GPAT 2026 Exam (March 7) Live Updates: Official NBEMS Answer Key Soon, Question Paper Analysis (Out), Expected Cutoff
GPAT 2026 exam was held today, March 7, 2026 from 9.00 am to 12.00 pm. The GPAT question paper 2026 analysis is shared here. The GPAT answer key 2026 will be released soon by coaching centres. The GPAT 2026 question paper will also be provided here as per memory-based questions shared by test takers.
The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) conducted the GPAT 2026 exam today, March 7, 2026 from 9.00 am to 12.00 pm. Candidates who registered for the exam took the paper online. The exam carried 125 questions from subjects like Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied Subjects, Pharmaceutics Chemistry & Allied Subjects, Pharmacology & Allied Subjects, Pharmacognosy & Allied Subjects and Other Subjects of B.Pharm course. We have shared here the GPAT 2026 question paper analysis based on the feedback shared by test takers. Check below the analysis and review to know the difficulty level of the questions asked.
GPAT 2026 Exam Over: What's Next
Have a look at the events that will take place now under the GPAT 2026 exam process-
- The GPAT 2026 answer key will be released in March itself. Candidates can calculate their scores using the answer key.
- The NBEMS GPAT result and cutoff will be released by April 7, 2026.
- The GPAT 2026 counselling will begin after the result declaration.
GPAT 2026 Question Paper Analysis
The GPAT 2026 question paper was displayed online on the allotted computer screens. Candidates needed to mark their answers online. The analysis of question paper in terms of difficulty level and high weightage topics is shared below.
| Section |
Difficulty Level |
Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
Easy |
25-30 |
| Pharmacology |
Moderate |
20-25 |
| Pharmaceutics |
Easy to Moderate |
20-25 |
| Pharmacognosy |
Easy to Moderate |
15-20 |
| Miscellaneous (Analysis, Biochemistry, Microbiology) |
Easy to Moderate |
15-20 |
| Total |
Easy to Moderate |
85-95 |
GPAT Paper Pattern 2026
The GPAT exam 2026 carries 125 questions of four marks each. The total marks in the exam are 500 and there is a negative marking of 1 mark for each wrong answer. Have a look at the GPAT question paper pattern below-
| Subject |
Number of questions |
Maximum marks |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied Subjects |
38 |
152 |
| Pharmaceutics & Allied Subjects |
38 |
152 |
| Pharmacology & Allied Subjects |
28 |
112 |
| Other Subjects of B.Pharm course |
11 |
44 |
| Pharmacognosy & Allied Subjects |
10 |
40 |
| Total |
125 |
500 |
LIVE UPDATE
GPAT 2026 Exam Live Updates: Question Paper Analysis, Difficulty Level, Expected Cutoff Marks & Student Reactions
- 11:45 AM IST• 8 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Marking Scheme
Have a look at the GPAT marking scheme 2026 below-
- +4 marks for each correct answer.
- -1 for each wrong answer.
- 10:11 AM IST• 8 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Provisional Answer Key to Be Released with Response Sheet
The NBEMS will display the GPAT 2026 provisional answer key along with the response sheet of candidates and question paper. Candidates can tally their answers with the official answer key to calculate expected scores.
- 8:56 AM IST• 8 Mar 2026
NBEMS to Release GPAT 2026 Answer Key Anytime Soon
The NBEMS will release the answer key of the GPAT exam 2026 anytime soon on its website. Candidates should keep visiting this page to get the latest updates.
- 7:09 AM IST• 8 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Result Release Date
The GPAT 2026 result will be released by NBEMS on or before April 7, 2026.
- 4:47 AM IST• 8 Mar 2026
Upcoming Events under GPAT 2026
The events lined up under the GPAT 2026 exam are-
- Answer key
- Result
- Counselling
- Pharmacology
- Pharmaceutics
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- 1:50 AM IST• 8 Mar 2026
Where to Get NBEMS GPAT Answer Key 2026?
The NBEMS will display the official answer key of the GPAT 2026 exam at natboard.edu.in. Moreover, the answer key will be shared on Shiksha.com page as well.
- 12:29 AM IST• 8 Mar 2026
NBEMS GPAT 2026 Answer Key Updates
The NBEMS GPAT answer key is expected by March 11, 2026.
- 11:32 PM IST• 7 Mar 2026
How to Download GPAT 2026 Answer Key?
Candidates can download the NBEMS GPAT 2026 answer key by following the process shared below-
- Visit natboard.edu.in.
- Go to the application link.
- Login using the credentials.
- Download the answer key.
- 10:24 PM IST• 7 Mar 2026
GPAT Answer Key 2026 Soon
The NBEMS GPAT 2026 answer key will be released soon on the official website- natboard.edu.in. Candidates should visit the website frequently to get the latest updates.
- 9:32 PM IST• 7 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Question Paper & Answer Key Awaited
The official GPAT 2026 question paper and answer key will be released soon by the NBEMS. Till then, candidates can check the unofficial answer key on Shiksha.com's page.
- 8:23 PM IST• 7 Mar 2026
GPAT Answer Key 2026 Date
The GPAT answer key 2026 date has not been announced yet. However, the answer key is likely to be out by March 11, 2026.
- 7:46 PM IST• 7 Mar 2026
NBEMS GPAT 2026 Answer Key Official Soon
The official answer key of GPAT 2026 exam will be released soon by the NBEMS.
- 7:22 PM IST• 7 Mar 2026
GPAT Counselling 2026 Dates
The GPAT counselling dates 2026 have not been announced yet. The NBEMS will announced the dates along with the result.
- 6:42 PM IST• 7 Mar 2026
GPAT 2206 Counselling
The GPAT 2026 counselling will be held after the announcement of results. The counselling will be conducted by the respective institutes and colleges.
- 5:52 PM IST• 7 Mar 2026
GPAT Expected Cut Off 2026
Have a look at the GPAT expected cut off scores below-
Category
Cutoff Marks
General/ UR
215 - 230
OBC
120 - 140
EWS
120-140
SC
95 - 110
ST
75 - 95
- 5:25 PM IST• 7 Mar 2026
NBEMS GPAT 2026 Result Date
The NBEMS will announce the GPAT 2026 result by April 7, 2026. Candidates wll get to know their qualification status after the release of result.
- 4:59 PM IST• 7 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Answer Key Release Date
The NBEMS GPAT 2026 answer key release date is not known yet. However, it is most likely that the answer key will be released by March 11, 2026.
- 4:40 PM IST• 7 Mar 2026
High Weightage Sections of GPAT 2026
These sections carried the most questions in the GPAT exam-
- Pharmocology
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Pharmaceutics
- 4:18 PM IST• 7 Mar 2026
Topics on Which GPAT 2026 Question Paper was Framed
- Poison Act
- Ethambutol
- Sumatripitan
- Pacemaker
- Antidiabetic drug
- Complexometric Titration
- Dakin Oxidation
- Filtration
- Anticancer Drug
- Dibucaine
- Aloe
- Rare disease
- Nalidix Acid
- ROS
- Gel Chromatography
- Vitamin B12 Assay
- MESNA
- ICH Guidelines
- Cosmetic Import
- Opthalmic Buffered
- Aloe Test- Borax
- 3:51 PM IST• 7 Mar 2026
Which Section was the Most Difficult in GPAT 2026?
Candidates found the Pharmaceutical Chemistry section as the toughest of all in the GPAT 2026 exam.
- 3:24 PM IST• 7 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Question Paper Analysis
Have a look at the GPAT 2026 question paper analysis below-
Section
Difficulty Level
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Easy
Pharmacology
Moderate
Pharmaceutics
Easy to Moderate
Pharmacognosy
Easy to Moderate
Miscellaneous (Analysis, Biochemistry, Microbiology)
Easy to moderate
- 2:52 PM IST• 7 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Question & Answer
Have a look at one of the questions asked in the GPAT exam with answer-
Who regulates CDSCO?
Answer: The Directorate General of Health Services, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India regulates the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO).
- 2:21 PM IST• 7 Mar 2026
Other GPAT Question Paper 2026 Topics
- Nalidix Acid
- ROS
- Gel Chromatography
- Vitamin B12 Assay
- MESNA
- ICH Guidelines
- Cosmetic Import
- Opthalmic Buffered
- Aloe Test- Borax
- 2:00 PM IST• 7 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Question Paper Topics
Have a look at a few GPAT question paper topics below-
- Organic Chemistry
- Drug Synthesis
- NMS
- IR
- CNS
- ANS
- Autacoids
- Chemotherapy
- Dosage Forms
- Biopharmaceutics
- Novel Drug Delivery
- Glycosides
- Alkaloids
- Volatile Oils
- Biochemistry
- Microbiology
- Jurisprudence
- 1:29 PM IST• 7 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Question Paper Analysis: Good Attempts
Have a look at the question paper analysis in terms of the good attempts made by candidates in the exam-
Section
Good Attempts
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
25-30
Pharmacology
20-25
Pharmaceutics
20-25
Pharmacognosy
15-20
Miscellaneous (Analysis, Biochemistry, Microbiology)
15-20
Total
85-95
- 1:15 PM IST• 7 Mar 2026
GPAT Exam Analysis 2026 OUT
Have a look at the difficulty level of the GPAT question paper 2026 below-
Section
Difficulty Level
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Easy
Pharmacology
Moderate
Pharmaceutics
Easy to Moderate
Pharmacognosy
Easy to Moderate
Miscellaneous (Analysis, Biochemistry, Microbiology)
Easy to moderate
Total
Moderate
- 12:56 PM IST• 7 Mar 2026
GPAT Marking Scheme 2026
The NBEMS will follow the given marking scheme for GPAT 2026 exam-
- +4 marks for each correct answer
- -1 for each wrong answer
- 12:43 PM IST• 7 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Question Paper Weightage
Have a look at the GPAT question paper 2026 weightage below-
Subject Number of questions Maximum marks Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied Subjects 38 152 Pharmaceutics Chemistry & Allied Subjects 38 152 Pharmacology & Allied Subjects 28 112 Other Subjects of B.Pharm course 11 44 Pharmacognosy & Allied Subjects 10 40 Total 125 500 - 12:28 PM IST• 7 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Answer Key Soon by Coaching Institutes
Coaching centres will soon release the unofficial answer keys of the GPAT exam. We will share the answer key and question paper PDFs soon.
- 12:15 PM IST• 7 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Exam Analysis Soon
The GPAT 2026 exam analysis will be shared here soon. Students who took the exam will share their feedback regarding the difficulty level and questions asked.
- 12:01 PM IST• 7 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Exam Over Now
The NBEMS has concluded the GPAT 2026 exam now. The students will soon come out of the centres.
- 11:46 AM IST• 7 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Question Paper, Answer Key (Unofficial) Soon
The NBEMS GPAT 2026 question paper and answer key will be released later. However, we will share here the unofficial answer key and question paper released by caoching institutes soon after the exam.
- 11:32 AM IST• 7 Mar 2026
Half Hour to Go for GPAT 2026 Exam to Get Over
The GPAT exam 2026 will get over in next half an hour. Stay tuned for GPAT question paper analysis and review.
- 11:20 AM IST• 7 Mar 2026
GPAT Question Paper 2026 Soon
The GPAT question paper 2026 will be shared here soon after the exam. The paper will be provided as per the memory-based questions shared by test takers and coaching institutes.
- 10:58 AM IST• 7 Mar 2026
GPAT Result 2026
The NBEMS GPAT 2026 result will be announced by April 7, 2026. Candidates will be informed about the results on the official website.
- 10:30 AM IST• 7 Mar 2026
When will GPAT 2026 Answer Key be released?
The NBEMS GPAT 2026 answer key is expected to be released by March 11, 2026, as per past year's trend.
- 10:14 AM IST• 7 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Exam: What's Next?
After the GPAT 2026 exam, the NBEMS will display the provisional answer key of the exam. The answer key will be published along with the response sheets and question paper.
- 9:52 AM IST• 7 Mar 2026
GPAT Paper Analysis 2026
The GPAT 2026 paper analysis will be shared here after the exam.
- 9:25 AM IST• 7 Mar 2026
NBEMS GPAT 2026 Exam Concludes at 12.00 PM
The NBEMS will conclude at 12.00 noon. The exam analysis will be shared here after the exam.
- 9:00 AM IST• 7 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Exam Begins
The GPAT 2026 exam has begun. The exam will be held online till 12.00 noon.
- 8:38 AM IST• 7 Mar 2026
Subjects of GPAT 2026 Exam
The GPAT 2026 exam is conducted for these subjects-
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied Subjects
- Pharmaceutics & Allied Subjects
- Pharmacognosy & Allied Subjects
- Pharmacology & Allied Subjects
- other subjects
- 8:16 AM IST• 7 Mar 2026
GPAT Exam Analysis of 2024
The 2024 GPAT exam was easy to moderate. The question paper was easy to attempt and did not require much calculations.
- 7:47 AM IST• 7 Mar 2026
GPAT Exam Analysis of Previous Year
Have a look at the previous year's GPAT exam analysis below-
- The exam was easy to moderate.
- A few questions were lengthy and time-consuming.
- Around 15-20 questions were repeated from previous year question papers.
- 7:08 AM IST• 7 Mar 2026
GPAT Qualifying Cutoff 2026: Percentile
Have a look at the GPAT qualifying cutoff percentile below-
Category Minimum Qualifying Criteria General / EWS 50th Percentile OBC / SC / ST 45th Percentile PwBD 45th Percentile - 5:43 AM IST• 7 Mar 2026
GPAT Result 2026 Date
The NBEMS GPAT 2026 result will be announced by April 7, 2026.
- 4:11 AM IST• 7 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Exam Pattern
The GPAT question paper 2026 will be framed based on the prescribed exam pattern-
Subject Number of questions Maximum marks Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied Subjects 38 152 Pharmaceutics Chemistry & Allied Subjects 38 152 Pharmacology & Allied Subjects 28 112 Other Subjects of B.Pharm course 11 44 Pharmacognosy & Allied Subjects 10 40 Total 125 500 - 2:51 AM IST• 7 Mar 2026
Things to Carry to GPAT 2026 Exam Centre
Candidates must carry the following documents to the GPAT exam centre 2026-
- GPAT admit card 2026
- Photo ID proof
- OwD certificate if choosing scribe
- 1:30 AM IST• 7 Mar 2026
NBEMS GPAT 2026 Exam Time
The GPAT 2026 exam will be held today from 9.00 am to 12.00 noon. The exam duration is of three hours.
- 12:48 AM IST• 7 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Exam Begins in 9 Hours
The NBEMS GPAT 2026 exam will be held in next 9 hours. Candidates should stay calm and carry all the required documents for the exam.
- 11:46 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Exam Begins at 9.00 AM Tomorrow
The GPAT exam 2026 will be held from 9.00 am to 12.00 pm tomorrow, March 7, 2026.
- 11:19 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Exam Centre: Things Not Allowed
- Stationery item
- Any electronic device
- Ornaments
- Other items like Wallet, Goggles, Handbags, Belt, Cap etc.
- Any eatable item opened or packed, soft drinks, water bottle etc.
- Any other item which could be used for unfair means.
- 10:58 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Live Updates: Valid Photo ID Proof for Exam centres
Candidates can carry any of the given ID proofs to the GPAT exam centre-
- PAN Card
- Driving License
- Voter ID
- Passport
- Aadhaar Card
- 10:38 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Syllabus for Physical Chemistry
- Composition & physical states of matter
- Colligative Properties
- Thermodynamics
- Solutions
- Electrochemistry
- Ionic equilibrium
- 10:18 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Physical Pharmacy Syllabus
- Matter, properties of matter
- Micromeritics and powder rheology
- Surface and interfacial phenomenon
- Viscosity and rheology
- Dispersion systems
- 9:59 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
NBEMS GPAT Syllabus 2026: Organic Chemistry
- General principles
- Protection & deprotection of groups
- Aromaticity & chemistry of aromatic compounds
- Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
- Heterocyclic Chemistry
- Bridged Rings
- Carbohydrates
- Amino acids & proteins
- 9:43 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Syllabus: Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Pharmacy Profession & Introduction to Pharmaceuticals
- Allopathic dosage
- 9:30 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Exam Highlights
Have a look at the GPAT 2026 exam highlights below-
GPAT Exam Pattern Highlights
Mode
Computer-based
Medium
English only
Duration
3 hours (180 minutes)
Type of Questions
Objective types
Total Questions
125
Total marks
500
Negative marking
Yes
- 9:15 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
What to Carry to GPAT 2026 Exam Centre?
Candidates need to carry the given documents to the NBEMS GPAT 2026 exam centre-
- Coloured printout of GPAT admit card.
- Photo ID proof
- PwD certificate if choosing scribe
- 8:50 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
GPAT Exam Pattern 2026
Check below the subject-wise GPAT exam pattern below-
Subject Number of questions Maximum marks Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied Subjects 38 152 Pharmaceutics Chemistry & Allied Subjects 38 152 Pharmacology & Allied Subjects 28 112 Other Subjects of B.Pharm course 11 44 Pharmacognosy & Allied Subjects 10 40 Total 125 500 - 8:39 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
NBEMS GPAT 2026 Marking Scheme
Have a look at the GPAT marking scheme below-
- Correct answer- 4 marks
- Incorrect answer- 1 mark deduction
- 8:26 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Exam: Total Marks
The NBEMS GPAT 2026 exam carries a total of 500 marks.
- 8:10 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Question Paper Medium
The GPAT 2026 question paper medium will be English only. No other choice will be provided.
- 7:55 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026: Mode of Exam
The NBEMS GPAT exam will be held online in computer based mode.
- 7:46 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
GPAT Admit Card 2026: Download Link
Those who have not downloaded GPAT 2026 admit card as of now should download it through the direct link here -
GPAT Admit Card link 2026 Click Here - 7:44 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
GPAT 2026 Exam Date
The GPAT 2026 exam date is March 7, 2026. Candidates need to appear for the exam at the allotted centres.
- 7:41 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
GPAT Exam Timing 2026
Have a look at the NBEMS GPAT 2026 exam timings below-
Activities Time Entry to the examination centre 07:00 AM Entry closes at GPAT Examination Center 08:30 AM Grant access for Candidate Login 08:45 AM Log in to read instructions 08:50 AM GPAT Exam Start Time 09:00 AM Exam End Time 12:00 PM - 7:39 PM IST• 6 Mar 2026
When is the GPAT 2026 Exam?
The GPAT exam is scheduled for tomorrow, March 7, 2026. Candidates need to appear for the exam as per the details mentioned on their admit cards.
Commonly asked questions
The GPAT 2026 cutoff will be announced with the results. Till then, have a look at the GPAT expected cutoff marks below-
Category |
Cutoff Marks |
|---|---|
General/ UR |
215 - 230 |
OBC |
120 - 140 |
EWS |
120-140 |
SC |
95 - 110 |
ST |
75 - 95 |
The NBEMS GPAT result 2026 will be released by April 7, 2026. The result will be displayed as a PDF download file at natboard.edu.in. Candidates can check their results by visiting the website and downloading the PDF.
The GPAT exam is generally of easy to moderate level in terms of difficulty. In the past few years, the GPAT question paper has been of moderate level. The exam includes application-based as well as numerical-based questions, especially in these areas-
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