GPAT Result 2026 LIVE UpdatesGPAT Result 2026: NBEMS has declared the GPAT 2026 Result by April 7, 2026. The exam was successfully conducted on March 7, 2026, and the results of the same will be declared in online mode. It include important details such as the candidate’s score, All India Rank, category rank, and qualifying status. As per last few years’ trends, the result is expected to be out by 8 PM. Aspirants who pass the examination will become eligible for MPharma admission offered by participating institutes across the country. The live blog below covers all the details about the GPAT Result 2026. The exam score will also be used for scholarships and fellowships in Pharmacy education.
GPAT Result 2026 Quick Facts
Here are some quick facts about GPAT Result 2026:
Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
Exam Date | March 7, 2026 |
Purpose | M.Pharm admissions |
Conducting Body | National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) |
Tentative Result Date | By April 7, 2026 |
Expected Result Time | Between 2 PM to 8 PM |
Result Mode | Online |
Login Credentials | User ID & Password |
Official Website to Check Result | natboard.edu.in |
GPAT Scorecard Validity | 3 Years |
Those who meet the GPAT cutoff 2026 will become eligible for admission and counselling processes conducted by individual institutes and state authorities.
VIDEO: GPAT Result 2026 on April 7: Expected Release Time
GPAT Result 2026 LIVE Updates
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How many colleges are participating in GPAT 2026 admissions?
More than 800 pharmacy colleges across India are expected to accept GPAT 2026 scores for M.Pharm admissions.
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Is GPAT necessary for NIPER admissions?
GPAT is not necessary for NIPER admissions because NIPER conducts its own entrance exam called NIPER JEE.
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IIT BHU expected cutoff 2026
IIT BHU may require GPAT scores in the range of 260 to 300 marks for admission into pharmacy-related postgraduate programmes.
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Jadavpur University Expected Cutoff 2026
Jadavpur University is likely to have GPAT cutoffs above 250 marks for General category candidates.Jadavpur University is likely to have GPAT cutoffs above 250 marks for General category candidates.
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Expected cutoff 2026 for DIPSAR Delhi
DIPSAR Delhi may require around 240 to 290 GPAT marks for admission into popular M.Pharm specialisations.
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Panjab University expected cutoff 2026
Panjab University is expected to have GPAT cutoffs ranging between 220 and 280 marks, depending on the category and branch.
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ICT Mumbai expected cutoff 2026
ICT Mumbai may have a GPAT cutoff in the range of 280 to 320 marks for top M.Pharm branches.
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Expected category-wise cutoff 2026
Category
Expected Cutoff Marks
Expected Cutoff Percentile
General (UR)
210 - 230
95 - 97 percentile
EWS
165 - 180
90 - 92 percentile
OBC-NCL
160 - 175
89 - 92 percentile
SC
110 - 130
74 - 78 percentile
ST
80 - 95
53 - 57 percentile
PwD
70 - 90
45 - 55 percentile
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What is a Good Score in GPAT 2026?
A score above 250 is generally considered good in GPAT, while 300+ can help candidates target top colleges like NIPER and ICT Mumbai.
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Who Conducts the Counselling?
GPAT counselling is not conducted centrally. Individual colleges, universities, and state authorities manage their own admission process.
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Factors to Consider while Selecting Colleges (5)
Alumni network, campus safety, and specialisation options can also influence the final decision.
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Factors to Consider while Selecting Colleges (4)
Candidates should prefer institutes with strong industry tie-ups, internships, and research opportunities.
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Factors to Consider while Selecting Colleges (3)
GPAT cutoff trends, location, hostel facilities, and scholarship support are also important factors.
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Factors to Consider while Selecting Colleges (2)
Students should also check whether the college is approved by PCI and AICTE before applying.
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Factors to Consider while Selecting Colleges (1)
Candidates should compare colleges based on placements, faculty, infrastructure, and fee structure before finalising choices.
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Total Pharmacy Colleges in West Bengal
West Bengal has over 40 pharmacy colleges offering M.Pharm and Pharm.D programmes.
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Seat Intake in Uttarakhand Pharmacy Colleges
Uttarakhand colleges collectively offer around 600 to 800 M.Pharm seats.
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Total Number of Pharmacy Seats in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh has more than 3,000 M.Pharm seats available through GPAT participating institutes.
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Total M.Pharm Seats in Telangana
Telangana offers around 2,500 M.Pharm seats across colleges in Hyderabad and other cities.
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Top Pharmacy Seats in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu has one of the largest pharmacy seat intakes in India, with over 3,500 M.Pharm seats.
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Total Pharmacy Seats in Rajasthan
Rajasthan offers nearly 2,000 pharmacy seats through both government and private institutes.
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Total Pharmacy Seats in Odisha
Odisha is estimated to have over 1,000 M.Pharm seats across major pharmacy colleges.
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Total M.Pharm Seats in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh has approximately 1,500 to 2,000 M.Pharm seats in government and private colleges.
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Total Pharmacy Seats in Kerala
Kerala offers around 800 to 1,000 M.Pharm seats through its pharmacy colleges and universities.
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Total Number of Pharmacy Seats in Karnataka
Karnataka is estimated to have more than 3,000 pharmacy seats across leading M.Pharm colleges.
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Total GPAT Seats in Gujarat
Gujarat offers nearly 2,000 M.Pharm seats across government, aided, and private institutions.
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Total Pharmacy Seats in Haryana
Haryana has an estimated 1,200 to 1,500 M.Pharm seats in GPAT-accepting colleges.
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Pharma Seats in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh offers around 2,000 pharmacy seats through various state and private colleges.
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Total Pharmacy Seats in Punjab
Punjab is estimated to have over 1,500 pharmacy seats across top GPAT-accepting institutes and universities.
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M.Pharmacy Seats in Maharashtra
Maharashtra has one of the highest M.Pharm seat intakes in India, with over 4,000 seats across government and private colleges.
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GPAT Seats in Delhi
Delhi has around 800 to 1,000 M.Pharm seats across institutes such as Jamia Hamdard, DIPSAR, and DPSRU.
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Total Private Seats
Private colleges contribute the majority of M.Pharm seats in India, with an estimated intake of over 25,000 seats.
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Total Government Seats
Government colleges across India are estimated to offer around 8,000 to 10,000 M.Pharm seats through GPAT scores.
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How many students sat for GPAT 2026?
Around 45,000 to 50,000 candidates are estimated to have appeared for GPAT 2026, based on previous years’ trends and registration patterns.
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Top Pharmacy Colleges in Rajasthan
Rajasthan has leading pharmacy institutes such as BITS Pilani, NIMS University, Jaipur National University, and Banasthali Vidyapith.
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Best Pharmacy Colleges in West Bengal
West Bengal is home to Jadavpur University, NSHM Knowledge Campus, Guru Nanak Institute of Pharmaceutical Science, and BCDA College of Pharmacy.
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Top Pharmacy Colleges in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand has well-known pharmacy institutes such as Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University, Uttaranchal University, and Graphic Era University.
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Best Pharmacy Colleges in Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh offers several top pharmacy colleges, including Banaras Hindu University, Amity University Noida, IFTM University, and Integral University.
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Top M.Pharm Colleges in Telangana
Telangana has reputed M.Pharm colleges like University College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hyderabad, and Malla Reddy College of Pharmacy.
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Top Pharmacy Colleges in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is home to major pharmacy colleges, including JSS College of Pharmacy, Ooty, SRM College of Pharmacy, Madras Medical College, and KMCH College of Pharmacy.
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Best Pharmacy Colleges in Odisha
Odisha offers notable pharmacy institutes like Roland Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Puri, and Centurion University.
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Top M.Pharm Colleges in Madhya Pradesh
Popular M.Pharm colleges in Madhya Pradesh include Sagar Institute of Research and Technology, Bhabha University, IPS Academy, and Oriental University.
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Top Pharmacy Colleges in Kerala
Kerala has reputed pharmacy institutes such as Amrita School of Pharmacy, Nirmala College of Pharmacy, and Government Medical College Pharmacy departments.
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Top Pharmacy Colleges in Karnataka
Karnataka is home to top pharmacy colleges like Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, JSS College of Pharmacy, Acharya & BM Reddy College, and Al-Ameen College of Pharmacy.
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Best GPAT Colleges in Gujarat
Gujarat has top pharmacy institutes such as Nirma University, Parul University, L.M. College of Pharmacy, and Indubhai Patel College of Pharmacy. Most of these colleges accept GPAT scores for M.Pharm admissions.
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Top Pharmacy Colleges in Haryana
Leading pharmacy colleges in Haryana include MMU Mullana, Maharshi Dayanand University, Chitkara University, and Gurgaon College of Pharmacy. These institutes offer a wide range of M.Pharm specialisations.
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Top GPAT Colleges in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh has several GPAT-accepting institutes, including Andhra University, KL University, Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, and AU College of Pharmaceutical Sciences.
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Best Pharmacy Colleges in Punjab
Punjab offers reputed pharmacy institutes such as Chitkara University, ISF College of Pharmacy, and Lovely Professional University.
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Top M.Pharm Colleges in Maharashtra
Maharashtra has several leading M.Pharm institutes, including ICT Mumbai, Poona College of Pharmacy, Bharati Vidyapeeth, and NMIMS. These colleges attract GPAT-qualified candidates from across India every yeTop GPAT Colleges in Delhiar.
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Top GPAT Colleges in Delhi
Delhi is home to some of the most sought-after GPAT-accepting institutes such as Jamia Hamdard, DIPSAR, DPSRU, and Amity University. These colleges are known for strong placements, research facilities, and high M.Pharm seat intake.
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Steps to retrieve the enrollment number
To retrieve the enrollment number, these steps need to be followed:
Visit the login window.
Select the ‘Forgot User ID/ Password’ option.
Enter the application number and type the numbers as shown in the image.
Select ‘Forgot User ID/ Password’
The application number will be sent to your registered email address.
Note down the enrollment number for the future.
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Forgotten password? Check the steps to recover.
To retrieve the login password, these steps need to be followed:
Open the login window.
Click on ‘Forgot User ID/ Password’
Enter the application number and type the numbers as shown in the image.
Select ‘Forgot User ID/ Password’
An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number or email ID.
Enter the OTP and create a new password.
Save the new password and log in again.
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GPAT Result Time Trends 2026
Year
Exam Date
Result Date
Result Time
2025
May 25, 2025
June 25, 2025
Around 7:30 PM
2024
June 8, 2024
July 8, 2024
Around 1 PM to 3:30 PM
2023
May 22, 2023
July 1-2, 2023
Around 9 AM
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Candidates Appeared vs Candidates Passed
Year
Candidates Appeared
Candidates Passed
2025
47,142
4,714
2024
39,341
3,934
2023
62,275
6,218
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Post address for helpline queries
Executive Director
National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS)
Medical Enclave, Ansari Nagar
New Delhi -11002903 00 PM IST - 06 Apr'26
Phone support details
Phone No.
Timings to Reach Out
+91-7996165333
Monday to Friday: 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM
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GPAT candidate care helpline portal
For queries OTHER THAN the application form, students can visit this helpline portal:
exam.natboard.edu.in/communication.php?page=main02 20 PM IST - 06 Apr'26
Has the result been released?
The GPAT result has not been released yet. It is expected to be out by April 7, 2026. Students are advised to keep an eye on the result as it can be released at any moment now.
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Who can participate in counselling?
Candidates with a valid GPAT score/rank.
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria.
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Top colleges as per NIRF Rankings 2025
NIPER Hyderabad
Panjab University Chandigarh
Central University of Punjab
BBAU Lucknow
Central University of Rajasthan
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How to choose the right college for you?
Ensure the college is government-recognised and affiliated.
Consider the institute's location.
Compare the fee structure of different GPAT participating institutes.
Good infrastructure, like labs and libraries, improves the learning experience.
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How to get admission through GPAT scores?
Qualify GPAT 2026 exam.
Check category and institute cutoff scores.
Apply to preferred colleges.
Participate in the counselling process.
Participate in document verification and fee submission.
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Expected cutoff for top colleges (2)
Colleges
Expected Cutoff Marks
BITS Pilani
220-250 marks
Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
210-240 marks
Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research
220-250 marks
Jamia Hamdard
210-240 marks
Poona College of Pharmacy
200-230 marks
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Expected cutoff for top colleges (1)
Colleges
Expected Cutoff Marks
NIPER Mohali
280-315+ marks or AIR 300-500
NIPER Hyderabad
270-300+ marks or AIR within top 500
NIPER Ahmedabad
250-280 marks
Institute of Chemical Technology
240-270 marks
JSS College of Pharmacy
220-250 marks
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How to view result?
To view the result, aspirants can visit the official website of NBEMS and click on the login window. They can select the ‘Submit’ option after entering their respective enrollment no and password.
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Where to check result?
GPAT Result 2026 can be checked at the official website of NBEMS. The direct link will also be shared on this page as soon as it is declared.
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College-wise Seat Intake (5)
College Name
Seat Intake
NIPER Raebareli
60
NIPER Hajipur
60
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Faculty of Pharmacy
45
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College-wise Seat Intake (4)
College Name
Seat Intake
NIPER Ahmedabad
120
NIPER Kolkata
120
NIPER Guwahati
60
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College-wise Seat Intake (3)
College Name
Seat Intake
Panjab University
Around 62
Institute of Pharmacy Nirma University
60
NIPER Mohali
190
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College-wise Seat Intake (2)
College Name
Seat Intake
JSS College of Pharmacy Ooty
101
Jamia Hamdard
Around 60
Manipal College of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Around 100
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College-wise Seat Intake (1)
College Name
Seat Intake
NIPER Hyderabad
90 M.S./M.Pharm seats
Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
6 seats in M.Pharm Pharmaceutics
Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani
Around 60 M.Pharm seats
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Total Seat Intake
There are roughly 39,890 seats for M.Pharm courses across approximately 782 to 841 AICTE-approved participating institutes in India.
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Who can participate in Counselling?
Students who meet the cutoff are eligible to participate in the counselling process of GPAT 2026!
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Admission Chances (2)
Rank Range
Colleges
1001-3000
Good M.Pharm government and private colleges
3001-5000
Average colleges
Above 5000
Mostly private colleges
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Admission Chances (1)
Rank Range
Colleges
1-100
IITs and NIPER-level colleges
101-500
Top government colleges
501-1000
Very good M.Pharm colleges
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Marks vs Rank
Marks
Rank Range
310-350
1-100
250-310
101-500
220-250
501-1000
180-210
1001-3000
150-180
3001-5000
Below 150
Above 5000
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Affordable Private Colleges (3)
College
Fees
Lord Shiva College of Pharmacy, Sirsa
INR 1,25,000
KLE Deemed University, Bangalore
INR 1,65,000
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Affordable Private Colleges (2)
College
Fees
Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research
INR 25,000
T. John College of Pharmacy
INR 1,90,000
Acharya Nagarjuna University
INR 1,10,000
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Affordable Private Colleges (1)
College
Fees
Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
INR 93,700
Vels Deemed University
INR 1,30,000
Shri. GS Institute of Technology & Sciences
INR 1,50,000
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Affordable Govt Colleges (2)
College
Fees
Gujarat Technological University
INR 26,250
CUSB
INR 24,000
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Affordable Govt Colleges Accepting GPAT 2026 (1)
College
Fees
Central University of Punjab
INR 20,000
BBAU Lucknow
INR 40,000
Central University of Rajasthan
INR 58,000
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Scorecard validity
The scorecard of GPAT is valid for 3 years. Students are advised to download the scorecard within 6 months of result declaration, post it, and the download link will be deactivated, and no request regarding scorecard download will be entertained.
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State-wise Participating Colleges (6)
State
Total Pharmacy Colleges
Tripura
1
Uttar Pradesh
59
Uttarakhand
14
West Bengal
9
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State-wise Participating Colleges (5)
State
Total Pharmacy Colleges
Rajasthan
22
Sikkim
1
Tamil Nadu
37
Telangana
124
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State-wise Participating Colleges (4)
State
Total Pharmacy Colleges
Maharashtra
114
Mizoram
1
Odisha
16
Puducherry
1
Punjab
26
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State-wise Participating Colleges (3)
State
Total Pharmacy Colleges
Himachal Pradesh
6
Jharkhand
1
Karnataka
56
Kerala
27
Madhya Pradesh
67
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State-wise GPAT Participating Colleges (2)
State
Total Pharmacy Colleges
Dadar and Nagar Haveli
1
Delhi
3
Goa
2
Gujarat
53
Haryana
19
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State-wise Participating Colleges (1)
State
Total Pharmacy Colleges
Andhra Pradesh
111
Assam
2
Bihar
1
Chandigarh
1
Chhattisgarh
7
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Can the responses be re-evaluated?
There will not be a re-evaluation or re-totalling of responses opted by the candidates. Any requests or queries for re-evaluation or retotaling will not be entertained.
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Important Details Regarding Scorecard
The score cards will be available for download only for 6 months from the date of result declaration. Request for providing or downloading scorecards after the expiry of this window will not be entertained.
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Qualifying Criteria for OBC/SC/ST Categories
OBC, SC and ST category candidates need to get a minimum of the 45th percentile to pass the entrance exam.
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Expected Toppers' Marks for 2026
Usually, candidates with a score over 315 tend to get a spot in the top 10 AIRs. The score can vary this year, depending on the overall performance of students and the difficulty criteria.
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Toppers’ Marks in 2025
In 2025, AIR 1 got 392 out of 500. In 2024 and 2023, the top 10 AIRs had an average score of over 290 out of 500.
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Top Colleges Accepting GPAT 2026 (2)
Department of Pharmaceutics, IIT BHU, Varanasi
Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Hyderabad
Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, New Delhi
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam
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Top Colleges Accepting GPAT 2026 (1)
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Mohali
Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi
University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chandigarh
Jadavpur University, Kolkata
Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
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Tie Breaking Criteria (2)
Candidates getting higher marks in Class 12th will get a better position.
Candidate acquiring higher marks in Class 10th.
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Tie Breaking Criteria (1)
Aspirants having a lesser number of negative answers in the question paper will be placed at a better position in the 45th percentile is required by PwBD candidates to pass the exam.
An older candidate will have a better position in the merit list.
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Qualifying Percentile for PwBD
The 45th percentile is required by PwBD candidates to pass the exam.
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Is the Result Out?
No, the GPAT 2026 result is not out yet. It is expected to be declared anytime soon.
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Qualifying Criteria for General Category
To pass the exam, the General category students are required to get at least the 50th percentile.
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Expected Cutoff 2026
Category
Cutoff marks
General/ UR
200-215
OBC
120 - 140
EwS
120 - 140
SC
95 - 110
ST
75 - 95
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Login Credentials
Enrollment no and password are the login credentials required to check the exam result.
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Portal Monitoring Starts, Result Anytime Soon
As we are close to the expected official result date, students are advised to keep an eye on the official website of NBEMS and the official page. Aspirants are advised to keep their login details ready so that they can check their results as soon as they are declared.
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GPAT Result 2026 by April 7
The exam was held on March 7, 2026, and candidates can expect the result to be declared anytime by April 7, 2026.
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Who Got AIR 1 in 2025?
Keith Neil D'Souza got AIR 1 in 2025 with a score of 392 out of 500. He was awarded AIR 1 in NIPER 2025, too. The score was 81.5 out of 100.
