GPAT 2026 

• Mode: Computer‑Based Test (CBT) in English only Reddit+12Vidyavision+12Listocle+12

• Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)

• Total Questions: 125 MCQs

• Total Marks: 500 (4 marks per correct answer) drpkclasses.com+3Vidyavision+3Listocle+3

• Negative Marking: –1 mark per wrong answer; no penalty for unanswered Listocle

📅 Important Dates (Tentative)

🧩 Exam Structure

📚 GPAT 2026 Syllabus – Major Areas 📖

1. Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied

• Physical Chemistry: States of Matter, Thermodynamics, Kinetics, Electrochemistry

• Organic & Medicinal Chemistry: Aromaticity, Stereochemistry, SAR, drug nomenclature, synthesis

• Pharmaceutical Analysis: Instrumental techniques, biochemistry, biotechnology
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2. Pharmaceutics & Allied

• Physical Pharmacy: Solubility, Rheology, Micromeritics

• Dosage Forms & Engineering: Drug delivery systems, pharmacokinetics, drying/heating methods

• Biopharmaceutics & Regulatory Aspects
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3. Pharmacology & Allied

• General & Systemic Pharmacology

• Mechanisms, Pathophysiology, Toxicology, Clinical pharmacy
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4. Pharmacognosy & Allied

• Medicinal plants: identification, phytochemistry, herbal formulations

• Ayurvedic principles & standards
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5. Other Subjects

• Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, Hospital Pharmacy & Management
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✅ Quick Summary Table

🧠 Preparation Strategy & Tips

• Start preparation 6–8 months before the exam. Focus on all five segments thoroughly.

• Practice previous year question papers—they help with format familiarity and spotting high-frequency topics. bombaywalacoachingclasses.com+12Reddit+12Vidyavision+12Reddit+14Reddit+14Reddit+14

• Recommended focus: Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, and Pharmacology—they carry substantial weight. RedditReddit

• Suggested reference books:

  • Pearson Guide to GPAT

  • Nazma Inamdar’s Companion

  • KDT for Pharmacology, Martin & Subramanyam for Pharmaceutics, Kokate for Pharmacognosy

  • Comprehensive solutions by Krishan Bhardwaj & others
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• Use reputable mock-test platforms and test series (e.g., GDC app, Pharmaelite, Brahmastra tests) for simulated practice. Reddit+15Reddit+15Pharmaelite17+15

🧭 Summary Snapshot

• 🖥️ Mode: CBT, English only

• ⏰ Duration: 3 hours

• 📌 Ques: 125 MCQs

• 🏅 Marks: 500

• ➖ Negative marking: –1 for wrong

• 📚 Sections cover all core pharmacy disciplines

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