NTA or National Testing Agency conducts the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test or GPAT to offer admissions to M. Pharm courses. This entrance exam is a national level exam held in computer-based mode. It is conducted in January every year.
Important Exam Dates for GPAT
| Events | Dates |
| Starting of Registration process | 1st November 2019 |
| Image correction window opens | 9th November 2019 |
| Last date to register | 10th December 2019 |
| Upload Images and make fee payment Last date | 11th December 2019 |
| Choice of city Date | 1st November to 12th December 2019 |
| Availability of Admit card | 24th December 2019 |
| GPAT 2020 Exam | 28th January 2020 |
| Question paper & responses release | 29th January 2020 |
| Answer key release | 30th January 2020 |
| Last date to submit objections | 2nd February 2020 |
| Announcement of results | 4th February 2020 |
| All India Merit List & final key Release | 4th February 2020 |
GPAT 2020 Admit Card
The NTA released the admit card online on 24th December 2019 at the website gpat.nta.nic.in. Applicants can download their admit cards by entering their application number, password and date of birth.
| Events | Dates |
| Release of Admit card | December 24, 2019 |
| GPAT Exam 2020 | January 28, 2020 |
Download your Admit Card/Hall Ticket
Visit the official website at gpat.nta.nic.in
Click Download GPAT Admit card. Select the option to download by entering application number and password or date of birth as applicable. Click the Sign in button.
The Admit Card details are displayed on your screen. Download and take print outs as necessary.
GPAT 2020 Exam Pattern
| Parameters | Particulars |
| Exam mode | Computer-Based Mode |
| Exam duration | 3 hours |
| Total number of questions | 125 |
| Type of questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Marking scheme | 4 marks for every correct response and 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. |
| Maximum marks | 500 |
| Frequency | Once a year |
Each question carries 4 marks. 1 mark is deducted for every wrong response. Un-attempted questions or not attempted questions do not attract any negative marking.
GPAT 2020 Answer Key
GPAT Answer Key was released on 30th January 2020. The answer key is available online. The provisional answer key was published after the exam on the 28th January 2020 to the candidates.
By knowing the Answer Key, candidates can evaluate their score giving them a fair idea about the marks of the entrance test. Students are allowed to challenge the answer key published.
The authority releases the answer key after making all rectified changes in answers in the answer key. The Answer key contains all correct answers of the questions asked in the entrance exam.
Download your GPAT Answer Key
Browse to the official website of NTA. Click on Answer Key Link. A new window opens. Enter your login details and submit it. Click on Download and check the answers listed in the answer key. Take printouts for the future.
Challenges to the Answer Key
In cases of discrepancies, candidtes will be able to make challenges or objections. They can challenge the answer key online up to 2nd February 2020. Final decisions are taken by the authority. The final answer key is uploaded after the challenge procedure is complete.
GPAT Results
GPAT 2020 Results are released online. The applicants can download their scorecard by entering the email id and password.
GPAT Cut Off
Cut off marks for GPAT are released online. The cut off marks depend on several factors like number of candidates appeared for the exam, difficulty level of the question paper and many more. The applicants have to obtain the minimum cut off marks to be eligible for the admission process.
GPAT 2020 Merit List
GPAT 2020 Merit List is prepared based on the scores obtained in the entrance exam. The merit list contains candidate’s category, roll number, rank, total score along with the status of the result.
In case any two candidates have equal scores, then the tie breaking criteria is applied. Based on the merit list, shortlisted applicants will be called for counselling.
GPAT 2020 Counselling
GPAT 2020 Counselling is conducted separately for separate institutes. The applicants have to register themselves in the participating institutions for counselling.
Seats are allotted based on the entrance test scores, category, and availability of seats. They have to produce the documents in original and copies for the verification process.
GPAT 2020 Preparation Tips
All applicants must be well versed with the basic concepts. Devise a realistic and effective plan for studying. Make yourself familiarized with the exam pattern. Prepare with short notes or drafts. Try solving previous years question papers and mock tests online.
Eat a healthy and well-balanced diet. Stay focused and remain calm. Do not panic but be away from all types of distractions.
