GPAT 2026 scores accepted for M.Pharm admissions in India, results on June 25
In short
- GPAT 2026 exams will be conducted soon, with results declared on June 25, 2026.
- Approximately 24,000 M.Pharm admission seats are available through GPAT across over 841 participating institutions.
- All AICTE/PCI-approved institutions in India accept GPAT scores for M.Pharm admissions.
- The GPAT cutoff for M.Pharm admissions typically ranges from 75 to 90 percentile.
- Private colleges in Punjab, including Chitkara University and Chandigarh University, accept GPAT scores for M.Pharm courses.
The Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) 2026 scores will be accepted for Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm) admissions across India, including institutions in Punjab. The GPAT 2026 examinations are scheduled to be conducted soon, with results anticipated on June 25, 2026.
This examination serves as a gateway for over 4,436 institutes to select suitable pharmacy graduates for M.Pharm admission, with approximately 24,000 M.Pharm seats available nationwide through GPAT. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBMES) has been conducting the GPAT exam since 2018.
GPAT Acceptance and Participating Institutions
All institutions in India approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) accept GPAT scores for M.Pharm admissions. Over 841 pharmacy colleges and universities participate in the GPAT process. Out of approximately 14 top pharmacy colleges in India that accept GPAT scores, seven are government institutions, and the remainder are private.
The GPAT cutoff for M.Pharm admissions generally falls within the 75 to 90 percentile range. Institutions like Universal Institute/College of Pharmacy, affiliated with I.K.G. Punjab Technical University and recognized by the PCI, also have their courses approved by AICTE, indicating their acceptance of GPAT scores.
M.Pharm Admission Landscape and Fees
The landscape for M.Pharm admissions includes a mix of government and private institutions. While specific M.Pharm fees for many institutions are not detailed, some private colleges offer B.Pharm courses with varying fee structures. For instance, Chitkara University, Chandigarh, a private institution ranked NIRF #19 in 2024, has B.Pharm fees ranging from ₹800,000 to ₹944,000. Chandigarh University, another private institution ranked NIRF #20 in 2024, has B.Pharm fees between ₹678,900 and ₹1,136,000.
Amar Shaheed Baba Ajit Singh Jujhar Singh Memorial College of Pharmacy, Bela, has an average fee of ₹80,000 to ₹4.34 Lakhs for its B.Pharm, M.Sc, and B.Sc admissions. Amritsar Group of Colleges, which is NAAC ‘A’ Grade & UGC Autonomous Status accredited, offers D.Pharm, B.Pharm, and M.Pharm with specializations.
| Name of the Institute | Location | Annual Fees (Approximately) |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dibrugarh University | Dibrugarh | NA |
| Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) | Mumbai | Rs. 93,700 |
| Vels Deemed University | Chennai | Rs. 1,30,000 |
| Lovely Professional University | Jalandhar | Rs. 2,38,000 |
| Nirma Deemed University | Ahmedabad | Rs. 3,00,000 |
| Pharmaceutical Institute of Technology, Banaras Hindu University | Varanasi | NA |
| Osmania University | Hyderabad | NA |
| Shri. GS Institute of Technology & Sciences | Indore | Rs. 1,50,000 |
| NIMS Deemed University | Jaipur | Rs. 2,99,000 |
| Shiksha O Anusandhan Deemed University | Bhubaneswar | Rs. 1,92,000 |
| Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research | Delhi | Rs. 25,000 |
| BK Mody Government Pharmacy College | Rajkot | NA |
| Nirmala College of Pharmacy | Mangalagiri | Rs. 2,20,000 |
| YB Chavan College of Pharmacy | Aurangabad | Rs. 2,30,000 |
| T. John College of Pharmacy | Bangalore | Rs. 1,90,000 |
| Sagar Institute of Science & Technology | Bhopal | NA |
| Dadhichi College of Pharmacy | Cuttack | NA |
| Kamala Nehru College of Pharmacy | Nagpur | NA |
| Maliba Pharmacy College | Surat | NA (To be decided by state govt) |
| Malla Reddy College of Pharmacy | Hyderabad | Rs. 2,20,000 |
| Nanded Pharmacy College | Nanded | Rs. 2,00,000 |
| Chalapathi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Guntur | Rs. 2,20,000 |
| Hindu College of Pharmacy | Guntur | Rs. 2,20,000 |
| Sharad Pawar College of Pharmacy | Nagpur | NA |
| Nalanda College of Pharmacy | Nalgonda | Rs. 2,20,000 |
| Ramanbhai Patel College of Pharmacy | Anand | NA |
| Sagar Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Sagar | Rs. 2,00,000 |
| Nimra College of Engineering & Technology | Vijayawada | NA |
| KVSR Siddhartha College of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Vijayawada | NA |
| College of Pharmacy, Acharya Nagarjuna University | Guntur | Rs. 1,10,000 |
| KMCH College of Pharmacy | Coimbatore | NA |
| KLE Deemed University | Bangalore | Rs. 1,65,000 |
| VL College of Pharmacy | Raichur | Rs. 2,00,000 |
| Amrita Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Chennai | NA |
| BS Patel Pharmacy College | Gujarat | Rs. 2,00,000 |
| Integral Deemed University | Lucknow | Rs. 2,00,000 |
| Principal KM Kundnani College of Pharmacy | Mumbai | NA |
| Bahra Deemed University | Solan (Himachal Pradesh) | NA |
| Pushpagiri College of Pharmacy | Kerala | NA |
| Rayat Bahra Group of Institutes | Punjab | NA |
| Dr. DY Patil Institute of Pharmaceutical Science & Research | Pune | NA |
| Lord Shiva College of Pharmacy | Sirsa | Rs. 1,25,000 |
| St. Peter’s Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Warangal | Rs. 2,20,000 |
| Ezhuthachan National Pharmacy College | Trivandrum | Rs. 2,05,000 |
| Pioneer Pharmacy College | Baroda | Rs. 2,62,000 |
| Lokamanya Tilak Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Nagpur | NA |
| Geetanjali Deemed University | Udaipur | NA |
| College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Andhra University | Visakhapatnam | NA |
| Sri Aurobindo Institute of Pharmacy | Indore | NA |
| Jamia Hamdard Deemed University | New Delhi | NA |
| Amrita School of Pharmacy | Kochi | Rs. 3,00,000 |
Pharmacy Education in Punjab
Punjab is home to 70 colleges offering B.Pharm courses, with fees ranging from ₹240,000 to ₹1,136,000. These colleges accept various entrance examinations, including the CBSE 12th Board Exam, CUCET Exam, and GATE. The state’s tough pharma industry offers opportunities for pharmacy graduates.
Notable institutions in the region include NIPER Mohali, ranked #9 in India by NIRF 2026 for pharmacy, and Panjab University, Chandigarh, ranked #7 by NIRF in 2024. Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi, holds the #1 ranking in India by NIRF 2026 for pharmacy.
| NIRF Rank | College Name | City | Type | Established | Fee Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 (2024) | National Institute of Pharmaceutical Educational and Research (NIPER), Mohali | Mohali | Public | 1998 | Fee not available |
| 7 (2024) | Panjab University, Chandigarh | Chandigarh | Public | 1882 | Fee not available |
| 19 (2024) | Chitkara University, Chandigarh | Chandigarh | Private | 2002 | ₹800,000 – ₹944,000 |
| 20 (2024) | Chandigarh University | Chandigarh | Private | 2012 | ₹678,900 – ₹1,136,000 |
| 46 (2024) | Punjabi University, Patiala | Patiala | N/A | Fee not available | |
| 57 (2024) | Amar Shaheed Baba Ajit Singh Jujhar Singh Memorial College | None | N/A | 1975 | Fee not available |
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