GPAT 2024 - Exam Date (Out), Application Form, Syllabus, Admit Card, Result

GPAT 2024 - Exam Date (Out), Application Form, Syllabus, Admit Card, Result

Edited By Team Careers360 | Updated on Apr 06, 2024 02:41 PM IST | #GPAT

The National Board of Examinations (NBE) conducts the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) entrance exam for admission into the Master of Pharmacy (MPharm). The NBE has released the GPAT 2024 exam date on the official website. The GPAT 2024 exam date is June 8, 2024. NBE will release the GPAT 2024 application form along with the information brochure. Aspirants must check the GPAT 2024 eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. Registered candidates will be issued a GPAT admit card 2024.

GPAT exam will be held for three hours in a computer-based mode. The results for GPAT 2024 will be announced online. Based on the results, the participating institutes will conduct GPAT 2024 counselling on their respective websites. Read the full article on GPAT 2024 to know more details about the application form, admit card, exam pattern, result, syllabus, and counselling.

GPAT 2024 Highlights

Full exam name

Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test

Short exam name

GPAT

Conducting body

National Board of Examinations (NBE)

Frequent of conduct

Once a year

Exam level

National level exam

Languages

English

Mode of application

Online

Application fee (General)

2000 Rs (online)

Mode of exam

Online

Mode of counselling

Online/offline

Participating colleges

43

Exam duration

3 hours

GPAT 2024 Dates

A detailed schedule of GPAT 2024 exam dates will give candidates an idea to be updated on key events such as the GPAT application form, admit card, result, counselling, etc. Check the table below for important dates of GPAT 2024.

GPAT PG exam dates 2024

Events

Exam dates

GPAT 2024 notification

To be announced

GPAT 2024 registration date

To be announced

The last date to fill out the GPAT application form 2024

To be announced

Allotted exam city details

To be announced

Release of GPAT PG admit card

To be announced

GPAT exam date 2024

June 8, 2024

Result declaration

To be announced

Commencement of GPAT PG counselling

To be announced

GPAT 2024 Eligibility criteria

The eligibility criteria for GPAT 2024 explain the minimum requirements that a candidate must have to attend the GPAT examination. Check the table below for eligibility requirements prescribed by authorities.

GPAT PG 2024 Eligibility parameters

Parameters

Eligibility

Nationality

Must be a citizen of India

Qualifying examination

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy

  2. Lateral entry candidates

  3. Students in the final year of B.pharmacy

Students not eligible

B.Tech (Pharmaceutical and fine chemical technology)/ Equivalent students are not eligible.

Age limit

No limit

GPAT 2024 Reservation

The reservation parameters depend on the colleges or institutions accepting GPAT 2024 scores. Candidates can check the table below to get an idea of category-wise GPAT 2024 reservation criteria.

GPAT 2024 Reservation criteria

Category

Reservation (%)

Scheduled Castes (SC)

15%

Scheduled Tribes (ST)

7.5%

Other Backward Classes (BC)

27%

(General - EWS)

10%

PwD

5%

GPAT 2024 Application form

Registration for GPAT 2024 can only be done online. Read the steps below to fill out the GPAT 2024 application form.

Step 1: Registration

Step 2: Complete the GPAT application form

Step 3: Upload scanned images of the candidate

Step 4: Pay the examination fee via net banking, credit card, debit card, paytm, BHIM or others

GPAT Application fee 2024

Category

Gender

Amount

General

Male

₹ 2000

OBC, ST, SC, EWS

Male, Transgender

₹ 1000

OBC, ST, SC, EWS, General

Female

₹ 1000

Step 5: Print the confirmation page

GPAT 2024 Admit card

The GPAT 2024 admit card mentions details related to the exam, test centre, hall ticket number, name of the candidate, etc. It is mandatory to carry the GPAT admit card 2024 to the examination hall. Only those who do so will be allowed to appear for the GPAT.

Steps to download the GPAT admit card:

  • Visit to nbe.edu.in website

  • Click on 'Download GPAT 2024 admit card'

  • Enter the login credentials (application number and password/ date of birth) and click on submit

  • The GPAT admit card appears on the screen for download.

What to do if unable to download the GPAT 2024 admit card?

Candidates who are unable to download their admit cards must send an email to the official email ID provided by NBE for the cause citing their name, application number, and other details.

Documents required with GPAT admit card 2024

  • One passport-size photograph same as uploaded for the online application form.

  • Any photo IDs like PAN card/driving License/ voter ID/ passport/ aadhaar card (With photograph)/ ration card.

  • PwD certificate issued by the competent authority if applicable

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GPAT 2024 Exam pattern

The NBE will conduct the GPAT exam in computer-based mode. The questions in GPAT 2024 will be asked from multiple subjects including Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, and other subjects. The exam pattern for GPAT 2024 is given in the table below.

GPAT exam pattern 2024: Overview

Parameters

Details

Exam mode

Computer-based mode

Exam duration

3 hours

Total number of questions

125

Type of questions

Multiple choice questions (MCQs)

GPAT total marks

500

Marks per question

4 marks

Negative marking

+4 for every correct response

-1 for every incorrect response

Frequency

Once a year

GPAT 2024 Syllabus

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) prescribes the syllabus for the GPAT. Aspirants preparing for GPAT 2024, should be aware of the subject-wise detailed syllabus. The GPAT 2024 syllabus covers all the majors and sub-topics that would help aspirants prepare for the entrance examination.

GPAT 2024 syllabus subjects

  • Pharmacology

  • Physical chemistry

  • Physical Pharmacy

  • Organic chemistry

  • Dispensing and Hospital pharmacy

  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry

  • Pharmaceutical jurisprudence

  • Pharmaceutical management

  • Pharmaceutics

  • Pharmaceutical engineering

  • Pharmacognosy

  • Human Anatomy and Physiology

  • Pharmaceutical analysis

  • Clinical pharmacy and therapeutics

  • Biochemistry

  • Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics

  • Biotechnology

  • Pathophysiology

  • Microbiology

GPAT 2024 Answer Key

The NBE releases the answer key of GPAT 2024 at nbe.edu.in Candidates can challenge the GPAT answer key 2024 within the stipulated dates.

The provisional answer key PDF will have correct solutions to the questions asked in the GPAT exam. Candidates who will appear in the GPAT exam can calculate their expected score using the GPAT answer key 2024.

After the challenging process is over, the authority will release the final NBE GPAT answer key. It must be noted that the final NBE GPAT 2024 answer key cannot be challenged.

GPAT 2024 Result

The NBE will declare the GPAT 2024 result in online mode. The Candidates can download the NBE GPAT result 2024 at the official website i.e. nbe.edu.in. The result will be declared in the form of a scorecard and will contain the candidate's details, score obtained (out of 500), percentile, cutoff, and other details.

To download the GPAT 2024 result, candidates will have to enter the application number, date of birth, and security pin. To qualify for the GPAT M.Pharm entrance exam, GPAT cutoff marks must be obtained. The GPAT previous year cut-off for the General category is 148 marks.

GPAT 2024 Cutoff

NBE releases the GPAT 2024 cutoff marks along with the result on nbe.edu.in. The GPAT cutoff 2024 will vary as per the categories. It will be determined by various factors like the total number of candidates appearing for the exam, difficulty level of the exam, and seat availability. Candidates aspiring to postgraduate pharmacy courses will have to secure GPAT passing marks above or equal to the GPAT cutoff 2024.

GPAT Previous year cut-off

Category

Cut-off scores 2023

General

96.18

OBC

90.57

SC

77.10

ST

57.74

General (EWS)

90.16

GPAT 2024 Counselling

The GPAT counseling is conducted by the participating institutes individually. Aspirants will be able to participate in the GPAT 2024 counseling based on the scores obtained in the pharmacy entrance examination and their eligibility.

The seat allocation for the M.Pharm admission through GPAT 2024 will be done based on the availability of the seats and choices made for the colleges. Candidates can go through the pharmacy counseling date 2024 procedure from the table below.

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Questions related to GPAT

Have a question related to GPAT ?

With a GPAT score of 30,011, you have a decent chance of securing admission to the M.Pharm in Regulatory Affairs at LJ Institute of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad. However, whether you can get a seat will depend on a few factors, including the cutoff scores for the program this year, the number of applicants, and the total available seats.

Typically, each college has its own admission criteria and previous years’ cutoffs, which can give you a better idea of your chances. It’s advisable to check the official LJ Institute of Pharmacy website or contact their admissions office directly for the most accurate information regarding seat availability and the admission process.

In addition, keep an eye on the counseling schedule and be ready to act quickly if seats become available. If you haven’t already, apply to multiple colleges to widen your options. Networking with current students or alumni can also provide insights into the admission process and their experiences.

Be proactive in your inquiries and prepare all necessary documents in advance, as this will help streamline your admission process. Good luck with your future studies in M.Pharm!

Hi Mahathi ,

Here's books that  cover various subjects of the GPAT exam like pharmacology , pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical chemistry :


1. GPAT : A Companion

by Nazma Inamdar

This book covers a wide range of  objective-type questions .

2. GPAT Cracker

by Dr. G. Vidya Sagar

It includes previous year GPAT questions and along with  the answers detailed explanations .

3. GPAT : Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test – A Complete Guide

by V. Praveen Rao

This guide covers a comprehensive collection of MCQs .

4. GPAT: The Ultimate GPAT Guide

by Sahab Dass

This book offers topic-wise explanations of  content along with a large number of practice questions to test your aptitude

5. Synopsis for GPAT

by Dhawan , Gupta and Sharma

It provides concise theory , important concepts  and objective type questions making it a good for revision tool format GPAT.

6. Pharmacology MCQs for GPAT

by KD Tripathi

KD Tripathi is well-known for his pharmacology textbooks and this book covers  objective  type questions focused on pharmacology.

7. Pharmaceutical Chemistry – A Book of Objective Questions

by Mohd. Ali

This book offers objective  type questions from different areas of pharmaceutical chemistry .

These books  definitely  help  you with practice , covering theory , PYQs and explanations to perform well in the GPAT exam .

ALL THE BEST

Hello aspirant,

M Pharma courses are available to applicants at a number of respected universities around the nation, including Annamalai University, JSS College of Pharmacy, Institute of Chemical Technology, and Jamia Hamdard University. In India, the typical course cost for a Master of Pharmacy is between INR 30,000 and INR 1.75 LPA. Students have a plethora of research opportunities to work as Research Associates, Research Assistants, Scientists, etc. after completing the M Pharma course.

Thank you

Hello,

With a GPAT rank of 3745 and belonging to the SVU (Sri Venkateswara University) region, your chances of securing a seat in Andhra University, Visakhapatnam for M.Pharmacy are moderate but not guaranteed.

Andhra University is a top-tier institution, and admissions depend on factors like seat availability, category reservations, and annual cutoff trends.

For general category candidates, the cutoff is typically lower (better rank), while reserved categories may have more lenient cutoffs.

You can check cut-offs from following links :-

1. https://www.careers360.com/question-gpat-previous-year-cutoff-rank-for-andhra-university-visakhapatnam-for-svu-regionmpharm

2. https://pharmacy.careers360.com/articles/gpat-cutoff

Hope it helps !

Hello,

For the GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test) , the cutoff ranks for M.Pharm admissions at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam (SVU region) tend to vary each year depending on factors like the number of applicants, the difficulty of the exam, and the availability of seats.

However, based on previous years' trends, the cutoff ranks for the SVU region for M.Pharm at Andhra University have generally been:

  • General Category : Ranks typically around 500 to 1000 .
  • OBC Category : Ranks usually range around 1000 to 2000 .
  • SC/ST Categories : Cutoff ranks can extend up to 5000 or higher .

These are just approximate ranges and could fluctuate from year to year. You can find this information in the AP-PGECET/GPAT counseling notifications or the official university notifications.

You can also refer to the following link for more details :-

https://pharmacy.careers360.com/articles/gpat-cutoff

Hope it helps !

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