The Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) in India. It is a competitive exam that enables candidates to seek admission into postgraduate pharmacy programs (M.Pharm) in various institutions across the country. However, the announcement of the GPAT Exam Date for the year 2023 has been delayed by the NTA, causing anticipation and uncertainty among the aspirants.
The GPAT Exam is typically held in January every year. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, the NTA has faced delays in announcing the exam date for GPAT 2023. The exact reasons for the delay may vary and could include factors such as administrative procedures, logistical challenges, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Here are the dates of the previous year(s) when the GPAT exam was conducted by NTA:
| Year | GPAT Exam Date |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 04-Feb-2020 |
| 2021 | 27-Feb-2021 |
| 2022 | 09-Apr-2022 |
| 2023 | To be announced |
Good news for MPharma aspirants! The Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) application process ended on March 13, 2023. However, the announcement of the GPAT 2023 exam date has been delayed by two weeks. In the past three years, the exam was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) last by April 9. But this year, till the third week of April, NTA has not yet released the GPAT exam date. So, candidates awaiting the NTA-GPAT exam date will have to wait a little more. However, NTA is expected to release the GPAT exam date tentatively by the fourth week of April 2023 at the official website, gpat.nta.nic.in.
A trend analysis of the previous three years shows that there will be further delays in the announcement of the exam date. The GPAT 2023 exam will tentatively be held in the first week of May 2023. The GPAT exam is conducted in the computer-based mode for admission to MPharma and equivalent courses. Candidates possessing a bachelor’s degree in pharmacy or equivalent from a recognized university can appear in the national-level entrance exam. There is no age restriction for appearing in the GPAT exam.
NTA will conduct GPAT 2023 in 110 exam cities across India at physical test centers. Candidates will be required to solve 125 MCQs (objective-type) in 3 hours (180 minutes). The exam will be provided in English medium only.
The GPAT application process began on February 13, 2023. After the registration, NTA provided an application correction facility, from March 14 to March 16, 2023. Currently, the next awaited event is the announcement of the GPAT admit card date and exam date. After the exam, NTA will release the GPAT result online. NTA holds the responsibility from the exam registration till the exam result announcement of the MPharma entrance exam.
The GPAT counseling is conducted by individual participating colleges. Candidates will receive a call from the GPAT participating colleges on the basis of their score in the GPAT Exam and the cutoff score decided by the preferred institute. Keep an eye on the official website, gpat.nta.nic.in, for GPAT exam updates.
Note: The delay in the announcement of the GPAT Exam date for 2023 by the NTA has created anticipation and uncertainty among the aspirants. While the exact reasons for the delay may vary, it has caused candidates to eagerly await the exam date in order to plan their exam preparation and other related activities. Aspiring candidates should regularly check the official website of the NTA for updates on the GPAT Exam date and other important information. It is important for candidates to stay focused and continue their exam preparation diligently, despite the delay, to ensure they are well-prepared for the exam once the date is announced. With determination, perseverance, and proper planning, aspirants can overcome any challenges and achieve success in the GPAT Exam 2023.