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GPAT Syllabus

NTA - Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test. The full GPAT syllabus: 19 subjects, 179 chapters, 289 topics and 109 sub-topics, with 1,083 flashcards written against it.

19Subjects
179Chapters
289Topics
109Sub-topics
1,083Flashcards

GPAT subjects

GPAT has 19 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.

Pharmacology

15 chapters · 50 flashcards

  1. General Pharmacology
  2. Principles of toxicology
  3. Drugs acting on urinary system
  4. Pharmacology of peripheral nervous system
  5. Pharmacology of central nervous System
  6. Pharmacology of cardiovascular system
  7. Immunopharmacology
  8. Drugs acting on Respiratory system
  9. Pharmacology of Endocrine system
  10. Neurohumoral transmission in autonomic and central nervous system

All 15 Pharmacology chapters →

Physical Chemistry

8 chapters · 8 topics · 7 sub-topics · 56 flashcards

  1. Composition & Physical States of Matter · 1 topic
  2. Refractive Index · 1 topic
  3. Solutions · 1 topic
  4. Electrochemistry · 1 topic
  5. Kinetics · 1 topic
  6. Colligative Properties · 1 topic
  7. Thermodynamics · 1 topic
  8. Ionic Equilibrium · 1 topic

Physical Pharmacy

8 chapters · 49 flashcards

  1. Buffer
  2. Solubility
  3. Matter, properties of matter
  4. Viscosity and rheology
  5. Surface and interfacial phenomenon
  6. Dispersion systems
  7. Complexation
  8. Micromeritics and powder rheology

Organic Chemistry

10 chapters · 3 topics · 2 sub-topics · 50 flashcards

  1. General Principles
  2. Pericyclic Reactions
  3. Aromaticity & Chemistry of Aromatic Compounds · 3 topics
  4. Stereochemistry
  5. Carbohydrates
  6. Carbonyl Chemistry
  7. Heterocyclic Chemistry
  8. Protection & Deprotection of Groups
  9. Bridged Rings
  10. Kinetic & Thermodynamic Control

Dispensing and Hospital Pharmacy

6 chapters · 3 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Introduction to laboratory equipment, weighing methodology, handling of prescriptions, labelling instructions for dispensed products
  2. Posological calculations involved in the calculation of dosage for infants
  3. Study of current patent and proprietary products, generic products and selected brand products, indications, contraindications, adverse drug reactions, available dosage forms and packing
  4. Compounding and dispensing of following prescriptions · 3 topics
  5. Reading and counselling of prescriptions from the clinical practice
  6. Enlarging and reducing formula, displacement value

Pharmaceutical Chemistry

2 chapters · 8 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry · 4 topics
  2. Medicinal Chemistry · 4 topics

Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence

18 chapters · 10 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, and Rules thereunder
  2. Factory Act
  3. Shops and Establishment Act
  4. Introduction to Intellectual Property Rights and Indian Patent Act 1970 · 2 topics
  5. An Introduction to Standard Institutions and Regulatory Authorities · 8 topics
  6. Minimum Wages Act 1948
  7. Prevention of Food Adulteration Act 1954 and Rules
  8. Industrial Development and Regulation act 1951
  9. Drugs and Magic Remedies (Objectionable Advertisements) Act 1954
  10. Medicinal and Toilet Preparations (Excise Duties) Act 1955, Rules 1976

All 18 Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence chapters →

Pharmaceutical Management

12 chapters · 24 topics · 55 sub-topics · 64 flashcards

  1. Introduction to Management · 2 topics
  2. Inventory Management · 2 topics
  3. Communication · 2 topics
  4. Research Management · 2 topics
  5. Human Resource and Development (HRD) · 2 topics
  6. Planning and Forecasting · 2 topics
  7. Organization · 2 topics
  8. World Trade Organization (WTO) and Trade-Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) · 2 topics
  9. Standard Institutions and Regulatory Authorities · 2 topics
  10. GATT · 2 topics

All 12 Pharmaceutical Management chapters →

Pharmaceutics

3 chapters · 25 topics · 78 flashcards

  1. Pharmacy Profession & Introduction to Pharmaceuticals · 8 topics
  2. Dosage Form Necessities and Additives · 8 topics
  3. Prolonged Action Pharmaceuticals · 9 topics

Pharmaceutical Engineering

15 chapters · 15 topics · 70 flashcards

  1. Material of Constructions · 1 topic
  2. Drying · 1 topic
  3. Size Reduction and Size Separation · 1 topic
  4. Extraction · 1 topic
  5. Mixing · 1 topic
  6. Crystallization · 1 topic
  7. Automated Process Control Systems · 1 topic
  8. Industrial Hazards & Safety Precautions · 1 topic
  9. Evaporation · 1 topic
  10. Distillation · 1 topic

All 15 Pharmaceutical Engineering chapters →

Pharmacognosy

1 chapter · 31 topics · 60 flashcards

  1. Introductory Pharmacognosy · 31 topics

Human Anatomy and Physiology

13 chapters · 30 topics · 9 sub-topics · 63 flashcards

  1. Cell Physiology · 3 topics
  2. Endocrine Glands · 2 topics
  3. Reproductive System · 2 topics
  4. Gastrointestinal Tract · 2 topics
  5. Respiratory System · 2 topics
  6. Autonomic Nervous System · 2 topics
  7. Cardiovascular System · 2 topics
  8. Lymphatic System · 2 topics
  9. The Blood · 2 topics
  10. Sense Organs · 4 topics

All 13 Human Anatomy and Physiology chapters →

Pharmaceutical Analysis

22 chapters · 22 topics · 62 flashcards

  1. Importance of Quality Control in Pharmacy · 1 topic
  2. Acid-Base Titrations · 1 topic
  3. Gravimetry · 1 topic
  4. Extraction Techniques · 1 topic
  5. Potentiometry · 1 topic
  6. Calibration · 1 topic
  7. General Principles of Spectroscopy · 1 topic
  8. Mass Spectrometry · 1 topic
  9. Polarography · 1 topic
  10. Nephelometry & Turbidimetry · 1 topic

All 22 Pharmaceutical Analysis chapters →

Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics

10 chapters · 31 topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Drug Information Services and Drug Interactions · 2 topics
  2. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring and Adverse Drug Reactions · 3 topics
  3. Age-Related Drug Therapy and Drug Therapy for Special Populations · 3 topics
  4. Drug Therapy in Various Disorders · 5 topics
  5. Pharmacovigilance, Nutraceuticals, and Rational Drug Usage · 4 topics
  6. Drug Therapy for Various Infections · 4 topics
  7. Drug Therapy for Endocrine Disorders · 4 topics
  8. Drug Therapy for Malignant Disorders · 1 topic
  9. Drug Therapy for Various Disorders · 3 topics
  10. Clinical Trials and Drug Therapy for Neurological and Psychological Disorders · 2 topics

Biochemistry

9 chapters · 18 topics · 52 flashcards

  1. Cell · 2 topics
  2. Lipids · 2 topics
  3. Enzymes · 2 topics
  4. Nucleic acids · 2 topics
  5. Vitamins · 2 topics
  6. Biological oxidations & reductions · 2 topics
  7. Carbohydrates · 2 topics
  8. Proteins · 2 topics
  9. Hereditary diseases · 2 topics

Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics

3 chapters · 12 topics · 50 flashcards

  1. Bio-pharmaceutics · 5 topics
  2. Bio-pharmaceutical Statistics · 3 topics
  3. Bio-availability & Bio-equivalence · 4 topics

Biotechnology

6 chapters · 12 topics · 68 flashcards

  1. Plant Cell and Tissue Culture · 2 topics
  2. Fermentation Technology and Industrial Microbiology · 2 topics
  3. Recombinant DNA Technology · 2 topics
  4. Process and Applications · 2 topics
  5. Animal Cell Culture · 2 topics
  6. Biotechnology-Derived Products · 2 topics

Pathophysiology

9 chapters · 18 topics · 36 sub-topics · 59 flashcards

  1. Basic principles of cell injury and adaptation · 1 topic
  2. Neoplastic diseases · 1 topic
  3. Pathophysiology of common diseases · 2 topics
  4. Laboratory tests for Liver function tests and kidney function tests · 2 topics
  5. Immunopathology including amyloidosis · 2 topics
  6. Infectious diseases · 2 topics
  7. Basic mechanisms of inflammation and repair · 2 topics
  8. Disorders of fluid, electrolyte and acid-base balance · 3 topics
  9. Disorders of homeostasis: white blood cells, lymphoid tissues, and red blood cells related diseases · 3 topics

Microbiology

9 chapters · 19 topics · 51 flashcards

  1. Introduction to Microbiology · 2 topics
  2. Microscopy and Staining Techniques · 2 topics
  3. Biology of Microorganisms · 3 topics
  4. Microbial Spoilage · 2 topics
  5. Vaccines & Sera · 2 topics
  6. Fungi and Viruses · 2 topics
  7. Aseptic Technique · 2 topics
  8. Sterilization & Disinfection · 2 topics
  9. Microbial Assay · 2 topics

GPAT flashcards

1,083 question-and-answer cards across 19 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.

GPAT syllabus FAQ

What subjects are in the GPAT syllabus?

GPAT covers 19 subjects: Pharmacology, Physical Chemistry, Physical Pharmacy, Organic Chemistry, Dispensing and Hospital Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, Pharmaceutical Management, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Pharmacognosy, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Biochemistry, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, Biotechnology, Pathophysiology and Microbiology.

How many chapters and topics are in the GPAT syllabus?

179 chapters and 289 topics, broken down further into 109 sub-topics, across 19 subjects. Pharmacognosy is the largest subject, with 31 topics in 1 chapter.

Are there GPAT flashcards?

Yes — 1,083 question-and-answer flashcards in 19 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.