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GUJCET | Complete Information Guide
GUJCET is a state-level entrance exam for admission to undergraduate engineering and pharmacy programs in Gujarat. It is conducted for students seeking admission to participating colleges across the state.
GUJCET (Gujarat Common Entrance Test) is a state-level entrance examination conducted by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB), Gandhinagar, for admission to undergraduate Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) and Pharmacy (B.Pharm) programmes at colleges and universities across Gujarat. It is an offline, pen-and-paper, OMR-based test held once a year, typically in March.
Unlike many state CETs where the entrance score alone decides the merit list, GUJCET admission works on a combined merit formula: the final rank used by the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC), Gujarat, gives equal weight — 50% each — to a candidate’s percentile in the GUJCET exam and their percentile in the relevant Class 12 board theory subjects (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology). This makes strong Class 12 board performance just as important as the entrance exam itself.
| Particular | Details |
| Full Form | Gujarat Common Entrance Test |
| Conducted By | Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB), Gandhinagar |
| Applicable State | Gujarat |
| Programmes | B.E./B.Tech (Engineering) and B.Pharm (Pharmacy) |
| Exam Mode | Offline — Pen-and-paper, OMR-based |
| Exam Date (2026) | March 29, 2026 |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours total (two papers on the same day) |
| Total Questions / Marks | 120 MCQs, 120 marks |
| Negative Marking | −0.25 for each wrong answer |
| Application Fee | ₹350 (regular); ₹1,000 late fee applies after the standard deadline |
| Language Medium | English, Gujarati, Hindi |
| Test Centres | Approx. 34 centres across Gujarat |
| Official Website | gseb.org / gujcet.gseb.org |
| Criteria | Requirement |
| Qualifying Exam | Passed or appearing in Class 12 (HSC/Higher Secondary) Science stream from a recognised board (GSEB, CBSE, ICSE, or equivalent) |
| Mandatory Subjects — Engineering (Group A) | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM) |
| Mandatory Subjects — Pharmacy (Group B) | Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) |
| Combined Eligibility (Group AB) | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology (PCMB) — allows eligibility for both Engineering and Pharmacy |
| Minimum Marks — General | 45% aggregate in the qualifying exam theory subjects |
| Minimum Marks — Reserved Categories | 40% aggregate in the qualifying exam theory subjects |
| Age Limit | Minimum 17 years as of December 31 of the admission year; no upper age limit |
| Number of Attempts | No restriction on the number of attempts |
| Nationality | Indian citizen; candidates from boards outside Gujarat may also apply, subject to Gujarat’s admission rules |
| Step | What to Do |
| 1 | Visit the official portal — gujcet.gseb.org — and register with a valid email ID and mobile number. |
| 2 | Complete registration to generate your login ID and password. |
| 3 | Log in and fill the application form with personal, academic, and category details. |
| 4 | Upload scanned photograph and signature as per the specified format and size. |
| 5 | Pay the application fee (₹350) online via credit/debit card or net banking through the SBI ePay system. |
| 6 | Review and submit the application; download and print the confirmation page for your records. |
| 7 | Download the admit card once released, and carry it along with a valid photo ID (Aadhaar, driving licence, or Class 12 board hall ticket) to the exam centre. |
| 8 | Appear for the offline OMR exam on the scheduled date; check the provisional and then final answer key when released. |
| 9 | Await the GUJCET result and, separately, the ACPC merit list — which combines your GUJCET percentile with your Class 12 board percentile. |
| 10 | Register separately for ACPC counselling, complete document verification, fill college/branch preferences, and participate in seat allotment rounds. |
GUJCET is conducted as two papers on the same day, totalling 120 MCQs for 120 marks in 3 hours combined. Each correct answer earns +1 mark, and each wrong answer deducts 0.25 marks.
| Paper | Subjects | Questions | Duration |
| Paper 1 | Physics + Chemistry (common to both Engineering and Pharmacy aspirants) | 80 | 120 minutes |
| Paper 2 — Group A | Mathematics (for Engineering aspirants) | 40 | 60 minutes |
| Paper 2 — Group B | Biology (for Pharmacy aspirants) | 40 | 60 minutes |
The GUJCET syllabus is based entirely on the Class 11 and 12 curriculum prescribed by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB), which overlaps substantially with NCERT but is not identical to it.
Mechanics (Laws of Motion, Work-Energy-Power, Gravitation, Rotational Motion), Heat & Thermodynamics, Waves & Oscillations, Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetism & Electromagnetic Induction, and Optics.
Physical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry topics aligned with the GSEB Class 11–12 curriculum, including Chemical Bonding, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Electrochemistry, and Organic Reaction Mechanisms.
Algebra, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Calculus, Vectors, and Probability, based on the GSEB Class 11–12 Mathematics syllabus.
Plant and Animal Physiology, Genetics, Ecology, Cell Biology, and Human Reproduction, based on the GSEB Class 11–12 Biology syllabus.
| Stage | Details |
| GUJCET Result | Declared online on gseb.org; provisional and final answer keys released beforehand, with an objection window (₹500 per question, refunded if accepted). |
| ACPC Merit Calculation | 50% weightage to GUJCET percentile + 50% weightage to Class 12 board theory-subject percentile (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology). |
| ACPC Merit List | Provisional merit list published on the ACPC portal (gujacpc.admissions.nic.in), combining both components into a single rank. |
| Counselling Registration | Separate online registration on the ACPC portal, along with document upload and verification. |
| Choice Filling | Candidates fill college and branch preferences in order of priority during designated rounds. |
| Seat Allotment | Allotment based on merit rank, category, and preferences, conducted across multiple rounds. |
| Reporting & Fee Payment | Confirm the allotted seat and complete admission formalities within the stipulated deadline at the allotted college. |
Q1. Is GUJCET compulsory for engineering admission in Gujarat?
Yes, for most state-quota seats at Gujarat’s engineering and pharmacy colleges through ACPC counselling. Some seats, such as those at NITs or under the all-India quota, are instead filled through JEE Main.
Q2. How is the final merit for admission calculated?
ACPC gives 50% weightage to a candidate’s GUJCET percentile and 50% weightage to their Class 12 board theory-subject percentile (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology), combining both into a single merit rank.
Q3. What is the exam pattern for GUJCET?
GUJCET has 120 MCQs for 120 marks across two papers: Paper 1 covers Physics and Chemistry (80 questions, 120 minutes), and Paper 2 covers Mathematics or Biology depending on your group (40 questions, 60 minutes), for a total exam time of 3 hours.
Q4. Is there negative marking in GUJCET?
Yes. Each wrong answer deducts 0.25 marks, while unattempted questions score zero, so candidates are advised to attempt questions they are reasonably confident about.
Q5. What is the application fee for GUJCET?
₹350 for standard registration, with a late fee of approximately ₹1,000 applicable for applications submitted after the regular deadline.
Q6. Is GUJCET the same as JEE Main?
No. GUJCET is a Gujarat state-level exam conducted by GSEB for state-quota seats at Gujarat colleges via ACPC counselling, while JEE Main is an all-India exam conducted by the NTA for NITs, IIITs, GFTIs, and other institutes’ all-India quota seats nationwide.
Q7. Can students from boards other than GSEB apply for GUJCET?
Yes. Candidates from CBSE, ICSE, or other recognised boards can appear for GUJCET, provided they meet Gujarat’s admission eligibility rules, though they should study the specific GSEB syllabus rather than relying only on their own board’s curriculum.
Q8. How many times can a candidate attempt GUJCET?
There is no restriction on the number of attempts — candidates may appear for GUJCET in multiple years as long as they meet the eligibility criteria for that admission cycle.
Disclaimer
This document is an unofficial educational resource created for exam aspirants. All information should be verified on the official recruitment website before applying. Vacancy numbers, age limits, and eligibility criteria are subject to change with each notification.
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