GPAT Syllabus 2020 (Available) – Download PDF

GPAT 2020 Syllabus: Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) 2020 syllabus is available on the page. National Testing Agency conducts GPAT for admission of candidates in M.Pharm courses in AICTE approved colleges across India. Aspirants preparing for the upcoming GPAT 2020 Exam can consider the syllabus for effective preparation. GPAT 2020 Syllabus consists of all the topics which are important from exam point of view. GPAT 2020 will be held in computer-based mode and will contain 125 MCQ’s (Multiple Choice Questions). Check the page for detailed information about GPAT 2020 Syllabus. 

GPAT 2020 Syllabus 

Candidates those who are about to appear in the GPAT 2020 Exam should have good understanding of the syllabus and the topics asked in the exam. Candidates can also consider previous year question papers for scoring a decent rank. The total duration of the exam is 3 hours. 

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Important topics in NEET 2020 Biology Syllabus

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

• Composition & physical states of matter
• Colligative Properties
• Thermodynamics
• Refractive index
• Solutions
• Electrochemistry
• Ionic equilibrium
• Kinetics

PHYSICAL PHARMACY

• Matter, properties of matter
• Micromeritics and powder rheology
• Surface and interfacial phenomenon
• Viscosity and rheology
• Dispersion systems
• Complexation
• Buffer
• Solubility

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

• General principles
• Pericyclic reactions
• Aromaticity & chemistry of aromatic compounds
• Different classes of compounds
• Carbohydrates
• Carbonyl Chemistry
• Heterocyclic Chemistry
• Protection & deprotection of groups
• Bridged rings
• Kinetic & thermodynamic control
• Amino acids & proteins
• Different aromatic classes of compounds
• Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
• Stereochemistry

PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTRY

Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry

• Dentifrices, desensitizing agents, & anticaries agents
• Pharmaceutical Impurities
• Isotopes
• Monographs

Medicinal Chemistry

• Various classes of therapeutic agents
• Different classes of therapeutic drugs
• Therapeutic classes of drugs
• Different classes of therapeutic drugs

PHARMACEUTICS

• Pharmacy Profession & Introduction to Pharmaceuticals
• Introduction to dosage form
• Biological products
• Pharmaceutical Plant, location, layout
• Ophthalmic preparations
• Preformulations
• Packaging Materials
• Cosmetics
• Pilot plant scale-up techniques
• Dosage Form Necessities and Additives
• Powders
• Sources of drug information
• Tablets
• Allopathic dosage form
• Crude extract
• Allergenic extract
• Capsules
• Liquids(solutions, syrups, elixirs, spirits, aromatic water, liquid for external uses)
• Pharmaceutical Aerosols

PHARMACOLOGY

• Introductory Pharmacognosy
• Classification of crude drugs
• Plant products
• Principles of plant classification
• Pharmaceutical aids
• Animal products
• Traditional herbal drugs
• Plants based industries and research institutes in India
• Patents
• Ayurvedic system of medicine
• Homeopathic system of medicine
• Toxic drugs

PHARMACOLOGY

• General Pharmacology
• Detailed pharmacology including classification, mechanism of action and therapeutic uses

PHARMACEUTICAL ANALYSIS

• Importance of quality control in pharmacy
• Acid-base titrations
• Gravimetry
• Extraction techniques
• Potentiometry
• Calibration

MICROBIOLOGY

• Introduction to Microbiology
• Microscopy and staining technique
• Biology of Microorganisms
• Microbial spoilage
• Vaccines & Sera
• Fungi and Viruses

BIOCHEMISTRY

• Cell
• Lipids
• Enzymes
• Nucleic acids
• Vitamins

BIOTECHNOLOGY

• Plant Cell and Tissue Culture
• Fermentation Technology and Industrial Microbiology
• Recombinant DNA Technology
• Process and Applications
• Animal Cell Culture
• Biotechnology-Derived Products

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY

• Basic principles of cell injury and adaptation
• Neoplastic diseases
• Pathophysiology of common diseases
• Laboratory tests for Liver function tests and kidney function tests
• Immunopathology including amyloidosis
• Infectious diseases
• Basic mechanisms of inflammation and repair
• Disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance
• Disorders of homeostasis: white blood cells, lymphoid tissues

NTA Recommended Book for GPAT 2020

National Testing Agency (NTA) has recommended the following books for CMAT 2020 Preparation:

For Pharmaceutics and related subjects:

For Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Medicinal Chemistry:

GPAT 2020 Preparation Tips

To crack the national level pharma exam the candidates need to have some useful tips up their sleeves and thus here are some important tips for all the aspiring candidates.

Preparation Books: Candidates are advised to buy and read those books that have an easy to understand language for you. (check the list of books recommended by NTA). The selection of right books for preparation is very crucial part.

Strategy: Preparing for the exam with an effective strategy helps a lot. Students must distribute the time for all the subjects. Students should begin with the difficult topics first and then go for the easy topics. Approach the exam preparation with a calm and analytical mind

Syllabus for GPAT 2020: Before starting the preparation of GPAT 2020, Candidates must understand the depth of Syllabus of GPAT 2020. The students should be aware of the weightage that each topic carries.

Motivation: Motivation has a big role to play while preparing for the competative exam. Keep you end goal in your mind and prepare with consistency.

About GPAT

National Test Agency (NTA) conducts the Graduate Aptitude Test. earlier it was conducted by the AICTE and is a national level exam which is held every year in an online mode. Candidates by giving GPAT can seek admission in the various programmes of M.Pharma. The difficulty level of GPAT is high and so do the benefits of qualifying it. Once a student qualifies the exam and takes admission in the AICTE approved institutes and colleges they can avail a regular stipend of 12,400 rupees per month for the next 24 months/2 years. Candidates can take admission in their desired colleges within 3 years as the GPAT result is valid for 3 years.

GPAT 2020