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GUJCET 2026— The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board has extended the GUJCET 2026 registration with a late fee till January 16, 2025. Candiadtes applying after January 6, 2026, have to pay a late fee is Rs 1000. Hence, the total GUJCET application fee will be Rs 1350. The GUJCET 2026 registrations without a late fee will be concluded on January 6, 2026. The link for the GUJCET 2026 application form is available on the official website, gseb.org. Candidates are advised to check the GUJCT 2026 eligibility criteria before applying. The GUJCET application form 2026 was released on December 16, 2025. The GUJCET 2026 admit card will be issued a couple of days before the exam date. The GUJCET 2026 exam will be conducted on March 29, 2026.
The GUJCET exam will be held in offline mode at various test centres across Gujarat. After the completion of the exam, the GUJCET 2026 results will be released online. After the result, the authority will conduct the GUJCET 2026 counselling process online on the ACPC's official website.
Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) 2026 is a state-level exam held annually in offline mode. Students seeking admission to professional degree courses like Bachelor of Engineering and Technology (B.Tech.) and Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) can take this test. Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) is the exam conducting authority. Its official website is gseb.org.

| Full Exam Name | Gujarat Common Entrance Test |
| Short Exam Name | GUJCET |
| Conducting Body | Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board |
| Frequency Of Conduct | Once a year |
| Exam Level | State Level Exam |
| Languages | English +2 more |
| Mode Of Application | online |
| Application Fee | Online : 350 |
| Mode Of Exam | offline |
| Mode Of Counselling | offline |
| Participating Colleges | 159 |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours |
GUJCET Gujarat Common Entrance Test (session 2026)
Applicants who will appear for the Gujarat CET exam can check their GUJCET 2026 results at gseb.org. Candidates will be required to enter their six-digit seat number to view their GUJCET results 2026. To get an OMR sheet xerox copy, candidates must apply on the official website within the time given. The steps to check the GUJCET result are given below.
Visit the GUJCET official website.
Click on the direct link to check the GUJCET result.
Enter the six-digit seat number in the required field.
Check all the details mentioned in the GUJCET result.
Download the result and scorecard for future reference.
ACPC prepared the merit list of GUJCET 2026 in order to shortlist the candidates for the counselling process. The final GUJCET merit list hes been prepared by giving 60% weightage to the 10+2th (or equivalent) percentile and 40% weightage to the GUJCET percentile. Candidates who are ranked high in the GUJCET merit list 2026 will be called first for counselling and thus stand a better chance of getting their preferred seat.
GSEB has released the GUJCET eligibility criteria on the official website. Applicants filling the GUJCET application form 2026 must check the eligibility criteria. It comprises nationality, academic qualification, qualifying marks and others. In case a candidate doesn’t meet the eligibility criteria of GUJCET 2026, but qualifies in the entrance exam, the candidate will still be disqualified from the admission process. The eligibility criteria will be provided separately for BTech and BPharma courses. For more details, candidates can check the information below.
GUJCET B.Tech Eligibility Criteria
Nationality: Indian nationals are eligible to appear in the exam.
State Eligibility: The candidate needs to be a bona-fide resident of Gujarat. In such cases where the candidate is a bona-fide resident but is residing in another, the candidate is eligible to appear in the admission process.
Academic Qualification: The candidates must have passed the 10+2 (or equivalent) exam from Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board, Gandhinagar/CBSE Delhi/CISCE New Delhi/NIOS/International School Board. Candidates who are appearing in their final exam in 2020 are also eligible.
Qualifying Marks: Minimum required aggregate score in 45% marks (reserved category candidates need 40% marks).
GUJCET B.Pharma Eligibility Criteria
Nationality – Indian citizens are eligible.
State Eligibility – The candidate must be a resident of Gujarat. If the candidate is a bona-fide resident but is residing in another, in such cases also the candidate is eligible to appear in the exam.
Academic Qualification – The candidates must have passed the 10+2 (or equivalent) exam from Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board, Gandhinagar/CBSE Delhi/CISCE New Delhi/NIOS/International School Board. Candidates who are appearing in their final exam in 2020 are also eligible. The candidate must have studied Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects along with any one of Maths or Biology.
Qualifying Marks – Minimum required aggregate score in 45% marks ( reserved category candidates need 40% marks).
The authority has extended the GUJCET 2026 registration with a late fee till January 16, 2026. Candidates have to pay a late fee of Rs 1000 while applying during the late fee window. The GUJCET 2026 registration last date is January 6, 2026, on the official website, gujcet.gseb.org. Candidates have to fulfil the eligibility criteria to register for the GUJCET exam. The GUJCET 2026 application form link was activated on December 16, 2025. The application process includes registration, fee payment, document upload and final form submission. Refer to the following process for more information.
The step-wise process to fill out the application form for GUJCET 2026 is given below for reference:
Exam registration- Provide basic details like name, mobile number email ID to register. The candidate login portal will be activated which must be used for all further processes.
Fee payment- Candidates must pay the GUJCET 2026 application fee in online mode. The payment of Rs. 350 will be allowed through the SBI Epay System (credit card/debit card/net banking) or from any SBI branch of the Country through the SBI Epay Option of “SBI Branch Payment.”
Filling out the application Form - Enter personal, academic, and contact details while filling out the GUJCET application form 2026
Uploading of documents - The scanned photograph and signature of the candidate must be uploaded in the prescribed format.
Document | Size | Format | Dimension |
Photograph | 5 KB to 50 KB | JPG | 120 X 120 pixels |
Signature | 5 KB to 50 KB | JPG | 120 X 120 pixels |
Final submission - Check the details carefully and submit the GUJCET 2026 application form. An application number will be generated after submission of the application form.
Applicants got an opportunity to correct the details provided while registering for the exam. GSEB conducted the GUJCET application form correction facility in online mode. Moreover, candidates were be able to send their request to change details in the application form by post or by visiting the GUJCET cell, Gandhinagar with the necessary documents in person.
Postal Address (For application form correction request)
GUJCET CELL
Deputy Director (Science Stream)
Gujarat Secondary & Higher Secondary Education Board
Sector‐10 B, Nr. Old Sachivalaya,
Gandhinagar‐382010
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The exam authority has released the exam pattern of the Gujarat CET in the official notification. Applicants appearing for the exam must refer to the exam pattern before starting their preparations. GUJCET exam pattern 2026 comprises marking scheme, duration of exam, number of questions, the language of the paper and others. Along with the exam pattern, applicants can also refer to the GUJCET syllabus for their preparations. Applicants can refer to the below mentioned table for more details about the GUJCET exam pattern.
GUJCET B.Tech Exam Pattern
Particular | Details |
Exam Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper Based) |
Duration of Exam | 3 hours Paper I (Physics & Chemistry) -120 minutes Paper II ( Mathematics) - 60 minutes |
Language exam is conducted in | English, Hindi and Gujarat |
Sections | There are 2 sections in GUJCET 2025-
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Number of Questions | Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics will each have 40 Questions. Total questions - 120 |
Marking Scheme | Each correct response will carry 1 mark. Negative marking: 0.25 marks will be deducted for an incorrect attempt |
GUJCET B.Pharma Exam Pattern
Particular | Details |
Exam Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper Based) |
Duration of Exam | 3 hours |
Language exam is conducted in | English, Hindi and Gujarat |
Sections |
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Number of Questions | Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology will each have 40 Questions. Total questions = 120 |
Marking Scheme | Each correct response will carry 1 mark. Negative marking : 0.25 marks will be deducted for an incorrect attempt |
Aspirants can check the preparation tips to score good marks in GUJCET 2026. It is advised to start their preparation at least 6 months before the test. Here are some crucial Gujarat CET preparation tips-
In case the candidate is not able to get sample papers of GUJCET 2026, they may use sample papers of JEE Main or Advanced, which are more easily available. Considering JEE Main sample papers include more advanced types of questions, if the candidate does enough practice, the GUJCET exam will feel like a breeze!
The authority will issue the GUJCET 2026 admit card tentatively on March 23, 2026. Candidates who will submit the Gujarat application form will be able to download the admit card through login. The GUJCET 2026 admit card can be accessed using the registered mobile number/email ID and date of birth/application number. It is mandatory to carry their GUJCET hall ticket 2026 along with one valid ID proof. In case of any discrepancy in the hall ticket of GUJCET, candidates must contact the exam authority a few days before the exam. The steps to download the GUJCET admit card 2026are given below.
Visit the GUJCET official website - gseb.org.
Click on the direct link to download hall ticket for GUJCET 2026.
Enter registered mobile number/email id and date of birth/application number in the required fields.
Check all the details mentioned in the admit card.
Download GUJCET 2026 admit card for future reference.
Candidates must check that details mentioned on the GUJCET admit card is correct and legible.
If candidates forget the registered mobile number or email ID, they can click on the option given on the download window and Enter details like last name, middle name and first name to access the GUjCET login portal.
Helpline for GUJCET 2026 hall ticket: 8401282014, 8401292014, 8485992014
The following details will be mentioned in the admit card of GUJCET 2026-
Candidate’s name, father’s name
Roll number
Exam date
Exam time slot
Exam Centre address
Seat number
Medium
Photograph
Signature
Other important details
GSEB will release the final GUJCET 2026 answer key on the official website. Candidates were able to raise objections to the answer key of GUJCET through email with supporting documents and e-challan receipt of Rs 500 per question. By comparing the official answers, students can calculate the total number of questions correctly attempted and consequently the probable score. Applicants have to follow the marking scheme prescribed by GSEB while using the GUJCET 2026 answer key. The probable score can be used by the candidate to assess his/her chances of admission without having to wait for results.
Visit the GUJCET official website.
Click on the “Answer Key” link from the homepage.
GUJCET answer key 2026 PDF will be displayed on the screen.
Download the answer key and calculate probable scores in the exam.
GUJCET answer key 2025 (provisional)
GUJCET 2024 Provisional Answer Key PDF
Subject | Answer Key |
Physics | |
Chemistry | |
Biology |
The round 3 GUJCET cutoff 2026 will be released on the official website. The authority also published the list of GUJCET participating institutes in the counselling brochure. These colleges determine the course-wise cutoffs of GUJCET 2026 for admission to various B.Tech/B.E programmes. GUJCET 2026 cutoff is category- and branch-specific, which is generally the minimum marks below which admission is not offered.
So, candidates need to score equal to or higher than the GUJCET cutoff 2026 for the specific institute and branch. Considering the cutoffs are prepared based on parameters like the number of sanctioned seats, applications received for admission, and the reputation of the institute, they tend to vary from one another.
ACPC will announce the GUJCET 2026 counselling dates on the official website, acpc.gujarat.gov.in. The GUJCET 2026counselling registration window will be activated after that. Candidates who qualified for the GUJCET entrance test had to register for the counselling process based on the GUJCET seat matrix and provisional merit list. The authority has released the GUJCET 2026marks vs percentile on the official website.
ACPC will announce the GUJCET 2026 seat allotment in three rounds. The authority will also publish the mock round GUJCET seat allotment online. Selected candidates will have to pay the partial tuition fee and download the allotment letter. The candidate who will be allotted a seat will be able to choose the option to freeze (accept) the seat or opt for up-gradation. If the seats remain vacant after students withdraw, additional spot/institute-level, separate counselling will also be conducted. The counselling process is then followed by admission formalities for shortlisted candidates and payment of the GUJCET course fee.
Candidates can check the previous year's GUJCET seat matrix from the following tables-
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
GSEB will issue the GUJCET hall ticket 2026 tentatively on March 23, 2026.
The exam will be conducted for a duration of 3 hours with first 2 hours dedicated to paper 1 and last hour for paper 2.
The GUJCET 2026 exam will be conducted on March 29, 2026.
GUJCET 2026 entrance exam is a state-level engineering entrance exam. It is conducted as a screening exam for admissions into undergraduate engineering in Gujarat. B.Pharm aspirants can also take this exam.
Yes, candidates belonging to other states are also eligible for GUJCET 2026. However, to meet the reservation, they have to belong to the state of Gujarat.
Candidates must have passed class 12 with PCM or PCB and a minimum of 45% marks.
1,26,281 students have appeared for the GUJCET 2026 exam.
The GUJCET 2026 result will be relased after the exam.
Candidates will be required to enter their 6-digit seat number to check the GUJCET result 2026.
GUJCET 2026 test is not so difficult and candidates having their concepts clear through NCERT surely stand a chance to crack the exam. However, it is advised to consider other good study material for concept clarity and practice.
On Question asked by student community
For GUJCET examination, students are usually allowed to use a simple normal calculator. The calculator should only have basic functions like addition subtraction multiplication and division. Scientific calculators programmable calculators or calculators with advanced features are not permitted inside the exam hall.
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Yes, in the GUJCET correction window , you can re-upload your photo if there was an issue with the previous one. Make sure the new photo meets the required specifications mentioned in the guidelines.
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I understand your concern. But an incorrect inverted signature may lead to rejection of your application, verification process, admit card screening process, and admission.
GUJCET (https://gujcet.gseb.org/) has their correction facility till earlier in January 2026, after the first deadline, December 31, which allows the signature correction or fixing other
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