NBEMS has released the GPAT 2026 Final Answer key along with the Scorecard and Post Challenge Question paper on 16 April 2026 on its official website – natboard.edu.in/. The GPAT 2026 response sheet was released on 12th March’26. Candidates can download the GPAT answer key PDF by using their User ID and Password.
- After downloading the GPAT answer key and response sheet, candidates can check their correct attempts and calculate their expected marks.
- If you find any discrepancies, you can raise objections against the provisional GPAT answer key by providing a valid explanation and uploading supporting documents.
- You have to pay a non-refundable fee of Rs 200 per objection. Raise objections through the “Challenge Form” on the Candidate Portal. Make sure to review the answer key carefully within this window.
- After reviewing the raised objections, NBEMS will publish the final GPAT answer key 2026 in April 2026, followed by the result.
Candidates need to note that they will not be allowed to challenge the answer key once the Final GPAT answer key 2026 is released.
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What is the GPAT Answer Key 2026?
The GPAT answer key is an official document released by NBEMS that provides the correct answer to the 125 questions in GPAT. It helps the candidate to match their GPAT response sheet to calculate their expected scores with +4 for a correct answer and -1 for incorrect ones.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Authority | National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) |
| Examination Name | Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) 2026 |
| Exam Date | 7 March 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Provisional Answer Key Status | Released (12th March’26) |
| Objection Window | 3 Days from Answer Key Release |
| Objection Fee | ₹200 per question (Non-Refundable) |
| Final Answer Key (Released) | 16 April 2026 |
| Result Date | 7 April 2026 (Expected) |
| Official Website | https://natboard.edu.in |
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When will the Official GPAT Answer Key 2026 be Released? Last 3-year Trends
Based on the trends from the last 3 years, the answer key is usually published within 4-5 days after the exam. Therefore, it is expected that the GPAT 2026 answer key may be released on 11-18th March 2026.
| Year | Exam Date | Provisional Answer Key Release | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | March 7, 2026 | March 12, 2026 | 5 days |
| 2025 | May 25, 2025 | May 29, 2025 | 4 days |
| 2024 | May 2024 | Late May 2024 | 4-5 days |
| 2023 | May 2023 | Last week of May 2023 | 4-7 days |
Check: GPAT 2026 Answer Key Out @natboard.edu.in; Check Details Here
How to Download the Official GPAT Answer Key 2026?
Only from the official website can candidates download the official GPAT Answer Key 2026. Steps to download the official answer key are given below.
- Visit the official website of GPAT NTA i.e natboard.edu.in/viewnbeexam?exam=gpat
- Navigate to the tab “Login for GPAT 2026” that will be displayed on the homepage of the website.
- On the login window of the website, enter the credential such as the Application Number, Date of Birth or Password and also the Security Pin.
- Click on the “Sign In” button.
- GPAT Answer Key 2026 will be displayed on the screen.
- Download the official answer key in a PDF format and take a print out of the same.
How to Raise Objections for GPAT Answer Key 2026?
If candidates find any mistake in the GPAT 2026 answer key, such as an incorrect answer or question ID, they can raise objections through the GPAT portal.
To challenge the provisional answer key, candidates must submit a proper explanation along with valid proof or supporting documents and pay an objection fee of ₹200 per question.
The steps to challenge the GPAT 2026 provisional answer key are given below
- Go to the official website of GPAT NTA at natboard.edu.in/viewnbeexam?exam=gpat
- Click on the link “Challenge Answer Key” on the homepage of the official site.
- Enter the credentials such as Application Number, Date of Birth or Password and the security code .
- After login to the official website, go to the link “Apply here for GPAT 2026 Answer Key challenge” and click on that.
- Select the number of the answer from a total of 125 questions that need to be challenged.
- Select the question or answer with the option ID.
- Click on the“Save your Claims”button.
- Upload all the required documents.
- Click on the “save” button and go to the payment tab.
- Pay the requisite amount by selecting the online mode.
- After paying the fees, take a printout of the acknowledgement slip.
Process to Calculate the Score from GPAT Answer Key 2026
With the help of the formula given below, candidates can calculate the score. For this, candidates must know the marking scheme.
- There will be a total of 125 questions out of 500 marks in the exam paper.
- For each correct answer, candidates will be awarded 4 marks, whereas 1 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer as negative marking.
- For any unanswered questions, no marks will be deducted. The formula to calculate the score is given below.
Formula to Calculate Expected Marks in the GPAT Exam.
| GPAT scores = Total correct answers X 4 - Total incorrect answers X 1 |
GPAT 2026 Marking Scheme
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Marks for each correct answer | 4 marks will be awarded |
| Marks for each incorrect answer | 1 mark will be deducted |
| Marks for each unattempted question | 0 |
| Total number of questions | 125 questions |
| Total marks | 500 marks |
GPAT Answer Key 2026 FAQs
Ques. When the question paper along with the the response sheet will be released for GPAT 2026?
Ans. The question paper and the response sheet for GPAT 2026 has been released on May 29, 2026. Both the paper and the sheet will be available only on the official website.
Ques. When will the result for GPAT 2026 be declared?
Ans. Generally, the result for GPAT is declared after releasing the final answer key. And for GPAT 2026, the time to release the result will be the same.
Ques. Can I challenge GPAT Answer Key 2026 after the result?
Ans. No, you can not challenge GPAT Answer Key 2026 after the official declaration of the result. You will have to raise an objection on or before the specific date set by the concerned authority. No candidate will be allowed to challenge the answer key after releasing the result.
Ques. Is it possible to receive GPAT Answer Key 2026 via my registered mail ID?
Ans. No, GPAT Answer Key 2026 will not be sent via mail to any candidates. No request for the same will be accepted from the candidate.
Ques. Do I need to submit GPAT Answer Key 2026 during the counselling process?
Ans. No, you do not need to submit GPAT Answer Key 2026 during the counselling process. You can download and keep it with you.
Ques. Can I collect GPAT Answer Key 2026 through the offline mode or can I receive it by post?
Ans. No, the official GPAT Answer Key 2026 will not be sent to any candidate via any offline mode. All the candidates will have to download it only through the online mode.
Ques. Do I need to pay any fees to challenge GPAT Answer Key 2026?
Ans. Yes, to challenge GPAT Answer Key 2026, you need to pay INR 200 for each question. Candidates need to pay the fee through the online mode.
Ques. Do I need to send any mail to the exam conducting body to challenge GPAT Answer Key 2026?
Ans. No, to challenge the official GPAT Answer Key 2026, you need to login to the official website. After login to the website, you must fill up an online application form for that.
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