GPAT Cutoff 2026 has been officially released along with the result on 7 April 2026 by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) on its official website, natboard.edu.in. As per the latest data, the highest cutoff is for the General category at 213 marks, with a corresponding rank of 2059. The cutoff varies across categories such as General, OBC-NCL, SC, ST, and PwD, and is influenced by factors like exam difficulty, number of candidates, and seat availability. Candidates who have scored equal to or above the prescribed cutoff marks are considered qualified for admission to M.Pharm programmes. The GPAT result 2026 has been released in the form of a merit list, and qualified candidates will now move ahead to the counselling process conducted by participating institutes.
Below is the category-wise GPAT Cutoff 2026, released along with the result on 7 April 2026. The table highlights the minimum qualifying percentile, score, and rank required for each category.
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GPAT Cutoff 2026 (Category-wise) |
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Sl. No. |
Category |
Cut-off Percentile |
Cut-off Score |
Rank |
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1 |
General |
96.2586493 |
213 |
2059 |
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2 |
General - PwD |
48.9825988 |
104 |
27489 |
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3 |
General - EWS |
90.8238059 |
180 |
4979 |
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4 |
General - PwD & EWS |
50.0270437 |
105 |
26913 |
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5 |
OBC-NCL (Central List) |
90.0870992 |
177 |
5431 |
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6 |
OBC-NCL (PwD) |
45.7149785 |
100 |
29552 |
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7 |
SC |
76.4664192 |
142 |
12820 |
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8 |
SC - PwD |
46.5766455 |
101 |
28712 |
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9 |
ST |
59.1939124 |
116 |
22213 |
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10 |
ST - PwD |
57.3847847 |
114 |
23181 |
The GPAT cut off varies every year depending on several factors related to the exam and candidate performance. These factors influence the final qualifying marks released along with the results.
Understanding these factors helps candidates estimate possible cut off trends and prepare for admission counselling accordingly.
Key factors affecting GPAT cut off include:
Difficulty Level of the Exam: If the exam paper is tougher, the cut off may decrease. Conversely, an easier paper can result in a higher cut off.
Number of Candidates Appearing: A higher number of candidates competing for limited seats can increase the overall cut off marks.
Total Seats Available: The number of seats offered in M.Pharm programmes also influences the qualifying marks.
Previous Year Cut Off Trends: Authorities often consider previous years’ cut off marks while determining the new cut off range.
Overall Candidate Performance: If many candidates score high marks, the cut off may increase accordingly.