all the candidates irrespective of the fact who have attempted it or not. 

             Pattern of Examination            Type of Questions   No. of Questions Maximum Marks

• Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied Subjects 38                                    152 
• Pharmaceutics & Allied Subjects                   38                                     152 
• Pharmacognosy & Allied Subjects                 10                                      40 
• Pharmacology & Allied Subjects                    28                                     112 
• Other Subjects                                               11                                       44 
• Total                                                               125                                    500 

              Registration and Application Process 

•  Candidates have to apply for GPAT-2023 “Online” ONLY by accessing the website:  gpat.nta.nic.in. The Application Form other than online mode would not be accepted in any case. Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate. More than one application i.e., multiple application forms submitted by a candidate will be rejected. 
•  It is suggested that the candidate should keep the following ready before starting the filling of the Application Form: 
•  A computer with proper internet connectivity o the particulars of a valid Government ID proof of The Date of Birth (as mentioned in Class X Board Certificate) o Govt Identity Details like Aadhaar Number (last 4 digits)/Election Card (EPIC No.)/Passport number/Ration Card Number/ Bank Account Number/PAN Number/ Other valid Govt IDs. of Information Bulletin should be downloaded and read carefully by the candidate to be sure about his/her eligibility and acquaint themselves with requirements for submission of Online Application Form. Educational/Qualification details o Scanned clear passport photograph in JPG/JPEG format (size between 10 kb–200 kb) either in colour or black & white with 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against white background o Scanned clear signature in JPG/JPEG format (size between 4 kb–30 kb) o PwD certificate (file size: 50kb to 300kb), if applicable. o List of City of your choice (Refer Annexure-V for Cities) o Bank account details for payment of fee. o A valid e-mail Id as important communications will be made on this e-mail Id o A valid mobile number as important information via SMS will be sent to this number o A valid debit/credit card or Net banking account for ONLINE payment.
•  Information Bulletin should be downloaded and read carefully by the candidate to be sure about his/her eligibility and acquaint themselves with requirements for submission of Online Application Form. 
•  In order to avoid correction in the particulars in later stage, the candidate should exercise utmost caution while filling up correct details.  
•  Follow following Steps may be followed to Apply Online: 

              Step-1: Apply for Online Registration using own Email Id and Mobile No 

              Step-2: Fill in the Online Application Form and note down the system generated Application Number. Upload scanned images of: (i) the recent photograph (file size 10Kb – 200Kb) either in colour or black & white with 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against white background; (ii) candidate‟s signature (file size: 4kb - 30kb) (iii) PwD certificate (file size: 50kb to 300kb), if applicable. 

•  Pay fee using Canara Bank/ICICI Bank through Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI and keep proof of fee paid.