GPAT 2021: Know exam day guidelines, dress code, things to carry

NEW DELHI: The Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) is scheduled to be conducted on February 27, 2021. The duration of the exam is 3 hours, containing 125 multiple choice questions. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the GPAT 2021 admit card along with important instructions at gpat.nta.nic.in. Candidates can download the GPAT admit card till the day of exam. GPAT exam day guidelines mentioned in the hall ticket must be adhered to. Read the important instructions to be followed on the GPAT 2021 exam day below.

GPAT 2021 reporting time: Candidates can check the GPAT exam centre allotted in the admit card. Students are advised to reach the exam centre of GPAT 2021 as per the reporting time mentioned in the hall ticket. No candidate will be allowed to enter the GPAT exam centre after the reporting time. The gates to the GPAT 2021 exam centre will be closed half an hour before the commencement of the test.

GPAT documents to carry: Candidates must ensure to carry the required documents on the GPAT 2021 exam day. No candidate will be permitted entry to the examination centre without the following documents.

• GPAT 2021 admit card with attached photograph and thumb impression

• Filled self-declaration (undertaking) attached with the GPAT admit card 2021

• Original, acceptable and valid ID proof - PAN card, driving licence, Voter ID, Passport, Aadhaar card with photograph, E-Aadhaar, and Ration card

• Additional photograph to be pasted on the attendance sheet

• PWD certificate for candidates applying under PWD category.

Items permitted inside GPAT 2021 exam centre: Candidates can carry the following items to the GPAT exam centre.

• Transparent water bottle

• Hand sanitizer bottle of 50 ml

• Transparent ball point pen

• Face mask and hand gloves

Banned items in the GPAT exam centre: It must be noted that apart from the aforementioned items and required documents, candidates will not be allowed to carry anything else inside the exam hall.

• Students must not carry electronic devices such as mobiles, laptops, and other personal belongings to the GPAT exam centre.

• No facility will be provided for keeping personal belongings at the GPAT 2021 exam centre.

GPAT dress code: It is mandatory for candidates to follow the dress code prescribed by authorities on the day of GPAT exam 2021. As per the GPAT dress code, candidates should not wear shoes or footwear with thick soles. In addition to this, students should also avoid wearing clothes with large buttons to the GPAT 2021 exam centre.

Other GPAT exam day guidelines 2021

Here are some other GPAT 2021 instructions which must be followed at the exam centre, during the Pharmacy entrance exam and after the test.

Instructions to be followed at the GPAT exam centre

• Candidates must carry the above mentioned documents to the GPAT exam centre 2021

• Students must maintain social distancing at the GPAT 2021 exam centre

• Candidates will be provided a fresh mask at the GPAT exam centre. They must wear the mask while taking the GPAT exam

• It must be ensured that aspirants do not carry any of the prohibited items to the GPAT 2021 test centre

• Candidates will have to undergo security and temperature checks

GPAT 2021 exam day guidelines during the exam

• Candidates must be seated at the seat allotted to them in the GPAT exam centre

• Rough sheets will be provided to the candidates

• Candidates must attach their photograph and sign the attendance sheet

Instructions to be followed after GPAT 2021 exam

• Candidates should drop the GPAT admit card 2021 and the rough sheets used during the exam in the drop box

• Aspirants are required to leave the exam centre of GPAT 2021 maintaining social distancing.