How Many Students Appeared in GPAT 2026?

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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

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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.

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