The GPAT 2026 is scheduled to be held on March 7, 2026, in CBT mode, and the result will be declared on April 7, 2026, on the official website, natboard.edu.in, by NBEMS. The GPAT cutoff will be released along with the GPAT result.
- A candidate has to score a minimum qualifying percentile to be eligible for admission to the M.Pharma course.
- The minimum qualifying percentile is the 50th percentile for the General and the EWS category, as given in the official information bulletin of GPAT 2026.
- The GPAT cutoff will be released category-wise, including the cutoff percentile, score, and rank.
The expected category-wise GPAT 2026 cutoff will be around 200-220 marks and 95-97 percentile for the General category.
- For the OBC category, the cutoff is expected to be around 160-175 marks and 89-92 percentile.
In 2025, the cutoff for the General category was 216 in marks and 96.23 in percentile. The cutoff rank for the general category was 1820, based on the official data released by NBEMS.
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Key Summary
- Only 10% of the total number of candidates who appeared will qualify for the GPAT 2026.
- GPAT Score is accepted by the Pharmacy Council of India-approved/affiliated University/Colleges /Institutions for admissions to M.Pharm and PhD courses.
- NBEMS will not prepare the category-wise / State-wise merit list.
- Candidates will be able to download the GPAT 2026 scorecard only for a period of 6 months.
- The official minimum GPAT marks to become eligible for NIPER counselling are 50 and 35 for General and Reserved categories, respectively.
What is GPAT 2026 Cutoff?
The GPAT cutoff refers to the minimum qualifying percentile or marks required to be considered for admission to the M.Pharma course. The GPAT cutoffs are divided into two types: Qualifying cutoff and Admission Cutoff.
- Qualifying Cutoff: This is the minimum marks/percentile required to be eligible for the counselling process for admission to Pharmacy courses.
- Admission Cutoff: This is the closing rank released by respective colleges and universities during the counselling to get admission in Pharmacy courses.
NBEMS has no role in the counselling process. Its role is limited to the conduct of the examination and the declaration of the results.
GPAT 2026 Qualifying Cutoff
The qualifying cutoff/marks for the GPAT 2026 were released by the NBEMS along with the official GPAT 2026 information bulletin. The minimum criteria should be met by the candidates to become qualified for the GPAT 2026.
The candidates have to score at least the minimum qualifying marks/percentile as mentioned below for the respective category:
Source: Official GPAT 2026 Information Bulletin
Apart from the above criteria, the candidates should also fall within 10% of the total appeared candidates, in order of GPAT merit, as per applicable reservation policies.
GPAT 2026 Category-Wise Cutoff
The category-wise cutoff for the GPAT 2026 will be released on April 7, 2026, along with the GPAT 2026 result on the official website, natboard.edu.in. However, based on the previous year's pattern and experts' analysis, the expected GPAT 2026 cutoff is given below:
- The GPAT 2026 cutoff is likely to be around the 96th percentile and 210 marks for the general category.
- The GPAT 2026 cutoff is likely to be around the 90th percentile and 170 marks for the OBC category.
- The GPAT 2026 cutoff is likely to be around the 76th percentile and 120 marks for the SC category.
| Category | Expected Percentile 2026 | Expected Marks 2026 (Out of 500) | Expected AIR Rank Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 95 – 97 %ile | 200 – 220 | 1,500 – 2,200 |
| EWS | 90 – 92 %ile | 165 – 180 | 3,800 – 5,000 |
| OBC-NCL | 89 – 92 %ile | 160 – 175 | 4,200 – 5,500 |
| SC | 75 – 78 %ile | 115 – 130 | 9,500 – 13,000 |
| ST | 54 – 57 %ile | 80 – 95 | 18,000 – 23,000 |
| UR-PwBD | 60 – 65 %ile | 90 – 110 | 15,000 – 19,000 |
| OBC-PwBD | 45 – 50 %ile | 70 – 85 | 24,000 – 28,000 |
| SC-PwBD | 45 – 50 %ile | 70 – 85 | 24,000 – 28,500 |
| ST-PwBD | 50 – 55 %ile | 75 – 90 | 21,000 – 25,000 |
| EWS-PwBD | 45 – 50 %ile | 75 – 90 | 23,000 – 26,000 |
Ques. What rank is needed for NIPER admission through GPAT 2026?
Ans. The GPAT is a qualifying exam to get admission in NIPER colleges, as the NIPER conducts its own JEE. Around <500 ranks are required for admission to NIPER colleges, and under 300 for top branches such as Pharmaceutics and Pharmacology in top colleges such as NIPER Mohali.
Ques. GPAT 2026 expected cutoff for good colleges like BITS Pilani or Jamia Hamdard?
Ans. In BITS Pilani, the All India Rank under 1000 is ideal for M.Pharm admissions. However, Jamia Hamdard often accepts ranks up to 3000–5000 with marks as low as 125–155, while still preferring the 90+ percentile for better chances.
Factors Affecting GPAT 2026 Cutoff
Multiple factors, including the number of participating candidates, the difficulty of the exam, and seat availability, among others, affect the GPAT cutoff. The factors that affect the GPAT cutoff are given below:
- Participating Candidates: If the number of candidates participating in the exam is higher than the cutoff will be higher.
- Difficulty of the Exam: If the paper is more difficult, it will reduce the overall score of the candidates, resulting in lower cutoffs.
- Seat Availability: The cutoff will likely be lower if the seat availability is higher across the participating institutes.
- Overall Candidate Performance: If a large number of candidates perform exceptionally well, the cutoff will rise.
- Category-wise Reservations: The cutoff for the reserved categories will be lower than that for the unreserved or the general category.
Category-Wise Safe score for GPAT 2026
The category-wise safe score will help you to target a certain mark that will qualify you for the GPAT 2026. Based on the previous year's trend and experts' analysis, a safe score table for GPAT 2026 is given below:
- The safe score to qualify for the GPAT 2026 with the general category is around 220-230 marks.
- Similarly a OBC category candidate will require a score of around 175-185 to qualify for the GPAT 2026.
- A SC category candidate will require a safe score of around 130-145 to qualify for the GPAT 2026.
| Category | Safe Score to Qualify (Recommended) | Expected Rank Range |
|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 220–230 marks | Rank ≤ 2000 |
| EWS | 180–190 marks | Rank ≤ 4500 |
| OBC-NCL | 175–185 marks | Rank ≤ 5000 |
| SC | 130–145 marks | Rank ≤ 12000 |
| ST | 95–110 marks | Rank ≤ 22000 |
| UR-PwBD | 110–125 marks | Rank ≤ 18000 |
| OBC-PwBD | 90–100 marks | Rank ≤ 26000 |
| SC-PwBD | 90–100 marks | Rank ≤ 27000 |
| ST-PwBD | 95–105 marks | Rank ≤ 24000 |
| EWS-PwBD | 95–105 marks | Rank ≤ 25000 |
Ques. What is the safe score target for the General category to qualify comfortably in GPAT 2026 and get a good rank for M.Pharm admission?
Ans. A safe qualifying score for General category candidates is around 210+, but for a good rank, you should aim for 250+ or higher. Scores around 210–230 will qualify, but competitive admissions in top NIPER colleges often need 240–300+, depending on the rank.
GPAT Cutoff 2026: Reservation Criteria
The reservation of the seats will be as per the norms of the Government of India and respective state governments as applicable. In the institutions run by the central government, the reservation will be:
| Category | Reserved Seats |
|---|---|
| EWS | 10% |
| OBC-NCL | 27% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7.5% |
Source: GPAT 2026 Official Information Bulletin
There will be 5% horizontal reservation for the PwD candidates across the categories in the GPAT 2026.
In the Institutes run/aided/recognised by the state govt., the reservation policy of the respective state govt. Shall be applicable.
Ques. What percentile range corresponds to the expected qualifying cutoff for the EWS category in GPAT 2026?
Ans. Qualifying marks are 50th percentile for the EWS category candidates same as general category candidates. The 50th percentile corresponds to 165–175 marks expected. However, the exact percentile to marks mapping depends on normalisation, but it's aligned with the top 50% performers in the category.
GPAT Cutoff 2026: Marks Vs Rank
The marks vs rank analysis provides insights into what rank a candidate can secure with a certain number of marks. Based on the previous year’s trend, a marks vs rank analysis table is given below:
- Around 220-240 marks can secure a rank under 250 for a candidate in GPAT 2026.
- If a candidate secures around 180-200 marks, s/he will secure a rank of around 580-1250 in the GPAT 2026.
- In 2025, a score of around 216 secured a rank under 1800 for a general category candidate.
| Marks | Expected Rank |
|---|---|
| 220–240 | 120–260 |
| 200–219 | 260–580 |
| 180–199 | 580–1250 |
| 160–179 | 1250–2250 |
| 140–159 | 2250–4200 |
| 120–139 | 4200–7300 |
| 100–119 | 7300–12650 |
| 80–99 | 12650–20250 |
Ques. Marks required for the top 1000 rank in GPAT 2026?
Ans. Around 200 or more marks will be required for the top 1000 ranks in the GPAT 2026. The marks and rank analysis will be influenced by the difficulty of the paper, number of appeared candidates, normalisation etc.
GPAT Cutoff 2026: Top Institutes Marks vs Admission Chances
The table given below highlights the expected marks required for admission to top-tier institutes based on GPAT 2026 scores.
- A candidate with a rank under 10 is likely to get admission in top NIPERs such as Hyderabad and Mohali.
- Candidates with a rank between 201 and 500 are likely to get admission to the mid-tier NIPERs such as Guwahati and Hajipur, along with some other government colleges.
| GPAT Marks (out of 500) | Expected AIR Range | Admission Chances / Likely Institutes (General Category) |
|---|---|---|
| 320–350+ | 1–10 | Top NIPERs (Mohali/Hyderabad top branches like Pharmacology/Pharmaceutics), premier government institutes |
| 300–319 | 11–50 | NIPERs (top branches), Jamia Hamdard (New Delhi), BITS Pilani (Pilani Campus) |
| 270–299 | 51–200 | Very good NIPERs (e.g., Ahmedabad, mid-tier branches), Central universities (e.g., Panjab University), top government colleges |
| 240–269 | 201–500 | Good government/private colleges, mid-tier NIPERs (e.g., Guwahati, Hajipur) |
| 220–239 | 501–1000 | Decent government colleges, some private institutes with scholarships |
| 180–219 | 1001–2000+ | Private colleges, state-level options (less competitive branches) |
GPAT Cutoff 2025: Category-Wise
NBEMS has released the official GPAT 2025 cutoff on its official website along with GPAT 2025 results. The total number of qualified candidates was 4,714, including the PwD category candidates.
- The GPAT 2025 Cutoff for the general category was 96.23 in percentile and 216 in marks.
- The OBC category GPAT 2025 cutoff was 90.22 in percentile and 168 in marks.
- The SC category GPAT 2025 cutoff was around 76.44 in percentile and 119 in marks.
| Category | Cut-off Percentile | Cut-off Score | Cut-Off GPAT 2025 Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR | 96.2390225 | 216 | 1820 |
| UR-PwBD | 63.1199355 | 95 | 17766 |
| EWS | 90.9465021 | 172 | 4328 |
| EWS-PwBD | 48.3369395 | 77 | 24371 |
| OBC | 90.2231556 | 168 | 24371 |
| OBC-PwBD | 45.1996097 | 74 | 26009 |
| SC | 76.4456323 | 119 | 11127 |
| SC-PwBD | 45.1996097 | 74 | 26145 |
| ST | 55.457978 | 85 | 21027 |
| ST-PwBD | 51.1433541 | 80 | 23431 |
Source: Official GPAT 2025 Result
The NBEMS has also released the category-wise number of candidates who qualified for the GPAT 2025.
Source: Official GPAT 2025 Result
GPAT 2025 Cutoff: College-Wise
Various colleges and Institutes such as NIPER Mohali, BITS Pilani Hyderabad uses a valid GPAT score for admissions to their M.Pharma course.
- In NIPER, the admissions will be based on the NIPER JEE, but the eligibility for this exam is a valid GPAT scorecard.
- For NIPER Mohali and NIPER Hyderabad, the minimum marks were around 150+ for the general category candidates, with ranks ranging from 500 to 1,000.
- In BITS Pilani, the GPAT scores are used for admissions to the M.Pharma course. However, the scores and the scorecard should be valid.
- In BITS Pilani Hyderabad, the minimum marks required were around 140+ with ranks under 2,000-3,000.
| Institute/College | Approx. GPAT 2025 Minimum Score for General | Approx. GPAT 2025 Minimum Percentile | Approx. GPAT 2025 Minimum Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIPER Mohali | 150+ marks | >95–97 percentile | 500–1000 ranks |
| NIPER Hyderabad | 145–150 marks | >94–96 percentile | Top 1000 ranks |
| NIPER Ahmedabad | 140–145 marks | >93–95 percentile | Top 1500 ranks |
| NIPER Guwahati / Kolkata | 135–140 marks | >90–94 percentile | Top 2000 ranks |
| NIPER Hajipur / Raebareli | 130–135 marks | >88–92 percentile | Top 3000 ranks |
| BITS Pilani (Pilani/Hyderabad) | 140+ marks | >90 percentile | ranks under ~2000–3000 |
| Jamia Hamdard (Delhi) | 140–160+ marks | >92–96 percentile | Top 1000–2000 ranks |
| ICT Mumbai | 130–150 marks | >90–95 percentile | Top 1500–3000 ranks |
| JSS College of Pharmacy (Ooty/Mysore) | 120–140 marks | >85–92 percentile | Top 3000+ ranks |
GPAT 2024 Cutoff
You can check the official result PDF of the GPAT 2024 in the table below:
| Category | GPAT 2024 Cut-off Percentile |
|---|---|
| UR | 96.15414 |
| UR-PwBD | 55.1562 |
| EWS | 90.7069 |
| EWS-PwBD | 46.32063 |
| OBC | 90.09176 |
| OBC-PwBD | 49.70896 |
| SC | 75.4353 |
| SC-PwBD | 45.53011 |
| ST | 54.17503 |
| ST-PwBD | 52.27117 |
GPAT 2023 Cutoff
| Category | GPAT Cut Off Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 96.18 |
| Other Backward Classes | 90.57 |
| Scheduled Caste | 77.10 |
| Scheduled Tribe | 57.74 |
| Economically Weaker Section | 90.16 |
GPAT 2022 Cutoff
| Category | Cutoff | Number of Candidates |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 148 | 14265 |
| Economically Weaker Section | 122 | 6008 |
| Other Backward Class (OBC-NCL) | 120 | 23104 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 94 | 5420 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 75 | 1478 |
GPAT 2021 Cutoff
| Category | GPAT Cut Off 2021 |
|---|---|
| General | 359-186 |
| OBC-NCL | 185-152 |
| SC | 185-114 |
| ST | 183-87 |
| EWS | 185-155 |
GPAT 2020 Cutoff
| Category | GPAT 2020 Cut Off Marks | Total number of candidates |
|---|---|---|
| General | 163 | 1974 |
| OBC-NCL | 131 | 1350 |
| SC | 103 | 727 |
| ST | 76 | 373 |
| EWS | 104 | 489 |
GPAT 2019 Cutoff
| Category | GPAT 2019 Cut Off Marks | Total number of candidates |
|---|---|---|
| General | 141 | 1592 |
| OBC-NCL | 117 | 1103 |
| SC | 95 | 626 |
| ST | 74 | 313 |
Ques. Why did the GPAT cutoff increase in 2025?
Ans. The GPAT cutoff increased in 2025 by around 53 marks, as the cutoff in 2025 was 216 as compared to 163 in 2024. The reasons for the increase in the GPAT cutoff were:
- The 2025 GPAT paper was easier compared to the previous year's papers.
- The competition is rising as the number of candidates appearing has increased to around 47,142 in 2025, as compared to 39,341 in 2024.
GPAT 2026: Counselling
The NBEMS has no role in the counselling process for admission to the M.Pharm program. The counselling will be conducted separately by the participating institutes.
- Candidates have to apply separately to the desired participating institutions with their valid GPAT scores.
- Each participating institute will release its respective cutoff scores for admission to that particular institute.
- Candidates have to carry all the original required documents submitted by them during the online application form to the counselling.
The Admissions to the PG courses are undertaken by the state government or the state admission committee.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. When will the GPAT 2026 cutoff be released?
Ans. The GPAT 2026 cutoff will be released along with the result on April 7, 2026, on the official website natboard.edu.in.
Ques. Is there any minimum mark required to qualify for the GPAT 2026?
Ans. Yes, a candidate must meet the minimum qualifying criteria prescribed by the NBEMS, which includes the minimum category-wise percentile required to qualify for the GPAT 2025. And also, a candidate has to come under the 10% candidates out of the total number of candidates who appeared.
Ques. Is the GPAT 2026 cutoff different for each category?
Ans. Yes, the GPAT cutoff is different for each category based on the reservation policies as prescribed by the central government. The category-wise reservation is given below:
Ques. Does clearing the GPAT 2026 cutoff guarantee admission?
Ans. No, clearing the GPAT 2026 cutoff will only make you eligible for M.Pharm admission and scholarships. The final admission will depend on the institute or college-level counselling results.
Ques. Will the GPAT 2026 cutoff be released in marks or percentiles?
Ans. Based on the previous year’s trends, the GPAT 2026 cutoff will be released in both marks and percentiles, along with the cutoff ranks.
Ques. What is a good score in GPAT?
Ans. A good score in the GPAT is based on the candidate’s goals, such as the desired college or Institute and course, etc. A good score based on the previous year's trend and pattern is given below:
| Score | What it means |
|---|---|
| 250+ | Excellent Score (Strong change for Top NIPERs) |
| 220-250 | Very Good (Safe for top government colleges) |
| 190-220 | Good (competitive for good stateand central universities) |
Ques. What is the highest score in the GPAT 2026?
Ans. The GPAT 2026 is yet to be conducted, so the highest scores are not available. The highest score in the GPAT 2025 was 392 for a general category candidate, followed by 384 of a OBC candidate based on the official resources. The top 10 scorers of GPAT 2025 are given below:
| Rank | Application ID | Category | Score (Out of 500) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GP25018065 | General | 392 |
| 2 | GP25003540 | OBC-NCL | 384 |
| 3 | GP25004766 | General | 370 |
| 4 | GP25018609 | OBC-NCL | 360 |
| 5 | GP25007153 | OBC-NCL | 359 |
| 6 | GP25000036 | General | 358 |
| 7 | GP25007818 | General | 357 |
| 8 | GP25019918 | General | 355 |
| 9 | GP25000087 | OBC-NCL | 353 |
| 10 | GP25001168 | General | 350 |
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