Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test is an entrance test conducted for selecting the eligible candidates for M.Pharm course. The GPAT exam is an all India entrance exam conducted by Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara. The candidates are selected purely on their performance in GPAT. There are various exam centers all over India. Some of the centers are Ahmedabad, Delhi, Bhopal, Bangalore, Agra, Shimla, Chandigarh, Coimbatore, Ernakulam, Mangalore, Chennai, Pune, Nagpur, Mumbai, Kolhapur etc.

Syllabus For GPAT

The syllabus of GPAT test includes all the basics of pharmacy like Pharmacology, natural products, Biochemistry, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, Microbiology, and Pharmaceutical Analysis.

Exam Pattern of GPAT

This exam is conducted to test the skills and aptitude of the aspirant in the field of pharmacy. The basic eligibility for appearing the GPAT exam is to be a B.Pharm graduate. The same should be from any recognized university. The candidates appearing in the final year can also apply for the exam. The candidates completing their graduation through lateral entry can also apply. The candidate should be a resident of India in order to appear for the exam. The exam pattern of the entrance test is given below.

• There are 150 multiple choice questions.
• Four options are available for each question.
• The answers are to be marked in Optical Response Sheet (ORS) by the candidate.
• The duration of the exam is for three hours.
• For each right answer three marks will be awarded.
• There is negative marking for each wrong answer. For every wrong answer one mark will be deducted.

The candidate can apply for GPAT online. The application forms are to be downloaded from the internet. The candidate can take the printout of the application form. The application form is to be filled according to the instructions provided. Incomplete forms will not be accepted. The general or OBC candidate has to send the completely filled forms along with the application fee of Rs 1000/ - to the GPAT examination cell office. The application fee for the candidates of SC/ST category is only Rs. 500/- . The application fee once paid will not be refunded.

Contact Address for the GPAT

The contact address of the GPAt examination Cell is given below.

• Address : GPAT Examination Cell, The M.S University of Baroda, Vadodhara
• Email: [email protected], [email protected]
• Web: www.gpat.in, www.msubaroda.ac.in
• Phone: 0265 – 2750821
• Fax: 0265 – 2750819
• Cell: 09408151958 (Coordinator)

The aspirants who clear the GPAT test can get admission in all the Pharmaceutical colleges which provide post graduate degree in pharmacy.