GPAT Eligibility Criteria 2024: Qualification, Age Limit

Hafsha Qureshi
Hafsha Qureshi

Updated on - Nov 13, 2023

Latest Updates for GPAT

  • 22 April 2024 :

    GPAT Application Form 2024 is out. The last date to apply is May 8, 2024 (till 11:55 PM).

GPAT eligibility criteria 2024 will be determined by the official authorities responsible for carefully organizing the exam. Candidates must go through the eligibility criteria before filling the application form. All the details pertaining to the eligibility criteria have been given below and candidates are advised to go through them to get a complete idea about GPAT 2024 eligibility criteria.

GPAT Eligibility Criteria 2024

GPAT eligibility criteria 2024 will be set by National Testing Agency (NTA). It is necessary to know the eligibility standards for aspirants willing to apply for the GPAT exam. If a candidate fails to fulfill the criteria, then they cannot appear for GPAT 2024. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria before they fill out the application form.

GPAT 2024 Nationality Criteria

  • Candidates must be a citizen of India to be eligible for GPAT Exam 2024.

GPAT 2024 Education Qualification Criteria

GPAT 2024 education qualification conditions are mentioned below.

  • Candidates should have passed class 10th and 12th examination from any recognized board.
  • Candidates must be a Bachelor's degree holder in Pharmacy (4 years).

GPAT Eligibility Criteria 2024 For Final Year Candidates

  • Candidates who are appearing for the final exams of B.Pharmacy must ensure to bring their result during GPAT counselling. Otherwise, their registration will be cancelled.

GPAT 2024 Age Limit

  • According to the official notification given out by the organizing officials, there is no age limit set for candidates applying for the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT).

GPAT 2024 Highlights

GPAT Eligibility Criteria 2024
Nationality Citizen of India
Qualification Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (10+2+4)
Age Limit No age limit
Exceptions B. Tech (Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemical Technology) students are not eligible

GPAT 2024 ligibility Criteria for Reservation Category

GPAT 2024 eligibility criteria for the students falling under the reservation category are no different than the ones for the general category of students. However, the facility provides a percentage of seats exclusively reserved for them. Thus, it broadens their prospect of admission. 

GPAT 2023 Eligibility Criteria for Reservation Category
Category  Percentage of Seats Reserved
Scheduled Caste (SC) 15%
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 7.5%
Other Backward Classes (OBC) 27%
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 10%

GPAT Eligibility Criteria 2024 for PwD Candidates

The official authorities at GPAT have determined some benefiting eligibility conditions for applicants falling under the category of Persons with Disabilities (PwD). Applicants can visit the official website to go through the terms and conditions mentioned in the eligibility criteria for the PwD category. 

  • Blindness and weak vision
  • Hearing impairment 
  • Disabilities under the Locomotor category
  • Autism and other intellectual disabilities

GPAT Eligibility Criteria 2024 for Scribe/ Reader  

GPAT eligibility criteria 2024 for scribe/ reader is determined by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Applicants are advised to carefully go through the points mentioned below for scribe/reader eligibility conditions.

  • The individual should not be involved in any academic tutoring activities for the test to be administered.
  • The individual should not be related to the applicant.
  • The education qualification of the individual should not be more than that of the candidate.
  • The individual should be younger than 19 years of age. 

GPAT Registration 2024

Applicants who successfully qualify for GPAT eligibility criteria 2024 can move forward with the registration process. The application form for GPAT will be available on the official website on Feb 16, 2024. If the applicant is found presenting false information during GPAT 2024 registration process and does not qualify the pre-defined GPAT eligibility criteria 2024, the registration will get terminated.

Read More: GPAT 2024 Application Process

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