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    GPAT 2026 Exam Day Guidelines - Time Table, Document to Carry, Exam Duration

    GPAT 2026 Exam Day Guidelines - Time Table, Document to Carry, Exam Duration

    Manisha TiwariUpdated on 07 Mar 2026, 09:14 AM IST

    The National Board of Examinations (NBE) publishes the GPAT 2026 exam day guidelines to make the pharmacy entrance exam a hassle-free and smooth experience. The instructions have been made available in the official GPAT 2026 information bulletin on natboard.edu.in and with the GPAT 2026 information brochure PDF on gpat.nta.nic.in. Candidates should go through these instructions thoroughly to prevent any inconvenience on the exam day.

    GPAT 2026 Exam Day Guidelines - Time Table, Document to Carry, Exam Duration
    GPAT exam day guidelines

    GPAT 2026 exam guidelines contain significant do's and don'ts that should be followed by all the candidates. Knowing these instructions will help aspirants in preventing inadvertent errors that may influence their performance during the exam. GPAT 2026 will be held in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode, providing admission to M.Pharm seats in participating institutes.

    Aspirants taking the test should have proper knowledge of the GPAT 2026 exam day rules so they don't miss out on any information. The rules cover permissible and non-permissible items, report time, and test centre policies. The article explains the detailed GPAT exam day checklist, consisting of the GPAT exam date along with other significant instructions.

    GPAT 2026 Exam Day Schedule

    Candidates can check the exam timings and schedule of the GPAT exam mentioned in the table below.

    GPAT Exam Timetable

    Event

    Details

    GPAT 2026 exam date

    March 7, 2026

    Reporting/Entry time at the centre

    2 hours before the exam time

    Gate closing

    30 minutes before the exam

    Exam timings

    2 PM to 5 PM

    Exam duration

    180 minutes

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    GPAT 2026 Exam Day Guidelines

    Here are some important GPAT 2026 Exam day guidelines

    Before the GPAT 2026 Exam

    • At the exam centre, candidates must carry a hard copy of GPAT 2026 admit card, undertaking, passport size photograph, and any one of these Valid ID Proof- PAN card/Driving Licence/Voter ID/ Passport, Aadhaar Card (With photograph)/ E-Aadhaar/ Ration Card/ Aadhaar Enrolment No. with Photo.

    • All other ID/Photocopies of IDs, even if attested/scanned photos of IDs in the mobile phone will not be considered as valid ID Proof.

    • Candidates must also bring a PwD certificate issued by the Competent Authority if claiming relaxation under the PwD category. Such aspirants must also carry his/her Self Declaration(Undertaking) regarding educational qualification along with the mandatory documents mentioned above.

    • Candidates will not be allowed to carry any other personal belongings including electronic devices, and mobile phones to the examination centre.

    • Along with the mandatory documents, candidates will only be permitted to carry a personal transparent water bottle, personal hand sanitizer (50 ml), a simple transparent Ball Point Pen, and mandatory documents into the examination venue.

    • Candidates must reach the GPAT exam centre at the time indicated on the admit card.

    • It is to be noted that no candidate will be permitted to enter after the closing of the gate.

    • Candidates who seek to wear customary attire must reach the exam centre early for thorough checking and mandatory frisking.

    Inside the GPAT 2026 examination hall

    • Proper frisking through a Handheld Metal Detector (HHMD), will be carried out without physical touch right before entering the examination hall.

    • All candidates will be given blank paper sheets for rough work in the examination hall.

    • Candidates must write their name and Roll Number at the top of each of the sheet(s) and must drop the sheet/s in the designated drop box without fail, before leaving the Examination Hall/Room.

    • No candidate will be permitted to leave the Examination Room/ Hall before the end of the examination.

    After the GPAT 2026 exam

    • On completion of the examination, candidates must wait for instructions from the Invigilator and should not get up from their seats until advised. All candidates will be permitted to move out, one at a time only.

    • Candidates must drop the duly filled-in GPAT admit card in the designated drop box while leaving the examination hall. Failure to do so may result in the non-evaluation of candidates' answers.

    • No Candidate should adopt any unfair means or indulge in any unfair examination practices.

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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: Who conducts GPAT 2026?
    A:

    The National Board of Examinations (NBE) will conduct the GPAT 2026 exam. 

    Q: What is the GPAT 2026 exam date?
    A:

    The GPAT exam dates 2026 is March 7, 2026. 

    Q: What are the GPAT 2026 exam day guidelines?
    A:

    GPAT exam day 2026 guidelines are the instructions that must be followed by each candidate on the day of the exam.

    Q: Where can I find the official GPAT exam day guidelines?
    A:

    The official GPAT exam day guidelines are detailed in the Information Bulletin released by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) on its official site.

    Q: Do I need to carry GPAT 2026 admit card on the day of the exam?
    A:

    Yes, every candidate is required to carry a hard copy of the admit card of GPAT 2026. 

    Q: Will frisking be done at GPAT 2026 exam centre?
    A:

    Yes, proper frisking through Handheld Metal Detector (HHMD), will be carried out without physical touch right before entering the examination hall.

    Q: Do I need to carry the self declaration undertaking form at the GPAT exam centre?
    A:

    Yes, a duly filled self-declaration undertaking form of GPAT 2026 must be carried by each candidate. 

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    Questions related to GPAT

    On Question asked by student community

    Have a question related to GPAT ?

    Hello Dear Student,
    You have a strong chance for M.Pharm admission without GPAT at RCPIPER Shirpur, although you will not qualify for the AICTE stipend. Seats remaining vacant after GPAT-qualified rounds are filled strictly on merit at the institute level.


    Hope it helps!

    Hello Ramsri,

    Check the link below to download GPAT previous year question papers in PDF format for M Pharm preparation.

    https://pharmacy.careers360.com/articles/gpat-question-papers

    Hello Dear Student,

    However, under SPPU, many affiliated colleges offer M.Pharm Pharmacology , and some seats may be available through non-GPAT or institute-level admissions if vacancies remain. Examples include:

    • All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society's College of Pharmacy
    • Poona College of Pharmacy
    • Loknete Shri Dadapatil Pharate College of Pharmacy
    • Dr

    Hello Dear Student,

    You can access the GPAT 2026 Question Paper and previous years' question papers from the link below:

    https://pharmacy.careers360.com/articles/gpat-question-papers

    Regarding your doubt: Yes, you are correct. GPAT consists of 125 multiple-choice questions carrying a total of 500 marks. The exam is generally divided into five subject areas, with

    Hi,

    Yes, you can get admission to M.Pharm without qualifying the GPAT examination. Many colleges and universities offer admission through:

    • State-level entrance exams

    • University-specific entrance tests

    • Direct admission based on B.Pharm marks

    • Merit-based admission in private colleges

    However, some top government institutes may prefer or require a valid GPAT score.