GPAT Exam Pattern 2025: Negative Marking, Marks Distribution

Princi Rai
Princi Rai

Updated on - Apr 2, 2025

Latest Updates for GPAT

  • 03 April 2025 :

    The GPAT exam is scheduled for May 25, 2025 and the GPAT results are expected to be announced by June 25, 2025.

GPAT Exam Pattern 2025 is designed by the official authorities responsible for organizing the exam. According to the previous exam pattern, a total of 125 questions in a duration of 3 hours (90 minutes).

Candidates who are appearing for GPAT 2025 exam should check the exam pattern and the marking scheme to prepare and rank well in the examination.

Important: Attempt Free GPAT Mock Test 2025

GPAT Exam Pattern 2025 Highlights

GPAT 2025 will be conducted on May 25, 2025. Tabulated below is the GPAT exam pattern 2025 for students reference.

GPAT 2025 Exam Pattern
Mode Online / Computer-based test (CBT)
Question type Multiple-choice questions (MCQ)
Total Questions 125 questions
Duration 3 hours
Total Marks 500 marks
GPAT Marking scheme
  • 4 marks will be awarded for each correct answer
  • 1 mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer
  • Unattempted questions will not yield any negative marking.
Frequency Once a year
Medium English

Also Read: Practice GPAT Previous Years Question Papers

 

Topic-Wise Marks Distribution in GPAT 2025 Exam Pattern

GPAT exam consists of four major sections. The total marks in GPAT exam pattern 2025 is equally divided into different sections of the question paper. Applicants are advised to go through the section-wise marks distribution in GPAT 2025 question paper mentioned in the table below.

Topic-wise Marks Distribution in GPAT Exam Pattern 2025 
Section Number of Questions Marks Allotted
Pharmaceutics 38 152
Pharmaceutical Chemistry 38 152
Pharmacology 28 112
Pharmacognosy 10 40
Other subjects 11 144
Total 125 500

Must Read: GPAT Exam Day Instructions 2025

GPAT Marking Scheme 2025

Every examination has an idiosyncratic marking scheme. GPAT too has one marking scheme based on which the candidates are marked. 

GPAT Marking Scheme 2025
For Each Correct Answer +4
For Each Incorrect Answer  -1
For Each Unattempted Question 0

GPAT Syllabus 2025

GPAT Syllabus 2025 will be determined by the organizing authorities. Applicants aspiring to get admission into M. Pharm Programs can attempt to crack GPAT 2025.

The syllabus of GPAT 2025 comprises of different sections for subjects such as Physical Chemistry, Physical Pharmacy, Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology, and Pharmacognosyis majorly divided into four sections associated with Pharma Programs.

Candidates are advised to go through the GPAT 2025 syllabus.

Also Read: M.Pharm Admission Without GPAT

Preparation Tips for GPAT 2025

Every examination demands a level of preparation and with exams like this, a bit of a strategizing method of preparation is a bit mandatory. This will help them in equipping themselves better for the examination.

Thus, after understanding GPAT 2025 exam pattern, applicants should properly form their preparation strategy for the exam. Applicants are advised to go through the given preparation tips for GPAT 2025 carefully. 

  • Obtain good quality study material to prepare for GPAT 2025 exam.
  • Stay updated about the notifications released on the official website regarding GPAT 2025.
  • Prepare a proper timetable to cover GPAT 2025 syllabus.
  • Regularly practice and test your standing with online GPAT 2025 mock tests and sample papers.
  • Following a good diet and a healthy sleep cycle to avoid stress for proper sleep and rest are extremely pivotal in implementing your maximum potential. 

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