Best Books for GPAT 2026 Preparation: Subject-wise Guide (with MCQ & Revision Books)

Preparing for GPAT 2026 requires smart strategy, strong concepts, and lots of practice. Choosing the right books can make or break your preparation.

In this subject-wise guide, we’ve listed:

• ✅ Core textbooks for conceptual clarity

• ✅ MCQ books for practice

• ✅ Quick revision books for last-minute prep

📘 1. Pharmacology

✅ Core Textbooks:

• KD Tripathi – Essentials of Medical Pharmacology
  👉Buy

• Rang & Dale’s Pharmacology (for reference)
  👉

📝 MCQ & Practice Books:

• GPAT MCQs in Pharmacology by KDT
  👉 Buy

• MCQ Book by Pushpendra patel
  👉 Buy

⚡ Quick Revision:

• Pharmacology Review & Mnemonics by Dr Govind Rai Garg
  👉 Buy

📙 2. Pharmaceutics

✅ Core Textbooks:

• Lachman & Lieberman – The Theory and Practice of Industrial Pharmacy

• Ansel’s Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms
  👉 Buy

📝 MCQ & Practice Books:

• MCQs in Pharmaceutics by Dr Shial Kumar
  👉 Buy

• MCQ in Pharmaceutics By Dr Prashant Pandey

⚡ Quick Revision:

Topper’s Tonic Comprehensive Pharmaceutics Volume 1 & 2 Combo Set of 2 Books By Dr. Amit Verma | Theory and Practice MCQs for GPAT and Other Pharma Competitive Exam

Buy

• GPAT Complete Practice Book by Pearson
  👉 Buy

📕 3. Pharmaceutical Chemistry (Medicinal + Organic)

✅ Core Textbooks:

• Ashutosh Kar – Medicinal Chemistry
  👉 Buy

• Morrison & Boyd – Organic Chemistry
  👉 Buy

📝 MCQ & Practice Books:

• GPAT MCQs in Medicinal Chemistry by Chetan Prakash
  👉 Buy

• MCQs in Organic Chemistry for Pharmacy by Raqeeb Usmaan
  👉 Buy

• MCQ in Analytical Chemistry by Saira Mullah

⚡ Quick Revision:

• GPAT Booster Series – set of 4 Books
  👉 Buy

📗 4. Pharmacognosy

✅ Core Textbooks:

• CK Kokate – Pharmacognosy
  👉 Buy

• Trease and Evans – Pharmacognosy
  👉 Buy

📝 MCQ & Practice Books:

• MCQs in Pharmacognosy 
  👉 Buy

📔 5. Pharmaceutical Analysis

✅ Core Textbooks:

• Analytical Chemistry by Gerry Christern–
  👉 Buy

• Y R Sharma– for Spectroscopy ( UV, IR, NMR, Mass chapters)
  👉 Buy

📒 6. Biochemistry & Microbiology

✅ Core Textbooks:

• U. Satyanarayana – Biochemistry
  👉 Buy

• Microbiology by N K Jain
  👉 Buy

📝 MCQ in Microbiology:

👉 Buy

• MCQs in Biochemistry for Medical Students (with Explanatory Answers)

  👉 Buy

• MCQs in Microbiology  by Harbans Lal
  👉 Buy

⚡ MCQ in Biochemistry and Microbiology

• 👉 Buy

📓 7. GPAT Guidebooks & Full-Syllabus MCQ Practice

✅ Top Guidebooks:

• GPAT –Booster – Set of 4 Books
  👉 Buy

• Complete Companion for GPAT and other Competitive Examinations in Pharmacy -2025 edition

  👉 Buy

• GPAT Punch  (by Pharmacy India)
  👉 Buy

✅ Previous Year Papers:

• GPAT 38 Years Solved Papers by GDC
  👉 Buy

🎯 Bonus Tips for GPAT 2026 Preparation

• 📅 Start Early: Target completion of core theory by Dec 2025.

• 📝 Daily MCQs: Practice at least 50 subject-wise MCQs/day.

• 📚 Revise Regularly: Use quick review books in final 2 months.

• 💻 Take Mock Tests: Simulate exam pressure weekly.

• 🔍 Focus on High-Weightage Subjects like Pharmacology, Chemistry & Pharmaceutics.

Final Thoughts

Choosing the right mix of textbooks, MCQ books, and revision guides is the key to cracking GPAT 2026. Invest in the best resources, stick to your plan, and stay consistent.

All the best, future pharmacists!
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