GPAT 2026: Exam Date Confirmed, Edit Window & Preparation Guide

Everything you need to know about the March 7 exam: New NBEMS schedule, sectional weightage, and image correction deadlines.

Updated: 1 week ago

Categories: Exam Updates
Tags: GPAT 2026, Pharmacy Entrance, NBEMS GPAT, M.Pharm Admission 2026, GPAT Syllabus
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GPAT 2026: Official NBEMS Update

EXAM DATE: MARCH 7, 2026

1. Important Dates & Edit Windows

While main registrations ended on Jan 12, NTA/NBEMS has provided specific windows to rectify application errors:

Selective Edit Window (Image/Sign)Feb 6 – Feb 9, 2026
Final Edit WindowFeb 17 – Feb 19, 2026
Admit Card ReleaseMarch 2, 2026
GPAT 2026 Exam DateMarch 7, 2026
Result DeclarationBy April 7, 2026
Source: NBEMS Official Notice (Jan 2026)

2. Exam Structure & Sectional Marks

Total Questions: 125 MCQs | Time: 3 Hours (180 Mins)

Marking: +4 for Correct | -1 for Wrong

Pharm. Chemistry38 Qs
Pharmaceutics38 Qs
Pharmacology28 Qs
Pharmacognosy10 Qs
Other Subjects11 Qs
Source: Shiksha Pattern Guide

3. Eligibility Highlights

  • Degree: Must hold a 4-year B.Pharm degree or be in the Final Year (result must be out before M.Pharm admission).
  • Not Eligible: B.Tech (Pharmaceutical/Fine Chemical Tech) candidates cannot apply.
  • Age Limit: There is no upper age limit for appearing in GPAT 2026.
  • Attempts: No restriction on the number of attempts.
Source: Careers360 / NBEMS Bulletin