GPAT 2020 exam pattern will help candidates get an idea about the kind of questions asked in the exam as well as what should be the GPAT preparation strategy. GPAT 2020 will take place on 24th January 2020. The exam will be held in a single session for about 3 hours and the candidates must know about the detailed syllabus of GPAT once they understand the exam pattern.
GPAT exam pattern is expected to remain the same even though from 2020 it will be conducted by NTA. The conducting body of GPAT is the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). GPAT 2020 score will be accepted by all AICTE approved universities, institutes, and colleges.
GPAT 2020 is an online exam, which is organised once a year. The examination will comprise of 125 questions, and candidates will get 180 minutes to complete the exam. GPAT will have MCQs (Multiple Choice Type questions) related to various subjects such as Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Physical Pharmacy, and Pharmaceutical Chemistry among others.
Highlights of GPAT 2020 Exam Pattern
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Name of examination
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Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test
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Popularly known as
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GPAT
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Frequency
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Once a year
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Examination Mode
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Online
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Total number of questions
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125
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Total Duration
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3 Hours (180 minutes)
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Total Marks
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500
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GPAT Exam Pattern
The table below lists the number of questions and maximum marks for each section:
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Types of questions
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Maximum Marks
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No. of Questions
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Logical Reasoning
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100
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25
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General Awareness
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100
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25
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Language Comprehension
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100
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25
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Quantitative Techniques and Data Interpretation
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100
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25
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A trial test will be available for the candidates so they get an idea of the online test.
At the test center, every candidate will be given a computer terminal and a scratch paper for calculations. After the exam, the candidate must leave the scratch paper at the desk. Rough work cannot be done on any other sheet/paper as that will not be allowed inside the room. No breaks will be given during the exam.
GPAT 2020 Marking Scheme
- Every correct answer is awarded 4 marks. Thus, the total maximum possible score in GPAT 2020 is 500.
- For every incorrect answer in GPAT, 1 mark is deducted.
- Unanswered question or not attempting a question does not attract any negative marking in GPAT 2020.
