GPAT 2024 Answer Key Released, Result (Soon), Check Paper Analysis, Question Paper, Cut Off, Admission Process
GPAT 2024: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has officially released the GPAT 2024 Answer Key. The answer key of GPAT 2024 was released on natboard.edu.in. Students can raise objections in GPAT provisional answer key 2024 between June 15 to 17, 2024.
GPAT 2024 exam conducted successfully on June 8, 2024 from 2 PM to 5 PM. Unlike last year, the exam conducted in a single shift this year. This year, the exam difficulty is reported to be on the easy to moderate side. GPAT 2024 question papers will also be updated here soon.
- NBEMS introduced time-bound sections in GPAT 2024 exam in the event of paper leak incident in NEET 2024
- GPAT 2024 cut off is expected to be 163 for general. If you are from SC/ST, you can expect cut off to be in the range of 76-103
GPAT 2024 exam is conducted online in CBT mode. GPAT 2024 syllabus covers major core areas of BPharm courses. Total of 125 MCQs are asked with a maximum score of 500. According to the revised GPAT exam pattern, 25 questions with 36 minutes will be allotted per section. For correct attempts, a +4 mark is given and 1 mark is deducted per incorrect attempt.
The official will announce GPAT 2024 results by July 8th. The validity of GPAT 2024 scorecard will be of three years. Prior to the publication of the result, the authority publishes GPAT provisional answer key with a payment of INR 200. If your score is similar to another aspirant, at first, the one with less number of negative responses will be considered for merit, followed by older age one. For SC, ST, OBC-NCL, and EWS categories, 15%, 7.5%, 27%, and 10% of seats are reserved.
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GPAT Exam Dates 2024
NBEMS announced GPAT 2024 exam dates as provided in the below table:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| GPAT 2024 Registration Starting Date | April 19, 2024 |
| GPAT 2024 Registration Last Date | May 08, 2024 |
| GPAT 2024 Application Form Correction Window | May 11 to May 14, 2024 |
| Pre-Final Edit Window | May 21 to May 23, 2024 |
| Final Edit Window | May 28 to May 30, 2024 |
| Issuing of GPAT 2024 Admit Card | June 03, 2024 |
| GPAT Exam Date 2024 | June 08, 2024 |
| GPAT 2024 Preliminary Answer Key Release | 14 June 2024 |
| GPAT 2024 Answer Key Challenge | 15 – 16 June 2024 |
| Announcement of GPAT 2024 Result | July 08, 2024 |
GPAT 2024 Exam Day Activities
NBEMS mandated that this year, the exam will be conducted in a single shift, from 2 PM to 5 PM. The time-wise activities on the exam date, i.e., June 8, 2024 are as follows:
| Exam Day Activities | Time |
|---|---|
| Allow Candidates to Enter the Examination Centre and Commence Registration for the Test | 12 PM |
| Closing of Entry at Allotted Exam Centers | 1:30 PM |
| Accessing Candidate Login Portal | 1:45 PM |
| Login Into Portal for Reading Exam Instructions | 1:50 PM |
| Commencement of GPAT 2024 Exam | 2 PM |
| GPAT 2024 Exam Concludes | 5 PM |
How to Download GPAT Admit Card 2024?
You can download your GPAT 2024 admit card from June 3rd by following these steps after visiting the website, i.e., natboard.edu.in:
- Go to “Download GPAT Admit Card 2024”
- Provide your user ID and password followed by a captcha code
- Enter the security pin as displayed and click on the ‘Submit’ option
- Download and take a printout of your GPAT 2024 admit card
GPAT 2024 Application Form Correction
The successfully registered candidates making application fee payments, can modify their application forms from May 11 to May 14, 2024. To modify the filled-in application form, you need to follow the below-mentioned steps:
- Go to the official website, natboard.edu.in
- Navigate to “GPAT 2024 Application Form Correction” section
- Login with your application number, and password
- Modify any fields except your name, mobile number, email ID, nationality, and test city preference
- Preview again and click on ‘Submit’
- Take a printout of the same
GPAT 2024 Eligibility Criteria
As per GPAT eligibility, you must be an Indian-residing candidate. You must have a 4 year’s Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and 10+2 qualification to appear for the test. If you are a final year BPharm student and the result is awaiting, you are also eligible for the test.
How to Fill GPAT 2024 Application Form?
Approximately 65,000 students registered for GPAT 2024 exam. Filling GPAT application form is an online process. The process to fill GPAT 2024 application form is:
- Click on the “To Register” option after visiting the official website
- Provide your name, date of birth, gender, nationality, email ID, and mobile number
- Click on “Generate OTP” followed with verification process
- After successful registration, your user ID and password will be generated
- Use it to log in and fill rest of the application form
- Upload your photograph, signature, and left thumb impression
- Payment of GPAT application fee
- Click on the ‘Submit’ option
GPAT 2024 Image Uploading Guidelines
The official has released GPAT 2024 image uploading guidelines as provided by us in the below table:
| Images | Size | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Passport-sized photograph | Less than 80 KB | JPG/ JPEG |
| Signature | Less than 80 KB | JPG/ JPEG |
| Left Thumb Impression | Less than 80 KB | JPG/ JPEG |
GPAT 2024 Application Fees
The application fees set for different categories to appear in GPAT entrance examination are:
| Categories | GPAT Application Fees |
|---|---|
| General, OBC, and EWS | INR 3500 |
| SC, ST, and PwD | INR 2500 |
GPAT Registration Statistics
This year, it is speculated that 65,000 students registered. Let’s check the statistics of previous years’ registered students numbers:
GPAT 2024 Exam Pattern
NBEMS has introduced a time-bound system in GPAT 2024. To be precise, there will be a sectional time limit instead of a unified 3-hour duration. Now, let’s see the revised GPAT exam pattern:
- Mode of Exam: The test will be conducted in an online CBT mode
- Sections in Paper: There will be a total of 5 sections, viz., Pharmaceutical Chemistry & Allied Subjects, Pharmaceutics & Allied Subjects, Pharmacognosy & Allied Subjects, Pharmacology & Allied Subjects, and other subjects of B.Pharm course
- Number of Questions: As per the revised exam pattern, there will be 25 questions in each of the five sections
- Sectional Time-Bound Limit: For every 5 sections, 36 minutes will be allotted. You cannot proceed to the next section until the allotted time is over.
- Total Marks: For 125 questions, a total of 500 marks have been allotted
- Marking Scheme: For every correct answer, a +4 mark is awarded, 1 mark is deducted, and 0 for incorrect answering
GPAT 2024 Syllabus
GPAT 2024 syllabus comprises subject areas of Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm). The syllabus covers topics from Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology, and other subjects of the B.Pharm course. Also Check GPAT 2024 recommended books
GPAT 2024 Paper Analysis
Unlike previous year, the exam will be conducted in a single shift this year. The paper analysis for this year is available below:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Difficulty Level Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Allied Subjects | Moderate |
| Difficulty Level of Pharmaceutics and Allied Subjects | Moderate |
| Difficulty Level of Pharmacognosy | Easy to Moderate |
| Difficulty Level of Pharmacology | Easy to Moderate |
| Difficulty Level of B.Pharma courses | Moderate |
| Overall Difficulty | Easy to Moderate |
How to Download GPAT 2024 Answer Key?
NBEMS will release GPAT 2024 answer key is OUT. The steps to download GPAT 2024 preliminary answer key are as follows:
- Go to the official website, i.e., natboard.edu.in
- Click on “Login for GPAT 2024”
- Enter Application Number, Date of Birth or Password, and also the Security Pin.
- Click on the “Sign In” option.
- GPAT Answer Key 2024 will be displayed on the screen.
- Download the official answer key in a PDF format and take a print out of the same.
Note: In case, you want to challenge the provisional answer key, you can do the same by making a payment of INR 200 per question.
When will GPAT 2024 Result be Declared?
NBEMS is going to publish GPAT 2024 results on July 08, 2024. The official publishes the recorded responses for three days. The steps to check and download GPAT 2024 scorecard are as follows:
- Go to the official website, natboard.edu.in
- Click on “GPAT 2024 result” link
- Provide your application number and date of birth
- Check and download the PDF of GPAT 2024 result for future correspondence
Is there a Tie Breaking Policy in GPAT 2024?
In the event of two or more students obtaining similar scores in GPAT examination, the following tie-breaking rules are implemented to determine the merit:
- At first, candidates with a lesser number of negative approaches are considered
- Secondly, the candidates of older age will be considered for merit
What is GPAT Cut Off?
The cut off for GPAT 2024 will be available as soon as the result gets published. We have provided the previous year's as well as this year’s expected cut off:
GPAT 2024 Category-wise Seat Reservation
Let’s check the category-wise seat reservation after GPAT 2024 result:
| Categories | Reservation in Percentage |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribes (ST) | 7.5% |
| Other Backward Classes Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL) | 27% |
| General Economically Weaker Sections (GEN-EWS) | 10% |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | 5% |
GPAT 2024 FAQs
Ques. What is the age limit to sit for GPAT 2024 exam?
Ans. There is no upper or lower age limit set for GPAT 2024 exam. The only eligibility criteria are you have to be an Indian citizen and must have studied Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or equivalent from a recognized university.
Ques. What should be the recommended browser for filling GPAT 2024 application form?
Ans. The recommended browser to fill GPAT 2024 application form are as follows:
- Edge Chromium (version 82 to 105) or
- Mozilla Firefox (version 87 to 104) or
- Google Chrome (version 82 to 104)
Ques. When should I reach GPAT 2024 exam center?
Ans. GPAT 2024 exam is going to start from 2 PM till 5 PM. You must reach your allotted test venue by 12 PM. From 12 PM, you will be allowed to enter the center and start registration for the test. The entry closes sharp at 1:30 PM.
Ques. Is GPAT exam tough?
Ans. As per the previous year’s paper analysis, GPAT exam was reported to be of moderate difficulty by students. Pharmaceutical Chemistry was reported to be on the tougher side for both shifts.
Ques. Why GPAT exam pattern is revised in 2024?
Ans. In the event of NEET 2024 exam’s paper leaking incident, NBEMS decided to implement time-bound sections in their all CBT-based tests. It has been done to maintain fair conducting of examination and to maintain harmony inside the center.
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