GPAT 2026 Exam (March 7) Live Updates: Official NBEMS Answer Key Soon, Question Paper Analysis (Out), Expected Cutoff

GPAT 2026 Exam (March 7) Live Updates: Official NBEMS Answer Key Soon, Question Paper Analysis (Out), Expected Cutoff

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GPAT 2026 exam was held today, March 7, 2026. The NBEMS GPAT 2026 was conducted online 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.

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.

GPAT 2026 Exam Live Updates

GPAT 2026 Exam Live Updates

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.

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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

Updated 4 weeks ago

GPAT 2026 Exam Live Updates: Question Paper Analysis, Difficulty Level, Expected Cutoff Marks & Student Reactions

  • 11:45 AM IST8 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 IST8 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 IST8 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 IST8 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 IST8 Mar 2026

    Upcoming Events under GPAT 2026

    The events lined up under the GPAT 2026 exam are-

    • Answer key
    • Result
    • Counselling
  • Q&A Icon
    Commonly asked questions
    Q:   What is the expected cutoff for GPAT 2026?
    A: 

    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

    Q:   When will GPAT 2026 result be released?
    A: 

    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.

    Q:   Is the GPAT exam hard or easy?
    A: 

    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-

    • Pharmacology
    • Pharmaceutics
    • Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • 1:50 AM IST8 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 IST8 Mar 2026

    NBEMS GPAT 2026 Answer Key Updates

    The NBEMS GPAT answer key is expected by March 11, 2026. 

  • 11:32 PM IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 Mar 2026

    Other GPAT Question Paper 2026 Topics

    1. Nalidix Acid
    2. ROS
    3. Gel Chromatography
    4. Vitamin B12 Assay
    5. MESNA
    6. ICH Guidelines
    7. Cosmetic Import
    8. Opthalmic Buffered
    9. Aloe Test- Borax
  • 2:00 PM IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 Mar 2026

    GPAT Paper Analysis 2026

    The GPAT 2026 paper analysis will be shared here after the exam.

  • 9:25 AM IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 Mar 2026

    GPAT Result 2026 Date

    The NBEMS GPAT 2026 result will be announced by April 7, 2026.

  • 4:11 AM IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST7 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 IST6 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 IST6 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 IST6 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 IST6 Mar 2026

    GPAT 2026 Syllabus for Physical Chemistry

    • Composition & physical states of matter
    • Colligative Properties
    • Thermodynamics
    • Solutions
    • Electrochemistry
    • Ionic equilibrium
  • 10:18 PM IST6 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 IST6 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 IST6 Mar 2026

    GPAT 2026 Syllabus: Pharmaceutical Chemistry

    • Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry
    • Medicinal Chemistry
    • Pharmacy Profession & Introduction to Pharmaceuticals
    • Allopathic dosage
  • 9:30 PM IST6 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 IST6 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 IST6 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 IST6 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 IST6 Mar 2026

    GPAT 2026 Exam: Total Marks

    The NBEMS GPAT 2026 exam carries a total of 500 marks.

  • 8:10 PM IST6 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 IST6 Mar 2026

    GPAT 2026: Mode of Exam

    The NBEMS GPAT exam will be held online in computer based mode.

  • 7:46 PM IST6 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 IST6 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 IST6 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 IST6 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.

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