GPAT Exam 2021 (Pharmacy Course) Registration Started, Eligibility, Exam Date, Latest Syllabus

The three-hour exam will be held in online mode in a single session. There will be Multiple Choice Questions where 4 marks would be given for every correct answer. In case of incorrect answers, 1 mark would be deducted for every wrong answer. The total number of questions is 125 and the maximum marks that the candidates can get is 500.

GPAT 2020 Syllabus

The National Testing Agency prescribes the GPAT syllabus 2020. The subjects or topics that GPAT aspirants should go through are –

Detailed GPAT 2021 Syllabus

Check the GPAT 2020 eligibility criteria before heading ahead with the application process –

• The candidates should be the residents of India.
• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree (4 years after 10+2) in Pharmacy.
• B. Pharm final year students are also eligible to appear in the 2020 exam.

Who’s not eligible?

Candidates who have done B.Tech (Fine Chemical Technology and Pharmaceutical) or equivalent are debarred from taking the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test 2020.

GPAT registration 2021 has started from 23^rd December 2020. Aspirants of GPAT 2021 have to register themselves online before filling the GPAT 2021 application form. The last date to register for GPAT 2021 is 22^nd January 2021. The candidates are advised to complete the GPAT 2021 registration process and submit the application form on or before the tentative last date to apply. It is also advised that candidates applying for GPAT 2021 to check the eligibility criteria before registering for it. GPAT 2021 application form of an ineligible candidate will be rejected by the conducting body, NTA, during admission. Check out the steps below to fill in the online form.

• Visit the authorised website or click on the direct link to go to the ‘registration’ page https://nta.ac.in/Pharmacyexam
• Scroll down a little and select ‘Registration’
• Provide basic information like the name of the candidate, mobile number, email ID, address, etc.
• Upon successful registration, the Authority will send login credentials to the candidates on their registered email ID and mobile number
• Use the credentials to ‘log-in’ and access the application form
• Fill all the details carefully and upload the digital images (photo and signature) without violating the specific sizes and formats
• Remit the application fee using the credit card, debit card and net banking
• Cash deposit is possible only at the designated SBI branch
• After the application fee payment, submit the form and take out a print for future use

GPAT 2021 Application Fee –

The payment can be made through either online (credit card, debit card and net banking) or offline (cash). The application fee intended by the Authority varies from category to category. Here’s the classification –

GPAT 2021 Admit Card

Candidates can download the GPAT admit card 2021 from the official website from February 2021 only if the application is accepted. Use the application form number, DOB and password. The call letter of GPAT 2021 would carry details of the exam centre, the name of the candidate, timings, etc. In case of discrepancy, contact the officials immediately.

GPAT 2021 Exam Centres

The online test would be held in the following cities. Take a look -

GPAT 2021 Result

For the GPAT 2021 result, candidates need to visit the authorized portal and check the result by using the login credentials. However, candidates are advised to explore the National Testing Agency (NTA) website to obtain the online GPAT Result 2021. Along with the result, students can get hold of the scorecard and know the qualifying status. Check below the proven steps to obtain the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) result 2021.

• Open the official website link of GPAT 2021.
• In the homepage, click on the relevant result link and enter all the asked information in the provided space.
• Once you completed the steps, your GPAT 2021 result will appear on the screen.
• Download the result and keep a printout for future needs.

GPAT 2021 Scorecard

For the GPAT 2021 result, candidates need to visit the official website and check the result. Along with the result, students can get hold of the scorecard and know the qualifying status of their result. Candidates can obtain the GPAT 2021 scorecard only through the official website i.e. gpat.nta.nic.in.

GPAT Cut-off 2021

The National Testing Agency determines the GPAT 2021 cut-off, which is the minimum qualifying mark for admission to the master’s course. For general and OBC categories, the cut-off mark is 113. For SC/ ST/ PWD, it is 82 marks.

GPAT Counselling 2021

The qualified students will be required to participate in the GPAT 2021 counselling, which will be organised by the participating institutes. The counselling will tentatively begin in the month of March 2021.

GPAT 2021 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

GPAT 2021 exam is scheduled to be conducted on 22^nd to 27^th February 2021. Here are some of the frequently asked questions related to the GPAT 2021 exam.

Q: When will NTA start the registration process for GPAT 2021?

A: The Agency has started the process on 23^rd December 2020. The last date to submit the online form is 22^nd January 2021.

Q: What is the mode of the exam?

A: Online i.e. Computer Based Test.

Q: Can I take the test from any computer?

A:No, you can’t do that. You need to visit the exam centre and give the test.

Q: What should I do if my GPAT admit card has errors?

A: In that case, you need to report it to the officials right away.

Q: If an applicant is 22 years old, is he eligible for the test?

A: NTA has not set the upper age criterion. It means the candidate can surely appear for the test.

Q: What is the nature of the question pattern?

A: MCQs. There will be 125 questions carrying 500 works.

Q: What about negative marking scheme?

A: 1 wrong answer would reduce 1 mark from the total. 1 mark will be deducted for one incorrect answer.

Q: Can foreigners apply for GPAT?

A: No!