GPAT 2026 — Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test

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9th May 2026

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GPAT is the national entrance for admission to M.Pharm programmes at AICTE-approved institutions.

Short Information

GPAT 2026 is the national-level computer-based test conducted by the National Testing Agency on behalf of AICTE for admission to Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) programmes at AICTE-approved institutions across India. GPAT scores also unlock AICTE PG Scholarships of ₹12,400 per month for qualifying candidates. Most state pharmacy councils and select universities (IITs, NITs, BITS, NIPER) require GPAT for PG admission. Counselling is run by individual states (e.g. MAH-PCA in Maharashtra, KEA in Karnataka) using GPAT score as the primary ranking criterion.

Department

National Testing Agency (NTA) / All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

Stage Level

National

Eligibility

Minimum Qualification

B.Pharm degree from a PCI-recognised institution (or equivalent); 4-year B.Tech (Pharmaceutical / Pharmaceutical Sciences / Pharmaceutical Technology) holders are also eligible

Job Type

Permanent

Exam Mode

Offline Computer Based

Applicants Gender

All

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Application Start Date	28th April 202628th April 2026
Application End Date	28th May 202628th May 2026
Exam Date	26th June 202626th June 2026
Result Announcement Date	6th July 20266th July 2026

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