Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test(GPAT) - Registration and Application Process

Registration and Application Process :
  • Candidates have to apply for GPAT-2022 “Online” ONLY by accessing the website: gpat.nta.nic.in. The Application Form other than online mode would not be accepted in any case. Only one application is to be submitted by a candidate. More than one application i.e. multiple application forms submitted by a candidate will be rejected.

  • It is suggested that the candidate should keep the following ready before starting the filling of the application form:

    o A computer with proper internet connectivity
    o The particulars of a valid Government ID proof
    o The Date of Birth (as mentioned in Class X Board Certificate)
    o Govt Identity Details like Aadhaar Number (last 4 digits)/Election Card (EPIC No.)/Passport number/Ration Card Number/ Bank Account Number/PAN Number/ Other valid Govt IDs.
    o Educational/Qualification details
    o Scanned clear passport photograph in JPG/JPEG format (size between 10 kb–200 kb) either in colour or black & white with 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against white background
    o Scanned clear signature in JPG/JPEG format (size between 4 kb–30 kb)
    o PwD certificate (file size: 50kb to 300kb), if applicable.
    o List of City of your choice (Refer Annexure-III for Cities)
    o Bank account details for payment of fee.
    o A valid e-mail Id as important communications will be made on this e-mail Id
    o A valid mobile number as important information via SMS will be sent to this number
    o A valid debit/credit card or Net banking account for ONLINE payment.

  • Information Bulletin should be downloaded and read carefully by the candidate to be sure about his/her eligibility and acquaint themselves with requirements for submission of Online Application Form.

  • In order to avoid correction in the particulars in later stage, the candidate should exercise utmost caution while filling up correct details.

  • Follow following Steps may be followed to Apply Online:

    Step-1: Apply for Online Registration using own Email Id and Mobile No.

    Step-2: Fill in the Online Application Form and note down the system generated Application Number. Upload scanned images of:
    (i) the recent photograph (file size 10Kb – 200Kb) either in colour or black & white with 80% face (without mask) visible including ears against white background;
    (ii) candidate's signature (file size: 4kb - 30kb)
    (iii) PwD certificate (file size: 50kb to 300kb), if applicable.

    Step-3: Pay fee using Canara Bank/ICICI Bank/Paytm Payment Gateway through Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI/Wallet and keep proof of fee paid.

Part I: Registration Page


Fill in the basic information and note down the system generated Application No.

(i) Candidate's Name/ Mother's Name/ Father's Name: Provide Candidate's Name, Mother's Name, Father's Name as given in the Secondary School Examination or equivalent Board/ University Certificate in capital letters. No prefix in the name of the candidate is allowed.

(ii) Date of Birth: dd/mm/yyyy Provide Candidate's date of birth as recorded in Secondary School Examination or equivalent Board/ University Certificate.

(iii) Mobile Number and e-mail Address: Candidates must provide own Mobile Number and e-mail address.

Note: Only one e-mail address and one Mobile Number are valid for one application

PART II: Fill in the complete Application Form


Fill in the complete Application

Note:

(i) Other Backward Classes (OBC) - Non Creamy Layer as per the Central List of Other Backward Classes available on National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC), Government of India website (www.ncbc.nic.in). Thus, the candidates falling in this list may mention OBC in the Category Column. State list OBC Candidates who are notin OBC-NCL (Central List) must choose General.

(ii) Economically Weaker Section (EWS) - As per the OM No. 20013/01/2019-BC-II dated January 17, 2019 issued by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment and the OM No. 12-4/2019-U1 dated 17.01.2019 as well as the Letters No 35-2/2019-T.S.I dated 21.01.2019, 01.02.2019, 04.02.2019 and 15.02.2019 of MHRD Department of Higher Education (which is known as Ministry of Eduction) regarding implementation of reservation for Economically Weaker Section (EWS) for admission in Central Educational Institutions.

(iii) Provide complete postal address with PIN Code (Correspondence Address as well as Permanent Address) for further correspondence. PIN code of Correspondence Address should be given in the space provided for this purpose.

Note: The NTA shall not be responsible for any delay/loss in postal transit or for an incorrect Correspondence address given by the Applicant in the Application Form.

Choice of Cities for Examination Centres: The City of Examination Centres where the test shall be conducted are given at Annexure-III. It is mandatory for candidates to select four cities of their choice while filling Online Application Form of GPAT 2022. Effort will be made to allot Centre of examination to the candidates in order of the City choice opted by them in their Application Form. However, due to administrative reasons, a different city of nearby area may be allotted.

Check List for filling the Online Application Form:


The candidates are advised to ensure the following points before filling the Online Application Forms:

(i) Whether they fulfill the eligibility conditions for the Test as prescribed under the heading „Conditions of Eligibility‟.

(ii) That they have filled their gender and category viz General/OBC (Non Creamy Layer)/SC/ ST/Gen-EWS/ Male/Female/Third gender, in the relevant column correctly.

(iii) That they have filled their Subject and City of examination in the relevant column correctly.

(iv) That the Person with Disability (PwD) candidate has filled the relevant column in the Online Application Form. Only PwD candidates have to fill this column and the other shave to leave it blank.

(v) Whether they have kept a Printout of Application Form (confirmation page) for their own record.

Provision of Aadhaar:


The Aadhaar number is only one of the types of identification and is not mandatory. Candidates may also enter Passport number, Ration Card number, Election Card (EPIC No.), Bank Account number or any other valid Government identity number.

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