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GPAT BOOKS

Often students ask about the books for GPAT preparation.
There are several books available for each subject in pharmacy and also as a compilation of all the subjects. Books for only MCQ practices are also available.
But before you use such MCQ books, try to understand fundamental concepts, clear your doubts.

I would like to differentiate such books into general reference books and books for GPAT preparation.
In my previous article on GPAT preparation tips list of reference books for respective subjects is given.

 Here in this article I will suggest some GPAT books. All the books out there are full of information and numerous MCQs. But it is a wise choice to select a single or two books to avoid information overload and frustration.

 ¶The most widely used book for GPAT preparation is GPAT: A Companion by Nazma N. Inamdar and Milind P. Wagh (Career Publications).

 ¶Why GPAT: A Companion by Inamdar and Wagh is popular among GPAT aspirants?
- A simple answer to this question is 'presentation of this book is a perfect example for how one should prepare/study for GPAT'.
MCQs along with their correct answers from four options are given in this book. Most importantly, explanation for 'why particular answer is correct' is given.
This book includes previous year question papers along with answers and their explanation. Additional MCQs from other examinations are also included.
Overall this book is a better option for starting GPAT preparation.

 ¶Second book is Synopsis for GPAT by Dr. Munish Ahuja (Piyush Book Publications).
This book is also a good choice for starting your study with.
This book contains short notes for every subject in Pharmacy at the start.
Those short notes are very easy to remember and are to-the-point.
Large number of MCQs are given for practice with their correct options.
But at some point, it feels like 'too much' MCQs to solve.
I personally prefer only handy short notes from this book.

 ¶Another good book by Piyush Book Publications is GPAT Cracker.
This book is also best for short notes of each subject.
MCQs along with correct answers (options) are given in this book.

 TIP:
¶ If you are preparing for GPAT from the very start and want to score good points try to clear concepts, remember fundamentals. Regular subject-wise reference books will help you in this.
Then go for proper GPAT books.

 ¶ If you are starting your study before 6-7 months of GPAT exam and only want to qualify, then it is advisable to directly go for proper GPAT books.

 First of all, go for short notes in the Piyush Publications books. When you get proper idea about study material and short points, go for Inamdar book (GPAT: A Companion).

 ¶ All the three books mentioned above are better choices for GPAT studies than any other books available.

 Lastly, the choice of proper study material  is important.
Hence, limit your resources and get help of those three good books! 
All the best!

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