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About GPAT 2026
The National Board of Examinations (NBE) conducts the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) entrance exam for admission to Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) courses. GPAT 2026 will be conducted for admission to around 39,890 M.Pharm seats in more than 800 institutes across India.
As per the latest update, NBE has closed the challenge window for the provisional answer key of GPAT 2026. Candidates could challenge the provisional answer key till March 16, 2026 (3 PM). The NBE will now release the final GPAT answer key 2026. Based on the final answer key, the GPAT 2026 results will be declared by April 7, 2026.
The GPAT 2026 exam will be conducted in computer-based (online) mode and will be held in English only. The exam duration is 3 hours (180 minutes), during which candidates have to answer 125 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) carrying a total of 500 marks. For each correct answer, 4 marks are given, while 1 mark is deducted for every wrong answer; unanswered questions carry no negative marking.
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GPAT 2026 Highlights
| Full Exam Name | Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test |
| Short Exam Name | GPAT |
| Conducting Body | National Board of Examinations (NBE) |
| Frequency Of Conduct | Once a year |
| Exam Level | National Level Exam |
| Participating Colleges | 359 |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
GPAT Important Dates
GPAT Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (session 2026)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is GPAT 2026 admit card released?
A:
Yes, the GPAT 2026 admit card was released on March 2, 2026.
Q: What is GPAT 2026 exam date?
A:
NBE conducted the GPAT 2026 on March 7, 2026.
Q: What is GPAT exam 2026 conducted for?
A:
The Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) is conducted for M. Pharm admissions across various participating institutes of India.
Q: Which Institutes accept GPAT score?
A:
There are more than 800 participating institutes that accept the GPAT score.
Q: What is the duration of GPAT 2026?
A:
The GPAT exam is of 3 hours time duration.
Q: What is the important details requires for GPAT 2026 registration?
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GPAT 2026 registration requires the aspirants to provide basic details like name, father's name, etc. A unique application number is generated during the time of GPAT registration, which has to be noted.
Q: Can I take the GPAT test from any computer?
A:
No. A candidate has to take the test on a pre-assigned computer at the test venue as contained in the GPAT admit card.
Q: Can I apply for change of exam centre after release of GPAT admit card?
A:
No, candidates are not allowed to make any changes once the application form is saved.
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Please refer to this article for GPAT Preparation
https://pharmacy.careers360.com/articles/gpat-preparation-tips
In general, the category selected at the time of applying for GPAT is considered final for all exam-related and post-exam processes. If a candidate has applied under the OBC category but later finds that an OBC-NCL certificate is not applicable or cannot be produced for their caste, changing the category
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