GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test) — Free Online Mock Test
NTA · 125 Q · 3h · +4 / −1. Real B.Pharm syllabus: Pharmaceutics & Biopharmaceutics (38), Pharmacology (28), Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry (30), Pharmacognosy (12), Pharmaceutical Analysis (10), and Jurisprudence + basic sciences (7). · Official language: English & Hindi.
GPAT exam at a glance
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| Conducting body | National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), on behalf of the Pharmacy Council of India |
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| Official website | natboard.edu.in ↗ |
| Mode | The Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) — a national entrance test for admission to Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) programmes in India, which also determines eligibility for the AICTE PG scholarship. It is currently conducted by NBEMS (previously by the NTA, and earlier by AICTE). |
| Frequency | Held once a year as a computer-based test. |
| Scoring & marking | The computer-based test has 125 questions for 500 marks in 3 hours, with a marking scheme of +4 for a correct answer and −1 for a wrong one (no deduction for unattempted questions). |
| Score validity | The GPAT scorecard is valid for 3 years for M.Pharm admission purposes. |
| Language | English. |
Who is eligible for GPAT?
Indian nationals holding, or in the final year of, a 4-year B.Pharm degree from a recognised institution.
Last verified July 2026 against NBEMS — GPAT. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
GPAT section breakdown
The GPAT mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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Pharmaceutics & Biopharmaceutics (38 Q)
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Pharmacology (28 Q)
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Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry (30 Q)
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Pharmacognosy (12 Q)
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Pharmaceutical Analysis (10 Q)
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Jurisprudence & Basic Sciences (7 Q)
GPAT scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: GPAT penalises wrong answers (-1 per mistake). Skip a question if you cannot eliminate at least 2 options — guessing blindly hurts your scaled score more than blanking.
Scale: GPAT (out of 500).
How GPAT is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
GPAT time strategy
With 125 questions in 180 minutes, you have about 86 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- Pharmaceutics & Biopharmaceutics (38 Q)
- Pharmacology (28 Q)
- Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry (30 Q)
- Pharmacognosy (12 Q)
- Pharmaceutical Analysis (10 Q)
- Jurisprudence & Basic Sciences (7 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
GPAT topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of GPAT, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
Pharmaceutics & Biopharmaceutics (38 Q)
- Pharmaceutics — Pharmacokinetics · 4
- Pharmaceutics — Quality Tests · 4
- Pharmaceutics — Tablets · 3
- Pharmaceutics — Emulsions · 2
- Pharmaceutics — Parenterals · 2
- Pharmaceutics — Sterilization · 2
- Pharmaceutics — Micromeritics · 2
- Pharmaceutics — Rheology · 2
Pharmacology (28 Q)
- Pharmacology — CNS · 5
- Pharmacology — CVS · 5
- Pharmacology — Endocrine · 2
- Pharmacology — Renal · 2
- Pharmacology — Antimicrobials · 2
- Pharmacology — Toxicology · 2
- Pharmacology — ANS · 2
- Pharmacology — Haematology · 2
Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry (30 Q)
- PharmaChem — Medicinal Chemistry · 6
- PharmaChem — Inorganic · 5
- PharmaChem — Organic Chemistry · 4
- PharmaChem — Physical Chemistry · 4
- PharmaChem — Drug Design · 3
- PharmaChem — Drug Metabolism · 3
- PharmaChem — Drug Synthesis · 2
- PharmaChem — Stereochemistry · 2
Pharmacognosy (12 Q)
- Pharmacognosy — Alkaloids · 5
- Pharmacognosy — Glycosides · 2
- Pharmacognosy — Phytochemistry · 1
- Pharmacognosy — Volatile Oils · 1
- Pharmacognosy — Tannins · 1
- Pharmacognosy — Basics · 1
- Pharmacognosy — Quality · 1
Pharmaceutical Analysis (10 Q)
- Analysis — Spectroscopy · 5
- Analysis — Limit Tests · 2
- Analysis — Chromatography · 1
- Analysis — Instrumental · 1
- Analysis — Titrimetry · 1
Jurisprudence & Basic Sciences (7 Q)
- Other — Jurisprudence · 4
- Other — Biochemistry · 2
- Other — Pathophysiology · 1
GPAT difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
NTA · 125 Q · 3h · +4 / −1. Real B.Pharm syllabus: Pharmaceutics & Biopharmaceutics (38), Pharmacology (28), Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry (30), Pharmacognosy (12), Pharmaceutical Analysis (10), and Jurisprudence + basic sciences (7). · Official language: English & Hindi.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's GPAT bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for GPAT
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
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Expert take: what GPAT really tests
The Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) is a national entrance test for M.Pharm admission in India, which also determines AICTE PG scholarship eligibility. It is currently conducted by NBEMS (previously by the NTA, and earlier by AICTE). The computer-based test has 125 questions for 500 marks in 3 hours, with +4 for a correct answer and −1 for a wrong one. Candidates need a 4-year B.Pharm degree, and the scorecard is valid for three years.
Preparation tips
- Focus on high-yield pharmaceutics, pharmacology and chemistry.
- Practise the +4/−1 marking to avoid careless negatives.
- Use previous papers to gauge the question style.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Guessing blindly — each wrong answer costs a mark.
- Using outdated NTA-era information — GPAT is now conducted by NBEMS.
GPAT study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Pharmaceutics and pharmacology
- Pharmaceutical chemistry
- Pharmacognosy and analysis
- Topic-wise MCQs
- +4/−1 marking discipline
- Formula and mechanism recall
- Full 125-question mocks
- Time management over 3 hours
- Review weak subjects
Where GPAT can take you
A strong GPAT result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- M.Pharm admission
- AICTE scholarship
Best books & official prep for GPAT
- GPAT previous papers — Various
- Pharmaceutics/pharmacology/chemistry review guides — Various
Official practice: Revise the full B.Pharm syllabus with GPAT previous papers, managing the +4/−1 marking; the scorecard is valid for 3 years.
Previous-year papers: NBEMS publishes an information bulletin; commercial providers supply GPAT past papers.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the GPAT exam pattern?
- Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test contains 125 questions across 6 sections: Pharmaceutics & Biopharmaceutics (38 Q), Pharmacology (28 Q), Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry (30 Q), Pharmacognosy (12 Q), Pharmaceutical Analysis (10 Q), Jurisprudence & Basic Sciences (7 Q). Total duration is 180 minutes (about 86 seconds per question).
- Does GPAT have negative marking?
- Yes — GPAT carries negative marking of -1 per wrong answer and 4 per correct answer. Skipping is safer than guessing blindly.
- How is GPAT scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 500. GPAT (out of 500).
- How can I practise GPAT online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length GPAT mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of GPAT?
- GPAT is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. NTA · 125 Q · 3h · +4 / −1. Real B.Pharm syllabus: Pharmaceutics & Biopharmaceutics (38), Pharmacology (28), Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry (30), Pharmacognosy (12), Pharmaceutical Analysis (10), and Jurisprudence + basic sciences (7). · Official language: English & Hindi.
- How long is the GPAT exam?
- GPAT runs for 180 minutes total across 6 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in GPAT?
- GPAT is split into: Pharmaceutics & Biopharmaceutics (38 Q), Pharmacology (28 Q), Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry (30 Q), Pharmacognosy (12 Q), Pharmaceutical Analysis (10 Q), Jurisprudence & Basic Sciences (7 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. NTA · 125 Q · 3h · +4 / −1. Real B.Pharm syllabus: Pharmaceutics & Biopharmaceutics (38), Pharmacology (28), Pharmaceutical/Medicinal Chemistry (30), Pharmacognosy (12), Pharmaceutical Analysis (10), and Jurisprudence + basic sciences (7). · Official language: English & Hindi.
- What tools or aids are allowed during GPAT?
- No special tools are required.
- Is the GPAT test adaptive?
- No — GPAT is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many GPAT mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct GPAT variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 6250 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free GPAT test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge GPAT test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are GPAT previous year question–style papers included?
- Every GPAT mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 125-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free GPAT mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's GPAT mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and negative marking, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the GPAT mock test on mobile?
- Yes. GPAT mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the GPAT syllabus?
- The GPAT syllabus maps to its 6 sections: Pharmaceutics & Biopharmaceutics (38 Q), Pharmacology (28 Q), Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry (30 Q), Pharmacognosy (12 Q), Pharmaceutical Analysis (10 Q), Jurisprudence & Basic Sciences (7 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for GPAT?
- Indian nationals holding, or in the final year of, a 4-year B.Pharm degree from a recognised institution. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic GPAT practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the GPAT exam and how should I prepare?
- Official GPAT exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free GPAT mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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