GPAT Syllabus 2027
Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test
Exam Pattern
| # | Subject / Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pharmaceutics | 25 | 100 |
| 2 | Pharmacology | 25 | 100 |
| 3 | Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 25 | 100 |
| 4 | Pharmacognosy | 25 | 100 |
| Total | 100 | 400 | |
Syllabus by Subject
Pharmaceutics
Key topics covered as per the official GPAT syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Pharmaceutics.
View Pharmaceutics Syllabus →Pharmacology
Key topics covered as per the official GPAT syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Pharmacology.
View Pharmacology Syllabus →Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Key topics covered as per the official GPAT syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
View Pharmaceutical Chemistry Syllabus →Pharmacognosy
Key topics covered as per the official GPAT syllabus, including fundamental concepts, applications, and recent exam trends for Pharmacognosy.
View Pharmacognosy Syllabus →Eligibility & Attempts
EEligibility Criteria
B.Pharm degree or final year student from AICTE-approved institution
ANumber of Attempts
No age/attempt limit
Exam Schedule
Frequency
Once a year
Next Exam Date
January 2027
Registration Opens
October 2026
Preparation Tips
- 1Focus heavily on Pharmacology (drug mechanisms, side effects, drug interactions) and Pharmaceutics (formulation, biopharmaceutics) as they together account for over 50% of GPAT questions.
- 2Solve all GPAT previous year papers from 2013 onwards; many questions are repeated with slight modifications in recent years.
- 3Use the NTA official GPAT syllabus as your roadmap and make short notes on reaction mechanisms in Pharmaceutical Chemistry for quick revision.
- 4Attempt at least 2 full-length mock tests per week in the final 2 months to build exam temperament and improve time management within the 120-minute window.
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Practice with Free Mock Tests
Now that you know the GPAT syllabus, put your preparation to the test. Attempt free mock tests that mirror the real exam pattern.