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Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) is a national level entrance examination. It provides admission to various M.Pharm courses in India. GPAT is conducted once a year by National Testing Agency.

Overview of Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) :

What is the Full Form of GPAT ?

Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT).

GPAT Exam Conducted By 

Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Highlights of GPAT Examination

Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) is an entrance examination for the aspiring candidates who are seeking admission to various M.Pharma programmes in India. 

 

About Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) 

Candidates can find all the details regarding the GPAT 2024 entrance examination on its official website. Necessary details regarding the GPAT 2024 entrance examination is given below :

Conducted By : National Testing Agency

Age :  Minimum age limit is 18 years old

Frequency : Once a Year

Month : April

Application Mode : Online

Exam Mode : Online

Language : English

 

Pattern of GPAT Exam

Total Number of Sections - 5 sections

 

  • Pharmacology 
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry 
  • Pharmaceutics 
  • Pharmacognosy 
  • Other Subjects (Depends on the Course) 

Total Questions - 125 Questions.

 

Section Wise Questions Division :

  • Pharmacology - 28  Questions
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry - 38 Questions
  • Pharmaceutics - 38  Questions
  • Pharmacognosy - 10   Questions
  • Other Subjects (Depends on the Course) - 11  Questions

 

Section Wise Marks Division :

  • Pharmacology - 112 Marks.
  • Pharmaceutical Chemistry - 152 Marks.
  • Pharmaceutics - 152 Marks.
  • Pharmacognosy - 40 Marks.
  • Other Subjects (Depends on the Course ) - 44 Marks.

 

Total Marks - 500 Marks.

Exam Duration - 3 Hours

Question Types - Multiple Choice Questions.

 

Marking Process of GPAT Exam

  • Each correct answer consists of four marks.
  • -1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
  • No answer no marks.

Score Validity - 1 year

Official Website :  https://gpat.nta.nic.in/

 

GPAT Exam 2024 (TENTATIVE) 

 

Official authority will soon release the dates of the GPAT 2024 exam. In order not to miss any important deadlines candidates must follow the website, below is the list of all the important dates of GPAT 2024 exam : 

  • Beginning of Registration : 2nd Week of February, 2024.
  • Last Date of Registration : 1st Week of March, 2024.
  • Application Form Correction Window : 2nd Week of March, 2024.
  • Admit Card : 4th Week of March, 2024.
  • Exam : 1st Week of April, 2024.
  • Result : 4th Week of April, 2024.

 

What is the Application Fee of Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) ?

The GPAT 2024 application fee must be paid online by Debit/ Credit card, Net Banking, Paytm and UPI - according to the category of candidates. Below is the list of category wise GPAT 2024 application fee :

  • General, OBC - NCL Category (Male) : INR 2000/- 
  • General, OBC - NCL Category (Female) : INR 2000/- 
  • SC/ ST /PwD - Third Gender Category : INR 1000/- .

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