NBE GPAT 2025 - Notification, Eligibility, Dates, Syllabus, Preparation Tips

NBE GPAT 2025 - Notification, Eligibility, Dates, Syllabus, Preparation Tips

Edited By Shamshad Ali Dar | Updated on Sep 10, 2024 11:12 AM IST | #GPAT

The National Board of Examinations (NBE) conducts the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) entrance examination, which serves as the gateway for admission to Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) programs. The authority releases the GPAT application form 2025 on the official website, natboard.edu.in. GPAT full form is Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test. The NBE releases the GPAT notification 2025 along with information brochure on the official website. Eligible candidates have to fill GPAT application form. Graduates who wished to appear for the examination have to complete the application form by the specified GPAT application form 2025 last date. Additionally, candidates have the opportunity to make necessary amendments to their application forms within the designated GPAT 2025 correction window, specifically for selected fields.

Upon reviewing the challenges raised by candidates, the NBE publishes the GPAT 2025 final answer key. The GPAT result 2025 will be announced in the form of a scorecard, encompassing essential details such as the candidate's particulars, achieved scores (out of 500), percentile ranking, cutoff scores, and additional pertinent information. To qualify for the examination, candidates featured in the result must attain the GPAT cut-off marks as stipulated by the NBE.

Candidates who qualify for the GPAT entrance examination will be eligible for the counselling process, which will be conducted by the respective institutes across the country. Qualified candidates will be required to apply separately in NBE GPAT participating institutes as per the cutoff scores released by the respective colleges. Read the article on GPAT 2025 for more information on exam patterns, preparation tips, admission process, exam centres and other details.

NBEMS GPAT 2025: Overview

Particulars

Details

Name of the Exam

Graduate Pharmacy Admission Test

Common name

GPAT

Conducting Authority

National Board of Examinations (NBE)

Exam level

National

Purpose of GPAT exam

Admission to postgraduate in Pharmacy (M. Pharm)

Mode of Exam

Online

Exam Type

Computer-based test

Type of Questions

Multiple Choice Questions

Total number of Questions

125

GPAT total marks

500

Exam Duration

3 hours

GPAT 2025: Important Dates

Candidates are advised to keep a track of the official dates related to GPAT 2025 from the table mentioned below.

NBE GPAT dates

Events

Important dates

Commencement of registrations for GPAT 2025

To be announced

Last date to fill application form

To be announced

Last date to upload documents and pay the application fee

To be announced

Correction window

To be announced

Edit window to rectify deficient/incorrect images

To be announced

Availability of admit card

To be announced

GPAT 2025 exam date

To be announced

Release of provisional GPAT answer key and question papers

To be announced

Challenge GPAT answer key date

To be announced

Final GPAT 2025 Answer Key

To be announced

GPAT result 2025

To be announced

GPAT cutoff 2025

To be announced

GPAT scorecard 2025 release date

To be announced

GPAT 2025 exam analysis

GPAT 2025 exam analysis help the candidates understand the difficulty level, type, and number of questions asked from the syllabus in the exam. As per the previous year's GPAT exam analysis by experts, "the overall difficulty level of the question paper in both shifts was moderate. The experts also added that the the GPAT question paper exhibited a well-organized format and encompassed crucial aspects of pharmacy. The questions aimed to assess candidates' understanding and analytical skills. The experts noted that the paper did not contain any significant unexpected elements. It is anticipated that the GPAT cutoff will exceed that of the previous year."

GPAT statistics 2025

The authority releases statistics of NBE GPAT 2025. The same will be updated here after the availability. Meanwhile, candidates can check previous years GPAT statistics from the tables below.

GPAT result statistics 2023: Registered candidates

Gender

General

Gen- EWS

OBC- NCL

(Central List)

SC

ST

PwD

Total

Female

10189

15424

3394

4035

1096

93

34231

Male

7123

16925

5124

3887

920

228

34207

Transgender

1

0

0

0

0

0

1

Total

17313

32349

8518

7922

2016

321

68439

GPAT 2023: Appeared candidates

Gender

General

Gen- EWS

OBC- NCL

(Central List)

SC

ST

PwD

Total

Female

9024

13939

3112

3627

997

87

30786

Male

6589

15564

4751

3547

825

213

31489

Transgender

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total

15613

29503

7863

7174

1822

300

62275

GPAT result statistics 2022: Registered candidates

Gender

General

Gen- EWS

OBC- NCL

(Central List)

SC

ST

PwD

Total

Female

8866

2554

11698

3024

803

78

27023

Male

6213

3709

12658

2749

764

184

26277

Transgender

1

0

1

0

0

0

2

Total

15080

6263

24357

5773

1567

262

53302

GPAT 2022: Appeared candidates

Gender

General

Gen- EWS

OBC- NCL

(Central List)

SC

ST

PwD

Total

Female

8259

2407

10910

2831

746

69

25222

Male

6005

3601

12193

2589

732

164

25282

Transgender

1

0

1

0

0

0

2

Total

14265

6008

23104

5420

1478

233

50508

GPAT statistics 2021

GPAT-stats

GPAT 2020 statistics

Particulars

General

EWS

OBC

SC

ST

Total (PwD)

Male

8807

958

9480

2797

733

22775 (149)

Female

11756

883

11433

3097

802

27971 (79)

Transgender

-

-

1

-

-

1 (--)

Total

20563

1841

20914

5894

1535

50747 (228)

GPAT syllabus 2025

Candidates can check the table below to know the syllabus of GPAT 2025.

GPAT 2025 syllabus

  • Pharmacology

  • Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics

  • Biotechnology

  • Pathophysiology

  • Physical Chemistry

  • Physical Pharmacy

  • Organic Chemistry

  • Dispensing and Hospital Pharmacy

  • Microbiology

  • Pharmacognosy

  • Human Anatomy and Physiology

  • Pharmaceutical Analysis

  • Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics

  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry

  • Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence

  • Pharmaceutical Management

  • Pharmaceutics

  • Pharmaceutical Engineering

  • Biochemistry

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GPAT exam centres 2025

Candidates need to choose the four most preferred exam cities while filling the GPAT application form 2025. The final GPAT exam centre allotted by NBE is mentioned on the candidate's admit card.

GPAT exam cities 2025

S.No

City

S.No

City


Agra

59

Kurnool


Ahmedabad/

Gandhinagar

60

Latur


Ahmednagar

61

Lucknow


Aizawl

62

Madurai


Ajmer

63

Meerut


Akola

64

Mehsana


Aligarh

65

Mumbai/Navi

Mumbai


Ambajogai

66

Muzaffarnagar


Ambala

67

Muzaffarpur


Amravati

68

Mysuru

(Mysore)


Amritsar

69

Nagpur


Arrah

70

Naharlagun


Asansol

71

Nanded


Balasore

72

Nashik


Bareilly

73

Nellore


Bhatinda

74

Palghar


Belagavi

75

Panaji


Beed

76

Patiala


Bengaluru

77

Patna


Bhagalpur

78

Parbhani


Bhandara

79

Pune


Bhilai Nagar

80

Purnea


Bhopal

81

Raigad


Bhubaneswar

82

Rajahmundry


Bikaner

83

Rajkot


Buldhana

84

Rourkela


Chandrapur

85

Salem


Chennai

86

Samba


Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (Aurangabad)

87

Sambalpur


Coimbatore

88

Sangli


Darbhanga

89

Satara


Delhi NCR

90

Satna


Dhanbad

91

Shillong


Dhule

92

Shivamogga

(Shimoga)


Dibrugarh

93

Sikar


Ernakulam

94

Silchar


Guwahati

95

Siliguri


Gwalior

96

Sinnar


Haldwani (UK)

97

Solapur


Hamirpur (HP)

98

Surat


Hazaribagh

99

Tezpur


Hyderabad

100

Thane


Jabalpur

101

Thrissur


Jalgaon

102

Tiruchirappalli


Jalna

103

Tirunelveli


Jammu

104

Tirupathi


Jamshedpur

105

Udaipur


Jodhpur

106

Vadodara


Jorhat

107

Vasai


Kakinada

108

Vellore


Kalyani

109

Vijayawada


Kannur

110

Visakhapatnam


Kanpur

111

Vizianagaram


Karimnagar

112

Wardha


Kashti

113

Yavatmal


Kohlapur




Kolkata




Kottayam




GPAT 2025 cutoff

NBE is the responsible authority to release the GPAT 2025 cutoff at the official website, natboard.edu.in. The GPAT cut off 2025 are published by the authority along with the scorecard. It must be noted by the candidates that the minimum qualifying score of GPAT 2025, for each category varies each year depending on various factors. Candidates securing the minimum qualifying GPAT 2025 cutoff scores are considered to be qualified for the entrance exam. Aspiring candidates can also go through the previous year's cutoff of GPAT.

GPAT cutoff

Category


Cut-off Percentile

UR


96.15414

UR-PwBD


55.1562

EWS


90.7069

EWS-PwBD


46.32063

OBC


90.09176

OBC-PwBD


49.70896

SC


75.4353

SC-PwBD


45.53011

ST


54.17503

ST-PwBD


52.27117

GPAT 2025 preparation tips

Candidates preparing for the pharmacy test should first understand the GPAT exam pattern 2025 before the preparation. It is sheer hard work, diligence and sincerity that will help candidates ace GPAT 2025.

Some of the GPAT experts and previous years’ toppers have sworn by a few studying tips and tricks that will definitely help future aspirants as well. To know the GPAT preparation tips, candidates can check the list below:

  • Numerical questions must be practised thoroughly every day. Topics like depression in freezing point, biopharmaceutics, dose on the basis of body weight and age, and alligation method are commonly assessed in the form of numerical.

  • Learn and remember all the formulae by heart.

  • Try to make short notes and flash-cards for vital topics like Pharmacognosy, Organic Chemistry, Mass spectrometry, NMR spectroscopy, etc. Doing so will prove beneficial in the last few days before GPAT 2025 is conducted when candidates are left with little time for revision.

  • Candidates must focus on the uses, mechanisms and unique side effects of various drugs. One can make use of abbreviations in order to remember the names.

  • It must be ensured that candidates strengthen their hold on basic concepts. This will help them understand tougher sections and eventually complete the syllabus on time. While making a timetable for studying, candidates must allot some time for revision so that they can retain all that they have learnt throughout the day.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Since GPAT 2025 is computer-based, can I appear for the exam from any computer?

No, the candidate can only attempt GPAT 2025 from a pre-assigned computer at one of the exam centres.

2. Is there any negative marking for GPAT?

Yes, candidates will be given 4 marks for every correct answer whereas 1 mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.

3. I have already appeared for GPAT before but I am not satisfied with my rank so I want to attempt GPAT 2025. Is there any bar on the number of trials for this entrance exam?

No, NBE has not specified any maximum limit of attempts for GPAT 2025.

4. I just completed class XII. Can I appear for GPAT 2025?

No. GPAT is an entrance examination for the PG course in Pharmacy. Therefore, having a bachelor’s degree is required to appear for GPAT 2025.  

5. How many choices do I get while selecting an exam conducting city for GPAT 2025?

While filling the GPAT application form 2025, candidates were able to choose three cities in order of preference. Accordingly, allocates a suitable exam centre to the candidates.

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Questions related to GPAT

Have a question related to GPAT ?

With a GPAT score of 30,011, you have a decent chance of securing admission to the M.Pharm in Regulatory Affairs at LJ Institute of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad. However, whether you can get a seat will depend on a few factors, including the cutoff scores for the program this year, the number of applicants, and the total available seats.

Typically, each college has its own admission criteria and previous years’ cutoffs, which can give you a better idea of your chances. It’s advisable to check the official LJ Institute of Pharmacy website or contact their admissions office directly for the most accurate information regarding seat availability and the admission process.

In addition, keep an eye on the counseling schedule and be ready to act quickly if seats become available. If you haven’t already, apply to multiple colleges to widen your options. Networking with current students or alumni can also provide insights into the admission process and their experiences.

Be proactive in your inquiries and prepare all necessary documents in advance, as this will help streamline your admission process. Good luck with your future studies in M.Pharm!

Hi Mahathi ,

Here's books that  cover various subjects of the GPAT exam like pharmacology , pharmaceutics and pharmaceutical chemistry :


1. GPAT : A Companion

by Nazma Inamdar

This book covers a wide range of  objective-type questions .

2. GPAT Cracker

by Dr. G. Vidya Sagar

It includes previous year GPAT questions and along with  the answers detailed explanations .

3. GPAT : Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test – A Complete Guide

by V. Praveen Rao

This guide covers a comprehensive collection of MCQs .

4. GPAT: The Ultimate GPAT Guide

by Sahab Dass

This book offers topic-wise explanations of  content along with a large number of practice questions to test your aptitude

5. Synopsis for GPAT

by Dhawan , Gupta and Sharma

It provides concise theory , important concepts  and objective type questions making it a good for revision tool format GPAT.

6. Pharmacology MCQs for GPAT

by KD Tripathi

KD Tripathi is well-known for his pharmacology textbooks and this book covers  objective  type questions focused on pharmacology.

7. Pharmaceutical Chemistry – A Book of Objective Questions

by Mohd. Ali

This book offers objective  type questions from different areas of pharmaceutical chemistry .

These books  definitely  help  you with practice , covering theory , PYQs and explanations to perform well in the GPAT exam .

ALL THE BEST

Hello aspirant,

M Pharma courses are available to applicants at a number of respected universities around the nation, including Annamalai University, JSS College of Pharmacy, Institute of Chemical Technology, and Jamia Hamdard University. In India, the typical course cost for a Master of Pharmacy is between INR 30,000 and INR 1.75 LPA. Students have a plethora of research opportunities to work as Research Associates, Research Assistants, Scientists, etc. after completing the M Pharma course.

Thank you

Hello,

With a GPAT rank of 3745 and belonging to the SVU (Sri Venkateswara University) region, your chances of securing a seat in Andhra University, Visakhapatnam for M.Pharmacy are moderate but not guaranteed.

Andhra University is a top-tier institution, and admissions depend on factors like seat availability, category reservations, and annual cutoff trends.

For general category candidates, the cutoff is typically lower (better rank), while reserved categories may have more lenient cutoffs.

You can check cut-offs from following links :-

1. https://www.careers360.com/question-gpat-previous-year-cutoff-rank-for-andhra-university-visakhapatnam-for-svu-regionmpharm

2. https://pharmacy.careers360.com/articles/gpat-cutoff

Hope it helps !

Hello,

For the GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test) , the cutoff ranks for M.Pharm admissions at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam (SVU region) tend to vary each year depending on factors like the number of applicants, the difficulty of the exam, and the availability of seats.

However, based on previous years' trends, the cutoff ranks for the SVU region for M.Pharm at Andhra University have generally been:

  • General Category : Ranks typically around 500 to 1000 .
  • OBC Category : Ranks usually range around 1000 to 2000 .
  • SC/ST Categories : Cutoff ranks can extend up to 5000 or higher .

These are just approximate ranges and could fluctuate from year to year. You can find this information in the AP-PGECET/GPAT counseling notifications or the official university notifications.

You can also refer to the following link for more details :-

https://pharmacy.careers360.com/articles/gpat-cutoff

Hope it helps !

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