How to prepare for GPAT Exam PPT (27.04.24).pdf

GPAT is a National Level Exam in Pharmacy fields for getting admission to a Master's.

1. Km Nivedita Verma
PG Research Scholar(Pharmacology)
Department of Pharmaceutical Engg. & Technology, Indian Institute of Technology(Banaras Hindu University),
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
How to Prepare for the GPAT Examination

2. What is GPAT?
❑It is a National Level entrance exam, Gratitude Pharmacy
Aptitude Test for entry into M.Pharm Programs.
❑Previously, It was conducted by the NTA (National Testing
Agency).
❑But from 2024, It is conducted by the National Board of
Examinations in Medical Sciences(NBEMS).

3. GPAT Details
➢Conducted By: National Board of Examinations in Medical
Sciences(NBEMS).
➢Exam Level: National
➢Eligibility: B . Pharm (3 Year) / B.Pharm( IV Year)
➢Attempts: No Limit
➢Validity:3 Years
➢Syllabus: B.Pharm
➢Validity of Score Card:3 Years
➢Stipend:12400/Month

4. Pattern of Exam
Online mode(Computer based test) in English language
GPAT exam consists of 125 MCQs
Duration:3 Hrs
Total Marks:500
Four marks are awarded for each correct answer
For every wrong answer ,1 mark is deducted

5. Changes in Exam Pattern
(GPAT 2024)
➢The Question Paper will be divided into multiple time bound Sections(5
Sections: A,B, C,D,E )
➢Each Section will have 25 questions and 36 minutes allotted for
each section.
➢Candidates would be restricted from proceeding to the next section
only after completion of the allotted time of the previous section.
➢Candidates would not be allotted to review the questions/modify the
responses of the section after the completion of the allotted time of that
section.
➢Questions of the next section will start automatically after the
completion of the allotted time of the previous section.
A
B
C
D
E
25
Ques
36 minutes/each
section

6. Exam Content
Major Subjects(114-115 Questions)
✓Pharmaceutics(38 Questions)
✓Pharmaceutical Chemistry(38 Questions)
✓Pharmacology(28 Questions)
✓Pharmacognosy(10 Questions)
Minor Subjects (10-11 Questions)
✓Jurisprudence
✓Management
✓Clinical Pharmacy
✓Biotechnology

7. Pharmaceutics(38Questions)
Important Topics to Read
▪Tablet and Capsule
▪Sterilization & Sterile Products
▪Pharmaceutical Aerosols
▪Suspension & Emulsion
▪Semisolids
▪Novel Drug Delivery System
▪Suppositories
▪Preformulations
▪Packaging Materials
▪Posology
▪Solubility, Viscosity & Rheology, Micromeritics
Books Recommended:
Lachman & Martin (Standard Books)
Subrahmanyam (For Concept building)

8. Physical Pharmaceutics
➢Rate and Kinetics of Reaction
➢Rheology
➢Micromeritics
➢Surface and Interfacial Tension
➢Colloids
➢States of Matter

9. Pharmaceutical Chemistry(38Questions)
➢Medicinal Chemistry: For Structure and SAR
➢Inorganic Chemistry: Limit Tests & Assay based Questions
➢Organic Chemistry: Named Reactions
➢Bio Chemistry: Pathways (Lipid, Carbohydrate etc)
➢Pharmaceutical Analysis: UV, IR, Mass Spectroscopy &
Chromatography

10. Continue…
Books Recommended
➢For Medicinal Chemistry: Ashutoshkar and Foye (Structure
and SAR)
➢Inorganic Chemistry: Chatwal
➢Organic Chemistry: OP Tondon (Only Named Reactions)
➢Biochemistry: Satyanarayana
➢Pharmaceutical Analysis: Pavia, Remington and Skoog

11. Pharmacology(28 Questions)
➢General Pharmacology
➢Cell Physiology
➢Classification (70-80%)
➢Anatomy & Physiology(Basics from NCERT)
➢Chemotherapy
➢Pharmacology of CNS and PNS
➢Pharmacology of the Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Endocrine &
Urinary Systems.
➢Clinical Trials(Phases)
➢Diseases from the Toxicity of Metals(Hg,Ag,Cu)

12. Continue…..Books Recommended
▪KDT (Classification of Drugs, All tables and
PK-PD)
▪Satoskar: All diseases and disorders,
Treatments, and Management
▪Sparsh Gupta
▪Lippincott

13. Pharmacognosy(10 Questions)
➢Classification of Crude Drugs
➢Ayurvedic System of Medicine
➢Adulteration and Evaluation of Crude Drugs
➢Quantitative Microscopy
➢Factors Influencing the Quality of Crude Drugs
➢Techniques of Microscopy
➢Biogenetic Pathways
➢ Carbohydrates and Lipids, Tannins, Volatile Oils, Resinous Drugs,
Glycosides and Alkaloids
➢Quality Control and Standardization of herbal Drugs as per WHO
guidelines
Books Recommended:
Trease and Evans
Kokate

14. Minor Subjects(10 Questions)
Biochemistry & Biotechnology
➢Enzymes, Pathways, Proteins, Organ
Function, Tests, Vitamins, Hormones, Staining
Techniques(Gram Staining etc)
Book Recommended:
U Satyanarayana
Jurisprudence/Forensic Pharmacy
➢D and C Act/PCI Council
➢Act Year and Recent Amendments
➢Members of Different Committee
➢Form Numbers/DTAB/DCC
Book Recommended
N.K.Jain

15. Pharmaceutical Management
Microbiology/Immunology
•Bacteria Structure
•Staining Techniques
•Eliza
•RIA
•Blotting Techniques
•Hybridoma Techniques
Pathophysiology
Cosmetics
Pharmaceutical Engineering
Biopharmaceutics
Minor Subjects(2-3 Questions)
•ADME
•Bioavailability/Bioequivalence
•Equations
•Pharmacokinetic Models

16. Books For Solving MCQs
Inamdar
Pearson GPAT
Piyush GPAT

17. Why Are Students Afraid Of
GPAT?
Phobic by the lengthy syllabus
Psychology: GPAT is a tough Exam
No Proper Guidance
Awareness about the GPAT Exam

18. GPAT Preparation
Solve Previous Year’s Question Papers
Set Expected Cut Off based on Previous Result
Evaluate yourself by solving Previous Year Question
Remaining Weeks/Time
Study 4-5 Hrs per Day (Minimum)
Practice Daily to solve Maximum Objective Questions

19. GPAT Preparation Strategies
✓Start With basic subjects/Concepts like Pharmaceutics,
Pharmacology
✓Use One Book as Standard and add notes from other books if
necessary
✓Try to make your notes/Short notes for formulas, Charts,
Mnemonics for important points, Classification
✓Practice Maximum MCQs
✓Time Management for solving questions
✓Maintain Consistency and Persistency throughout preparation time
✓Major focus on Main Subjects like Ceutics, Chemistry, Cology, and
Cognosy.

20. Tips for qualify Exam
1
Read Instructions
Carefully
2Manage Your Time
3
Start with Easy
Questions
4
Stay Calm and
Focused
5
Skip Difficult
Question/Come back to it
later if time left
6 Eliminate incorrect Options
7
Mark Questions For
Review
8
Review your Work & Stay
positive

21. Must Follow Rules
Make a to do List Daily
Divide your Plan in a Weekly,
Monthly, and Yearly Basis
Followup is Must

22. Do’s & Don’ts during exam Preparation

23. Why GPAT?

24. Advantages of Qualifying GPAT
✓Since GPAT is a National level aptitude test, the score is an index of the
candidate’s capability.
✓Qualifying in GPAT is a good credential to have and a top score will
further strengthen your curriculum Vitae(CV )
✓ To appear in the NIPER-JEE Entrance test, it is necessary to have a
GPAT qualification.
✓A candidate will be paid a scholarship of Rs.12,400 per month if he/she
is admitted into any postgraduate course with a valid GPAT Score.

25. Increase Carrier Options
1 Higher Education Opportunities
✓for admission to various postgraduate programs in pharmacy,
including M . Pharm /M. Tech and Ph.D. programs in Top Pharm
Institutes Like IIT(B.H.U), NIPERs, and Punjab University.
✓ It opens doors to advanced education, Research, and specialization
in different areas of pharmacy.
✓Ph.D. in Pharmacy admission in India as well as Abroad
✓Lectureship in UG/PG Colleges
✓Government /Private Research Fellowships (JRF) GPAT Preferred
like ICMR/CSIR

26. 2 Carrier Advancements

27. 3 Development of Skills
➢Preparation for GPAT involves in-depth study and
understanding of various pharmaceutical subjects,
including pharmaceutics, pharmacology, medicinal
chemistry, pharmacognosy, and pharmaceutical analysis.
➢This process helps candidates develop critical thinking,
problem-solving, and analytical skills essential for a
successful career in pharmacy.
➢Become a Multitasker
➢Enhance your Growth

28. 4 Network Opportunities
✓GPAT qualifiers have opportunities to network with fellow students,
professors, researchers, and industry professionals during their
academic journey.
✓ Building professional connections and collaborations can lead to
mentorship, research partnerships, internships, and job opportunities
in the pharmaceutical sector.

29. 5
Contribution towards Health Care
Through advanced education and research opportunities
facilitated by GPAT qualification, pharmacy professionals in the
top institutes can contribute to improving healthcare outcomes,
drug discovery, formulation development, and patient care
practices.

30. Doing the best at this moment puts
you in the best place for the next
moment