GPAT 2027 (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test) is the national entrance test for M.Pharm admission and PCI scholarships. NBEMS conducts it on behalf of the Pharmacy Council of India. The 2027 dates are not out yet. The 2026 exam was held on 7 March, so GPAT 2027 is expected in March 2027, with applications from December 2026.
GPAT 2027
This page covers GPAT 2027 expected dates, how to apply, the fee, eligibility, exam pattern and the official bulletin.
| Full name | Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | NBEMS, on behalf of the Pharmacy Council of India |
| Exam level | National |
| Courses / Purpose | M.Pharm and PhD admission, and the PCI M.Pharm scholarship |
| Exam date | Expected March 2027 |
| Application | Expected December 2026 to January 2027, online only |
| Application fee | Rs 3,500 (General, OBC, EWS); Rs 2,500 (SC, ST, PwD), as per the 2026 bulletin |
| Eligibility | Indian citizens with a 4-year B.Pharm degree; final-year students can apply |
| Mode | Computer-based test (CBT), English only |
| Questions and marks | 125 MCQs, 500 marks, 3 hours |
| Negative marking | 1 mark deducted per wrong answer (+4 for a correct answer) |
| Official website | natboard.edu.in |
GPAT 2027 Important Dates
NBEMS has not released the GPAT 2027 schedule yet, so the dates below are expected months based on the 2026 cycle.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Information bulletin | December 2026 Expected |
| Online application | December 2026 Expected |
| Admit card | March 2027 Expected |
| GPAT exam | March 2027 Expected |
| Provisional answer key | March 2027 Expected |
| Result | April 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for GPAT 2027
You apply for GPAT 2027 online at natboard.edu.in once NBEMS releases the information bulletin. The 2026 form was open from 23 December 2025 to 12 January 2026, so the 2027 window is expected from December 2026. There is no offline form, and only applications with a successful fee payment are accepted.
Apply Online for GPAT 2027
Applications for GPAT 2027 are expected in December 2026.
- Go to natboard.edu.in and open the GPAT page.
- Read the information bulletin, especially eligibility and the image upload rules.
- Fill the user registration form. Your User ID and password come by SMS and email.
- Complete the application and upload your photograph, signature, thumb impression and the documents asked for.
- Choose your test city and pay the fee online with a debit card, credit card or other mode shown on the portal.
- Agree to the declaration and submit the form.
- Print the submitted form with the transaction ID and payment status “S” (successful).
| Category | Exam fee (latest bulletin, 2026) |
|---|---|
| General, OBC, EWS | Rs 3,500 |
| SC, ST, PwD | Rs 2,500 |
Payment gateway charges are extra. The fee is not refunded or carried forward to a later exam. In the edit window you can change most details, but not your name, nationality, mobile number, email ID or Aadhaar number.
How to log in to the GPAT 2027 candidate portal?
You log in to the NBEMS applicant portal for GPAT with your User ID and password to fill and pay for the application, make changes in the edit window, raise queries through the Helpdesk tab and download your scorecard after the result.
- Open the official GPAT page on the NBEMS website. The GPAT 2027 login opens there with registration, expected from December 2026.
- New candidates fill the user registration form first. Your User ID (application ID) and password are sent to you by SMS and email.
- To sign in later, click the “Already Registered? To login” link on the GPAT page.
- Enter your User ID and password.
- Your applicant account opens with your application, the edit window when it is open, the Helpdesk tab and, after the result, your scorecard.
Forgot your password? Click “Forgot Your Password” on the login page to retrieve it, as the latest NBEMS bulletin explains. Your User ID is in the registration email NBEMS sends to your registered email ID.
Who can apply for GPAT 2027?
You can apply for GPAT if you are an Indian citizen with a 4-year Bachelor of Pharmacy degree (after 10+2, lateral entry included) or an equivalent degree from a recognised university. These are the rules from the 2026 bulletin; NBEMS will confirm the 2027 rules in the new bulletin.
- Final-year (4th year) B.Pharm students can apply if their result comes before M.Pharm admissions begin.
- Pre-final (3rd year) B.Pharm students could also take GPAT 2026, for M.Pharm admission a year later.
- B.E. or B.Tech (Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemical Technology) graduates are not eligible.
- Eligibility is provisional. Admission authorities verify documents at counselling.
What is the GPAT 2027 exam pattern?
GPAT is a 3-hour computer-based test with 125 multiple choice questions for 500 marks, held in one session. This is the 2026 pattern, which is expected to continue in 2027.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-based test (CBT) |
| Questions | 125 multiple choice questions, 4 options each |
| Total marks | 500 |
| Duration | 3 hours (180 minutes), single session |
| Medium | English only |
| Marking | +4 for a correct answer, -1 for a wrong answer, 0 if unattempted |
The questions follow the B.Pharm Course Regulations, 2024. See the subject-wise split on the GPAT 2027 syllabus page.
How is the GPAT score used?
The GPAT score is used for M.Pharm and PhD admissions in PCI-approved university departments, constituent and affiliated colleges, and for M.Pharm scholarships. NBEMS does not run counselling; colleges and state authorities admit students using the GPAT score.
- The score is valid for three years.
- NBEMS publishes one all-India rank list; it does not make category-wise or state-wise merit lists.
- Qualifying GPAT does not guarantee a seat or a scholarship.
GPAT 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
These are the official GPAT documents and links. The 2027 bulletin will be added here once NBEMS releases it.
- PDFGPAT 2026 Information Bulletin (latest) (22 December 2025)Official site · nbe.edu.inOpen
- LINKNBEMS GPAT official pageOfficial site · natboard.edu.inOpen