GPAT 2027 Exam Date: Full Schedule — Registration, Admit Card, Result

GPAT 2027 — the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) — is expected to follow the same December–March calendar established in the 2026 cycle. NBEMS has not yet released the official 2027 notification or bulletin. All dates on this page are tentative projections based on the GPAT 2026 schedule (notification December 22, 2025 · exam March 7, 2026 · result April 7, 2026) and will be updated as soon as NBEMS publishes confirmed dates at natboard.edu.in.

GPAT 2027 Exam Dates (Full Schedule)

The table below maps every major GPAT milestone to its tentative 2027 date, derived by carrying the 2026 reference date forward by exactly one year. Dates marked TENTATIVE will be confirmed once NBEMS releases the official schedule.

Note: All 2027 dates are projections. Bookmark natboard.edu.in and this page — we update within 24 hours of any NBEMS announcement.

About GPAT

GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test) is a national-level entrance examination for candidates seeking admission to M.Pharm programmes across India. It is also the gateway to the AICTE Scholarship for GPAT Qualifiers (₹12,400/month for the duration of the M.Pharm programme). Historically administered by NTA, GPAT was transferred to NBEMS from 2025 onwards. NBEMS conducts the test as a single-shift computer-based test (CBT) at centres across India.

GPAT 2027 Registration

Based on the 2026 cycle, here is what candidates should expect for GPAT 2027 registration:

• Portal: natboard.edu.in (NBEMS official website)
• Expected opening: Last week of December 2026
• Expected closing: Second week of January 2027
• Application fee (2026 reference): ₹2,200 (General/OBC/EWS) · ₹1,200 (SC/ST/PwD)
• Mode of payment: Online (Debit/Credit card, Net Banking, UPI)

In 2026, NBEMS allowed a short correction window (approximately 3–4 days after the closing date) to fix errors in the submitted form. A similar window is expected in 2027.

GPAT 2027 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility rules have remained stable across recent cycles. Candidates must meet all of the following:

• Degree: B.Pharm (4-year programme) from an AICTE/PCI-approved institution
• Final year appearing: Candidates in the final year of B.Pharm are eligible to apply (result must be submitted before admission)
• Minimum marks: No minimum aggregate prescribed by NBEMS; individual universities may set a cutoff for M.Pharm admission
• Nationality: Indian citizens; NRI/PIO/OCI candidates should check individual institution norms
• Age limit: No upper age limit prescribed

GPAT 2027 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern has been consistent since NBEMS took over. Expect the following for 2027:

GPAT 2027 Syllabus: Key Subjects

The GPAT syllabus covers the entire B.Pharm curriculum. The major subject areas (weightage approximate) are:

• Pharmaceutics — drug delivery systems, dosage form design, biopharmaceutics
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry — medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical analysis, organic chemistry
• Pharmacology — pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, toxicology
• Pharmacognosy & Phytochemistry — natural drug sources, plant constituents
• Biochemistry & Microbiology — enzymes, metabolic pathways, microbial diseases
• Anatomy, Physiology & Pathophysiology
• Biotechnology — recombinant proteins, monoclonal antibodies

GPAT 2027 Admit Card

The admit card is released approximately 5–7 days before the exam on the NBEMS portal. In 2026, the admit card was available from March 2, 2026 (five days before the March 7 exam). For 2027, candidates should expect the admit card in late February / early March 2027.

To download the admit card, candidates need their NBEMS registration number and date of birth. The admit card is the only entry document; no hard copy is sent by post. Check all printed details — name spelling, exam centre, photograph — and report errors to NBEMS immediately.

GPAT 2027 Answer Key & Result

NBEMS releases a provisional answer key within 5–7 days of the exam, followed by a challenge window (fee-based) where candidates can dispute any answer. After evaluating challenges, NBEMS publishes the final answer key alongside the official result.

• Provisional answer key (2026): March 13, 2026 — ~1 week post exam
• Result (2026): April 7, 2026 — ~1 month post exam
• GPAT Score validity: 3 years from the date of result declaration

The scorecard includes the candidate’s subject-wise score, total score, percentile, and All India Rank (AIR). Qualifying candidates can use the scorecard for M.Pharm admissions and for the AICTE GPAT scholarship.

GPAT 2027 Counselling

GPAT does not have a centralised counselling process. Qualifying candidates must apply individually to each institution offering M.Pharm. Most universities — including NITs (via CCMT), IITs, and state university affiliates — accept GPAT scores and conduct their own merit-based admission rounds from May to July. Check your target institution’s admission calendar once the GPAT 2027 result is declared.

AICTE Scholarship for GPAT Qualifiers

Candidates who qualify GPAT are eligible to apply for the AICTE Postgraduate Scholarship:

• Stipend: ₹12,400 per month
• Duration: Full M.Pharm programme (24 months)
• Eligibility: GPAT qualified + admission to AICTE-approved M.Pharm programme + no other scholarship / fellowship
• Application: Through the AICTE portal after securing M.Pharm admission

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the GPAT 2027 notification be released?

Based on the 2026 cycle, the GPAT 2027 notification is tentatively expected in the last week of December 2026. NBEMS has not confirmed this date yet. Monitor natboard.edu.in for the official announcement.

What is the tentative GPAT 2027 exam date?

Projected at approximately March 7, 2027, mirroring the 2026 exam date. This is a tentative estimate; the confirmed date will appear in the official NBEMS notification.

Who conducts GPAT?

NBEMS (National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences) has conducted GPAT since 2025. Before that, NTA (National Testing Agency) was the conducting body.

Is GPAT score valid for more than one year?

Yes. The GPAT scorecard is valid for 3 years from the date of result declaration, allowing candidates to use it for M.Pharm admissions across multiple academic years.

Can final-year B.Pharm students apply?

Yes. Students in their final year of B.Pharm can apply. They must submit their final result/degree certificate at the time of M.Pharm admission.

How many attempts are allowed in GPAT?

There is no restriction on the number of GPAT attempts; candidates can appear every year as long as they meet the eligibility criteria.

What is the GPAT 2027 application fee?

The fee for 2026 was ₹2,200 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹1,200 for SC/ST/PwD candidates. Expect a similar structure in 2027, subject to NBEMS confirmation in the notification.