NBEMS to hold GPAT 2024 exam today for MPharm admission; entry timings, paper pattern

NEW DELHI: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) will conduct the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT 2024) today for candidates seeking admission into the Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) course. The GPAT admit card 2024, which was issued earlier this week, should be carried to the exam centre for verification purposes. The pharmacy entrance exam will be held from 2 pm to 5 pm in computer-based test (CBT) mode.

To avoid crowding at the exam centres, the NBEMS has allotted staggered time slots for candidates to report. “The reporting counter will close 30 minutes prior to the test start time. This will allow time for security checks, identity verification and checking in for examination,” it said.

Candidates are required to flash the GPAT admit card 2024 and a valid ID proof for verification at the reporting counter. Following the confirmation on eligibility, candidates will be informed about the assigned lab number.

GPAT exam timings 2024

Aspirants will be given 10 minutes time to go through the instructions before the exam commences. Here’s the complete exam day timings for GPAT entrance exam 2024.

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The GPAT exam was held by the National Testing Agency (NTA) till 2023. Later, the Pharmacy Council of India signed an agreement with the NBEMS for conducting the GPAT 2024.

As per the exam day guidelines, possession of or use of mobile phones, bluetooth devices or any other electronic devices is strictly prohibited inside the exam hall. “Resorting to use of any unfair practice in GPAT 2024 shall be dealt with as per the Unfair Mean Guidelines of NBEMS. Such candidates shall be imposed academic and/or criminal punishments as may be applicable,” it warned.

GPAT 2024 exam pattern

Candidates can check the GPAT exam pattern in the table below. The NBE recently introduced mandatory time-bound sections in its multiple choice questions (MCQ)-based examinations, including GPAT.