GPAT 2026 Master Guide: Exam Date (March 7), New Pattern & Last-Minute Strategy
Everything you need for GPAT 2026: Official NBEMS updates, 30-day "War Room" strategy, and the definitive subject weightage for M.Pharm aspirants.
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Exam Date: March 7, 2026
1. High-Weightage Subject Analysis
GPAT is dominated by four core areas. Focus 80% of your energy here to clear the cutoff easily.
Pharm. Chemistry (38 Qs)
- SAR & Synthesis: Focus on Medicinal Chemistry.
- Named Reactions: Organic Chemistry mechanisms.
- Spectroscopy: UV, IR, NMR, and Mass Spectrometry.
Pharmaceutics (38 Qs)
- Dosage Forms: Tablets, Capsules, Parenterals.
- Biopharmaceutics: Pharmacokinetics & Bioavailability.
- Physical Pharmacy: Rheology, Micromeritics.
2. Recommended Reference Books
| Subject | Author/Book Name |
|---|---|
| Pharmacology | K.D. Tripathi (The Bible of Pharma) |
| Pharmaceutics | Lachman & Lieberman / Aulton |
| Pharmacognosy | C.K. Kokate / Trease & Evans |
| Organic Chemistry | Morrison & Boyd |
| Analysis | B.K. Sharma / Chatwal |
3. 2026 Preparation Roadmap
Phase 1 Foundation (Until Feb 5)
Finish core concepts of Cology and Ceutics. Make flashcards for drug classifications.
Phase 2 Consolidation (Feb 6 - Feb 25)
Solve 50 MCQs daily. Focus on previous 10-year GPAT papers. Utilize the Edit Window (Feb 6-9).
Phase 3 Final Sprint (Feb 26 - Mar 6)
Daily Mock Tests. Revise only your handwritten notes. No new topics.
