The registration process for the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) 2026 has been started by the NBEMS. As the GPAT 2026 is a national-level entrance exam for students who want to get admitted to AICTE-approved institutions offering postgraduate courses in Pharmacy, it is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The registration process will be available from today, December 12, 2025, 5:00 PM onwards, and the last date for the same is January 12, 2026.
Important Dates for GPAT 2026
Candidates must keep track of the following dates to avoid missing deadlines:
Event
Date
Registration Starts
December 12, 2025
Registration Closes
January 12, 2026
Application Correction Window
TBA
Admit Card Release
TBA
Exam Date
March 7, 2026
Answer Key Release
TBA
Result Declaration
April 7, 2026
GPAT 2026 Eligibility Criteria
The NTA has outlined clear eligibility requirements for GPAT 2026:
Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen.
Age Limit: No age restriction.
Educational Qualification:
A graduate degree in Pharmacy from a university recognised by the government of India.
Final-year students of B.Pharm are also eligible to apply.
Step 3: Enter personal details, including email ID and mobile number.
Step 4: Submit and note down the system-generated application number.
Part B:- Application Form
Step 1: Log in using the application number.
Step 2: Fill in academic and personal details carefully.
Step 3: Upload a scanned passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
Step 4: Upload the required documents.
Step 5: Pay the application fee online.
Step 6: Save and print the application form for future reference.
GPAT 2026 Exam Pattern
The GPAT 2026 exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode. The candidates will be awarded 4 marks for every correct answer and -1 mark for every incorrect answer.
Section
No. of Questions
Marks
Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied Subjects
38
152
Pharmaceutics & Allied Subjects
38
152
Pharmacognosy & Allied Subjects
10
40
Pharmacology & Allied Subjects
28
112
Other Subjects
11
44
Total
125
500
Why is GPAT 2026 important?
A valid GPAT score allows candidates to pursue M.Pharm programs at premier universities and colleges all over India. Also, it enables the candidates to get grants and fellowships that are provided by the Ministry of Education. GPAT 2026 registration is now available, and since there are thousands of aspirants who will be competing, it is very important to register on time and be well prepared.
Candidates should submit their applications at the earliest, ensure they meet the eligibility criteria, and prepare themselves in accordance with the official syllabus and exam pattern. For the latest and detailed information related to other national and state-level entrance exams, candidates can bookmark the CollegeHai website.
