Gujarat University Entrance Exam 2026: Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Preparation

Updated on 16 January 2026

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Aarushi Mehra

Updated on 16 January 2026

Gujarat University admissions are primarily handled through merit-based processes or entrance exams, depending on the course. For most general UG and PG programs (e.g., BA, BCom, BSc, MA, MCom, MSc), admissions are merit-based via the Online Admission System (OAS) or Gujarat Common Admission Services (GCAS) portal. However, certain professional, integrated, and specialized courses require entrance exams. The university typically conducts entrance tests in June for the academic year. The University conducts its own Gujarat University entrance exam for PhD and PG professional courses such as PG Physiotherapy, PG Nursing and PG Optometry.

Gujarat University Entrance Exam 2026: Eligibility Criteria

The following table summarizes all known entrance exams for UG, PG, doctoral, and other courses. Only courses with confirmed entrance requirements from official sources are listed. Merit-based courses (e.g., standard BA/BSc/MA/MSc) are not included here but are admitted via centralized merit lists on OAS or GCAS.

Gujarat University conducts its own entrance exams mainly for:

PhD Programs — A mandatory entrance test (unless exempted via UGC-NET/SET/MPhil or equivalent).
Select PG Professional Courses — Such as PG Physiotherapy, PG Nursing, PG Optometry, and occasionally others in health sciences or specialized fields.

Check the key details of Gujarat University Entrance Exam from the table below:

Level	Course/Program	Entrance Exam Name	Eligibility Criteria	Admission Process
UG (Integrated)	Five Years' Integrated LL.B. (Hons.) (B.Com. LL.B. Hons.)	Gujarat University Entrance Examination (optional, as per ordinance)	10+2 or equivalent with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories) at first attempt.	Application via OAS; merit or entrance-based, followed by counseling. Seats: Varies by center (e.g., Center of Excellence).
UG (Integrated)	Five Year Integrated M.Sc. in Forensic Science and Forensic Technology	Gujarat University Entrance Test (likely, based on department notice)	10+2 in Science stream with Biology/Physics/Chemistry/Maths. Minimum 50% marks.	Online application; entrance test, merit list, counseling. Seats: Limited (department-specific). Fees: As per university schedule.
UG (Integrated)	Five Year Integrated M.Sc. in Cyber Security & Forensics	Gujarat University Entrance Test (likely, based on department notice)	10+2 in Science/Commerce with Maths/Computer Science. Minimum 50% marks.	Online application; entrance test, merit list. Ideal for careers in cybersecurity firms or forensics labs.
UG (Integrated)	Five Year Integrated M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Science	Entrance Exam or Merit-Based (as per program page)	10+2 in Science with Biology/Chemistry/Physics.	Application via department; entrance or merit, followed by interview if required.
PG	Master of Business Administration (MBA) in various specializations (e.g., General Management, Maritime Management, Evening Program, Disaster Management)	Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) or Non-CMAT (for evening/self-finance)	Bachelor's degree with 50% marks (45% for reserved). For integrated I-MBA: 10+2.	Apply via GCAS portal; CMAT scores for merit list, followed by online rounds and counseling for vacant seats. Seats: 30-60 per specialization (e.g., 31 for General Management HPP/Self Finance). Fees: ₹20,000 per semester for self-finance.
PG	Master of Computer Applications (MCA)	Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) or equivalent state-level test	Bachelor's degree (BCA/BSc IT preferred) with 50% marks (45% for reserved). Maths at 10+2 level.	Apply via GCAS; merit based on CMAT scores, online rounds, counseling for vacant seats. Seats: 16 government (morning shift). Fees: ₹3,140 (male), ₹1,700 (female) for government seats.
PG	PG Physiotherapy (Master of Physiotherapy)	PG Physiotherapy Entrance Test	BPT degree with minimum marks as per INC norms; internship completed.	Application form submission; entrance test, provisional scores, merit list. Revised scores published if needed.
PG	PG Nursing (Master of Science in Nursing)	PG Nursing Entrance Examination	B.Sc. Nursing with minimum 55% marks; one year experience post-registration.	Roll number-wise candidate list; entrance, merit, admission to specialties (e.g., Medical-Surgical, Pediatrics).
PG	PG Optometry (Master of Optometry)	PG Optometry Entrance Examination	Bachelor of Optometry with minimum marks.	Application in prescribed form; entrance result and answer key declared same day; merit-based allocation.
Doctoral	Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in various subjects (e.g., Sanskrit, Gujarati, Medicine, Physics, Law)	PhD Entrance Examination 2025	Master's degree with 55% marks (50% for reserved); or exempted (e.g., NET/SET/MPhil qualified).	Online application via Samarth portal; eligibility check, entrance (if not exempted), results, personal interview (PI), Research Development Committee (RDC). Schedules for 2025-26: Entrance in early 2025, PI/RDC in August 2025. Vacant seats listed.
Other	Dual Degree Programs (UG + PG, e.g., online or specific combos like BBA + MBA)	No specific entrance mentioned; merit-based	As per individual program (e.g., 10+2 for UG entry).	Online enrollment; open for 2025-26. Suitable for regular students pursuing additional online degrees. No entrance required per available notices.
Other	Certificate/Diploma/Post-Graduate Diploma (e.g., PGDCSA, PGDNA)	No entrance; merit-based	Varies (e.g., graduate for PG Diploma).	Direct application; merit list.

Gujarat University Entrance Exam 2026: Exam Pattern

Gujarat University entrance exams are program-specific and primarily objective in nature, consisting of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) without negative marking. The PhD entrance test is a 2-hour exam with 100 questions divided into research aptitude and subject-specific sections, conducted offline via OMR. For postgraduate professional courses like Physiotherapy, Nursing, and Optometry, the pattern involves a single 3-hour paper with 200 MCQs focused on relevant undergraduate syllabi.

Program	Duration	Number of Questions	Question Type	Mode	Other Details
PhD (All Subjects)	2 hours	100 (50 in Part 1: Research Methodology/General Analytical Skills/Mental Ability/Reasoning/English Communication; 50 in Part 2: Subject-Specific)	MCQs with 5 options (A-E)	Offline (OMR-based)	No negative marking; Part 1 bilingual (Gujarati/English); Part 2 in subject's language; Exam on university campus; Qualifying: 50% (45% for reserved categories)
PG Physiotherapy (Master of Physiotherapy)	3 hours	200	MCQs	Not specified (likely offline/paper-based)	Questions based on BPT syllabus; Single paper; Provisional answer keys released post-exam
PG Nursing (Master of Science in Nursing)	3 hours	200	MCQs	Not specified (likely offline/paper-based)	Questions cover B.Sc. Nursing subjects; Single paper; Merit based on entrance scores
PG Optometry (Master of Optometry)	3 hours	200	MCQs	Not specified (likely offline/paper-based)	Questions from Bachelor of Optometry syllabus; Single paper; Entrance mandatory for admission

Gujarat University Entrance Exam 2026: Syllabus

Gujarat University conducts its own entrance exams primarily for PhD programs and select postgraduate professional courses (e.g., PG Physiotherapy, PG Nursing, PG Optometry). The syllabus for these entrance tests is aligned with the relevant undergraduate/postgraduate curricula or standard research aptitude frameworks. For the PhD entrance exam, it is divided into two parts: Part 1 focuses on research methodology, general analytical skills, mental ability, reasoning, and English communication; Part 2 is subject-specific, based on the Master's level syllabus of the chosen discipline. For PG professional courses, the syllabus covers core subjects from the respective Bachelor's programs (e.g., BPT for Physiotherapy, B.Sc. Nursing for Nursing) as per INC/Gujarat University norms.

Entrance Exam	Parts/Sections	Syllabus Details
PhD Entrance Examination (GU-PET)	Part 1 (50 MCQs)	Research Methodology / General Analytical Skills / Mental Ability / Reasoning / English Communication
PhD Entrance Examination (GU-PET)	Part 2 (50 MCQs)	Subject-Specific (Master's level syllabus of the chosen PhD subject, e.g., Physics, Sanskrit, Law, Gujarati, etc.)
PG Physiotherapy Entrance Test	Single Paper (200 MCQs)	Core subjects from BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) syllabus, including anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, exercise therapy, etc.
PG Nursing Entrance Examination	Single Paper (200 MCQs)	Basic B.Sc. Nursing subjects as per INC (Indian Nursing Council) and Gujarat University syllabus, covering medical-surgical nursing, community health, pediatric nursing, etc.
PG Optometry Entrance Examination	Single Paper (200 MCQs)	Core topics from Bachelor of Optometry syllabus, including optics, visual science, ocular diseases, clinical optometry, etc.

How to Prepare for Gujarat University Entrance Exam 2026?

Understand the Exam Pattern Thoroughly Review the official pattern from admission rules and PhD instructions (e.g., 100 MCQs for PhD, 200 MCQs for PG professional courses). No negative marking is mentioned in available rules.
Study the Official Syllabus

For PhD: Part 1 covers Research Methodology, General Analytical Skills, Mental Ability, Reasoning, and English Communication (common for all). Part 2 is subject-specific, based on the Master's level syllabus of your chosen subject (available in the university's syllabus portal).
For PG Physiotherapy/Nursing/Optometry: Questions are drawn directly from the Bachelor's syllabus (BPT for Physiotherapy, B.Sc. Nursing per INC norms, Bachelor of Optometry). Refer to the respective department's admission rules PDFs for confirmation.

Use University Resources

Download old question papers if available under "Downloads > Old Question Papers" on the official site (though primarily for regular exams, not always entrance-specific).
Check provisional answer keys and results from previous entrances (e.g., PG Physiotherapy Entrance Test 2025 Provisional Answer Key) to understand question types and difficulty.
Review PhD entrance instructions PDFs (e.g., Important Instructions for Ph.D. Students for Entrance Exam 2025-26) for exam day guidelines, which indirectly help in preparation focus.

Build Strong Fundamentals Prepare from your qualifying degree textbooks and standard references aligned with Gujarat University syllabi (e.g., Master's level books for PhD subject, BPT/INC-based books for PG courses).
Practice Regularly Solve MCQs from similar competitive exams or self-created based on syllabus. Focus on time management (2 hours for PhD, 3 hours for PG professional).
Follow Official Notices Monitor the admissions/PhD sections for schedules, eligibility, and any updated instructions.

How to Apply for Gujarat University Entrance Exam?

The process differs by program. Below is a summary table with factual details from official notices and portals.

Program	Application Portal/Link	Key Steps to Apply	Registration Fee (Approximate, from Past Cycles)
PhD Entrance (GU-PET)	Samarth Portal: https://gujaratuniversityadm.samarth.edu.in/index.php (or direct link from PhD section)	1. Visit the PhD admission page on gujaratuniversity.ac.in. 2. Click "Apply for PhD Admission 2025-26" (or current year link). 3. Register/login on Samarth. 4. Fill online form, upload documents (e.g., marksheets, category certificate), pay fee. 5. Submit and download confirmation. 6. Appear for entrance if not exempted (NET/SET etc.).	₹1,000 (as per previous cycles; confirm in notice)
PG Physiotherapy (Master of Physiotherapy)	Dedicated admission portal (e.g., gupgmedadm.org or links from admissions page)	1. Check "Admissions" or department notices on gujaratuniversity.ac.in. 2. Download/view admission rules PDF. 3. Fill online/offline application form (past cycles had PDF forms; recent may be online). 4. Submit with documents and fee. 5. Appear for entrance test.	Varies; check rules PDF
PG Nursing (M.Sc. Nursing)	Same as above (university admissions section or specific portal)	Similar to Physiotherapy: Online notice → application form → submission → entrance.	Varies; per admission rules
PG Optometry (Master of Optometry)	University admissions page or department portal	1. Access notice/admission rules. 2. Apply via prescribed form (online or PDF). 3. Pay fee, submit documents. 4. Take entrance exam.	Varies

Gujarat University Entrance Exam FAQs

Q1. Does Gujarat University conduct its own entrance exam?

Yes, Gujarat University conducts its own entrance exams for specific programs. Admissions are primarily merit-based or via national/state tests (e.g., CMAT for MBA/MCA), but the university holds its own tests for PhD (GU-PET) and PG professional courses like Physiotherapy, Nursing, and Optometry. General UG/PG admissions use qualifying exam marks through GCAS or OAS portals.

Q2. What is the Gujarat University PhD entrance exam (GU-PET) pattern?

The PhD Gujarat University entrance exam is a 2-hour offline OMR-based test with 100 MCQs (50 in Part 1: Research Methodology, Analytical Skills, Mental Ability, Reasoning, English Communication; 50 in Part 2: Subject-Specific at Master's level). No negative marking; qualifying marks are 50% (45% for reserved categories).

Q3. When is the Gujarat University entrance exam conducted?

Entrance tests are typically held in June/July (e.g., PG health sciences in June 2025; PhD in August 2025 for 2025-26 cycle). Check the official admissions/PhD section for 2026 schedules, as processes start in summer.

Q4. Is there negative marking in Gujarat University entrance exam?

No negative marking is mentioned in official rules for PhD or PG professional entrances (e.g., 100 MCQs for PhD, 200 for PG courses).

Q5. Who is exempted from Gujarat University PhD entrance exam?

Candidates qualified in UGC-NET, SET, GATE, JRF, or holding MPhil are exempted from the entrance test but must appear for personal interview/RDC.