GUJCET 2026: Application Correction Window (Soon), Registration (Closed), Exam Date, Syllabus & Pattern

The GSEB has officially announced the exam date. The GUJCET 2026 examination will be conducted on March 29, 2026. It is held once a year.

The GUJCET exam is conducted offline as a pen-and-paper-based test. Candidates will receive an OMR answer sheet where they must darken the correct circles using a black or blue ballpoint pen.

The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) conducts the GUJCET examination once a year.

The GUJCET exam will be conducted across 34 district-level test centres in Gujarat. Candidates can select preferred city, such as Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot, or Vadodara, during registration.

Candidates must be Indian citizens with a Gujarat domicile. They must be at least 17 years old and have qualified Class 12 with PCM or PCB from a recognised board.

Students who have passed or are appearing for their Class 12 Science stream board exams from GSEB, CBSE, CISCE, or other recognised boards in Gujarat can apply for the exam.

Yes, there is a minimum age limit to appear for the exam. Candidates must be at least 17 years of age. There is no upper age limit prescribed for GUJCET.

To be eligible, candidates should have scored a minimum of 45% marks in their Class 12 examination. For candidates belonging to reserved categories, the minimum requirement is 40%.

Yes, candidates who have filled in the application form for appearing in the Class 12 Science Stream examination in 2026 are eligible to apply for the GUJCET entrance test.

The registration for GUJCET 2026 began on December 16, 2025. Candidates were required to complete the online application process through the official GSEB portal before the deadline.

The original last date to apply was January 6, 2026. It was extended with a late fee until January 16, 2026.

The examination fee for GUJCET is Rs. 350. This fee can be paid online via the SBIePay system using a credit card, debit card, or net banking.

Each correct multiple-choice question answer carries one mark in GUJCET. There is negative marking, and 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer or if multiple circles are darkened.

The total duration of the GUJCET exam is 3 hours. The combined Physics and Chemistry paper is held for 120 minutes, while the Mathematics or Biology paper lasts 60 minutes.

The GUJCET application process is strictly online. Candidates must visit the official website, register using their mobile number and email ID, pay the fee, and fill out the online form.

Candidates do not need to attach any documents with the GUJCET application. They only need to upload scanned images of their passport-size photograph and signature in JPG format under 50KB.

The GUJCET question paper comprises two sections. Paper I is either Mathematics or Biology, containing 40 questions. Paper II is a combined section of Physics and Chemistry, containing 80 questions.

Yes, negative marking is applicable in GUJCET. For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks are deducted. Darkening more than one option for a single question also results in negative marking.

The GUJCET questions are presented in a multiple-choice question (MCQ) format. Each question offers four options, out of which candidates must select and darken only one correct circle.

The syllabus is based on the NCERT reduced curriculum adopted by the Gujarat Board for Class 12 Science stream. It covers Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology topics.

The GUJCET syllabus is very similar to Class 11 and 12 curricula. However, students must strictly follow the official NCERT-based Class 12 syllabus released by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board.

The GUJCET syllabus is considered moderate in length and difficulty. It closely follows the GSEB and NCERT curriculum for Class 11 and 12, focusing on core concepts and basic principles.

The GSEB releases the updated GUJCET syllabus details on its official website. Candidates can check and download the subject-wise PDF for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology directly from the portal.

Important topics for GUJCET are Calculus, 3D Geometry, and Vectors in Mathematics. Physics focuses on Electromagnetism, Optics, and Modern Physics, while Chemistry focuses on Organic and Physical Chemistry from NCERT.

While early preparation is best for GUJCET, candidates should dedicate at least one or two months purely for revision. This final period must focus on revising short notes and taking mock tests.

Prepare for GUJCET  by studying NCERT textbooks thoroughly, keeping short notes of formulas, and understanding basic concepts. Create a disciplined study timetable and solve past year question papers to practice.

Ideally, candidates should begin preparing for GUJCET at the start of their class 11. Covering the Class 11 and 12 syllabus simultaneously in school strongly aids in GUJCET preparation.

The standard NCERT textbooks are the best base materials for GUJCET preparation. Nearly 90% of the Chemistry questions and many Physics and Biology concepts are derived directly from these books.

No, GUJCET is generally easier than JEE Main. It focuses heavily on the basic concepts of the state board syllabus, whereas JEE involves more complex problems and a vast curriculum.

Candidates can download previous year question papers directly from the GUJCET official website's downloads section.

The GUJCET difficulty level usually ranges from moderate to difficult. Mathematics is typically lengthy and challenging, Physics focuses on application-based problems, and Chemistry and Biology are generally easy.

The GUJCET question paper consists strictly of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Candidates receive an offline booklet where they must choose the correct answer out of four given options.

Solving GUJCET previous year papers helps students understand the chapter-wise weightage and the difficulty level. It also significantly improves time management skills and boosts overall confidence for the exam.

Candidates must visit the official website, gujcet.gseb.org, and log in using their application form number and password. Once GUJCET admit card is displayed, they can download the PDF and print it.

Candidates can know their GUJCET allotted test centre by checking the downloaded admit card. The hall ticket mentions the specific centre name, address, and exam date.

The GUJCET hall ticket contains the candidate's name, photograph, signature, date of birth, chosen subject paper, allotted test centre address, exam date, and essential exam day guidelines.

Yes, if the challenged question is found to be correct upon review in GUJCET, the Rs. 500 fee per question will be refunded directly into the candidate's bank account.

The GUJCET answer key is released in an online mode as a PDF document. Candidates can download it directly from the official website of the Gujarat board.

After reviewing all candidate objections, the exam authority will publish the GUJCET final answer key. Subsequently, the final results and merit list will be prepared and declared based on this key.

According to experts, securing a score between 80 and 100+ out of the total 120 marks is considered a good score in GUJCET.

Candidates should visit the official website, gujcet.gseb.org, click on the result link, and enter their GUJCET login credentials. The scorecard will appear on the screen to download and print.

The minimum qualifying score in GUJCET is generally 54 marks out of 120 for General category candidates, and 48 marks for Reserved categories such as SC, ST, OBC, or EWS.

The GUJCET merit list considers the theory percentile of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology from the Class 12 board exams, combined with the candidate's GUJCET percentile score.

The online GUJCET counselling process and seat allotment for B.Tech and Pharmacy admissions are solely conducted by the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) in Gujarat.

Registration for the GUJCET counselling process will commence after the final results are declared. It is expected to be conducted around June or July 2026.

Candidates wishing to participate in the admission rounds must visit the official ACPC website at gujacpc.admissions.nic.in to register and fill in their college choices.

Applicants need their Class 10 and 12 marksheets, GUJCET scorecard, school transfer certificate, photograph, and, if applicable, caste, income, or PwD certificates during the verification round.

The GUJCET application form 2026 was released on December 16, 2025. 

The GUJCET exam is an entrance test which is conducted for admission of students into (B.Tech) and pharmacy (B.Pharma) programs. GUJCET stands for Gujarat Common Entrance Test. Shortlisted candidates will be able to take admission into government as well as private colleges based on their scores.

The GUJCET exam website is gujcet.gseb.org. Candidates can visit this link to register, download admit card and check all the details related to exam.

Through the GUJCET exam, candidates will be enrolled for B.Tech and B.Pharma courses.

The GUJCET exam date for 2026 session is out. The GUJCET 2026 exam will be conducted on March 29, 2026 Sunday.

The GUJCET admission process includes registration, appearing for the exam, participating in the counselling, paying the fee and finally reporting to the college.

Yes, seat reservations are applied during GUJCET counselling. This includes 27% for SEBC, 15% for ST, 10% for EWS, and 7% for SC candidates, among other specified categories.

Being an entrance exam there are no course fees for the same. However, after you get admission into the college you will have to pay the college fees which will depend upon the college and GUJCET doesn't have any say in that.

As of now there are no dates when GUJCET hall ticket will be released. Based on exam date of March 29, 2026 we can expect the hall ticket to be release mid-March 2026.

As the GUJCET is just an entrance exam, there are no scholarships here. However, if you get shortlisted for a college, you might enquire for scholarships of that particular college.