The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) released the GPAT 2026 answer key in online mode at natboard.edu.in on March 16, 2026. Candidates were allowed to challenge the provisional answer key of GPAT 2026 till 3 PM of March 16, 2026. Based on the challenges received, the GPAT 2026 final answer key will be released, based on which the result will be declared.
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With the help of the GPAT answer key, candidates can check their correct attempts in the exam and calculate their expected marks. The authority provides the option to raise objections against the provisional GPAT 2026 answer key. Based on the raised objection, NBE publishes the final answer key of GPAT 2026. To check the GPAT 2026 answer key release date, steps to download, and other information, read the full article below.
Candidates can check the overview table mentioned below for a brief overview of the GPAT answer key 2026.
Particular | Details |
Exam name | |
Conducting body | National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) |
Official website to download GPAT 2026 answer key | natboard.edu.in |
Format | |
Mode | Online |
Eligible candidates can check the details about the GPAT 2026 answer key release date mentioned in the table below.
Event | Date |
GPAT 2026 Answer Key Release Date (Provisional) | March 12, 2026 |
GPAT 2026 answer key 2026 challenge window open date | March 12, 2026 |
Last date to raise objection against provisional answer key of GPAT 2026 | March 16, 2026 |
Final GPAT 2026 answer key | To be announced |
Candidates can check the stepwise process to download the GPAT answer key 2026 as mentioned below.
Visit the official website - natboard.edu.in or click on the GPAT answer key download link provided on this page.
Under the ‘Examinations’ tab, click on the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT).
On the next page, click on the login tab
Login using the User ID of GPAT 2026 and password/DOB
The GPAT 2026 answer key PDF will be displayed on the screen
The GPAT 2026 answer key PDF contains the question id along with the correct answers.
Check the code-wise GPAT answer key 2026
Match the answers marked in the GPAT exam from the answer key PDF
Download the GPAT 2026 answer key for future reference
Question Paper Code
Question ID
Correct Option
In case of any discrepancies, such as a wrong answer or question ID in the GPAT 2026 answer key, the authority provides the option to raise objections on the GPAT portal. To raise the objections against the GPAT 2026 answer key, candidates have to submit an explanation with the relevant proof and documents and pay the fees of Rs. 200. Check the steps to challenge the GPAT provisional answer key 2026 below.
Visit the official website - natboard.edu.in
Log in to the GPAT applicant portal using the application number and password
Click on ‘Apply for GPAT answer key challenge’
The question, along with the NBE GPAT answer key will be displayed on the screen
Select the question number and answer to challenge
Provide the correct response along with the explanation and relevant proof
Verify all the questions to challenge and click on submit
Pay GPAT answer key challenging fee of Rs. 200 in the online mode
Once the fee payment is done, download and take a printout of the payment receipt and confirmation slip
Candidates can calculate the GPAT 2026 score using the answer key. For each correct answer, students will get 4 marks. However, for each wrong attempt, 1 mark will be deducted. Candidates can use the formula mentioned below to calculate GPAT 2026 score.
GPAT scores = Total correct answers X 4 - Total incorrect answers X 1 |
Particulars | Details |
Marks for each correct answer | 4 will be marks awarded |
Marks for each incorrect answer | 1 mark will be deducted |
Marks for each unattempted question | 0 |
Total number of questions | 125 questions |
Total marks | 500 marks |
Along with the answer key, NBE releases the GPAT question paper at natboard.edu.in. Candidates can download the GPAT question paper using their application number and password/DOB. Using the question paper and GPAT answer key, candidates can calculate their expected score.
On Question asked by student community
GPAT is a national-level entrance exam mainly meant for admission into MPharm (Pharmacy) courses, so if you are planning a regular MPharm (Pharmaceutical sciences) then GPAT is valid and accepted by colleges across India; however, Ayurveda-related postgraduate courses, like MD/MS Ayurveda, are provided under AYUSH and you have to qualify
Yes, it is possible to get admission to an M.Pharm programme without a GPAT score. Although the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) is the primary national-level entrance examination for M.Pharm admissions in India, many institutions also provide admission through state-level entrance examinations.
For example, AP PGECET in Andhra Pradesh, TS
Hi Zulfekar Ahmad,
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
Hello,
If you are in 3rd year
B. Pharm
and have not written your 5th semester exam yet, eligibility for GPAT depends on the official notification. Usually, final year
B. Pharm
students can apply, even if some semester exams are pending, as long as they complete the degree before admission.
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