NBEMS conducted the GPAT 2026 exam on March 7, 2026 for admission to M.Pharm courses. Based on the difficulty level of the exam, and expected scores of candidates on the basis of the provisional GPAT answer key 2026, the expected cutoff is provided in this article. The GPAT 2026 expected cutoff for General candidates could be around 210 - 230 marks, while EWS and OBC-NCL cutoffs are likely to be around 165 - 180 and 160 - 175 marks. SC, ST, and PwBD category students may see lower GPAT cut off 2026, ranging from 70 to 130 mark.
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Understanding the GPAT cut off gives an idea of the chances of getting into a good M.Pharm. The actual cutoffs have been announced by the NBEMS with the GPAT result and depend on factors like exam difficulty, number of candidates appearing in the exam, and overall performance of the candidates. Read the full article to know comprehensive details about the expected cutoff of GPAT 2026.
Based on previous years’ trends and this year’s exam analysis, the GPAT expected cut off 2026 is likely to remain within a similar range as of last year. The expected GPAT 2026 cutoff is provided below.
Category | Expected Cutoff Marks (Out of 500) | Expected Percentile Range |
General (UR) | 210 - 230 | 95 - 97 %ile |
EWS | 165 - 180 | 90 - 92 %ile |
OBC-NCL | 160 - 175 | 89 - 92 %ile |
SC | 110 - 130 | 74 - 78 %ile |
ST | 80 - 95 | 53 - 57 %ile |
PwBD | 70 - 90 | 45 - 50 %ile |
Several factors influence the cutoff of GPAT 2026. Some of these factors are as following -
Difficulty level of the exam: If the paper is tough, fewer candidates score high marks, which usually brings the cutoff down. On the other hand, an easier exam leads to higher scores overall, pushing the cutoff upward.
Number of candidates appearing: When more candidates appear for GPAT, competition increases significantly. A larger pool of aspirants means higher scores at the top, which can raise the cutoff. For GPAT 2026, around 45000+ students appeared in the exam.
Total available seats: The number of seats offered by participating institutes directly affects the cutoff. Fewer seats lead to tougher competition and a higher cutoff, while more seats can slightly reduce the cutoff.
To get an idea of the estimated cutoff for GPAT 2026, the previous year cutoff trends can give some valuable insights. The previous year GPAT cutoff marks are provided below.
Category | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
General (UR) | 216 | 163 | 160 | 148 |
OBC-NCL | 168 | 131 | 128 | 120 |
EWS | 172 | 104 | 122 | 122 |
SC | 119 | 103 | 100 | 94 |
ST | 85 | 76 | 75 | 75 |
Institutes | Safe All India Rank (AIR) | Safe Score (General) |
Top NIPERs (Mohali/Hyd) | 300 - 500 | 280 - 315+ |
Premier Govt. Colleges | 501 - 1000 | 240 - 280 |
Top Private/Deemed Univ. | 1001 - 2000 | 200 - 240 |
Good Private Colleges | 2001 - 5000 | 180 - 200 |
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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