What is a Good Score in GPAT?

A good score in GPAT is considered to be 300 and above. However, this score is dependent on many factors and can vary depending on the difficulty of the exam, the number of applicants, etc.

There are nearly 24,000 M.Pharm admission seats available through GPAT, with over 841 pharmacy colleges and universities participating. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBMES) administers the GPAT exam 2024 as a national-level admission exam. The GPAT exam was conducted on 8 June, 2024 and the result is expected to be out by 8 July, 2024.

Good Score in GPAT 2024

According to the previous year's cutoff statistics, students with GPAT scores of 300 or above will be at the top and be easily able to get a seat in a college of their choice. The table below shows the scores and mark ranges so that candidates can get an overview.

Score Type	Marks Range
Maximum Score	500
Very Good Score	350+
Good Score	300+
Low Score	<200
Very Low Score	<160

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GPAT Cutoff 2024

The NTA is responsible for publishing the GPAT 2024 cutoff on the official website. The GPAT cut-off for 2024 will be released by the authority alongside the scorecard. Candidates should be aware that the minimum qualifying score for GPAT 2024 for each category changes each year because of various factors.

Candidates who meet the minimal qualifying GPAT 2024 cutoff scores will be declared qualified for the admission exam. Aspiring candidates can also review the GPAT cutoffs from the prior year.

GPAT 2024 Expected Cutoffs

Candidates planning to take the GPAT exam in 2024 can find the estimated cutoff in the table below. The GPAT 2024 cutoff is the minimum mark required to pass the exam. The GPAT cutoff mark varies by category. This is not the final cutoff, and it may vary depending on the nature of the exam and the number of people taking it. 

Category	Cutoff scores
General	140-150
OBC-NCL	115-125
SC	90-100
ST	75-85
EWS	120-130

GPAT Previous Year Cutoffs

Candidates can check the previous year's cut-offs to get an idea about the marks required for various categories.

Category	2023	2022	2021	2020
General	96.18	148	359-186	163
OBC-NCL	90.57	120	185-152	131
SC	77.10	94	185-114	103
ST	57.74	75	183-87	76
EWS	90.16	122	185-155	104

Also Read: GPAT Result 2024: Scorecard Download Link

Factors Affecting a Good Score in GPAT

There are a few factors that affect the GPAT cutoff scores. Candidates are urged to read through the determining factors of GPAT cutoff, which are:

• The number of candidates taking the GPAT entrance exam in 2024
• Total number of seats available
• The difficulty level of the exam
• Under which category is admission being given
• Trends regarding the previous year’s cut-offs and highest scores

Ideally, if the number of seats in the entrance exam increases, the GPAT 2024 cutoff for a specific list should fall, and vice versa. Similarly, if the number of GPAT applicants increases, so will competitiveness and the cutoff. 

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Top Pharmacy Colleges Accepting a Good Score in GPAT

Candidates who meet the GPAT cutoff must apply independently to the GPAT participating institutes with their scores for admission. Following this, the participating GPAT institutes will disclose their respective cutoff scores, which candidates must meet in order to be considered for admission. The table below contains a list of top pharmacy colleges accepting GPAT scores, along with the courses offered, their fees, and the respective NIRF rankings.

Name of the College	Courses Offered	Fees	NIRF Ranking 2023 (in Pharmacy Category)
NIPER Hyderabad	M.Pharm, MBA, M.E /M. Tech, M.Sc	INR 4.07L	1
Panjab University	B. Pharm, M. Pharm, PGDM, M. Sc	INR 64K	8
Central University of Punjab	M.Pharm, M.E/M. Tech, M.Sc	INR 20K	19
BBAU Lucknow	M.Pharm, M.A., M.Sc, PGDM	INR 40K	20
Central University of Rajasthan	B. Pharm, M. Pharm, PGDM, M. Sc	INR 33K	27

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