GPAT 2025 Notification (Out): Application Form 1st April, Eligibility, Application Fee

Updated on Mar 28, 2025 23:24

GPAT 2025 is a national-level entrance exam that offers qualifying candidates the opportunity to secure admission into M.Pharm programs across 841 participating pharmacy institutions, with a total of 24,000 seats available.

Kolkata: GPAT 2025 notification has been officially released, with GPAT 2025 application form set to be available starting April 01, 2025. The Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) will be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on May 25, 2025. Previously administered by the All-India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) until 2018, the responsibility for conducting GPAT was transferred to NTA in 2019.

Direct Link: GPAT 2025 Application Form (Out Soon)

National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test) under the guidance of either the Ministry of Education (formerly HRD) or the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, with the primary objective of facilitating admissions into M.Pharm programs across India. Numerous pharmacy institutes nationwide accept GPAT 2025 scores for enrollment into their postgraduate pharmacy courses. Typically held in January, the exam serves as a gateway for aspiring candidates seeking admission into PG pharmacy programs for the academic session. Candidates who qualify in GPAT can secure seats in government, private, and deemed universities that recognize the exam for M.Pharm admissions.

The GPAT score is recognized by all NTA-affiliated University Departments and participating Pharmacy Colleges across India. These scores are also crucial for securing scholarships and financial assistance in the field of Pharmacy. In this article, we have compiled all the essential details about the GPAT 2025 entrance exam, including key information on the application form, important dates, eligibility criteria, admit card, result, and more.

What?s are GPAT 2025 Important Dates?

Check the following table to know GPAT 2025 important dates and events:

GPAT 2025 Important Dates
Events	Dates 2025 (Announced)
Notification	March 27, 2025
Application Form	April 01, 2025
Last date to apply	April 21, 2025
The last date to submit the fee	April 21, 2025
Correction facility	2nd week of May 2025
Admit Card	3rd week of May 2025
GPAT 2025 Exam	May 25, 2025
Answer Key	4th week of May 2025
Result	3rd week of June 2025

How to Apply for GPAT 2025?

Candidates wish to apply for GPAT 2025 should follow the steps listed below:

Step 1: Visit natboard.edu.in
Step 2: Enter email id and mobile number to register.
Step 3: Fill out the application form.
Step 4: Click on ?Save and Preview?.
Step 5: Upload the scanned photo and signature.
Step 6: Pay the application fee online.
Step 7: Take a copy of the application form for later use.

What is GPAT 2025 Application Fee?

To apply for GPAT 2025 candidates need to pay the application fee by using any online mode like debit/credit card/ net banking etc. GPAT application fee is category-wise different. Check the following table.

GPAT 2025 Application Fee
Category	Application Fee
General (UR)-Male	INR 2200
Female/Transgender/Gen-EWS/OBC-(NCL)/SC/ST/PwD	INR 1100/-

What is GPAT 2025 Eligibility Criteria?

To apply for GPAT 2025, candidates must fulfill the following requirements:

Nationality Requirement: Candidate must be a citizen of India.
Age Limit: No age restrictions (upper or lower limit)
Academic Qualifications: Applicants need to fulfill all criteria:
- Must have completed or be pursuing a 4-year bachelor's degree in pharmacy (B.Pharm) after 10+2
- Final-year B.Pharm students are eligible to apply
- Applies to both regular and lateral entry candidates

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ans: If your GPAT 2025 application fee payment via credit/debit card shows a failed transaction status, the amount will be automatically refunded to your original payment source within 15 working days. No manual intervention is required for the refund process.

Ans: To apply for GPAT 2025 these documents are required. Check following list: