Gujarat Technological University (GTU) admissions for 2026 are open, and applications are handled online as per ACPC rules. The university admits students through merit and scores in national or state entrance exams for courses such as B.E. and MBA.

  • For GTU B.E. admission, students need GUJCET or JEE Main scores and must then take part in ACPC counselling.

  • Students must pass 10+2 with 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. JEE Main 2026 Session 1 was expected in January 2026. ME/M.Tech admission is based on GATE scores, and the exam was likely in February 2026. MCA admission is through ACPC, while MBA admission uses CAT, CMAT, or MAT scores followed by counselling. Students must apply online on the official GTU or ACPC website before the given deadline.

To apply to GTU, students must have passed 10+2 or the relevant qualifying exam from a recognized board or university with at least 50% marks in aggregate. Reserved category students need 45% marks.

GTU UG Admission

GTU offers B.E./B.Tech as a 4-year full-time undergraduate course. Students need at least 50% marks in 10+2 in the relevant stream from a recognized board. Admission to B.E. is based on JEE Main or GUJCET scores, followed by ACPC counselling. GTU does not offer management quota or NRI quota seats for B.E. courses.

The B.E. branches and seats are listed below:

BranchSeat Intake
Civil Engineering45
Computer Engineering68
Mechanical Engineering45
Electrical Engineering30

ACPC Gujarat controls admission to 100% of GTU seats.

GTU B.E. Eligibility Criteria

  • Students must pass 10+2 with 50% aggregate marks in PCB or PCM from a recognized board.
  • Reserved category students get a 5% relaxation in eligibility marks.

GTU B.E. Selection Criteria

  • Students need a valid JEE Main or GUJCET score.
  • After clearing the exam, students must register for Gujarat ACPC counselling.
  • Course and branch choices have to be filled on the ACPC portal.
  • A higher merit position improves the chance of getting a B.E. seat at GTU.

GTU also offers B.Arch, BBA, B.Sc., BHMCT, B.Pharm, B.Voc, and B.Plan at the UG level. For these courses, students must pass Class XII with at least 50% aggregate marks. Admission is based on marks in the last qualifying exam.

GTU B.Pharm/ B.Sc./ BHMCT/ B.Arch/ B.Plan/ BBA/ B.Voc Eligibility Criteria

  • For B.Pharm, students must pass 10+2 in Science with 50% aggregate marks.
  • For B.Sc. (Hons.) with Research in Biotechnology, students must pass 10+2 with 50% aggregate marks and must have Physics, Chemistry, and English as compulsory subjects.
  • For BHMCT, BBA, B.Arch, and B.Voc, students need 10+2 with 50% aggregate marks.
  • For B.Plan, students must pass 10+2 with 50% aggregate marks or hold a Diploma in Civil or Architecture Assistantship.

GTU B.Pharm/ B.Sc./ BHMCT/ B.Arch/ B.Plan/ BBA/ B.Voc Selection Criteria

  • GTU Ahmedabad selects students for B.Pharm, B.Sc., BHMCT, B.Arch, B.Plan, BBA, and B.Voc through merit in Class XII marks.

GTU PG Admission

GTU Ahmedabad offers M.E./M.Tech as a 2-year PG course in four specializations. ACPC fills 50% of M.E. seats, while GTU fills the other 50% seats in the Graduate School of Engineering and Technology. The M.E. fee is INR 12,500 per semester.

BranchSeat Intake
Computer Engineering (Internet of Things)18
Computer Engineering (Cyber Security)30
Computer Engineering (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science)18
Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering)18

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

GTU M.E. Eligibility Criteria

  • For M.E. Computer Engineering (Cyber Security), students must pass B.E./B.Tech in Computer Engineering/Technology, CSE, Information Technology Engineering, Information and Communication Technology, or an equivalent course with at least 50% marks.
  • For M.E. Computer Engineering (Internet of Things), students must pass B.E./B.Tech in Computer Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Information & Communication Technology, Electronics, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, or an equivalent course with 50% marks. SC/ST/SEBC/EWSs students need 45% marks.
  • For M.E. Artificial Intelligence & Data Science, students must pass B.E./B.Tech in Computer Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Information Technology, Information & Communication Technology, or an equivalent course with 50% marks. SC/ST/SEBC/EWSs students need 45% marks.
  • For M.E. Civil Engineering, students must pass B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering with 50% marks. SC/ST/SEBC/EWSs students need 45% marks.

GTU M.E. Selection Criteria

  • GTU selects students for M.E. through Gujarat PGCET or GATE merit, followed by ACPC counselling.

GTU Ahmedabad offers a 2-year MBA in International Business (IB) and Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Venture Development (IEV). The IB specialization has 60 seats, and IEV has 30 seats. The MBA fee is INR 13,125 per semester. Students need a graduation degree with 50% marks, while SC/ST/SEBC/EWS students need 45% marks. Selection is based on CMAT marks and ACPC Gujarat seat allotment.

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

GTU MBA Eligibility Criteria

  • Students must pass the qualifying exam with at least 50% marks from a UGC-recognized university.
  • SC/ST/SEBC/EWS students must have at least 45% marks.

GTU MBA Selection Criteria

  • GTU uses CMAT scores for MBA selection.
  • Students who meet the cutoff must apply for ACPC counselling conducted by the Government of Gujarat.
  • For MBA in Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Venture Development, students must attend a personal interview for startup initiatives.

GTU offers MCA, M.Pharm, M.Sc., and MTTM as PG courses with a duration of 2 years. Students need a bachelor's degree in the relevant subject from a recognized university. PG admission is based on entrance scores and merit. MCA and MTTM admission depends on marks in the previous qualifying exam. For M.Sc. and M.Pharm, students must appear for the entrance exam and get a qualifying score.

GTU MCA/ M.Pharm/ M.Sc./ MTTM/ Eligibility Criteria

  • For MCA, students must hold a bachelor's degree with Mathematics, Business Mathematics, or Statistics as a compulsory subject.
  • For M.Pharm, students must pass B.Pharm from a recognized university with 55% aggregate marks.
  • For M.Sc., students must pass B.Sc. in the concerned subject from a recognized university with 50% aggregate marks.
  • For MTTM, students must complete graduation from a recognized university or institute.

GTU MCA/ M.Pharm/ M.Sc./ MTTM/ Selection Criteria

  • For MCA, GTU gives admission through graduation merit.
  • For M.Pharm, students need a valid GPAT or GSET score, followed by ACPC counselling.
  • For M.Sc. in Industrial Biotechnology, 50% of seats, meaning 10 seats, are kept for GAT-B qualified students. The remaining 50%, meaning 10 seats, are filled through graduation merit.
  • For MTTM, selection is based on marks in the previous qualifying exam.

GTU Ph.D./ M.Phil/ Pharm.D Admission

GTU offers M.Phil, Ph.D., and Pharm.D at the doctoral level in full-time regular mode. For research programs, students must hold a master's degree in the concerned subject from a recognized university. Ph.D. and M.Phil selection is based on a valid NET score.

GTU Ph.D./ M.Phil/ Pharm.D Eligibility Criteria

  • For Ph.D., students must have a master's degree from a recognized university with 55% aggregate marks.
  • For M.Phil, students must complete postgraduation in the concerned subject from a recognized university with 55% aggregate marks.
  • For Pharm.D, students must pass 10+2 from a recognized board.

GTU Ph.D./ M.Phil/ Pharm.D Selection Criteria

  • For Ph.D. and M.Phil admission, students must appear for UGC NET and get a valid score.
  • For Pharm.D, GTU selects students through merit in the previous qualifying exam.

GTU Diploma/Certificate Admission

GTU offers Diploma, PG Diploma, and Certificate courses. Admission to all these courses is merit-based. For PG Diploma admission, students must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized university.

CoursesSpecializations
PolytechnicComputer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering
PGDMDigital Marketing
D.PharmaPharmacy
DiplomaHotel Management & Catering Technology, Textile Design, Computer-Aided Fashion Design
PG DiplomaIntellectual Property Rights Law, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Civil Engineering
CertificatesTraining of Sophisticated Analytical Instrument Handling, Reverse Engineering Approaches in Pharmaceutical Product Development, Good Manufacturing Practices for Biological Products

How to Choose GTU through ACPC Counselling?

Students can use the ACPC portal to check colleges, fees, and hostel availability for their chosen course. On the ACPC home page, they must select the program, branch, institute type, and district from the drop-down menus and then click on Search. The portal then shows the available colleges, their fees, official website links, and hostel details.

GTU Admission Documents Required

Students need the following documents for GTU admission:

  • Class XII Marksheet & Certificates
  • Graduation Marksheet, if applicable
  • Master’s Degree, if applicable
  • Provisional Certificate
  • Character Certificate
  • Reservation Certificate
  • Migration Certificate
  • ID Proof
  • Passport-Size Photographs

GTU Cutoff

GTU GUJCET Cutoff

For General category students, the GUJCET overall cutoff rank falls between 4730 and 8331. In 2025, BE Computer Engineering was the top choice among General candidates, with the closing rank at 6019. BE Electronics & Communication Engineering followed with a cutoff of 8331.

CoursesRound 1 (Closing Rank)Round 3 (Closing Rank)
BE Computer Engineering47306019
BE Electronics & Communication Engineering70948331

GTU Gujarat ACPC Cutoff for M.E.

For General category students under the Home State quota, the Gujarat ACPC closing ranks range from 12905 to 3101216.

CoursesRound 1 (Closing Rank)Round 2 (Closing Rank)
ME Structural Engineering30113953011216
ME VLSI Design30410243041050
M.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science31010863101157
ME Cyber Security31011613101216

GTU Gujarat ACPC Cutoff for MBA

For the General category under the Home State quota, Gujarat ACPC closing ranks range from 12905 to 3101216. In 2025, MBA Fintech had the lowest closing rank of 12905, making it the most preferred course among General (HS) candidates. MBA Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Venture Development followed with a cutoff of 13074.

CoursesRound 1 (Closing Rank)Round 2 (Closing Rank)
MBA FintechNot available12905
MBA Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Venture Development1291613074
MBA International Business1320212969

GTU Gujarat ACPC Cutoff for MCA

The Gujarat ACPC cutoff for General category students under the Home State quota is shown below.

CoursesRound 1 (Closing Rank)Round 2 (Closing Rank)
MCA2059020690

GTU Admission FAQs

Ques. How does ACPC counselling work for GTU admission?

Ans. GTU Ahmedabad admits students through ACPC counselling conducted by the Government of Gujarat. The ACPC counselling fee for GTU Ahmedabad is INR 350. The process is online and includes merit declaration, choice filling, and final admission confirmation.

Ques. What reservation percentages apply for GUJCET admission to GTU?

Ans. GUJCET reservation is available only to students who hold a valid reservation certificate. The category-wise breakup is given below:

CategoryReservation
Socially and Educationally Backward Classes, including widows and orphans of any caste27%
Scheduled Tribe (ST)15%
Unreserved Economically Weaker Sections10%
Scheduled Caste (SC)7%
Physically Disabled Category5%
Children of Defence Personnel and Ex-Servicemen1%

Ques. Can GATE scores be used for GTU M.E./M.Tech admission?

Ans. Yes. GTU considers GATE scores for M.Tech admission, followed by ACPC counselling. Students who did not take GATE can apply through Gujarat PGCET for M.E. admission at GTU Ahmedabad.

Ques. Which programs are offered for admission at GTU Ahmedabad?

Ans. GTU Ahmedabad offers UG, PG, research, and diploma courses in Engineering, Architecture, Management, Pharmacy, and Computer Science. Popular courses include B.E., M.E., MBA, and M.Pharm.

Ques. What makes GTU a suitable admission choice?

Ans. GTU is approved by UGC, NBA, and PCI, and it has an NAAC A+ grade. The university has about 2,25,000 students in UG, PG, research, and diploma courses. Its campus facilities include Wi-Fi, hostel, library, seminar halls, a playground, and a canteen. GTU also has trained faculty members, and students get placed in reputed companies with attractive packages.

Ques. Which GTU course is considered popular for admission?

Ans. GTU courses lead to different career options, so the right choice depends on a student's interest. B.E. is one of the most popular courses at the university. GTU offers B.E. in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Engineering, and the course has good placement opportunities.

Ques. What is the B.E. fee at GTU?

Ans. GTU charges an annual fee of INR 40,000 for B.E. courses. GTU-GSET charges INR 12,500 per semester for B.E. Computer Engineering.

Ques. Which entrance score is needed for GTU MBA admission?

Ans. GTU accepts CMAT scores for MBA admission. Students must apply for GTU MBA admission through ACPC counselling conducted by the Government of Gujarat.