Overview
The Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) is a computer-based standardised entrance examination in India that determines the eligibility of candidates for admission to the Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm) programme offered by government and private universities, colleges and institutes across the country. The test is conducted by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) on behalf of the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI).
Key details
| Examination | Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-based test |
| Country | India |
| Purpose | Admission to the Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm) programme |
| Conducting body (current) | National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), on behalf of the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) |
| First held | 2010 |
| Earlier conducting bodies | All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) until 2018; National Testing Agency (NTA) from 2019 to 2023 |
Role in admissions
GPAT scores are used by Indian government and private universities, colleges and institutes for admission to postgraduate pharmacy programmes leading to the M. Pharm degree. The examination assesses candidates seeking entry into specialisations within pharmacy education, and the score serves as a common eligibility benchmark across participating institutions.
Background
The first GPAT was held in 2010. The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) administered the examination until 2018. From 2019 to 2023, the conduct of the test was handled by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Since 2024, the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) has been responsible for the examination, with the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) conducting it on the council's behalf.
References
- "Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test", Wikipedia. Retrieved from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graduate_Pharmacy_Aptitude_Test
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