GPAT 2026 Counselling - Registration, Documents, Seat Allotment, Fees, Procedure and Online Reporting

Updated By Ritoprasad Kundu on 22 Aug, 2025 11:42

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GPAT 2026 Counselling

GPAT counselling 2026 will be conducted by the participating colleges and institutes that offer M.Pharm course. The counselling is not conducted centrally by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), which will organize GPAT 2026 exam, but rather by participating institutions, universities, and state authorities that accept GPAT scores for admission. Candidates must first register with the respective counselling authority by submitting their GPAT score, personal details, and required academic documents. Based on the GPAT merit rank, reservation policy, and availability of seats, candidates are allotted colleges during the counselling rounds. Some institutions may also conduct their own admission processes, while others rely on a centralized counselling system managed by state authorities.

College Wise M.Pharm Admission with Valid GPAT Score

Candidates can check the college wise M.Pharm admission with valid GPAT score. 

Name of the College / State Wise AdmissionDates of Registration
AP PGECETJuly 2026
ICT MumbaiJune 2026
BITS PilaniJune 2026 
ACPC GujaratMay 2026

Subjects Offered Through GPAT Counselling Process 2026

GPAT counselling process 2026 will be conducted for various courses. Different pharmacy colleges offer different specializations for Master programs in Pharmacy. Here are a few examples of these traditional and popular subjects (Specializations) that are pursued through GPAT 2026 counselling in almost every AICTE-Approved Pharmacy college.

  • MPharma in Industrial Pharmacy

  • MPharma in Pharmaceutics (Drug Regulatory Affairs)

  • MPharma in Pharmaceutical Chemistry

  • MPharma in Pharmacognosy

  • MPharma in Pharmacology

Document Required for GPAT 2026 Counselling Process

The list of certificates required to participate in the GPAT counselling process are given below. Candidates must carry all of the below-mentioned documents for a hassle-free and smooth counselling process for GPAT exam:

GPAT Rank Card 

GPAT Admit Card 

12th class mark sheet (Original)

10th class mark sheet (Original)

Character certificate (Original)

Graduation or Provisional Certificate (Original)

Category Certificate for SC/ST/OBC candidates

Medical documents (Original)

Recent passport size photographs

Any government approved identity card 

Domicile certificate

Scanned copy of the signature of the applicant

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Certificates Required for GPAT Counselling 2026

Along with some important documents, candidates need to submit a few important certificates during the GPAT Counselling rounds. Candidates applying from a certain category must go through the list of Certificates Required for GPAT Counselling Process, as these certificates has to be submitted during the time of admission. Candidates applying for the unreserved category can skip this section. Certificates Required for GPAT Counselling are mentioned below:

  • Caste/Category Certificate of Students -  Candidates belonging to any other reserved categories other than the General category, need to submit their Caste/Category Certificate. The document will look something like the image given below:
  • Identification Affidavit - Candidates need to submit an Identification Affidavit form validating that all the identification documents submitted by them are true to their knowledge. They need to get the document signed by any Notary. An illustration of the document is given below.
  • Handicapped/Disabled Certificate - Students need to submit their government issued PwD certificate during the GPAT Counselling 2026. The certificate will look like this:
  • Scribe Undertaking Certificate - Students who need to apply for scribe for the exam, will have to submit Scribe Undertaking Certificate. An image of the certificate is provided below for the convenience of the students:

List of Participating Institutes in GPAT Counselling Process 2026

Candidates can check the list of participating colleges of GPAT 2026 from the below table. 

College

Location

Average Course Fee

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research

Mohali

INR 1,00,000 to 1,55,000

Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

Vadodara

INR 25,000 to INR 1,00,000

National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research

Hyderabad

INR 90,000 to INR 1,25,000

Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research

Delhi

INR 30,000 to INR 55,000

Andhra University

Vishakhapatnam

INR 1,25,000 to INR 2,75,000

Jamia Hamdard

Delhi

INR 10,000 to INR 15,500

University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Chandigarh

INR 2,60,000 to INR 3,75,000

Jadavpur University

Kolkata

INR 5,800 to INR 10,000

Institute of Chemical Technology

Mumbai

INR 47,800 to INR 55,000

Department of Pharmaceutics, IIT BHU

Varanasi

INR 90,000 to INR 1,25,000

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FAQs about GPAT Counselling Process

Can I participate in multiple counselling processes?

Yes, candidates can apply for counselling in multiple institutes or state-level admission processes to maximize their chances of getting a seat.

How do I register for GPAT counselling?

Candidates must visit the official website of the participating institute or state counselling authority, complete the registration, pay the counselling fee, and fill in choices of colleges/courses.

Who conducts GPAT counselling?

There is no centralized counselling for GPAT. Counselling is conducted individually by participating universities, institutes, and state-level authorities.

Which universities/institutes consider GPAT scores for admission?

All AICTE approved Institutes / Departments of Universities are expected to accept GPAT scores. The specific notifications issued by Universities and State Governments are available on the GPAT official website.

Will there be a sectional cut-off in the examination?

No.There is no sectional cut-off in the GPAT examination.

Will GPAT score be considered for admissions to Part Time MBA courses?

GPAT score is considered for admission to all AICTE approved part-time programmes.

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