Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT)

The Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) is a national-level entrance exam conducted in India for admission into Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) programs. Here's a breakdown of the syllabus and pattern:

Syllabus:

GPAT syllabus covers five main subjects:
⚫ Pharmaceutical Chemistry (40%): Medicinal Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, etc.
⚫ Pharmacology (25%): General Pharmacology, Neuropharmacology, Cardiovascular Pharmacology, Clinical Pharmacology, Toxicology, Phytochemistry, etc.
⚫ Pharmacognosy (25%): Introduction to Pharmacognosy, Crude Drugs, Carbohydrates, Alkaloids, Glycosides, Proteins & Enzymes, Vitamins, Natural Products, etc.
⚫ Pharmaceutics (10%): Physical Pharmacy, Dispensing Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Technology, Biopharmaceutics, Novel Drug Delivery Systems, etc.
⚫ Public Health (10%): Community Pharmacy, Hospital Pharmacy, Clinical Pharmacy, Pharmacoeconomics, Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, etc.

Pattern:
⚫ Mode of Exam: Computer Based Test (CBT)
⚫ Language: English only
⚫ Duration: 3 hours
⚫ Number of Questions: 125 multiple-choice questions

Marking Scheme:
⚫ Each correct answer: +4 marks
⚫ Each incorrect answer: -1 mark
⚫ Unattempted questions: 0 marks
⚫ Total Marks: 500
⚫ Negative Marking: Yes

Additional Points:
⚫ You can find the detailed syllabus with all sub-topics mentioned in the official brochure released by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on their website: https://gpat.nta.nic.in/ There are resources available online and in libraries for GPAT preparation, including books, mock tests, and study materials. It's crucial to practice answering different types of questions and manage your time effectively during the exam.