Gujarat PGCET 2024: Registration (Soon), Eligibility, Application, Results, Admission Process
Content Curator | Updated On - Oct 13, 2023
Gujarat Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (Gujarat PGCET) is an entrance exam for admission to PG courses offered by participating colleges in Gujarat. All information related to Gujarat PGCET 2024 will be declared on the ACPC official website - gujacpc.admissions.nic.in.
- Gujarat PGCET Registration 2024 is expected to start in July 2024.
- Gujarat PGCET eligibility criteria 2024 state that candidates must score at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category candidates) in their qualifying BE/ BTech exam.
- Gujarat PGCET exam pattern 2024 states that the exam will have 100 MCQs in 90 minutes. Candidates will score 1 mark for every correct answer. There will be no negative marking.
- Gujarat PGCET syllabus includes Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Chemical Engineering.
Candidates qualifying for GATE 2024 with valid marks in the relevant discipline can apply for Gujarat PGCET Counselling. They are eligible for admission to PG courses directly. ACPC, generally, conducts Gujarat PGCET Counselling 2024 in three rounds.
What is Gujarat PGCET?
Gujarat PGCET is a state-level entrance exam conducted for admission to PG courses in Engineering, Architecture, and Pharma. It is conducted once a year by the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC), Gujarat. These Committees conduct the admission process for the participating institutions in the State based on the candidates’ merit and preferences. The PG courses offered include ME/M.Tech, M.Pharma, M.Arch, and M.Plan.
Gujarat PGCET 2024 Highlights
ACPC will release Gujarat PGCET 2024 exam details soon on its official website. Here is the exam overview:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | Gujarat Post Graduate Common Entrance Test (PGCET) |
| Conducting Body | Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) |
| Exam Level | State |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Exam Language | English |
| Courses Offered | PG courses |
| Exam Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fees | Rs 500 |
| Exam Mode | Offline Pen-and-Paper Based Test (PBT) |
| Exam Duration | 90 minutes |
| Type of Question | MCQ |
| Number of Questions | 100 |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for every correct answer No negative marking |
| Official Website | www.gujacpc.nic.in |
Gujarat PGCET 2024 Admission 2023: Important Dates
Gujarat PGCET dates 2024 are yet to be declared. Candidates can check the tentative dates here:
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Gujarat PGCET 2024 Registration Opens | July 2024 |
| Gujarat PGCET 2024 Registration Last Date | July 2024 |
| Gujarat PGCET 2024 Admit Card | July 2024 |
| Gujarat PGCET 2024 Exam Date | July 2024 |
| Gujarat PGCET 2024 Result | August 2024 |
| Gujarat PGCET 2024 Counselling | August 2024 |
Gujarat PGCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must be thorough with Gujarat PGCET eligibility criteria 2024 before starting PGCET registration process. Here are the basic Gujarat PGCET eligibility criteria:
- Educational Qualification: Have a qualifying degree in BE/ BTech or an equivalent degree in a relevant discipline.
- Minimum Marks: Score at least 50% marks (45% for reserved category candidates) in the qualifying exam.
- Others: Have valid marks in GATE 2024 examination.
Gujarat PGCET 2024 Reservation
Refer to the table below for category-wise Gujarat PGCET reservation policy:
| Category | Reservation Percentage |
|---|---|
| SC | 7 |
| ST | 15 |
| SEBC | 27 |
| EWS | 10 |
Gujarat PGCET 2024 Registration
ACPC will release Gujarat PGCET Application Form 2024 on their official website. Candidates can follow the given steps for Gujarat PGCET Application:
- Go to the official website.
- Click on “New Candidate Registration”.
- Enter your Name, Mobile number, and Email ID.
- Create your User ID and password.
- Review the details.
- Click on “Edit” to change any details.
- “Submit’.
- Verify your mobile number by submitting the OTP.
- Login using your credentials.
- View and edit Gujarat PGCET application form.
- Enter the necessary details - personal information,
- Upload the necessary documents.
- Pay the registration fees.
- Confirm your registration.
Note:
Gujarat PGCET 2024 application fee is Rs 500 for PG courses. It has to be paid online.
Gujarat PGCET 2024 Exam Pattern
Candidates must be aware of Gujarat PGCET exam pattern 2024 to be better prepared for the exam. Here are the exam pattern highlights:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Offline Pen-and-paper Based Test (PBT) |
| Exam Duration | 90 minutes |
| Exam Language | English |
| Type of Question | Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Number of Questions | 100 |
| Marking Scheme | +1 for every right answer No negative marking |
Gujarat PGCET 2024 Syllabus
Gujarat PGCET syllabus varies for every discipline. The following table lists the important sections for each discipline:
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | Engineering mathematics Structural engineering Geotechnical engineering Water resources engineering Environmental engineering Transportation engineering Surveying |
| Mechanical Engineering | Engineering mathematics Applied mechanics and design Fluid mechanics and thermal sciences Manufacturing and industrial engineering |
| Electrical Engineering | Engineering mathematics Electrical engineering |
| Electronics and Communication | Engineering mathematics Electronics and communication engineering |
| Instrumentation and Engineering | Engineering mathematics Instrumentation engineering |
| Chemical Engineering | Engineering mathematics Chemical engineering |
| Environmental Engineering | Engineering mathematics Environmental engineering |
| Metallurgy | Engineering mathematics Metallurgy engineering |
| Textile Engineering | Engineering mathematics Textile technology |
| Computer Engineering and IT | Engineering mathematics Computer engineering Information technology |
| Biomedical Engineering | Engineering mathematics Biomedical engineering |
| Mechatronics Engineering | Engineering mathematics Mechatronics engineering |
| Food Engineering | Engineering mathematics Food engineering |
| Pharmacy | Pharmacy-related topics |
Note: Each of the topics under every subject has more sub-topics.
Gujarat PGCET 2024 Courses
The courses offered by Gujarat PGCET for engineering are as follows:
| Subject | Code |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | CE |
| Mechanical Engineering | ME |
| Electrical Engineering | EE |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | EC |
| Instrumentation and Control Engineering | IC |
| Chemical Engineering | CH |
| Environment Engineering | EN |
| Metallurgy | MT |
| Textile Engineering | TE |
| Computer and Information Technology | CO |
| Bio-medical Engineering | BM |
| Mechatronics Engineering | MC |
| Networking, Communication and Web Technology | NW |
Gujarat PGCET 2024 Admit Card
Candidates can download their Gujarat PGCET admit card from the ACPC official website. The admit card includes the candidate’s name, personal details, exam date, time, and exam center address. Candidates must follow these instructions to download their Gujarat PGCET Admit Card 2024:
- Go to the official website for ACPC.
- Click on the link to download Gujarat PGCET 2024 hall ticket.
- Log in with the credentials.
- The hall ticket will be displayed on the screen.
- Verify the details mentioned in the admit card and download it.
Candidates must carry Gujarat PGCET admit card and a valid ID proof to appear for the exam.
Gujarat PGCET 2024 Exam Centers
Gujarat PGCET exam is held in different centers across Gujarat. Here is the list of Gujarat PGCET exam centers 2024:
| Government Engineering College, Rajkot | Faculty of Technology and Engineering, MS University, Vadodara |
| Dr. S and SS Gandhi Government Engineering College, Rajkot | LD College of Engineering, Ahmedabad |
Gujarat PGCET 2024 Preparation Tips
- Be well-versed with Gujarat PGCET syllabus and exam pattern.
- Follow a strict timetable.
- Focus on the topics with maximum weightage.
- Prepare notes.
- Solve Gujarat PGCET previous year’s papers and mock tests for a better understanding of the actual exam.
- Use the latest edition for preparation books and study material.
- Revise regularly
Gujarat PGCET 2024 Result
ACPC releases Gujarat PGCET Results in the form of merit lists for eligible candidates. Gujarat PGCET 2024 merit list will be based on their PGCET scores and GATE scores. Candidates can check their Gujarat PGCET result 2024 by following the given steps:
- Go to the official website.
- Click on “Provisional Merit List”.
- The PDF of the merit list will be visible on the screen.
- Download the same for future reference.
Gujarat PGCET 2024 Counselling
Candidates qualifying on the merit list will be eligible for Gujarat PGCET Counselling 2024. First, there will be a mock round, followed by the actual first round. ACPC will then declare the seat allotment list for the first round. Based on the empty seats, the second and third rounds will be conducted. These are the steps for Gujarat PGCET counselling process:
- Candidates must finish the choice-filling process online. They must make as many choices as possible to maximize their chances of admission.
- The mock round gives an idea about probable seat allotment. Candidates can modify their choices based on this analysis.
- The first actual round will allot seats to candidates based on their exam performance and preference.
- There might be two more rounds to fill the vacant seats.
- Candidates must pay the token admission fee online to book their seats.
- Keep the admission slip for future reference.
Gujarat PGCET 2024 Participating Colleges
Gujarat PGCET marks are accepted by the following colleges:
| Darshan University, Rajkot | Indukaka Ipcowala College of Pharmacy, Anand |
| GH Patel College of Engineering and Technology, Vallabh Vidyanagar | Rofel Shri GM Bilakhai College of Pharmacy, Vapi |
| Charutar Vidya Mandal University, Anand, Vallabh Vidyanagar | |
Gujarat PGCET 2024 FAQs
Ques. Who is eligible for PGCET in Gujarat?
Ans. Candidates with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) in the qualifying degree in the relevant discipline are eligible for Gujarat PGCET exam. They must also have a valid GATE score.
Ques. What is the official website of Gujarat PGCET?
Ans. The official information for Gujarat PGCET 2024 is available on the ACPC official website - acpc.gujarat.gov.in.
Ques. What is the last date for Gujarat PGCET 2024 application?
Ans. The last date for Gujarat PGCET Application 2024 will be in July, 2024.
Ques. How many counselling rounds does Gujarat PGCET have?
Ans. Generally, Gujarat PGCET Counselling is held in three rounds.
Ques. How many times is Gujarat PGCET held?
Ans. Gujarat PGCET exam is held once every year.
Ques. What is the duration of Gujarat PGCET exam?
Ans. Gujarat PGCET exam is held for 90 minutes.
Ques. What is Gujarat PGCET exam pattern?
Ans. Gujarat PGCET exam has 100 MCQ-type questions. There is no negative marking. Candidates score one mark for every correct answer.
Ques. What courses are offered by Gujarat PGCET 2024?
Ans. Gujarat PGCET offers various PG courses including ME, M.Tech, M.Pharma, M.Arch, and M.Plan.
Ques. Is there a negative marking in Gujarat PGCET?
Ans. Gujarat PGCET exam pattern 2024 do not have any negative marking for wrong answer.
Ques. What is the application fee for Gujarat PGCET 2024 exam?
Ans. Gujarat PGCET application fee 2024 is Rs 500.
Ques. Do the colleges accept GATE scores?
Ans. Yes, candidates with valid GATE scores are eligible directly for Gujarat PGCET admission process.
Ques. Who conducts Gujarat PGCET exam?
Ans. The Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC), Gujarat conducts Gujarat PGCET exam for admission to PG courses.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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