Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) is a National Level Entrance Examination for entry into M. Pharma Program.

Till 2018, the Test was conducted by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). NTA is conducting this Test since 2019.

This Test facilitates institutions to select suitable Pharmacy Graduates for admission into the Masters (M.Pharma) Program. The GPAT is a three hours Computer Based Online Test. A few scholarships and other financial assistance in the field of Pharmacy are also given on the basis of GPAT Scores.

The GPAT Score is accepted by all AICTE/Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) approved / affiliated University Departments / Constituent / Affiliated Colleges / Institutions.

GPAT-2021 will be conducted by NTA as three hour entrance examination in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode to evaluate the candidates’ ability across various segments, for admission to the Masters (M.Pharma) Program in the Academic Session 2021-22. The participating Institutions of GPAT-2021 are the Institutions which will be accepting the Score of GPAT-2021.

Candidates must apply separately to the desired GPAT-2021 participating Institutions with the GPAT-2021 Score. Thereafter, each participating Institute will release their respective cut off GPAT Scores which a candidate should meet to get qualified for admission to that particular Institution. Once qualified, the candidate will have to comply with the selection procedure of that particular Institution, which may comprise of Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). The final selection of the candidate will be based on the candidate’s performance in GD & PI.

Candidates are advised to read the details of the admission process of each participating Institution of GPAT-2021 on their respective websites.



1. About National Testing Agency (NTA) 

The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), which is now known as Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India (GOI) has established the National Testing Agency (NTA) as an independent, autonomous, and self-sustained premier testing organization under the Societies Registration Act (1860) for conducting efficient, transparent and international standards tests in order to assess the competency of candidates for admissions to premier higher education institutions. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has been entrusted by the Ministry of Education with the task of conducting the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) w.e.f 2019. 


2. About Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test 

Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) is a National Level Entrance Examination for entry into M. Pharma Programme. Till 2018, the Test was conducted by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). NTA is conducting this Test since 2019. This test facilitates institutions to select suitable Pharmacy graduates for admission into the Masters (M. Pharma) program. The GPAT is a three hours Computer Based Online Test. The GPAT score is accepted by all AICTE-Approved Institutions / University Departments / Constituent Colleges /Affiliated Colleges. 


3. Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT)-2021 

3.1 GPAT-2021 will be conducted by NTA as three hour entrance examination in Computer Based Test (CBT) mode to evaluate the candidates’ ability across various segments, for admission to the Masters (M.Pharma) program Courses in the Academic Session 2021-22. The participating Institutions of GPAT-2021 are the Institutions which will be accepting the GPAT Scores. 

3.2 NTA does not verify the information provided by the candidates during online registration and hence candidature will be purely provisional subject to fulfillment of eligibility criteria as per AICTE norms. 

3.3 NTA has no role in counselling for admission to the Masters (M.Pharma) program. Candidates must apply separately to the desired GPAT-2021 Participating institutions with the GPAT Score 2021. Thereafter, each Participating Institute will release their respective cut off GPAT Scores which a candidate should meet to get qualified for admission to that particular Institution. Once qualified, the candidate will have to comply with the selection procedure of that particular Institution, which may comprise of Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). The final selection of the candidate will be based on the candidate’s performance in GD & PI. 

3.4 Candidates are advised to read the details of the admission process of each Participating Institute of GPAT-2021 on their respective websites. 


4. Scheme of Examination 

4.1 Pattern of Examination



4.2 Syllabus: 
The syllabus for the exam will be as per prescribed by AICTE. 

4.3 Medium of Question Paper: 
The medium of Question Paper shall be in English only. 

4.4 Marking Scheme: 
i) Each question carries 04 (four) marks.
ii) For each correct response, candidate will get 04 (four) marks. 
iii) For each incorrect response, 01 (one) mark will be deducted from the total score. 
iv) Un-answered/un-attempted will be given no marks. 
v) To answer a question, the candidate needs to choose one option as correct option. 
vi) However, after the process of Challenges of the Answer Key, in case there are multiple correct options or change in key, only those candidates who have attempted it correctly as per the revised Answer key will be awarded marks. 
vii) In case a Question is dropped due to some technical error, full marks shall be given to all the candidates who have attempted it.

5. Eligibility Criteria for GPAT-2021 

5.1 The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (4 years after 10+2, including lateral entry students) or equivalent from a recognized university. Candidates appearing for the final year of Bachelor’s Degree B. Pharmacy (10+2+4) whose result will be declared before commencement of admission for academic year 2021-22 can also apply for GPAT - 2021 Computer Based Test (CBT). 

5.2 B.Tech. (Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemical Technology)/ equivalent candidates are not eligible to apply. The candidate must be a citizen of India. 

5.3 There is no age restriction for appearing in GPAT - 2021

6. Reservations 

6.1 In the case of Institutes run by the Central Government, the reservation would be applicable as mentioned below: 

(i) 15% of the seats Scheduled Castes (SC) candidates 

(ii) 7.5% seats for Scheduled Tribes (ST) candidates 

(iii) 27% seats for Other Backward Classes (OBC) Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) candidates as per the Central List* 

(iv) 10% of the seats for General Economically Weaker Sections (General - EWS) candidates 

(v) Persons with Disability (PwD) with 40% or more disability 


6.2 Each category will have 5% reservations for the candidates with 40% or more disability as defined in Section 2 (r) and (zc) of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016. 

6.3 In the case of the Institutes run/aided/recognized by State Governments, the reservation policy of the respective State Governments shall be applicable.