Overview
GPAT is the national entrance test for M.Pharm admission. In 2026 NBEMS conducted it, as shown in its information bulletin. This differs from older years, when another body ran it, so always check the current organiser. The test is a computer based test with multiple choice questions in English. NBEMS only publishes the score. It does not run counselling. You apply to each participating institute with your score, or follow your state admission committee, and each institute sets its own conditions. Read the current bulletin for the year you plan to take it.
At a glance
Who can apply
Check the current information bulletin: age, attempts and qualification rules can change.
- Indian citizens, as stated in the 2026 bulletin.
- Holders of a four year Bachelor of Pharmacy degree, including lateral entry students, from a recognised university.
- Students in the final year of B.Pharm, whose result will be out before M.Pharm admission begins.
- Pre-final year students could also apply in the 2026 bulletin for the next academic year. Check the current rule.
- Graduates of some other technology degrees were not eligible in the 2026 bulletin. Read the exclusion list.
Exam pattern
As described in recent official bulletins. The bulletin of the current cycle is final.
Syllabus areas
How to apply and appear
- Read the current GPAT bulletin on the NBEMS site.
- Register online and fill in the application form.
- Upload the photograph, signature and documents the form asks for.
- Pay the fee online as shown on the portal.
- Choose exam cities and download the city slip when released.
- Download the admit card and appear for the computer based test.
- Check the result and score card on the NBEMS site.
From exam to admission
- 1Read the bulletinCheck eligibility, pattern and dates on the NBEMS site
- 2Register and applyFill the form online, upload documents and pay the fee
- 3Take the testAppear at your centre for the computer based test
- 4Get the scoreNBEMS publishes the result and score card
- 5Apply to institutesApply to each participating institute with your GPAT score, or follow your state admission process
- 6Admission processEach institute or state committee runs its own merit list or counselling
- 7Confirm the seatVerify documents and complete the formalities at the institute
After the exam
- NBEMS announces the result and gives a score card.
- The bulletin says NBEMS has no role in M.Pharm counselling.
- You apply to the participating institutes with your score.
- Each institute publishes the score it needs for its seats.
- State admission committees run their own process for state seats.
Courses this exam leads to
Official sources
- GPAT 2026 Information Bulletin (NBEMS)nbe.edu.in
- NBEMS official sitenatboard.edu.in
- Pharmacy Council of Indiawww.pci.nic.in
Frequently asked questions
Who conducts GPAT?
NBEMS conducted it in 2026. Check each year, since the organiser can change.
How long is GPAT?
Three hours in the 2026 bulletin.
Is there negative marking?
Yes, one mark off for a wrong answer in the 2026 bulletin.
Which language is the paper in?
English only in the 2026 bulletin.
Can final-year B.Pharm students apply?
Yes, under the conditions in the bulletin.
Does NBEMS run M.Pharm counselling?
No. The bulletin says it does not.
Is GPAT needed for every M.Pharm seat?
Not always. Some states and institutes use their own process. Check your state rules.
Can Padhaidekho promise an M.Pharm seat through GPAT?
No. We help you plan. We cannot promise any seat.
Dates, syllabus, pattern, eligibility and fees are published by the conducting body for each cycle. Always read the current official information bulletin.
Content checked against the official sources above in 2026-10. Rules, dates and eligibility change every cycle: always confirm on the official notice. This page is general guidance, not legal advice or an admission guarantee.