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GPAT Question Papers have been published. GPAT is conducted in online mode (Computer Based Test). The Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test is a National level Pharmacy entrance exam for admission to M. Pharm in AICTE-approved Institutions, University Departments, Constituent Colleges, and Affiliated Colleges.
GPAT Question Papers
Use them to know the GPAT syllabus, exam pattern, and difficulty level.
📊 GPAT 2026 Exam Pattern
The 2026 paper will follow this specific weightage:
| Subject Category | Questions | Max Marks |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied | 38 | 152 |
| Pharmaceutics & Allied | 38 | 152 |
| Pharmacology & Allied | 28 | 112 |
| Pharmacognosy & Allied | 10 | 40 |
| Other Subjects (Analysis, Micro, etc.) | 11 | 44 |
| Total | 125 | 500 |
- Marking: +4 for correct, -1 for incorrect (25% negative marking).
- Duration: 180 Minutes (3 Hours).
🗓️ Important Dates for 2026 Aspirants
Today, February 25, 2026, is a key window for travel planning:
- City Intimation Slip: Released on February 24, 2026. You can now check your allotted exam city at natboard.edu.in.
- Admit Card Release: Scheduled for March 2, 2026.
- GPAT 2026 Exam Date: March 7, 2026.
- Result Declaration: By April 7, 2026.
💡 High-Yield Topics from Recent Papers
Based on the 2024 and 2025 papers, ensure you have mastered:
- Jurisprudence: Schedules (H, G, P, F2) and area requirements for manufacturing.
- Pharmaceutics: ICH stability zones, ISO 9001 requirements, and HLB values.
- Pharmacology: Drug-receptor interactions and clinical trial phases.
- Chemistry: Stereochemistry and SAR of medicinal agents.
Pro-Tip: The 2026 exam features time-bound sections. Unlike previous years where you could jump between any questions, you must now complete each section within its allotted time before moving to the next.
GPAT
GPAT is a National level Pharmacy entrance exam held by the National Testing Agency. Moreover, the purpose of this exam is to facilitate admission into AICTE approved Institutions, University Departments, Constituent Colleges, and Affiliated Colleges in M. Pharm programs.
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GPAT Question Papers – An Overview
| Aspects | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of Exam | GPAT |
| Full Form of GPAT | Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test |
| Type of Exam | Pharmacy |
| Official Body for Exam and GPAT Question Papers | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| GPAT Question Papers and Exam is for These Colleges | AICTE approved Institutions, University Departments, Constituent Colleges, Affiliated Colleges |
| GPAT Question Papers and Exam is for These Courses | M. Pharm |
| Official Website | gpat.nta.nic.in |
| Level of Exam | National Level |
| Region | India |
FAQs
The National Testing Agency (NTA) sets the question paper of the GPAT exam.
You can download the GPAT past year papers by simply clicking the GPAT question paper pdf link and then clicking the download button.
Usually NTA does not repeat questions from previous year GPAT question papers. However type of questions are repeated in the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test.