Pharmacy & Healthcare
GPAT
VERIFIED
General Info
Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test
Conducting Body: National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences
Scope: All India
Frequency: Annual
Overview & Description
National entrance examination for pharmacy graduates facilitating admission to Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) programs and awarding national AICTE/PCI scholarships.
Exam Type
Entrance & Scholarship
Examination Mode
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Educational & Age Eligibility
| Minimum Qualification | Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) |
|---|---|
| Eligible Streams | Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Age Criteria | No age restriction |
| Specific Criteria | Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (4 years after 10+2) from a recognized institute. Final year students are eligible. |
Selection Process & Examination Pattern
STAGES OF SELECTION:
125 Multiple Choice Questions (500 Marks) in 3 hours.
CORE SUBJECTS & CURRICULUM:
Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Biochemistry, Biotechnology.
Career Opportunities & Associated Posts
Designated Appointments: Admission to M.Pharm in NIPERs and premier universities; scholarship of ₹12,400 per month.
Data Integrity Principle: MPath maintains strict separation between permanent examination regulations (syllabus, eligibility, selection methodology) and changing cycle notices (deadlines, fee revisions, vacancies). Always cross-reference final dates with the gazette notification published on the official authority portal.
Snapshot Facts
- Short Name: GPAT
- Conducting Body: National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences
- Category: Pharmacy & Healthcare
- Application Mode: Online
- Application Fee: ₹3500 (₹2500 for Reserved)
- Verification Status: VERIFIED
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