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 paper analysis 2024 will be released once the exam is conducted. According to the reviews by the experts, the GPAT question paper usually ranges from moderate to difficult. Aspirants can examine their performance in the pharmacy entrance test and their prospects of admission into universities using the GPAT 2024 paper analysis.
GPAT Paper Analysis 2024
GPAT 2024 paper analysis will be released after the exam is conducted. The question paper will be divided into 5 sections, and the total number of questions will be 125. The exam will be conducted in CBT (Online) mode. For each correct answer, candidates will be awarded 4 marks, and 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. However, there is no marking for unanswered questions.
Previous Year's Paper Analysis
To acquire knowledge of the past trends in marking and question papers, candidates can follow the past years' GPAT paper analysis here.
GPAT 2023 Paper Analysis
The following table summarises the detailed GPAT paper analysis 2023.
| GPAT Sections | Number of questions | Analysis |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 38 | Difficult |
| Pharmaceutics | 38 | Moderate |
| Pharmacognosy | 10 | Moderate to difficult |
| Pharmacology | 28 | Moderate |
| Other subjects | 11 | Moderate to difficult |
| Total | 125 | Moderate to Difficult |
GPAT 2022 Paper Analysis
The following table summarises the detailed GPAT paper analysis 2022.
| Section | Number of Questions | Good Attempts | Maximum Marks | Level of Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutics | 38 | 30-32 | 152 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry | 38 | 28-32 | 152 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Pharmacology | 28 | 22-25 | 112 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Pharmacognosy | 10 | 6-9 | 40 | Moderate to Difficult |
| Other Subjects | 11 | – | 44 | - |
GPAT 2021 Paper Analysis
On Feb 27, 2021, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, the National Testing Agency (NTA) successfully held the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) in computer-based mode. Expert analysis of the GPAT exam is now available below.
| Overall Exam Analysis of GPAT 2021 | Moderate |
| Expected Cutoff GPAT 2021 | 150-160 Marks |
| Most Difficult Section in GPAT 2021 | Pharmacognition |
| Easy Sections in GPAT 2021 | Pharmacology and Pharmaceutics |
GPAT 2020 Paper Analysis
GPAT 2020 exam was held on Jan 28, 2020. The chemistry component of GPAT exam has been identified as a difficult section for students in recent GPAT exam analysis trends. Antiplatelet, glaucoma, tubocurarine, and digestion questions are included in the GPAT 2020 exam, according to the exam analysis. The comprehensive analysis of GPAT 2020 exam will be posted here soon.
The following are some of the most essential questions addressed in GPAT 2020:
- Saccharin how many times sweeter than sucrose?
- Thixotropy related question
- The concentration of dye ink dye and lake formulation
- Mis-branded related question?
- Cosmetic manufacturing-related question?
GPAT 2020 Distribution of Questions
The following table demonstrates the marks division and the level of difficulty for the GPAT 2020 exam.
| GPAT Exam Sections | Questions | Difficulty Level |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutics | 20 | Easy to Moderate |
| Pharmacognosy | 19 | Easy to Moderate |
| Pharmaceutical Analysis | 13 | Easy |
| Chemistry | 30 | Moderate-Difficult |
| Pharmacology | 17 | Moderate |
| Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence/Pharmaceutical Management/Microbiology | 26 | Easy-Moderate |
| Total | 125 | Easy-Moderate |
GPAT Answer Key PDF Download
Given below are some of GPAT previous years' answer keys. Candidates can click on the links and avail the answer keys.
| Answer Keys | Download Links |
|---|---|
| GPAT 2023 Final Answer Key | Click Here |
| GPAT 2022 Final Answer Key | Click Here |
| GPAT 2021 Final Answer Key | Click Here |
| GPAT 2020 Final Answer Key | Click Here |
| GPAT 2019 Final Answer Key | Click Here |
