GPAT
The Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) is a national level entrance exam conducted by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) that facilitates institutions to select suitable Pharmacy graduates for admission into the Master’s (M Pharm) programme. The GPAT score is accepted by all AICTE-approved institutions or universities and colleges. A few scholarships and other financial assistance in the field of Pharmacy are also given on the basis of the GPAT score. It also awards fellowship/scholarships to pharmacy graduates.
Exam pattern
The GPAT is a three hour computer based online test which is conducted in a single session. GPAT trial test will be available on the website www.aicte-gpat.in from December 12, 2015 for candidates to get familiarised with the functionality and navigation of the actual computer based test.
There will be 125 questions and the duration of test will be 180 minutes. For each correct answer there are four marks, for each wrong answer one mark shall be deducted. The test will begin at 9:30 am and candidates are required to arrive the test centre one hour 30 minutes prior to the test time.
Eligibility
Candidates with Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (four years after 10+2, including lateral entry candidates) and candidates currently pursuing final year of B. Pharmacy course are eligible for appearing in GPAT examination. There is no age restriction for appearing in GPAT.
Important Dates
Online registration for GPAT 2016 is open till December 10, 2015. The exam is scheduled to take place on January 17, 2016.
For more information, log on to www.aicte-gpat.in.