GPAT 2024: Scorecard (Aug 2), Cut Off (Out), Counselling

GPAT 2024 cutoff pdf released on Aug 2, 2024. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) releases the GPAT cutoff 2024 percentile on its official website, natboard.edu.in. The authorities issued the category-specific GPAT 2024 in PDF format for all candidates.

GPAT cut off 2024 may be found on the official website, natboard.edu.in, in the percentile format. GPAT cut off are as follows: 96.15414 for the UR category, 90.7069 for EWS, 90.09176 for OBC, 75.4353 for SC, and 54.17503 for ST.

GPAT score card 2024 will be released on Aug 2, 2024. Along with this, authorities announced that 3,934 candidates, or 10% of all applications, had been confirmed qualified for admission to Master of Pharmacy courses. 

GPAT result has been declared on Jul 8, 2024. Candidates can download their GPAT Scorecard 2024 from the official website in PDF format. The NBEMS provided the GPAT 2024 answer key online via the official website natboard.edu.in. The validity of GPAT result 2024 will be for 3 years.

There are over 24,000 seats for admission to M.Pharm under GPAT, and around 841 pharmacy colleges and universities will be participating in it. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts GPAT exam 2024 as a national-level entrance exam.

Till 2018, it was conducted by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) according to the bearings of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India. Here are the updates that will help you crack the GPAT examination 2024.

GPAT Cut Off 2024

Candidates have to qualify for the GPAT 2024 cut off to progress to the next stage of selection. The cut off is the minimum marks a candidate has to score to get admission into a course. GPAT 2024 cut off for various categories has been declared by the conducting authority.

Category	Cutoff Percentile
UR	96.15414
UR-PwBD	55.1562
EWS	90.7069
EWS-PwBD	46.32063
OBC	90.09176
OBC-PwBD	49.70896
SC	75.4353
SC-PwBD	45.53011
ST	54.17503
ST-PwBD	52.27117

It will be mentioned on the candidate's scorecard. Cut off is determined by considering various factors which are mentioned below.

• Total number of students who appeared for GPAT 2024 Exam
• Level of difficulty of question paper
• Previous year cut-off trends
• Number of seats available

GPAT Result 2024

GPAT 2024 result has been released on Jul 8, 2024, on the official website at cdn3.digialm.com. Candidates can check their GPAT 2024 results using their registered credentials such as the application number, date of birth and security pin.

After GPAT 2024 result will be declared, a merit list of short-listed candidates is prepared which includes the score, roll number and rank of a candidate. GPAT score will be accepted by around 800 participating Pharmacy institutes.

Score Tie-Breaker: In the case of a tie-breaker situation among candidates with equal marks, the authority has decided to resolve it in the following descending order.

• Marks obtained in Pharmaceutics
• Marks obtained in Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Candidates having less negative responses in the paper
• Candidates older in age.

Candidates must note that no scorecard will be dispatched or sent to the candidates via post. The scorecard must be downloaded from the website only.

Steps to Download GPAT Result

Candidates can follow the steps given below to download GPAT 2024 result from the official website.

• Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website and click on the 'Result'link.
• Step 2: Enter the application number and password in the required fields.
• Step 3: Then, click on the 'Submit' button.
• Step 4: Soon after, a screen will be displayed and the results can be viewed.
• Step 5: Download and take a printout of the results. The scorecard will be required at the time of counselling and the admission process.

Details Mentioned on GPAT Scorecard

GPAT 2024 scorecard contains the following details.

• Application Number
• Candidate's Name
• Mother's Name
• Father's Name
• Category
• Gender
• Person with Disability
• State of Residence
• Date of Birth
• Nationality
• Marks Obtained in GPAT 2024
• Maximum Marks
• NTA Score
• All India Rank (AIR)
• Validity of Scorecard
• Category-wise Cut Off Qualifying Scores
• Other Important Information by NTA

GPAT Answer Key 2024

GPAT 2024 answer key has been released on Jun 14, 2024, on the official website at cdn3.digialm.com. GPAT 2024 answer key was made available on natboard.edu.in. Students could submit complaints to the GPAT preliminary answer key 2024 from Jun 15, 2024 to Jun 17, 2024. The final answer key for GPAT 2024 will be release after considering the objections raised against the provisional answer key.

GPAT Answer Key 2024	Links
GPAT Answer Key 2024 PDF	View Here
GPAT Answer Key Objection 2024 Direct Link	View Here
Display of Provisional Answer Keys of GPAT-2024 and Question Paper with Recorded Responses	Download Here

Candidates are given the option to challenge the provisional answer key in case they find any discrepancy. For raising an objection, the candidates have to pay the pre-requisite amount in favour of the exam authority within the due date.

How to Download the GPAT Answer Key?

To download the GPAT 2024 answer key, candidates must follow these steps.

• Step 1: Click on the official GPAT answer key link.
• Step 2: Log in to the applicant portal of GPAT 2024 by entering the application number and password/phone number.
• Step 3: Preview the particular code-wise answer key.
• Step 4: Match the answers marked with the solutions provided in GPAT 2024 answer key.
• Step 5: Download GPAT questions along with their solutions for future references.

GPAT Exam Date 2024

GPAT exam date 2024 was on Jun 8, 2024. Candidates must bring their admit card in the GPAT exam centre 2024. Candidates must check the GPAT exam schedule 2024 provided in the table below for reference.

Events	Dates
Upcoming Exam Events
GPAT 2024 Scorecard	Aug 2, 2024
GPAT 2024 Cutoff	Jul 29, 2024 (Out)
Past Exam Events
GPAT 2024 Application form starts	Apr 19, 2024
Last Date of Submission of Application Form	May 8, 2024 (Closed)
GPAT Form Correction Window	May 11 - 14, 2024
GPAT Image Pre-Edit Window	May 21 - 23, 2024
GPAT Image Final Edit Window	May 28 - 30, 2024
GPAT 2024 Admit Card	Jun 3, 2024 (Out)
GPAT 2024 Exam Date	Jun 8, 2024
GPAT Answer Key 2024	Jun 2024
GPAT 2024 Result	Jul 8, 2024 (Out)

GPAT Admit Card 2024

After successful registration, candidates can download GPAT 2024 admit card from the official website from Jun 3, 2024. Candidates must log in with their application form number and password on the login page to download their e-admit cards. The admit card has been issued on Jun 3, 2024.

Candidates should take a printout of the admit card using the print option on an A4 size paper only. Candidates will not be allowed to take this entrance test without their admit card. If there is any discrepancy in the hall ticket, a candidate must inform the conducting body immediately.

How to Download GPAT 2024 Admit Card?

To download GPAT 2024 admit card, candidates can follow the steps given below.

• Step 1: Go to the official website and click on the "Admit Card" link.
• Step 2: Login by entering the application number and password.
• Step 3: Click on the "Submit" button.
• Step 4: Download and take a printout of admit card

Details Mentioned on GPAT 2024 Admit Card

GPAT 2024 exam will contain the following details. Candidates must check them carefully before attempting the exam.

• Candidate's full name
• GPAT 2024 roll number
• Candidate's photograph
• Candidate's signature
• Test date and time
• Exam centre address
• Exam instructions and guidelines for GPAT.

GPAT Highlights 2024

National Testing Agency (NTA) released the official notification for GPAT 2024. This exam is conducted once every year, and is a Computer-Based Test (CBT).Before applying for GPAT 2024 exam, candidates must ensure that they are meeting all the eligibility criteria as set by the exam officials.

Following are the details regarding the GPAT 2024 examination.

GPAT 2024 Exam Highlights

Particulars	Details
Exam Name	GPAT
Full Form	Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test
Conducting Authority	National Testing Agency
Level	National Level
Category	Postgraduate
Course Offered	M.Pharm
Duration	3 Hours
Mode	Computer-Based Test (online)
No of Questions	125
Type of Questions	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Marking Scheme	For every Correct Answer (+4) mark and Wrong Answer (-1) mark.

GPAT Eligibility Criteria 2024

The exam officials have set some GPAT 2024 eligibility for the candidates who are willing to appear for the exam. Candidates must ensure that they are satisfying all the requirements and if they fail to do so, the exam authority has the right to cancel their application. The detailed criteria are given below.

Nationality

• Candidates applying for GPAT 2024 exam must be a citizen of India.

Age Limit

• There is no upper age limit set for candidates applying for the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT).

Educational Qualification

• The educational qualification of the applicants is that they must have a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (4 years after 10+2, including lateral entry candidates) from any recognized colleges, universities, or institutes from India or abroad.

Final Year Graduates

• Candidates pursuing the final year of the B.Pharm course are eligible for appearing in GPAT 2024 Exam.
• Students pursuing B. Tech (Pharmaceutical and fine chemical technology)/equivalent courses are not eligible to appear for GPAT 2024 exam.
• Aspirants should provide certificates from the college or university in which they aspirant is pursuing the final year of B.Pharm.
• Students should not have any backlogs from previous semesters.

Read More: GPAT Eligibility Criteria 2024

GPAT 2024 Application Form

GPAT 2024 application form final edit window was open from May 28 - May 30, 2024. Candidates can edit their thumb impression, pictures, etc. via the final edit window. GPAT application form 2024 correction window was active on the official website on May 11, 2024. The last date to make corrections to the online application form was May 14, 2024.

The GPAT 2024 application form was released on Apr 19, 2024. Before applying for the GPAT exam, candidates were advised to check the eligibility criteria for the exam. The last date to enroll for the exam was May 8, 2024.

Steps to Register for GPAT 2024 Exam

Candidates can follow the steps given below to Register for GPAT 2024.

Stage 1: Register Online

• Visit the official website of NTA. Candidates should register themselves by clicking on "New Registration".
• Provide all the details such as e-mail Id, phone number, etc.
• Create a password and choose a security question. Save the password, security question, and its answer.
• Candidates will receive an application number after registration is over. Keep the application number safe for future purposes.

Stage 2: Fill GPAT 2024 Application Form

• Login to the account by using the application number and password.
• Fill the application form by providing all the details.
• Preview the details before submitting the application form.

Stage 3: Upload Scanned Images

• Upload a scanned copy of your passport-size photograph in JPG format.
• Upload a scanned copy of your signature in JPG format.
• Preview the photograph and the signature before submitting them.

Stage 4: Pay GPAT 2024 Application Fees

• Candidates can pay the application fee through any of these online modes.
  • Net Banking
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • E-challan
• Take the printout of the payment receipt. Candidates can pay GPAT Application Fee both in online and offline mode.
• If a candidate opts for the online mode, he/she can pay through their credit card/ debit card/ net banking.
• If a candidate opts for the offline mode, he/ she can pay by cash at any of the designated SBI bank branches. The table given below has the list of the registration fees for various categories.

GPAT 2024 Registration Fee

Category	Registration Fee
General	Male: INR 2000/- Female: INR 1000/-
SC/ ST/ PWD/ Non-creamy Layer OBC	Male: INR 1000/- Female: INR 1000/- Transgender: INR 1000/-

Note: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will not bear any charges on the application form sent through email and post. GPAT 2024 application form can only be applied online.

GPAT Reservation Statistics 2024

The official authorities responsible for organizing GPAT 2024 have reserved individual seats for applicants from specific class backgrounds.

GPAT 2024 Reservation

Category	Reservation (in %)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	15%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	7.5%
Non-Creamy–Other Backward Classes (NC-OBC)	27%
People with Disability/Disabilities (PwD)	5%
Total	54.5%

GPAT Exam Centres 2024

GPAT 2024 exam city slip will be issued on the official portal. Candidates can download using GPAT 2024 login credentials. GPAT 2024 will be conducted in 110 cities across India. Candidates will have the option to choose their test city when they were filling up GPAT 2024 application form.

Candidates must choose their test city very carefully because there will be no option to make changes. Exam centre and venue will be mentioned on GPAT 2024 admit card. No candidates will be allowed inside the designated test centre without GPAT 2024 admit card.

The list of GPAT 2024 exam centres is provided below.

GPAT 2024 Exam Centres

GPAT 2024 Exam Centres
Port Blair	Guntur	Kurnool	Nellore	Rajahmundry
Tirupathi	Vijayawada	Visakhapatnam	Itanagar	Dibrugarh
Guwahati	Muzaffarpur	Patna	Chandigarh	Bhilai Nagar/Durg
Raipur	Delhi/New Delhi	Panaji (Goa)	Ahmedabad	Anand
Bhavnagar	Mehsana	Rajkot	Surat	Vadodara
Ambala	Faridabad	Gurugram	Hissar	Bilaspur
Hamirpur	Shimla	Solan	Jammu	Srinagar
Dhanbad	Jamshedpur	Ranchi	Belagavi	Bengaluru
Gulbarga	Dharwad	Mangalore	Mysore	Udupi
Ernakulam	Kottayam	Kozhikode	Trivandrum	Thrissur
Leh	Kavaratti	Bhopal	Indore	Jabalpur
Sagar	Ahmednagar	Aurangabad	Dhule	Kolhapur
Mumbai	Nagpur	Nanded	Nashik	Pune
Solapur	Thane	Imphal	Shillong	Aizawl
Dimapur	Kohima	Bhubaneshwar	Behrampur	Sambalpur
Puducherry	Amritsar	Bhatinda	Ludhiana	Jaipur
Jodhpur	Kota	Udaipur	Sikar	Chennai
Coimbatore	Madurai	Trichy	Tirunelveli	Hyderabad
Karimnagar	Warangal	Agartala	Agra	Allahabad
Bareily	Ghaziabad	Gorakhpur	Noida	Kanpur
Lucknow	Meerut	-	-	-

Documents Required on GPAT Exam Day 2024

Candidates appearing for GPAT 2024 examination must carry the following documents to the exam hall.

• GPAT 2024 Admit Card
• Government ID proof such as Aadhar card, PAN card, Voter ID, Passport, Driving License, etc.
• Passport size coloured photo.

Read More: GPAT Exam Centres 2024

GPAT Exam Pattern 2024

Before starting the preparation for GPAT 2024 exam, candidates must go through the detailed exam pattern. Knowing the exam format and the structure of the exam can help the candidate in cracking GPAT 2024 exam easily.

GPAT exam pattern comprises exam mode, duration, number of questions, marking scheme and many more. Candidates can check GPAT 2024 exam pattern given below.

GPAT 2024 Exam pattern

Particulars	Details
Mode	Online - Computer-based test (CBT)
Question type	Multiple-choice Questions (MCQ)
Total Questions	125 Questions
Duration	3 hours
Total Marks	500 marks
Marking scheme	+4 marks awarded for the correct answer 1 mark deducted for each incorrect answer Unattempted questions do not carry any negative marking.
Frequency	Once a year
Medium	English

An exact exam pattern cannot be predicted, since the conducting authority brings a minor change in the pattern every year.

Read More: GPAT Exam Pattern 2024

GPAT Syllabus 2024

GPAT 2024 syllabus will be decided by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Candidates must know the exam pattern and syllabus very well to crack the exam and secure the cut off marks. There are a total of 16 subjects in GPAT 2024 syllabus. The list of all 16 subjects is mentioned below.

• Physical Chemistry
• Physical Pharmacy
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry
• Pharmaceutics Pharmacology
• Pharmacognosy
• Pharmaceutical analysis
• Biochemistry
• Biotechnology
• Microbiology
• PathoPhysiology
• Microbiology
• Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics.
• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Pharmaceutical Engineering
• Pharmaceutical Management

Read More: GPAT Syllabus 2024

How to Prepare for GPAT?

To crack any examination, a student needs to have a certain level of preparation. The method of preparation the pupil opts for is completely personal. However, here, we do have some tips and suggestions for you.

• Go through GPAT 2024 syllabus and start your preparation according to it.
• Focus on Pharmacology as 25-30% of questions are asked from this field.
• Plan your everyday activity which will help in time management.
• Prepare notes when you are studying, this will help you refer to them later.
• Take a mock test and assess your performance.
• There are a lot of study materials available in the market and online that cover the whole GPAT 2024 syllabus. Refer to those for better results and revise before this exam.
• One very important point that many tend to ignore deliberately is got proper sleep. Do not stuff knowledge into an already-tired mind.

Prepare with the Best

Research and find out the best available study materials to prepare for GPAT 2024. There are plenty of good books that will prepare you to solve questions in a snap. Believe it or not, there is a formula to solve every type of question in seconds. So keep practising and find the best books.

Use Breaks While Studying

Give your mind time to recharge. Reward yourselves, Scientifically, this creates a habit of performing well knowing that you get rewarded after every achievement. This will help you to keep yourselves keep competitive for the preparation of GPAT 2024.

GPAT Reference Books 2024

GPAT is a national level examination and the competition is very high among students. Candidates who aspire to pursue M.Pharm through GPAT must learn and study from the best available GPAT 2024 reference books. Candidates should also practise previous year's papers and mock tests. The list of a few books for GPAT 2024 is given below.

• Pharmaceutics: The Science of Dosage Form Design by Aulto
• GPAT: A Companion by N N Inamdar
• Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics by Goodman and Gillman
• Pharmacology Test Prep: 1500 USMLE-Style Questions & Answers by Mario Babbini and Mary L. Thomas
• Medicinal Chemistry by S N Pandey
• Organic Chemistry by Morrison & Boyd
• Advanced Physical Chemistry by Carol A. Venanzi
• Biochemistry and Clinical Pathology by M. R. Chaudhari, Y. A. Kulkarni, S. B. Gokhale
• Introductory Physical Chemistry by Rob Schurko
• Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics by Roger Walker & Cate Whittlesea

Read More: GPAT Reference Books 2024

GPAT Paper Analysis 2024

GPAT 2024 paper analysis will offer the candidates an opportunity to learn about each section's difficulty level, pattern, and weightage of questions. Candidates are advised to prepare well and follow the books recommended by the conducting authority.

Besides, NTA will conduct the exam, and the competitive level is high. Thus, candidates must prepare for their best.

Read More: GPAT Paper Analysis 2024

GPAT Counselling 2024

GPAT 2024 counselling will be based on marks scored by candidates and seat allotment will be done based on the merit list. GPAT 2024 Counselling will commence soon after the declaration of GPAT 2024 Result.

National Testing Agency is the conducting body of GPAT 2024 exam but it is not responsible for conducting GPAT 2024 counselling. Candidates who are eligible for GPAT 2024 counselling have to apply separately at the participating institutes in their order of preference soon after the declaration of results. The counselling procedure for GPAT 2024 are listed below.

• Document verification
• Choice filling and locking
• Seat allotment
• Reporting at the college/institute

Document Required for GPAT Counselling

Candidates must bring all the required documents which are mentioned below.

• Marksheets of classes 10 and 12
• Degree mark sheet
• Migration certificate
• Category certificate
• Transfer certificate
• GPAT 2024 scorecard
• Passport size photo

GPAT Counselling Process

The counselling process of GPAT has been discussed below.

Document Verification Stage

• This is the first stage wherein the candidates will have to check rank wise counselling dates. The dates will be available on the official website after the exam gets over.
• Candidates must carry all the important documents for the verification process and report at GPAT counselling venue.
• In case the candidate fails to bring the documents, then their candidature will be cancelled.

Web Options

• Post completion of the document verification, candidates must visit the official website.
• At the official website, there will be a link that will display ‘Web Options Entry Portal’.
• A list of colleges will be displayed.
• Candidates can fill the options with the institutes in order of their preference.
• If the candidates fill the maximum number of preferences, then it will increase the chance of getting the college they preferred.
• After filling the preferences candidates must save and lock their choices.
• Candidates must remember that the changes they made cannot be reverted.
• Take a printout of the same.

Seat Allotment

• Seats will be allocated to the candidates on the basis of GPAT 2024 score.
• Candidates will get a seat in the institute of their choice only if their names are there in the merit list and they are within the short-listed range.
• Candidates can visit GPAT official website to download GPAT 2024 seat allotment order.

Reporting at Allotted Institute

• Candidates need to report to the allotted college with all the documents after the completion of the counselling process.
• They need to pay the admission fees as specified by the College/University.

Read More: GPAT Counselling 2024

GPAT Toppers 2024

GPAT 2024 toppers list will be released after the result declaration by Jul 2024. GPAT toppers list 2024 will contain candidate's name list, and rank obtained in the GPAT 2024 exams. The detailed toppers list will be updated soon.

GPAT Exam 2024 General Guidelines

Candidates can follow the below guidelines to be prepared for GPAT 2024 Exam day.

• Candidates shall maintain perfect silence and focus on the question paper only.
• Any conversation or gesture or disturbance in the examination hall shall be deemed as misconduct of rules.
• If a candidate is found using unfair means or impersonating, his/her candidature shall be cancelled and it will be treated as the usage of unfair means. Candidature of those candidates will be cancelled and he/she will be debarred from taking this exam either permanently or for a specified period according to the nature of the offence.
• Candidates are not allowed to carry any textual material, calculators, doc pen, slide rules, log tables, and electronic watches with facilities of calculator, printed or written material, and bits of papers, mobile phone, pager or any other device, except your GPAT admit card inside the examination hall.
• If any candidate owns any of the above items, it will be treated as the usage of unfair means and his/her candidature will be cancelled & he/she will also be debarred for future examination(s). Moreover, their equipment(s) will be seized.
• The decision of NTA on unfair means will be final and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard.
• Print a copy of your admit card downloaded from NTA’s website.
• One passport size photograph (same as uploaded on your online Application Form) should be taken for pasting at a specific space on the attendance sheet at the centre during GPAT Examination.
• One of the authorized photo IDs (must be original, valid and non-expired)- PAN card/Driving license/Voter ID /Passport/Aadhaar Card (With photograph)/Ration card shall be kept handy with you along with your admit card at the test venue.
• Candidates shall co-operate during the routine frisking by the authorized personnel.
• A PwD certificate issued by the competent authority must be carried if one is claiming relaxation under the PwD category.
• Candidates shall report at the allotted exam centre two hours before the commencement of the exam to complete the frisking and the registration formalities well before time. The registration desk will be closed 60 minutes before the exam conduction.
• A candidate must show, on-demand, his/her admit card downloaded/printed from NTA’s website for entry in the examination hall. A candidate who does not possess a valid Admit Card shall not be permitted to give GPAT under any circumstances by the centre superintendent.
• A seat indicating roll number will be allocated to each candidate. Candidates should find and sit on their allocated seats only.
• Any candidate found to have changed room/hall or a seat on his/her own other than allotted, his/her candidature shall be cancelled and no plea would be accepted in his/her defence for it.
• No candidate, without the special permission of the centre superintendent or the invigilator concerned, will leave his/her seat or examination room/hall until the duration of the exam is over.
• Candidates must follow the given instructions strictly as instructed by the centre superintendent/invigilators. Candidates should not leave their exam hall without handing over their rough sheets to the invigilator on duty.
• Smoking, chewing gutka, spitting, etc. in the examination room/hall is strictly prohibited.
• For those who are unable to appear on the scheduled date of tests for any reason, NTA shall not be responsible for the conduction of a re-test, under any circumstances.

GPAT Contact Details

If a candidate has any queries related to GPAT 2024 Exam then, he/she can contact the conducting body.

GPAT 2024 Contact Details

Particulars	Details
Address	National Testing Agency, Block C-20/1A/8, Sector-62, IITK Outreach Centre, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Noida-201309, Uttar Pradesh (India)
Phone Number	0120-6895200
Website	cdn3.digialm.com