The Pharmacy Graduate Aptitude Test (GPAT) is a nationally held entrance examination to select eligible candidates for various M.Pharm courses. The test is conducted annually by the National Testing Agency under the instructions of the Indian Ministry of Education.
Students wishing to take the GPAT exam must first obtain their undergraduate degree in the same field in order to apply. Since pharmacy is one of the major medical fields, many students opt for admission into B. Pharma after completing their studies.
Whether you are a B. Pharm student or a pharmacy enthusiast aiming for M. Pharm admission, this article will guide you through all things GPAT and how to prepare for it.
What is GPA?
GPAT is the acronym for Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test. As the name suggests, it is an India-wide entrance exam for admission into postgraduate programs in pharmacy.
GPAT is a computer-based test that takes place over three hours in online mode. The assignment consists of 125 multiple-choice questions, representing 500 points. GPAT scores are accepted by all Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) / All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) approved institutions in the country.
What are the eligibility criteria for GPAT?
The eligibility criteria to take the GPAT exam are quite simple and are as follows:
- Must be an Indian citizen.
- Must have a 4 year undergraduate degree in Pharmacy or equivalent from a recognized university. However, candidates who take the final B.Pharm exam and whose results will be published before the start of the admission process can also take the GPAT.
- There is no age limit to apply.
How to prepare for the GPAT?
Ensuring good GPAT scores is not an easy task. You need to work hard and stay focused to pass the exam and get scores that can guarantee you a place in one of the best institutions in the country. Here are some tips that may be useful for preparation.
- Understand your resume. This is the first step to getting good grades on any exam. Knowing the syllabus for each subject and preparing accordingly can make your job easier.
- Once you understand the study plan, set a schedule and dedicate a fixed amount of time to each topic and topic. Always remember to start with difficult and important topics to relieve the stress of the last days.
- Take notes on each major topic you cover so you can skim through them when you have some free time to remember the concepts well.
- Examine the question books from the previous year and try to solve them. This can give you an idea of repetitive and important topics. Solving the question books on time is also very helpful on the exam day.
There are many guides available online and in stores that help you prepare for the GPAT exam. Invest in it and follow these simple tips to pass one of the best entrance exams in India.
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