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GUJCET 2026: Registration Begins, Check Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Results
Content Writer | Updated On - Dec 16, 2025
What's New In GUJCET 2026?
The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has opened the GUJCET 2026 registration window for admission to engineering and pharmacy programmes. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications through the official website, gujcet.gseb.org, up to December 30, 2025.
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Candidates applying for GUJCET 2026 must complete the online registration process, upload the necessary documents, and pay the prescribed application fee within the deadline.
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The GUJCET 2026 exam will be conducted by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) on March 29, 2026, in a single shift from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
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As per the GUJCET 2026 exam pattern, the examination will be held in offline (pen-and-paper) mode with a total duration of 3 hours.
Table of Content
- What is GUJCET?
- GUJCET 2026 Exam Dates
- GUJCET 2026: Highlights
- GUJCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- GUJCET 2026 Application Form
- GUJCET 2026 Application Form Correction
- GUJCET 2026 Exam Pattern
- GUJCET 2026 Syllabus
- GUJCET 2026 Preparation Tips
- Best Books for GUJCET 2026
- GUJCET 2026 Admit Card
- GUJCET 2026 Exam Centres
- GUJCET 2026 Exam Analysis
- GUJCET 2026 Answer Key
- GUJCET 2026 Result
- GUJCET 2026 Cutoff
- GUJCET 2026 Counselling
- GUJCET 2026 Reservation
- FAQs
What is GUJCET?
GUJCET or Gujarat Common Entrance Test is a state-level undergraduate entrance exam conducted for admission to BTech and BPharma programs offered by various colleges in Gujarat. The exam is conducted once every year by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB). The final seat allotment in the colleges in Gujrat will be completely merit-based and will depend on the marks scored by the candidate in their qualifying GUJCET 2026 exam.
GUJCET 2026 Exam Dates
The GUJCET 2026 Exam Dates(tentative) have been tabulated below:
| Expected Date | Event |
|---|---|
| October 2025 | Official Notification |
| December 30, 2025 | Registration Last Date |
| Mid-January 2026 | Last Date to Apply |
| Early March 2026 | Admit Card Release |
| 29th March 2026 | Exam Date |
| April 2026 | Answer Key Release |
| May 2026 | Result Declaration |
| June–August 2026 | Counselling & Admission |
GUJCET 2026: Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
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| Exam Name | Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) |
| Conducting Body | Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) |
| Exam Level | Undergraduate State-Level Exam |
| Exam Frequency | Once a year |
| Courses offered | BE/BTech, B.Pharma |
| Exam Duration | 3 hours |
| Total Marks | 120 |
| No. of Papers |
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| Marking Scheme |
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| Official Website | www. gujcet.gseb.org |
| Contact Details | 079 23226016; 079 23223054 |
GUJCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
GUJCET eligibility criteria 2026 have been listed below:
- You should be an Indian citizen and have a Gujarat domicile.
- You should have passed or appeared for Class 12 or equivalent exams.
- If you are appearing for Pharmacy then you should have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as the main subjects.
- If you are appearing for Engineering then you should have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as the main subjects.
- You should score 45% (40% for the reserved category) in Class 12 exams.
GUJCET 2026 Application Form
GUJCET application form 2026 has begin. GUJCET Application form is available online at the official website gujcet.org or gujcet.gseb.org.
GUJCET 2026 Application Form Correction
After the completion of the application process, the facility for GUJCET application form correction will be available.
- You can make changes to your GUJCET application form during the form correction window.
- The form for making changes will be made available on the official website and needs to be sent by post or by visiting the GUJCET Cell Gandhinagar on or before the mentioned date.
- The address for sending the GJCET correction form is mentioned below:
GUJCET CELL
Deputy Director (Science Stream)
Gujarat Secondary & Higher Secondary Education Board
Sectorâ10 B, Nr. Old Sachivalay,
Gandhinagarâ382010
GUJCET 2026 Exam Pattern
GUJCET exam pattern 2026 is released by the GSEB board online along with the official notification. GUJCET exam pattern has been mentioned below:
- Mode of Exam: Offline, pen-paper-based test.
- Duration of the exam: 3 hours.
- Total Questions: 120
- Type of Questions: MCQ
- Language of the Exam: English, Hindi, and Gujarati.
- Papers: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics for the Engineering course; Physics, Chemistry and Biology for the Pharmacy course.
- Marking Scheme: +1 for each correct answer; -0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
GUJCET 2026 Syllabus
GUJCET syllabus is based on the Classes 11 and 12 subjects of Gujarat State Board. The entire curriculum of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology taught in Classes 11 and 12 is covered in the GUJCET syllabus.
The subject-wise important topics of GUJCET Syllabus 2026 have been tabulated below:
| Physics | Chemistry | Mathematics |
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GUJCET 2026 Preparation Tips
If you are preparing for GUJCET 2026 exam can refer to the below-mentioned tips to ace the exam:
- You should have a thorough understanding of the GUJCET syllabus and exam pattern.
- You should allocate time to each topic based on their difficulty level. It is essential to incorporate learning, practice, and revision into the timetable.
- You can make concise, chapter-wise notes as they study. These notes will serve as invaluable aids during the final revision before the GUJCET 2026 exam.
- You should refer to the best GUJCET books for preparation. Additionally, you can also refer to various online resources available for their preparation.
- You should solve GUJCET Previous Years’ Question Papers and sample papers as much as possible. Practicing the previous years' question papers will help to boost their confidence and speed of solving the questions.
Best Books for GUJCET 2026
The best books for the GUJCET exam preparation are as follows:
- Physics- SL Arora, HC Verma.
- Chemistry- NCERT
- Maths- RD Sharma, RS Aggarwal, and Problem Book in Mathematics by renowned mathematician Dr. Vikas Gupta
GUJCET 2026 Admit Card
GUJCET Admit Card 2026 is available online on the official website, gujcet.gseb.org. GUJCET admit card will include details such as the candidate's name, date of birth, question paper selection, date of exam, exam centre details, and exam day guidelines. The candidates must carry the admit card with them to the exam hall as without it they won’t be allowed to sit for the exam.
The steps to download the GUJCET Admit Card are as follows:
- Visit the GUJCET official website- gujcet.gseb.org
- Login using the required credentials.
- GUJCET 2026 admit card will be displayed on the screen.
- Check the details printed on the GUJCET Admit Card.
- Download and take a printout of the GUJCET admit card for future use.
GUJCET 2026 Exam Centres
The list of GUJCET Exam centres for 2026 has been tabulated below:
| District | GUJCET Exam Centre |
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| Ahmedabad (City) | Ahmedabad |
| Ahmedabad (Rural) | Ahmedabad (Rural) |
| Amreli | Amreli |
| Anand | Anand |
| Aravalli | Modasa |
| Banaskantha | Palanpur |
| Bharuch | Bharuch |
| Bhavnagar | Bhavnagar |
| Botad | Botad |
| Chhota Udepur | Chotta Udepur |
| Dahod | Dahod |
| Dang | Aahwa |
| Devbhumi Dwarka | Jamkhambhaliya |
| Gandhinagar | Gandhinagar |
| Gir Somnath | Veraval |
| Jamnagar | Jamnagar |
| Junagadh & Diu | Junagadh |
| Kheda | Nadiad |
| Kutch | Bhuj |
| Mahesana | Mahesana |
| Mahisagar | Lunawada |
| Morbi | Morbi |
| Narmada | Rajpipla |
| Navsari | Navsari |
| Panchmahal | Godhra |
| Patan | Patan |
| Porbandar | Porbandar |
| Rajkot | Rajkot |
| Sabarkantha | Himmatnagar |
| Surat | Surat |
| Surendranagar | Surendranagar |
| Tapi | Vyara |
| Vadodara | Vadodara |
| Valsad & Daman, Dadra Nagar Haveli | Valsad |
GUJCET 2026 Exam Analysis
GUJCET 2026 exam analysis will be updated here after the completion of the exam. Students can refer to the GUJCET Exam Analysis of the previous year to get an understanding of the difficulty level of the questions asked in the exam from the table below:
| Subject | Difficulty Level | Total Questions | Good Attempt |
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| Physics | Easy | 40 | 32-33 |
| Chemistry | Easy to Moderate | 40 | 30-31 |
| Mathematics | Moderate to Difficult | 40 | 26-28 |
| Biology | Easy | 40 | 33-34 |
GUJCET 2026 Answer Key
GUJCET 2026 Answer Key will be released after the exam has been conducted. It will contain the correct answer to all the questions asked in the GUJCET exam.
- Candidates can determine approximate scores based on GUJCET answer key
- Candidates can also raise objections against the answer key. The authority will review the objections raised and release the final GUJCET 2026 answer key. No objections can be raised against the GUJCET Final Answer Key.
GUJCET 2026 Result
The GUJCET result 2026 will be declared on the official website. Candidates need to enter their login credentials to check their GUJCET result 2026. The steps to check the GUJCET result are as follows:
- Visit the GUJCET official website.
- Click on the GUJCET 2026 result link.
- Log in by entering the necessary credentials.
- The GUJCET 2026 result will be displayed on the screen.
- Download and print the GUJCET scorecard for future reference.
GUJCET 2026 Cutoff
The GUJCET Cutoff 2026 will be released online on the official website.
- GUJCET cutoff will be released in the form of Opening and Closing Ranks
- GUJCET Cutoff rank depends upon several factors such as the total number of students who appeared for the exam, the difficulty level of the exam, the number of seats available, the previous year’s cutoff, etc.
- Based on previous years’ data, if a candidate scores 90+ marks, his or her expected percentile can be around 85. For admission to top colleges in Gujarat, candidates need to score more than 100 marks in the GUJCET exam.
GUJCET 2026 Counselling
GUJCET Counselling 2026 will be conducted by the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC). All the candidates who qualify for GUJCET can participate in GUJCET counselling.
GUJCET counselling consists of 5 stages, from filling up the counselling registration form to reporting at the allotted institutes. The seat will be allotted to a candidate based on the common merit list. Candidates who will be allotted a seat will have the choice of either accepting (freezing) the seat or upgrading.
The documents for the GUJCET Counselling verification round are as follows:
- Class 10 Marksheet
- Class 12 Marksheet
- GUJCET 2026 Admit Card
- GUJCET 2026 Scorecard
- Photograph of Candidate
- Transfer Certificate from School
- Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- PwD Certificate (if applicable)
GUJCET 2026 Reservation
The category-wise reservation provided for admission through the GUJCET exam has been tabulated below:
| Category | Reservation |
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| Socially and Educationally Backward Classes, including widows and orphans of any caste | 27% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 15% |
| Unreserved Economically Weaker Sections | 10% |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 7% |
| Physically Disabled Category | 5% |
| Children of Defense Personnel and Ex-Servicemen | 1% |
FAQs
Ques: What is the GUJCET exam for?
Ans: Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET), is an entrance exam conducted for admission to BTech and BPharma courses offered by various colleges in Gujarat.
Ques: When will the GUJCET 2026 exam be conducted?
Ans: The exam dates for GUJCET 2026 have not yet been notified. GUJCET 2026 will be conducted on March 23, 2026.
Ques: Is GUJCET MCQ based?
Ans: Yes, the GUJCET Question Paper consists of Multiple Choice Questions from each subject.
Ques: Is there any negative marking in the GUJCET exam?
Ans. Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer in the GUJCET exam.
Ques: Do previous year's questions repeat in GUJCET?
Ans. The questions being repeated verbatim on the exam paper are minimal. Nonetheless, candidates can expect similar types of questions as those found in GUJCET previous years’ question papers.
Ques: Is GUJCET easier than JEE?
Ans: Yes, GUJCET is easier than JEE. The GUJCET Question Paper has much shorter and simpler questions.
Ques: Is GUJCET a very hard exam?
Ans: The GUJCET exam is considered to be of moderate difficulty level, similar to that of the class 12 board exam.
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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