GUJCET 2026: Registrations, Syllabus, Pattern, Question Papers, Eligibility

Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) is the entrance exam conducted to shortlist candidates for admission to B.Tech and B.Pharma programs offered by various colleges in Gujarat. The exam is conducted by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB). GUJCET is a state-level entrance examination. The allotment of seats is done based on scores obtained in the examination.

What's new in the GUJCET Exam?

As per the official announcement from the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board last year, two new changes were brought in GUJCET. They are as follows:

• Marks in subjects other than Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics in class 12 will also be considered for preparing the GUJCET merit list.
• Out of the total seats in government colleges, 5 percent of seats will be filled through JEE Main 2026 score while the remaining 95 percent of seats will be filled through GUJCET 2026

The important highlights of the GUJCET 2026 are given in the table below.

The candidates must check the GUJCET 2026 eligibility criteria before applying for the exam. The application form of the candidate not fulfill the eligibility criteria will be rejected. The various conditions of eligibility for GUJCET 2026, as per the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board, are 

• The candidate must be an Indian and should have a Gujarat domicile.
• The candidates should have passed Class 12 or equivalent from a recognized board. Candidates applying 
• The candidate must have studied Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as the main subject for pharmacy.
• The candidate must have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as the main subject for Engineering.
• Candidates should have scored 45% (40% for the reserved category) in Class 12.

The GUJCET application form 2026 is released in online mode on the official website gseb.org and gujcet.gseb.org. Candidates meeting the minimum eligibility criteria will have to fill out the GUJCET 2026 application form by the last date.

The application process of GUJCET 2026 includes registration, filling out the form, uploading scanned images, and payment of application fees. Candidates have to first register and then they can fill the GUJCET form 2026. Subsequently, upload the required documents which includes scanned image of photo and signature and, pay the requisite fee online. Candidates who register within the specified dates will be issued GUJCET 2024 admit cards to appear in the exam. The step-by-step guide to fill GUJCET application form 2026 are:

• Registration: The candidates must register by entering their Email ID and mobile Number. Candidates also need to create a password of their choice which they have to use for future login
• Pay Application Fees: After registration, candidates need to pay the GUJCET application fees. The fee has to be paid online using a credit/debit card or internet banking.
• Filling the Application Form: Candidates can login using their Email ID or Mobile Number and the password created to open the application form.  The following steps should be followed to complete the application process. 
  • Complete the online fee payment.
  • Fill and save the application form: 
  • All the information asked in the application form must be filled.
  • Photo and signature of the candidate must be uploaded.
  • Submit the saved application form.
• Download and Take Printout: Once the application form is filled, candidates should download and take its printout as it will be required at the time of counsellig and admission process. Candidates must keep the printout safe.

GUJCET Application Form Correction 2026

The facility for application form correction will be provided after the completion of the application process. All registered candidates who wish to make any changes to their filled application form will be allowed to do so during the application correction window. The facility for GUJCET 2026 application correction will be provided online at the website gujcet.gseb.org.

The GUJCET 2026 exam pattern is released by the GSEB board. The examination pattern details given below are based on the question papers from the previous years. The GUJCET 2026 exam pattern has been published on the official website, and the same can be checked here.

• The exam will be conducted online as a pen-and-paper-based test.
• The total duration of the exam will be 3 hours.
• The question paper will be available in English, Gujarati and Hindi.
• The questions will be from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics for the Engineering course. For the Pharmacy course, questions will be from Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
• The question paper will have a total of 120 multiple-choice questions, and 40 MCQs from each subject.
• Each correct answer will be given one mark, while 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.

Read More: Check complete GUJCET 2026 exam pattern

The GSEB releases details of the GUJCET 2026 syllabus on the website, and the same can be checked here. The GUJCET syllabus is based on the Gujarat State Board Class 11 and Class 12 subjects. The GUJCET syllabus covers all the topics from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology taught in Class 11 and Class 12. Before taking the exam, students should thoroughly learn all the topics included in the GUJCET syllabus 2026. By referring to previous year question papers, candidates will have an understanding of the types of questions, exam pattern, weightage given for the various topics etc.

GUJCET Syllabus 2026

Candidates are provided here some useful tips here to prepare for the GUJCET 2026 exam. Refer to the tips to prepare for the exam.

Check GUJCET Syllabus and Exam Pattern: It is very important to first understand the syllabus and pattern of the exam. Understanding the syllabus will help you understand the topics that will be covered in the exam. By knowing the exam pattern, students will get to know the type of questions, the total number of questions, marking scheme of the exam.  

Prepare a Timetable: Candidates can improve their exam preparation and get ready for the exam properly by making a timetable and following it strictly. Based on the level of difficulty of various topics, candidates can set time for every topics covered in the syllabus. They should make sure that learning, practising, and revising are all part of the timetable. 

Understanding the Concepts: Many students memorise the concepts instead of understanding. This will not help them in applying the concepts in solving the numerical.  Candidates will have a hard time remembering the concepts for a longer period of time if they don’t understand the concept. 

Make Important Notes: Students should develop a habit of making their own short notes chapter-wise while learning. These notes should include the important formulas and theorems. These notes will be very helpful for the final revision before the GUJCET 2026 exam.

Solve Previous Years’ Question Papers: Previous years’ question papers and sample papers are the best tools to score well in the examination. Practising the previous years GUJCET question papers will help to boost their confidence and speed of solving the questions. Additionally, it helps to find out the weaker areas which need more attention. Previous years’ question papers help to understand the type of questions and most repeated questions. 

Use Online Resources: Nowadays, the internet is easily accessible for most students. Many study resources are available online for GUJCET. This includes answers to questions, mock tests, video lectures, etc. Students should make use of these resources wisely to score high marks in the exam. They should not waste their precious time by using mobile phones and playing online games. They should stay away from social media and TV.