It is a national-level exam that is conducted by the NTA (National Testing Agency) for students who want to pursue the MPharm course in institutions like All India Council for Technical Education, Pharmacy Council of India, Central/State Universities. The computer-based exam assesses the pharmacy courses of the candidates in accordance with a 200 marks Multiple Choice Questions paper to ascertain their understanding of subjects such as Pharmaceutics, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, etc. The documents need to be uploaded at the time of applying for GPAT are- candidate’s passport size photograph, signature, educational qualification and marksheets, Aadhaar card, valid ID proof.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | National Testing Agency (NTA) |
| Name Of The Examination | Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test |
| Level Of Examination | Postgraduate |
| Exam Date |
8 Jun 2024 |
| Official Website | https://nta.ac.in/ |
| Eligibility | Indian Citizens and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) with a degree in Pharmacy |
| Total Marks | 300 |
| Duration | 120 |
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Form Registration Start Date | April 19, 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply | May 8, 2024 |
| Last Date to Edit Application Form | May 23, 2024 |
| Admit Card Release Date | June 3, 2024 |
| Exam Date | June 8, 2024 |
| Result Declaration Date | July 8, 2024 |
| Category | Application Fee (INR) |
|---|---|
| General | 1050 |
| EWS | 750 |
| OBC-NCL | 750 |
| SC | 525 |
| ST | 525 |
| PwD | 525 |
1. To register for GPAT 2024 you need to visit the official website www.gpat.nta.nic.in and click on register option.
2. Register by providing details such as the name, ID, phone number and other details required.
3. Such application forms can be completed, documents submitted as well as registration fees paid online.
4. Print a confirmation page after you complete the application process successfully.
5. They are issued before the examination and can be downloaded from the official website of the respective exam.
6. Sit for the exam on the scheduled time via the exam center printed on the admit card.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied Subjects | Steroids, Medicinal Chemistry, Heterocyclic Chemistry, Drug Design, Analytical Chemistry, Spectroscopy |
| Pharmaceutics & Allied Subjects | Dosage Forms, Routes of Drug Administration, Pharmacokinetics, Biopharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Technology, Novel Drug Delivery Systems |
| Pharmacognosy & Allied Subjects | Medicinal Plants, Pharmacognostic Evaluation, Phytochemistry, Secondary Metabolites, Standardization of Herbal Drugs |
| Pharmacology & Allied Subjects | General Pharmacology, Pharmacodynamics, Pharmacokinetics, Autonomic Nervous System, Cardiovascular System, Central Nervous System, Respiratory System, Gastrointestinal System, Endocrine System |
| Other Subjects | Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Biochemistry, Pathophysiology, Microbiology |
