GPAT 2021 exam today; Check exam pattern, instructions here

NEW DELHI: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) today, February 27, 2021. The GPAT 2021 exam will be conducted in computer-based mode across 121 cities in the country. Candidates will have to attempt 125 multiple choice questions in three hours in the pharmacy entrance exam. Aspirants should report to the exam centre allotted as per the reporting time mentioned on the GPAT 2021 admit card. Candidates should carry the admit card with valid ID proof, self-declaration form, passport size photograph to the GPAT exam centre.

NTA will release the answer key of GPAT 2021 few days after successfully conducting the exam. The GPAT result 2021 will be announced at gpat.nta.nic.in. On the basis of GPAT 2021 score, admission to 39,670 M.Pharm seats in about 800 institutes in the country will be granted.

GPAT exam pattern 2021

A total of 125 objective questions will be asked in the GPAT exam. There is negative marking in GPAT exam 2021. Check the marking scheme and exam pattern of GPAT 2021 below.

GPAT paper pattern

Documents to carry to GPAT exam centre

Candidates must carry the following documents to the exam centre of GPAT 2021.

• GPAT admit card - Photograph and thumb impression should be attached on the admit card of GPAT 2021. Candidates can download the GPAT 2021 admit card at gpat.nta.nic.in.

• Duly filled self-declaration (attached with the admit card)

• Only one original ID proof - PAN card, Voter ID, Aadhaar card, Passport, E-Aadhaar, Ration card, and Driving Licence

• A passport size photograph to attach on the attendance sheet during GPAT exam

• PWD certificate to be carried only by candidates seeking relaxation under PWD category

Items allowed inside GPAT exam centre

The list of items allowed inside the GPAT exam centre 2021 is given below.

• Small hand sanitizer bottle (50 ml)

• Water bottle (transparent)

• Ballpoint pen

• Face mask

• Hand gloves

Electronic devices such as cell phones, laptops, and bluetooth devices are prohibited and cannot be carried to the GPAT examination centre. No facility will be provided for keeping candidates’ personal belongings at the exam centre of GPAT 2021.

GPAT exam day guidelines

Candidates should follow the below mentioned GPAT 2021 exam day guidelines.

• Students should reach the GPAT exam centre 2021 one and a half hours before the start of the exam.

• Students should follow social distancing norms and maintain a six feet distance at all times.

• Students should follow the GPAT dress code. Candidates should avoid wearing footwear with thick soles and clothes with large buttons on GPAT 2021 exam day.

• Candidates should wear a mask all the time. Students will be given a fresh mask at the exam centre of GPAT 2021 which must be worn during the exam.

• Students should remember to sign their admit cards in front of the invigilator.

• Candidates will have to paste their photograph and sign on the attendance sheet in the GPAT exam hall.

• Candidates must drop their rough sheet and filled GPAT 2021 admit card in the drop box at GPAT exam hall. Rough sheets will be provided to the students at the exam hall.

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