All You Need to Know about GPAT Exam | How to crack GPAT
All You Need to Know about GPAT Exam | How to crack GPAT
Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) is a golden opportunity for those who aim to build a bright career in pharmacy. GPAT is organized every year by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Lakhs of B.Pharma students who wish to pursue a master’s program in pharmacy, M.Pharma, appear for GPAT.
GPAT is a national level exam and the GPAT score is accepted by all AICTE approved institutes and universities which are almost 800 in number. Entry to the PG courses in Pharmacy is given through the GPAT exam.
GPAT score is valid for three years in a row. Based on GPAT score many institutes provide financial aids/scholarships to students taking admission in respective colleges/universities.
Top Colleges accepting GPAT Score
University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chandigarh
Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
Bombay College of Pharmacy, Mumbai
University of Mumbai, Mumbai
Hindu College of Pharmacy, Sonepat
Roland Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Orissa
Panjab University, Chandigarh
Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, New Delhi
It is important to take note of the success mantras that would help a candidate in better preparation for the GPAT exam.
But before that let’s delve into the fundamentals of GPAT exam.
Eligibility Criteria for GPAT
No maximum age limit
All students who have pursued a four-year bachelors’ degree in pharmacy can appear for the exam
The final year BPharma students can also apply
Applicants can take the test in any of the test centers located in 58 cities across the country.
Exam Pattern
Computer-based Test
Multiple Choice Questions
Duration: 4 Hrs.
No. of questions: 125
Maximum marks: 600
Marking scheme: (+4) for every correct answer & (-1) for every wrong answer
Success Mantras
First of all, properly study the syllabus
Find good references and take notes from them
Solve the last five-year question papers
Pay attention to time management
Five sections to focus on: Pharm Analysis, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology, and Pharmaceutics
Devoting adequate time to the preparation of important sections is a must
Regular practice is a must
Prepare a good strategy
If you prepare well taking the study material studied during graduation as the basis with full dedication and focus, you’re sure to clear the GPAT exam.
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