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The GPAT (Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) 2026 is going to be essential for candidates seeking admission to M. Pharm programs in India. After GPAT results are announced and cut-offs are declared, the next critical phase is the GPAT counselling process. This step ultimately determines college admissions and specialization allotment. Understanding the GPAT 2026 counselling is vital for effective planning and timely action for all candidates participating in the said exam.
Unlike the entrance examination, which is managed centrally by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), the GPAT counselling is not centralized. Instead, it is coordinated individually by participating institutes and universities that accept GPAT scores. Each institution sets its own schedule, admissions portal, and selection criteria.
Candidates are required to upload and later present the following original documents:
Institutes will allot seats based on:
Document
Required For
GPAT Admit Card & Scorecard
Verification
10th & 12th Mark Sheets (Original/Copy)
Qualification proof
B. Pharm Degree/Provisional Certificate
Highest qualification
Character Certificate
Behavioural review
Category Certificate (if applicable)
Reservation claim
Passport-size Photographs
Identification
Q1. Who organizes the GPAT 2026 counselling process?
Ans. GPAT 2026 counselling is conducted individually by participating AICTE-approved colleges and universities. There is no single centralized counselling body for GPAT admissions.
Q2. How does a candidate register for GPAT counselling?
Ans. Candidates must visit the official portal of each institution where they wish to apply. Registration usually requires entry of GPAT roll number, score, personal details, document uploads, and payment of application/counselling fees if required.
Q3. What is the basic selection criterion for seat allotment?
Ans. Selection is majorly based on the candidate’s GPAT score/rank, but may also incorporate cut off scores, reservation norms, academic background, and document verification.
Ans. No, each institute releases its own counselling schedule after the GPAT results are declared. Candidates should regularly check the websites of all institutes they are interested in.
Q5. Which documents are mandatory for the counselling process?
Ans. Candidates must provide their GPAT admit card and scorecard, marksheets for Class 10 and 12, B. Pharm degree/provisional certificate, character certificate, category certificate (if applicable), and passport-size photographs for verification.