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Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test 2025 ( GPAT )

Piyush Dixit
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 12:34 IST

By Piyush Dixit, Deputy Manager

By checking the GPAT previous year question papers, students can make their strategy to qualify for the exam. By solving previous year question papers of GPAT, applicants can understand the nature & trend of the questions, which are generally asked in the exam. Students can also get to know that from which sections maximum questions are asked in the exam by practicing from the GPAT previous year sample papers.  

The GPAT 2025 official exam dates have not been released and as per the previous year's trends, the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) exam is scheduled to be conducted in June 2025. After the conclusion of the exam the GPAT 2025 question paper and answer key/response sheet will be released by the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBMES) on the official NBE - GPAT website at natboard.edu.in.

A link to download the question paper and the GPAT answer key/response sheet will be mentioned on the official website around 20-25 days after the conclusion of the exam. It helps candidates to understand and assess their performance. Candidates will be able to predict their score accordingly by using the question paper of GPAT 2025 and answer key or the response sheet. The GPAT question paper can be accessed by logging in to the official account by using the GPAT application number and the password or the application number and the respective date of birth. The Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) qualifiers are eligible to apply for admission in more than 800 participating MPharma institutes.

 

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Q:   How can I get the previous year's question papers of GPAT?

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How to Download GPAT Previous Years' Question Papers: Click on the link for GPAT Previous Year Question Paper available on this page. Once you click on the relevant link, you will be directed to a new page. The GPAT Previous Year Question Paper will open in the form of a PDF. Download the GPAT question papers and start practicing. Advantages of solving GPAT previous years' question papers. Following are the advantages of solving GPAT previous years' question papers: By solving previous years' question papers of GPAT candidates will able to know their weaknesses and strengths with regard to the syllabus. It also helps candidates in understanding the marking scheme of each section and questions. Attempting previous years' question papers is a great way to do exam revision. GPAT previous years' question papers will give you a complete picture of the exam pattern. By taking previous years' question papers, you can become familiar with GPAT syllabus and difficulty level of the actual exam. Practice is the main key. The more you practice, the more familiar you become with the question paper pattern. https://crbtech.in/programmes/clinical-research-training-programme
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Q:   What is the difficulty level of the GPAT Question Papers?

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The difficulty level of GPAT Question Papers is generally moderate to tough. As per the previous year exam analysis, chemistry section was modetately difficult, however other section such as pharmacology, pharmaceutical management were easy to moderately difficult to attempt. The GPAT question paper difficulty level varies from section to section and overall as well. There is one fixed thumb rule about the difficulty level of the GPAT exam.   

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Q:   How many sets are there in GPAT question papers?

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GPAT exam is generally conducted in two shifts. NBEMS normally releases the GPAT question papers as per the shift in which the candidate attempted the question paper. The GPAT question paper is released online for the candidates. They can access it using their personal login details. It helps them to analyse their performance and find out if any question is marked incorrectly.   

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Q:   Who sets the GPAT question paper?

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NTA, the exam organising committee is responsible for designing GPAT question papers for the candidates. The questions are sent in by different subject matter experts and NTA selects the questions for the examination. No single person is responsible for setting the question paper.  

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Table of content
  • GPAT Question Papers
  • GPAT Exam Prep Guides
  • GPAT 2025 Answer Key/Response Sheet - Details to Check
  • Relevance of GPAT Previous Year Question Papers
  • GPAT 2025 Question Paper Pattern

Download previous year GPAT question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download GPAT previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.

GPAT Question Papers

GPAT Question Paper 2024

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GPAT Question Paper 2022

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GPAT Question Paper 2021

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GPAT Question Paper 2020

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GPAT Question Paper 2019

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GPAT Exam Prep Guides

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GPAT 2025 Answer Key/Response Sheet - Details to Check

NBE holds the responsibility to publish the GPAT answer key or the response sheet. Candidates can check the list of details present on the GPAT 2025 answer key or the response sheet:

  • Candidate’s application number
  • Candidate’s Roll number
  • Name of the candidate
  • Exam date
  • Time of exam
  • Number of questions attempted and the total number of questions
  • Options chosen and the correct options
  • Question ID
  • Response IDs of all the four options
  • Qualifying status

Candidates can refer to some sample papers based on the GPAT exam pattern provided below till the GPAT 2025 question paper and answer key or the response sheet in PDF format gets uploaded here. 

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Commonly asked questions

Q:   Are candidates allowed to carry the GPAT question papers outside the exam hall?

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No, candidates are not allowed to carry GPAT question paper outside the hall because the exam is conducted in online mode. There is no physical distribution of the GPAT question paper. However, after the completion of the GPAT exam, NTA shares the GPAT question paper  at the official website. 

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Q:   Is it useful to solve the previous years' GPAT question papers?

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Solving GPAT previous year question papers is important for the exam preparation. Students are advised to solve GPAT mock test in a proctored manner, i.e. within the stipulated timing and duration and at one go, without any breaks. A thorough practice of the GPAT question papers will help in understanding the question paper pattern. In turn this will build familarity towards the questions expected in the exam. 

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Q:   Who releases the GPAT question paper?

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National Testing Agency is the sole authority responsible to release the GPAT question papers and response sheet after the successful completion of exam.

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Relevance of GPAT Previous Year Question Papers

Candidates should check the points below to make the proper use of the GPAT question paper and answer key:

  • Download the question paper and answer key from the official website of GPAT and open both on two different tabs.
  • Check and match both the columns having the question ID and the correct answer ID in two different columns present on the sheet, respectively.
  • Check if the ID of that option matches the correct answer ID in the answer key. If it does then the answer you have marked is correct, if not, the answer is wrong.

Solving GPAT's previous question paper and answer key will help the candidates know the following important details:

  • Expected exam pattern
  • Types of questions asked in the exam
  • Overview of the difficulty level of the GPAT exam
  • Speed and accuracy to be maintained to crack the exam
  • Marking scheme and its impact on the performance
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Commonly asked questions

Q:   Why are GPAT question papers important for exam preparation?

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 GPAT question papers are essential for understanding the exam pattern, marking scheme, and types of questions asked. They help students identify important topics, practice time management, and build familiarity with the exam structure. By solving GPAT previous year question papers also aids in self-assessment and boosts confidence for the actual exam.

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Q:   How can solving previous GPAT question papers improve performance?

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By solving previous GPAT question papers allows students to gauge their strengths and weaknesses, enabling targeted preparation. Regular practice enhances problem-solving speed, reduces errors, and improves accuracy to solve question in GPAT exam. It also helps students adapt to the pressure of answering questions within a limited timeframe.

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Q:   Are GPAT question papers helpful for understanding the weightage of topics?

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Yes, analyzing GPAT previous year question papers provide insights into the weightage of topics across different sections. By reviewing the frequency of questions from specific topics asked in GPAT exam, students can prioritize their study plan and focus on high-scoring areas, improving their chances of performing well in the exam.

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GPAT 2025 Question Paper Pattern

Some of the highlights of the GPAT 2025 exam pattern are mentioned as under:

  • The GPAT exam 2025 is a computer-based entrance test.
  • There is no language option for the question paper of GPAT, candidates have to attempt the examination in English language only.
  • The GPAT question paper comprises 125 multiple-choice questions.
  • The candidate gets 3 hours to attempt these questions.
  • The question paper of GPAT does not have any sections and it will be mainly asked from GPAT syllabus only. 
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Q:   How much time will I get to solve GPAT question paper?

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As per the exam pattern shared by NBEMS in the official notification og GPAT exam, candidates get 180 minutes (3 hours) to solve GPAT question paper comprising of 125 questions. The nature of questions asked in the GPAT exam will be of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ).  

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Q:   How many questions are there in GPAT question paper?

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GPAT question paper comprise of 125 questions. All the questions are objective-type and belong to various categories such as Organic chemistry, pharmaceutics, pharmaceutical chemistry, physical chemistry, among other sections. The bifuercations of the topics from which questions are asked in GPAT exam. 

Type of questionsTotal no of questionsMaxium Marks
Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied Subjects38152
Pharmaceutics & Allied Subjects38152
Pharmacognosy & Allied Subjects1040
Pharmacology & Allied Subjects28112
Other subjects of B.Pharma course1144
Total125500
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Q:   Can I download GPAT previous year papers?

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Yes, candidates can download GPAT previous year papers to prepare for GPAT 2025 exam. GPAT Previous year papers provide an overview about the level of difficulty expected in the exam. Candidates will be able to gauge some idea about the level of preparation expected from them. It is a tried and tested and systemmatic way of preparing for an entrance exam strategically. 

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