The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) is expected to release the GPAT 2026 provisional answer key soon on the official portal natboard.edu.in. Candidates who appeared for the Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) 2026 will be able to check the answer key and their recorded responses after the link becomes active. The computer-based GPAT 2026 examination was conducted on 07 March 2026 across various test centres in India for admission to postgraduate pharmacy programmes.
GPAT 2026 Important Dates and Schedule
NBEMS will release the provisional answer key first, followed by the final key after reviewing objections raised by candidates. The result will be prepared using the final answer key. Key dates related to the exam process are listed below.
- GPAT 2026 Exam Date: 07 March 2026
- Provisional Answer Key Release: Expected in March 2026
- Objection Window: Within a few days after key release
- Final Answer Key Release: Before result declaration
- GPAT 2026 Result Date: 07 April 2026 (expected)
Candidates will be able to use the provisional answer key to estimate their expected scores before the official results are announced.
How to Download GPAT 2026 Answer Key?
Once the link is activated, candidates will be able to download the answer key through the official NBEMS portal using their login credentials. The steps to access the answer key are given below.
- Visit the official website natboard.edu.in.
- Click on the link for “GPAT 2026 Answer Key.”
- Log in using the application number and password or date of birth.
- View the question paper, response sheet and answer key.
- Download the document and compare responses.
Candidates are advised to keep their login details ready to access the answer key quickly once it is released.
GPAT 2026 Objection Process
After releasing the provisional answer key, NBEMS will allow candidates to challenge any answer they believe is incorrect. The objection process generally involves:
- Logging into the official GPAT portal
- Selecting the question to challenge
- Uploading supporting documents
- Paying the challenge fee per question
Valid objections will be reviewed by subject experts before the final answer key is published.
GPAT Exam Pattern and Score Calculation
The GPAT exam is conducted as a computer-based test for pharmacy graduates seeking admission to MPharm programmes in participating institutions. Key exam pattern highlights include:
- Total Questions: 125 multiple-choice questions
- Maximum Marks: 500
- Exam Mode: Computer-based test
Candidates can calculate their tentative scores by matching their responses with the provisional answer key.