GUJCET

GUJCET 2026: Exam Date, Syllabus, Eligibility, Application, Result & Admission Guide

Engineering

Tanmay Pachauri

Updated on March 10, 2026

Latest Updates

17 Jun, 2026: GUJCET Final Merit List 2026 Expected Soon
The GUJCET Final Merit List 2026 is expected to be released by ACPC today, June 17, 2026, along with mock round results. Candidates can check their merit status and submit consent for Round 1 admissions from June 17 to June 22. Round 1 seat allotment results will be out on June 25.

12 Jun, 2026: GUJCET 2026 Provisional Merit List Released
The GUJCET 2026 provisional merit list has been released on June 12, 2026, for 45,468 candidates. Check your ranks at gujacpc.admissions.nic.in. The final merit list will be out on June 17, with choice filling from June 17-22 and Round 1 seat allotment on June 25.

11 Jun, 2026: GUJCET Merit List 2026 Releasing June 12: Check Ranks
The GUJCET Merit List 2026 is scheduled for release on June 12. Candidates will be able to check their Home State and All India Merit Ranks. This update is important for all applicants.

14 May, 2026: GUJCET Admit Card 2026 OUT: Download Hall Ticket Now!
The GUJCET 2026 Admit Card has been officially released. Candidates can now download their hall tickets directly from the official website, gujcet.gseb.org. Access the download link to get your admit card.

06 May, 2026: GUJCET 2026 Results Declared
The results for GUJCET 2026 have been officially declared. A significant number of candidates, over 52,000, have scored below the 40 percentile in this year's examination. Students can now check their scores and further admission details.

05 May, 2026: GUJCET 2026 Results: Higher 99 Percentile Scores, Mixed Group Trends
GUJCET 2026 results have been announced. This year, more students achieved scores above the 99 percentile. Analysis of the results also indicates mixed performance trends across different groups.

04 May, 2026: GSEB 12th Result 2026 & GUJCET Scores Released
The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has declared the Class 12 results for 2026. Simultaneously, GUJCET scores have also been released for both Science and General Streams. Students can now check their results.

What is GUJCET?

The Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) is a state-level entrance examination conducted by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) for admission to undergraduate engineering (B.E./B.Tech) and pharmacy (B.Pharm) programs in government, grant-in-aid, and self-financed colleges across Gujarat. Established under the Gujarat Professional Technical Educational Colleges or Institutions (Regulation of Admission and Fixation of Fee) Act, 2007, GUJCET assesses candidates' knowledge in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology through a 3-hour offline test.

Annually, over 1.2 lakh candidates appear, competing for approximately 1.3 lakh seats in 200+ engineering colleges and 50+ pharmacy institutes. Students take GUJCET to secure merit-based admissions with low fees in top colleges like LD College of Engineering and Government Engineering College, benefiting from strong placements (average 4–6 LPA in IT/engineering sectors) and state quota reservations. It is particularly attractive for Gujarat residents seeking affordable education (fees ₹1,000–₹1 lakh/year), while non-Gujarat students access limited All India seats (15%) in private colleges, making it a viable alternative to national exams like JEE Main or NEET for regional opportunities.

GUJCET 2026 Highlights

GUJCET 2026 will be conducted offline with 120 MCQs based on GSEB HSC syllabus, focusing on core science subjects for engineering and pharmacy streams.

Particular	Details
Exam Name	Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET)
Conducting Body	Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Education Board (GSEB)
Exam Level	State Level
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Mode of Exam	Offline (Pen-Paper Based)
Total Seats (Approx.)	1.3 lakh (Engineering + Pharmacy)
Duration	3 hours
Total Questions	120 MCQs
Total Marks	120
Marking Scheme	+1 for correct, 0 for incorrect/unattempted (no negative marking)
Language	English, Gujarati, Hindi
Official Website	gujcet.gseb.org

GUJCET 2026 Important Dates

GSEB released the GUJCET 2026 exam date on November 8, 2025. The official notification is expected in December 2025. Based on trends, the tentative schedule is as follows:

Event	Tentative Date
Notification Release	Second week of December 2025
Online Registration Starts	Third week of December 2025
Last Date to Submit Application	Second week of January 2026
Last Date with Late Fee	Third week of January 2026
Application Correction Window	Third week of January 2026
Admit Card Download	Early March 2026
GUJCET 2026 Exam Date	March 29, 2026
Provisional Answer Key	April 2026
Objection Window	April 2026
Final Answer Key & Result Declaration	Fourth week of April 2026
Counselling Registration	May–June 2026

GUJCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill GSEB's criteria for engineering and pharmacy admissions, with separate provisions for Gujarat local and non-local candidates to ensure equitable access.

Nationality: Indian citizens; NRIs under NRI quota (15% seats).
Educational Qualification (Engineering): Passed or appearing in 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry/Biology/Biotechnology/Technical Vocational subject.
Educational Qualification (Pharmacy): Passed or appearing in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics.
Minimum Marks: 45% aggregate in group subjects (40% for SC/ST/SEBC/EWS/PwD).
Age Limit: Minimum 17 years as of June 30, 2026; no upper limit.
Attempts: No restriction.

Eligibility for Gujarat Local Candidates

Local candidates are eligible for 85% state quota seats and reservations. They must satisfy local status under Gujarat Educational Institutions (Regulation of Admission) Rules:

Local Status: Domiciled in Gujarat; or studied in Gujarat for 3 years in 10+2; or parent domiciled in Gujarat.
Reservation Benefits: SC 7%, ST 14%, SEBC 27%, EWS 10%, PwD 5%.
Documents: Domicile certificate, school study certificate, or parent employment proof mandatory.

Eligibility for Non-Gujarat (All India/Non-Local) Candidates

Non-local candidates compete for 15% All India seats in private colleges without state quota/reservation. They must meet general eligibility:

Access: Open to all Indians; no Gujarat domicile required.
Reason for Taking GUJCET: Non-Gujaratis take the exam to access affordable private engineering/pharmacy colleges in Gujarat (fees ₹50,000–₹2 lakh/year) without JEE Main/NEET competition, leveraging Ahmedabad's IT/pharma hubs for internships/placements.
Documents: No domicile needed; standard academic proofs suffice.

GUJCET 2026 Application Form: Step-by-Step Guide

The entire registration process is online only at gujcet.gseb.org.

Visit gujcet.gseb.org → Click “New Registration”
Register with mobile number & email → Verify OTP → Generate User ID & Password
Log in → Fill personal, academic (10th & 12th details), local status, category, reservation details
Upload recent passport-size photograph, signature, and required certificates (domicile, caste, EWS, non-creamy layer, PwD if applicable)
Pay application fee online (Net Banking / Card / UPI)
Submit and download filled application + payment receipt

GUJCET 2026 Application Fees

Non-refundable fee (2025 fee; expected same in 2026):

Category	Fee (INR)
All Categories	₹ 350

Document Specifications for Upload

Document	Size	Format	Specific Requirements
Photograph	5 KB – 50 KB	JPG/JPEG	Recent colour, white background
Signature	5 KB – 30 KB	JPG/JPEG	Black ink on white paper
Certificates (Domicile/Caste/EWS/PwD)	50 KB – 500 KB	PDF	Recent, issued by competent authority

GUJCET Application Correction Window & Exam Centres

Correction Window: Usually 3–5 days in January 2026; editable fields include photo, signature, academic details, and category.
Exam Centres: All 26 districts of Gujarat + select centres in Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu. Candidates choose 3 preferred districts.

GUJCET 2026 Exam Pattern

GUJCET 2026 is conducted offline with 120 MCQs and no negative marking. Two separate groups: A (Physics + Chemistry + Mathematics) for Engineering and B (Physics + Chemistry + Biology) for Pharmacy.

Group	Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
A (Engineering)	Physics	40	40	3 hours (combined)
Chemistry	40	40
Mathematics	40	40
B (Pharmacy)	Physics	40	40	3 hours (combined)
Chemistry	40	40
Biology	40	40
Total		120	120	3 hours

Marking: +1 for correct, 0 for wrong/unattempted
Language: English, Gujarati, Hindi
Medium chosen during registration

GUJCET 2026 Detailed Syllabus

100% based on Gujarat Board HSC (Class 11 & 12) syllabus:

Physics: Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetism, EMI, Optics, Dual Nature, Atoms & Nuclei, Semiconductor
Chemistry: Solid State, Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, p-block, d-block, Coordination, Haloalkanes, Aldehydes, Biomolecules
Mathematics: Matrices, Determinants, Limits, Continuity, Differentiation, Integration, Differential Equations, Vectors, 3D Geometry, Probability
Biology: Reproduction, Genetics, Biotechnology, Ecology, Human Physiology, Plant Physiology

Best Books for GUJCET 2026 Preparation

Subject	Book	Author / Publisher
Physics	Gujarat Board Textbook + NCERT	GSEB / NCERT
Chemistry	Gujarat Board Textbook + NCERT	GSEB / NCERT
Mathematics	Gujarat Board Textbook + R.D. Sharma	GSEB / Dhanpat Rai
Biology	Gujarat Board Textbook + Trueman	GSEB / Trueman
Objective Practice	GUJCET 15 Years Solved Papers	Disha / Arihant
Full Package	GUJCET Explorer	MTG / Navneet

How to Download GUJCET 2026 Admit Card

Admit card is released 7–10 days before the exam.

Visit gujcet.gseb.org → Click “Download Hall Ticket”
Enter Application Number & Date of Birth
Download and print two colour copies
Carry printed admit card + original photo ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID)

GUJCET 2026 Exam Day Instructions

Report 60 minutes before exam time
Entry closes 30 minutes before start
Prohibited items: Mobile, calculator, smart watch, notes, bags
Use only black ballpoint pen for OMR sheet
Rough work allowed on question booklet only

GUJCET 2026 Result & Rank List

Result is declared in the fourth week of April 2026.

Rank based on GUJCET marks (60%) + normalized Class 12 PCM/PCB marks (40%)
Separate merit lists for Engineering and Pharmacy
Download scorecard from gujcet.gseb.org

GUJCET Cutoff Trends (Last Rank Admitted – General Category, Round 1)

College & Branch	2025	2024	2023
LD College of Engineering – CSE	900	950	880
GEC Gandhinagar – CSE	1,800	1,950	1,700
Vishwakarma GEC – CSE	3,500	3,800	3,300
GEC Surat – CSE	4,200	4,500	4,000
PDPU (PDPU) – CSE	6,000	6,500	5,800
Dhirubhai Ambani IICT – ICT	8,000	8,500	7,800
Nirma University – CSE	12,000	13,000	11,500

GUJCET 2026 Counselling & Seat Allotment

Counselling is fully online through ACPC portal.

Registration & choice filling: May–June 2026
Mock allotment → Round 1 → Round 2 → Mop-up/Spot round
Seat acceptance fee: ₹20,000 (adjusted in college fee)
Documents required: Rank card, admit card, 10th/12th marksheets, domicile certificate, caste/income certificate

Top Engineering Colleges Accepting GUJCET 2026 (Approx. Annual Fee)

College	Location	Annual Fee (Govt. Quota)
LD College of Engineering	Ahmedabad	₹ 2,000–₹ 5,000
GEC Gandhinagar	Gandhinagar	₹ 1,500–₹ 5,000
Vishwakarma GEC	Chandkheda	₹ 1,500–₹ 5,000
GEC Surat	Surat	₹ 1,500–₹ 5,000
Dhirubhai Ambani IICT	Gandhinagar	₹ 1.8–2.2 lakh
Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU)	Gandhinagar	₹ 2.5–3 lakh
Nirma University	Ahmedabad	₹ 2–2.5 lakh
Charotar University (CHARUSAT)	Anand	₹ 1.5–2 lakh

Can non-Gujarat students take GUJCET?

Yes. Non-Gujarat students are eligible for 15% All India (unreserved) seats in all private/self-financed colleges. They cannot claim state quota or reservation benefits.

Why do non-Gujarati students take GUJCET?

To get affordable B.Tech/B.Pharm seats in top private colleges like Nirma, PDPU, DDU, CHARUSAT (fees ₹50,000–₹3 lakh/year) without JEE Main/NEET competition. Gujarat has excellent infrastructure and growing IT/pharma sectors in Ahmedabad-Gandhinagar.

Is GUJCET easier than JEE Main?

Yes, significantly. No negative marking, only 120 questions in 3 hours, syllabus strictly Gujarat Board HSC level. Toppers score 115–118/120 vs 250–300 in JEE Main.

What rank is needed for LD College CSE?

General category: Rank under 1,000 (110+ marks) is safe for CSE. Rank under 2,000 gets ECE/IT.

Is there negative marking in GUJCET?

No. +1 for correct, 0 for wrong/unattempted.

Which is better: LD College or Nirma University?

LD College (govt., fees ₹2,000/year, avg package 6–8 LPA) has better ROI. Nirma (fees ₹2.5 lakh/year, avg 10–12 LPA) has better placements and campus.