Every pharmacy students want to crack the GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test) exam after B.Pharm. But do you really know why it's so important?

Most pharmacy students don't have a clear knowledge of this aptitude test. They just think it's important to get admission to a top post-graduate pharmacy college, but there is more importance of this test to create a bright pharma career.

So I'm going to discuss all the important information with you.

Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT Exam)- What, why, where, when, which, and how to apply GPAT

What is GPAT?

GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test) is a national-level entrance examination for joining the Master in Pharmacy (in short M.Pharm) course. This examination is conducted by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) only for Graduate Pharmacy students.

Basically, an online test on a computer at the examination center mentions on the admit card.

Total Number of questions	125
Question type	Multiple-choice Question(MCQ)
Duration of Time	3 hours (180 minutes)
Total Marks	500

GPAT score is accepted by all private and govt. colleges and universities, which approved and affiliated by AICTE.

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Why GPAT is beneficial for you?

GPAT is the best way in India to choose the best pharmaceutical institutes for your M.Pharm program. (both govt. and private institute)
GPAT qualified candidate is eligible for GPAT scholarship given by the government of India.
GPAT qualification can open your opportunity if you are interested in the research field.
GPAT qualification can increase the weight of your curriculum vitae (CV).

Who are eligible for GPAT?

You must be an Indian citizen.
You must be a Bachelor in Pharmacy(B.Pharm) degree, holder. (4 years course time)
If you are in the final year of B.Pharm, you can apply.
There is no age limit for GPAT.
No other courses can apply for GPAT, without a B.Pharm degree.

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From where you can apply for GPAT?

From anywhere you can apply for GPAT. The whole application process is online.

You should go to www.aicte-gpat.in for an online application.

When you should apply for GPAT?

You can apply if you are the final year or 4th-year student of B.Pharm or after completing B.Pharm. Look at the demo registration form given below, there is an option of final year or completed.

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How to apply for GPAT?

Before starting online registration for GPAT, you should know

Keep all your academic qualifications with you (10th, 12th, and B.Pharm)
First of all, you need a good internet connection and a computer device, through which you can fill up the online form.
You have to upload your scanned photography (size should be less than 60 Kb and the pixels should be 140 X 160) with a clear background and scanned signature (size should be less than 30 Kb and the pixels should be 60 X 90) while registering. [To resize and change the pixels you can go www.resize-photos.com]
A valid Emil id and mobile no. of you (all the information will be sent to these)
For online payment, you need a valid Credit or Debit card.
For cash payment, you have to print 3 copies of Challan at the bank.
After knowing all the information go to www.aicte-gpat.in. Then go to the part of the registration and click on a new register or new user.
After it, you should fill up this type of interface of the form.
In the preferred test cities option, select your nearest city in the City 1 option.
Before clicking the submit button, do revise the full registration form thoroughly. After submitting you cant edit any data of the form.
After submitting you will get a password to the email address you have given.
Using your email id and password. You can log in at the existing user portion.

The next step is payment. You can choose online payment or offline payment options. But online payment is better because it's hassle-free and easy.
If you want to pay offline, then you should print out 3 copies of the challan. Fill out those copies and go to the nearest branch of SBI and deposit the cash. After the transaction, they will give you a copy of the challan back with a stamp and journal number. After 48 hours you will get an email with payment confirmation.
Now go to www.aicte-gpat.in and fill up the remaining part of the form. Then there you can see the view/ modify button. If you want to modify or change any data then do it and click on I agree and submit.
After completion, you can see an option to print. Do it and keep one reference copy with you.
Stay updated with www.aicte-gpat.in. To download the admit card before the exam.