How Many Students Appeared in GPAT 2026?

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.