GPAT: Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test

₹12,400 a month for two years — that's the real prize. Qualifying GPAT doesn't just unlock M.Pharm seats; it automatically makes you eligible for the AICTE postgraduate scholarship, no separate form needed. In 2026, over 53,000 candidates competed for 5,362 qualifying spots, a cut that sends a clear signal: this is a filtering exam, not a formality. Those numbers tell you two things: the exam is competitive, and qualifying is just step one. Your score stays valid for three years, so you have a cushion — if you know how to use it.