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The global pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a massive transformation. Moving beyond traditional drug manufacturing, the sector is now driven by biotherapeutics, digital health, data analytics, and patient-centric care models. This shift has created an urgent demand for professionals who not only understand pharmaceuticals but can also lead businesses strategically.

GPAT is a national level examination for award of scholarship to qualified candidates seeking entry into Master of Pharmacy (M. Pharm) course. The first GPAT was conducted in the year 2010 and thereafter it is conducted every year till 2018 by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) as per the directions of Ministry of Education, Government of India and from the year 2019, the examination is conducted through the National Testing Agency (NTA) as per the directions of Ministry of Education, Government of India to till 2023.

CSIR covers a wide spectrum of science and technology – from oceanography, geophysics, chemicals, drugs, genomics, biotechnology and nanotechnology to mining, aeronautics, instrumentation, environmental engineering and information technology. It provides significant technological intervention in many areas concerning societal efforts, which include environment, health, drinking water, food, housing, energy, farm and non-farm sectors. Further, CSIR’s role in S&T human resource development is noteworthy.