GPAT Training

Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) is a National Level Entrance Examination for entry into M. Pharma Programme. Till 2018, the Test was conducted by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). NTA is conducting this Test since 2019. This Test facilitates institutions to select suitable Pharmacy Graduates for admission into the Masters (M.Pharma) Program. The GPAT is a three hours Computer Based Online Test. A few scholarships and other financial assistance in the field of Pharmacy are also given on the basis of GPAT Scores. The GPAT Score is accepted by all AICTE/Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) approved / affiliated University Departments / Constituent / Affiliated Colleges / Institutions

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (4 years after 10+2, including lateral entry students) or equivalent from a recognized university. Candidates appearing for the final year of Bachelor’s Degree B.Pharmacy (10+2+4) whose result will be declared before commencement of admission for academic year 2023-24 can also apply for GPAT – 2023 Computer Based Test (CBT).
B.Tech. (Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemical Technology)/ equivalent candidates are not eligible to apply. The candidate must be a citizen of India.
There is no age restriction for appearing in GPAT – 2023.

Pharmacy Career: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges by Samsons Medlin Academy

SSGP and Career guidance and placement cell of KVM College of Pharmacy had conducted an orientation class in association with SAMSONS MEDLIN ACADEMY, Cochin on the topic Navigating Opportunities and Challenges on 20^th February 2025 at 10 AM in our Seminar hall. Mr. Unmesh Sam, General Manager, Samsons Medlin Academy had taken classes for 6^th and 8^th semester B.Pharm students on various navigating opportunities and challenges that students face while moving abroad in terms of job or higher studies. He further emphasised on how to prepare for the various competitive exams like GPAT, HAAD, DOH, MOH, OPERA, IELTS, TOFEL, etc.

Further he in depth explained the importance of GPAT and based upon its score how one can approach higher studies and PhD programmes and boosted students to start preparing for these exams from their second year onwards. Further he added the various coaching his academy provides for students and its benefits. The entire session lasted for a period of two hours. Students were inspired and motivated and had decided to prepare and appear the upcoming GPAT exams.

Further Mr. Unmesh Sam had expressed his willingness to sign a MoU with our college and give necessary guidance for our students in upcoming years.