GPAT Syllabus 2020

Ridhi.Khurana, 29 Jul 2019, #GPAT

GPAT Syllabus 2020 - National Testing Agency (NTA) is the conducting body which releases Graduate Pharmacy Admission Test- GPAT 2020 syllabus. Major topics and sub-topics thereunder to be covered are specifically mentioned in the syllabus of GPAT. Candidates planning to appear for upcoming entrance exam for admission to various courses of M.Pharm should know the GPAT 2020 syllabus. The candidates who prepare with all focus on syllabus of GPAT 2020 score well and stand better chances to crack the examination securing seat in top institutes offering M. Pharm. The exam pattern of entrance exam should also be well known to candidates so that no doubt remains. Books should be chosen wisely and question papers should be practised after understanding and studying initially, this paces up the level of preparation. Read the complete article below to know more about GPAT syllabus 2020.

GPAT 2020 Syllabus

The syllabus of GPAT 2020 vastly focuses on various dimensions of pharmaceutics. Candidates can refer the table below to prepare for GPAT 2020 and understand the GPAT syllabus in detail:

GPAT 2019 Syllabus

Subjects	Topics
Pharmacology	General Pharmacology Principles of toxicology Drugs acting on urinary system Pharmacology of peripheral nervous system Pharmacology of central nervous System Pharmacology of cardiovascular system Immunopharmacology Drugs acting on Respiratory system Pharmacology of Endocrine system Neurohumoral transmission in autonomic and central nervous system Vitamins & Minerals Chemotherapy Autacoids and their Antagonists Pharmacology of drug acting on the gastrointestinal tract Chronopharmacology
Physical Chemistry	Composition & physical states of matter Refractive index Solutions Electrochemistry, Kinetics Colligative Properties Thermodynamics Ionic equilibrium
Physical Pharmacy	Buffer Solubility Matter, properties of matter Viscosity and rheology Surface and interfacial phenomenon Dispersion systems Complexation Micromeritics and powder rheology
Organic Chemistry	General principles Pericyclic reactions Aromaticity & chemistry of aromatic compounds Different classes of compounds Amino acids & proteins Different aromatic classes of compounds Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons Stereochemistry Carbohydrates Carbonyl Chemistry Heterocyclic Chemistry Protection & deprotection of groups Bridged rings Kinetic & thermodynamic control
Dispensing and Hospital Pharmacy	Introduction to laboratory equipment, weighing methodology, handling of prescriptions, labelling instructions for dispensed products Posological calculations involved in the calculation of dosage for infants. Study of current patent and proprietary products, generic products and selected brand products, indications, contraindications, adverse drug reactions, available dosage forms and packing Compounding and dispensing of following prescriptions Reading and counselling of prescriptions from the clinical practice Enlarging and reducing formula, displacement value Preparations of formulations involving allegation, alcohol dilution, isotonic solution
Pharmaceutical Chemistry	Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry Dentifrices, desensitizing agents, & anticaries agents Pharmaceutical Impurities Isotopes Monographs Medicinal Chemistry Various classes of therapeutic agents Different classes of therapeutic drugs Therapeutic classes of drugs Different classes of therapeutic drugs
Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence	Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, and Rules thereunder Factory Act Shops and Establishment Act Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights and Indian Patent Act 1970 An Introduction to Standard Institutions and Regulatory Authorities such as BIS, ASTM, ISO, TGA, USFDA, MHRA, ICH, WHO Minimum Wages Act 1948 Prevention of Food Adulteration Act 1954 and Rules Industrial Development and Regulation act 1951 Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act 1954 Medicinal and Toilet Preparations (Excise Duties) Act 1955, Rules 1976 Historical background Drug legislation in India, Code of Ethics for Pharmacists The Pharmacy Act 1948 Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940, Rules 1945, including New Drug applications Consumer Protection Act Indian Pharmaceutical Industry- An Overview Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act 1970 and Rules 1975 Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960 Drug (Price Control) Order
Pharmaceutical Management	Introduction to management Inventory Management Communication Research Management Human resource and development (HRD) Planning and Forecasting Organization World trade organization (WTO) and trade-related intellectual property rights (TRIPS) Standard institutions and regulatory authorities GATT Marketing Research Leadership and motivation
Pharmaceutics	Pharmacy Profession & Introduction to Pharmaceuticals Introduction to dosage form Biological products Pharmaceutical Plant, location, layout Ophthalmic preparations Preformulations Packaging Materials Cosmetics Pilot plant scale-up techniques Dosage Form Necessities and Additives Powders Sources of drug information Tablets Parenteral - product requiring sterile packaging Suspensions Emulsions Suppositories Stability of formulated products Prolonged Action Pharmaceuticals Novel Drug delivery system GMP and Validation Semisolids Allopathic dosage form Crude extract Allergenic extract Capsules Liquids(solutions, syrups, elixirs, spirits, aromatic water, liquid for external uses) Pharmaceutical Aerosols
Pharmaceutical Engineering	Material of constructions Drying Size reduction and size separation Extraction Mixing Crystallization Automated process control systems Industrial hazards & safety precautions Evaporation Distillation Fluid flow Heat transfer Filtration and Centrifugation Dehumidification and humidity control Refrigeration and air conditioning
Pharmacognosy	Introductory Pharmacognosy Classification of crude drugs Plant products Principles of plant classification Pharmaceutical aids Animal products Traditional herbal drugs Plants based industries and research institutes in India Patents Ayurvedic system of medicine Homeopathic system of medicine Toxic drugs Enzymes Natural pesticides and insecticides Adulteration and evaluation of crude drugs Quantitative microscopy Factors influencing quality of crude drugs Techniques in microscopy Introduction to phytoconstituents Biogenetic pathways Carbohydrates & lipids Tannins Volatile oils Resinous drugs Glycosides Alkaloids Extraction and Isolation Techniques Phytopharmaceuticals Quality control and Standardization of herbal drugs Herbal formulations Worldwide trade of crude drugs and volatile oils Herbal cosmetics
Human Anatomy and Physiology	Cell physiology Endocrine Glands Reproductive System Gastrointestinal tract Respiratory System Autonomic nervous system Cardiovascular system Lymphatic system The Blood Sense organs Skeletal System Central Nervous system Urinary System
Pharmaceutical Analysis	Importance of quality control in pharmacy Acid-base titrations Gravimetry Extraction techniques Potentiometry Calibration General principles of spectroscopy Mass spectrometry Polarography Nephelometry & Turbidimetry Ultraviolet-visible Spectrometry Spectrofluorimetry Flame photometry & atomic absorption spectrometry Infrared spectrometry Miscellaneous methods of analysis Non-aqueous titrations Oxidation-reduction titrations Precipitation titrations Complexometric titrations Proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry Chromatography Miscellaneous
Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics	Drug information services, Drug interactions Drug interaction in pediatric and geriatric patients, drug treatment during pregnancy, lactation and menstruation Therapeutic drug monitoring, adverse drug reaction (ADR), types of ADR, Mechanism of ADR. Drug interaction, Monitoring and reporting of ADR and its significance Age-related drug therapy: concept of posology, drug therapy for neonates, paediatrics and geriatrics. Drugs used in pregnancy and lactation Drug therapy in gastrointestinal, hepatic, renal, cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders Pharmacovigilance, Therapeutic drug monitoring, Neutraceuticals, essential drugs and rational drug usage General Principles, preparation, maintenance, analysis of observational records in Clinical Pharmacy Drug therapy in infections of respiratory system, urinary system, infective meningitis, TB, HIV, malaria and filaria Drug therapy for thyroid and parathyroid disorders, diabetes mellitus, menstrual cycle disorders, menopause and male sexual dysfunction Drug therapy for malignant disorders like leukaemia, lymphoma and solid tumours Drug therapy for rheumatic, eye and skin disorders Clinical trials, type and phases of clinical trials, placebo, ethical and regulatory issues including Good clinical practice in clinical trials Drug therapy for neurological and psychological disorders
Biochemistry	Cell Lipids Enzymes Nucleic acids Vitamins Biological oxidations & reductions Carbohydrates Proteins Hereditary diseases
Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics	Bio-pharmaceutics Bio-pharmaceutical statistics Bio-availability & Bio-equivalence
Biotechnology	Plant Cell and Tissue Culture Fermentation Technology and Industrial Microbiology Recombinant DNA Technology Process and Applications Animal Cell Culture Biotechnology-Derived Products
Pathophysiology	Basic principles of cell injury and adaptation Neoplastic diseases Pathophysiology of common diseases Laboratory tests for Liver function tests and kidney function tests Immunopathology including amyloidosis Infectious diseases Basic mechanisms of inflammation and repair Disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance Disorders of homeostasis: white blood cells, lymphoid tissues, and red blood cells related diseases
Microbiology	Introduction to Microbiology Microscopy and staining technique Biology of Microorganisms Microbial spoilage Vaccines & Sera Fungi and Viruses Aseptic Technique Sterilization & Disinfection Microbial Assay

The Syllabus of GPAT 2019 gave a detailed mention of topics to be expected for the examination and thus, this provides more clarity to aspiring candidates of entrance examination. One can go through the GPAT syllabus 2019 as attached below to have a better understanding of what to expect:

GPAT Exam Pattern 2020

The next important thing that follows for preparation after GPAT syllabus 2020 is the pattern of exam. GPAT 2020 exam pattern provides for what the question paper holds for the future aspirants. The important details of GPAT exam pattern are thus given below:

Parameters	Particulars
Exam mode	Online
Exam duration	3 hours
Total questions	125
Maximum marks	500
Types of questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Marks per question	4 marks for each question
Negative marking	+4 for correct response -1 for incorrect response

GPAT Question Papers

Aspiring candidates for GPAT 2020 who are seriously planning to crack the entrance examination should practice numerous question papers so that there is no scope left in preparing better. Previous year question papers make one understand the questions better and thus, add positively towards preparation. Candidates can also refer to sample papers made available by Careers360 that help boost confidence in students. Practising question papers also makes understand their weak points so that work is done in that subject area to score better.

Best Books for GPAT 2020

Books play a vital role in preparing for any examination as they are the roots to wisdom. Candidates preparing for GPAT 2020 should choose books wisely because this is where knowledge is to be grabbed from. Practising on questions comes later because concepts have to be understood and learnt from books only. Some of the recommended books for GPAT preparation are:

The Pearson Guide to GPAT and Other Entrance Examination in Pharmacy
GPAT: A Companion
Synopsis for GPAT

There are subject-wise books also available that specifically deal with particular sections. Better preparation leads to best results and this can be ensured with good books.

Syllabus

Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - GPAT Syllabus 2020

Question: What is the syllabus of GPAT?

Answer:

The GPAT syllabus includes various topics including physical chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, pharmacognosy, etc.

Question: How do I prepare for GPAT 2020?

Answer:

Candidates aspiring for GPAT 2020 can refer to best books for GPAT preparation.

Question: How many questions are asked in GPAT?

Answer:

There are a total of 125 objective questions as per the GPAT exam pattern.

Question: Is there any negative marking in GPAT exam?

Answer:

Yes, a wrong response results in deduction of 1 mark in the GPAT exam.

Question: Is Calculator allowed in GPAT exam?

Answer:

No, candidates are not allowed to carry anything in the exam hall except the GPAT admit card.

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where i can get ebooks for gpat study

Yash Dev Student Expert 13th Oct, 2019

Hello student National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced exam dates for GPAT 2020. The exam is to be conducted on January 24, 2020 for which, applications will be made available between November 1 and 30, 2019
Important books are mentioned below:-
you can find GPAT ebooks /previous year sample paper in link mentioned below :-https://www.google.com/amp/s/pharmacy.careers360.com/articles/gpat-study-material/amp

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actually I am in final year but I have 3rd year backlogs can I apply for gpat

Manidipa Kundu Student Expert 12th Oct, 2019

hello aspirant,

yes you can apply for gpat exam which is the gate way of m.pharma course in top institute in india. however during the m.pharma admission process you need to show your clear mark sheets and if that time you have any current back logs you cannot take admission. if you clear the back log before admission process , then it will be fine.

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what is syllabus of gpat in 2020?

Papeya Dubey Student Expert 10th Oct, 2019

Hello,

Go to the link provided below to get detailed syllabus for GPAT 2020-

https://pharmacy.careers360.com/exams/gpat?click_location=header#syllabus

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how to prepare G Pat exams,& standard book for G Pat exam

Ronak Gala Student Expert 7th Oct, 2019

GPAT aspirants should focus on the five main papers namely Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy, Pharm Analysis and Pharmaceutical chemistry with special emphasis on organic chemistry. Few questions are being asked from Jurisprudence, Microbiology and Biochemistry.

Youu can take help of the following books.

P harmaceutics: The Theory and Practice of Industrial Pharmacy by Liebermann and Lachman.

Physical Pharmacy: Martin

Unit Operation: Pharmaceutical engineering by Subramanyam

Pharmacology: K.D Tripathi, Rang and Dale, Katzung and Trevor multiple choice.

Pharm-Analysis: Spectroscopy and Titration from Chatwal, Chromatography from Remington

Pharmacognosy: Kokate, Trease and Evans

Medicinal Chemistry: Harkishan Singh & V K Kapoor

Organic chemistry: Morrison and Boyd.

Biochemistry: Satyanarayan

Best wishes. Thank-you.

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can third year gpat qualified person eligible for admission into m pharmacy after completion of graduation

Sanjana Singh 6th Oct, 2019

Hey Santosh,

Hope You are doing Well!

Well,Yes,dear after you complete your graduation you can apply for m pharmacy,you just need to fulfill their required elligibilty criteria and give an admission test if they conduct any then.

Hope This was helpful!

All The Best!

Keep Smiling :)

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