GUJCET 2026 Registration Last Date Today (Jan 16); Check Live Updates on further extension, steps to apply
GSEB will close the GUJCET 2026 registration window with late fee today, January 16, 2026. Candidates who haven't applied yet, must fill the application form to stand a chance to appear in the GUJCET exam for the 2026 session.
The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) will close the GUJCET 2026 registration window today, January 16, 2026. Candidates who haven’t filled out the GUJCET application form 2026 can submit their applications by paying a mandatory late fee of INR 1000 in addition to the standard INR registration fee, bringing the total to INR 1350.
There are no further extensions expected beyond this deadline. Hence, interested candidates seeking admission into undergraduate (UG) engineering and pharmacy programs across participating colleges in Gujarat can visit the official website gujcet.gseb.org and complete their online forms. The GUJCET 2026 exam will be conducted on March 29, 2026. The test will be held in offline pen-and-paper format.
GUJCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
| Category |
Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Academic Qualification (Engineering) |
Must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (Science) with Physics & Mathematics as mandatory subjects. |
| Academic Qualification (Pharmacy) |
Must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 (Science) with Physics & Chemistry as mandatory subjects, and either Maths or Biology. |
| Recognized Boards |
GSEB, CBSE, ICSE, NIOS, or other recognized state boards. |
| Minimum Marks (General) |
Minimum 45% aggregate in qualifying Class 12 subjects (PCM/PCB). |
| Minimum Marks (Reserved) |
Minimum 40% aggregate for SC/ST/SEBC/EWS candidates. |
| Nationality & Domicile |
Must be an Indian Citizen. Generally requires a Gujarat domicile or completion of Class 10/12 in Gujarat. |
| Age Limit |
Minimum 17 years at the time of admission; No upper age limit. |
GUJCET 2026 Dates
| Event |
Date |
|---|---|
| GUJCET 2026 Registration Deadline (with Late Fee) |
January 16, 2026 |
| GUJCET 2026 Correction Window (Tentative) |
Mid-January 2026 |
| GUJCET 2026 Admit Card Release (Tentative) |
Second week of March 2026 |
| GUJCET 2026 Exam Date |
March 29, 2026 |
| GUJCET 2026 Result Declaration (Tentative) |
May 2026 |
Steps to Apply for GUJCET 2026
- Visit the official GUJCET website of GUJCET and click on "New Candidate Registration" button.
- Enter mobile number and email ID; and verify the account using OTP sent.
- Log in new credentials and pay a total fee of INR 1350 (350 + 1000 late fee) via SBI ePay using a credit/debit card, net banking, or UPI.
- Complete detailed application form of GUJCET 2026 by entering personal, academic, and contact information.
- Upload scanned passport-size photograph and signature as per the prescribed format - 5 KB to 50 KB in JPG/JPEG.
- Review all details carefully before final submission and download the confirmation. It is also advised to take a print out of the confirmation page for future reference.
LIVE UPDATE
GUJCET 2026 Registration Last Date LIVE updates; Check dates, eligibility, steps to apply & more
- 12:55 AM IST• 16 Jan 2026
Guidance for Parents Create a Stress-Free Zone for Children
There is a life beyond academics, although parents must support their kids in their pursuit and motivate them to study better, but they must not force extra pressure on them. Parents should actively avoid comparing their child's progress with others, as this is a trigger for student anxiety.
- 12:18 AM IST• 16 Jan 2026
GUJCET 2026 Registration Last Date Today
The exam boy GSEB will close the GUJCET 2026 deadline today. Candidates who haven't applied can fill out the application form before midnight.
- 11:13 PM IST• 15 Jan 2026
What is GUJCET application correction window?
The GUJCET application correction window is a facility provided by the exam body through which students can make minor edits in their already submitted application form. The correction window will open 2-3 days after January 16, 2026.
- 9:45 PM IST• 15 Jan 2026
GUJCET 2026: What is the time duration of the exam?
The GUJCET entrance exam is held for 3 hours time duration for all combined subjects. The exam will have 120 MCQs with 40 questions each from Physics, Chemistry, and Maths/Biology.
- 9:05 PM IST• 15 Jan 2026
GUJCET 2026: When the GUJCET exam be conducted?
The GUJCET exam will be conducted on March 29, 2026. It will be held in offline, OMR-based mode.
- 8:36 PM IST• 15 Jan 2026
GUJCET 2026: Is there technical support for GSEB?
Yes, if candidates face any issues while filling the application form of GUJCET 2026, they can contact the exam body officials at their helpline number 1800-233-5500 for application issues.
- 8:03 PM IST• 15 Jan 2026
What after the GUJCET 2026 Registration will close?
Once the registration of GUJCET 2026 will close, students must be prepared for the correction window to activate. After the deadline passes tomorrow, the GUJCET 2026 application correction window will open through which students will be able to fix minor errors in their already submitted application form.
- 7:31 PM IST• 15 Jan 2026
GUJCET Registration 2026: How to Avoid Last-Minute Technical Glitch?
While filling the GUJCET 2026 application form, if candidates face any technical glitch, they must follow the steps mentioned below, as unclear documents can lead to automatic application rejection -
- Ensure the scanned photo has a white or light background and the student's face in the photo occupies at least 50% of the area.
- If the signature is blurry, re-scan it using black ink on white paper at 300 DPI to ensure it is between 5KB and 50KB.
- If their laptop/desktop lags, they must restart it or update the browser. Students can also change the browser; if Chrome affects, they can use Microsoft Edge or Mozilla Firefox.
- 7:19 PM IST• 15 Jan 2026
GUJCET 2026: What type of questions will be asked in the exam?
GUJCET question papers will be based on the Class 12 NCERT-based curriculum. Candidates must focus on core subjects - Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics while preparing for the exam. It is advised to refer to the NCERT books, but not overburden themselves with a lot of options.
- 6:50 PM IST• 15 Jan 2026
Registration Done? Now Focus to High-Priority Chapters
For those candidates who have already submitted the application form, this is the right time to prioritize key subjects such as Calculus (30-35% of Maths) and Electromagnetism (20% of Physics) in the study plan. Since approximately 80% of the questions will be based on the Class 12 syllabus, students must make sure they refer primarily to the NCERT to study.
- 6:22 PM IST• 15 Jan 2026
Countdown to Midnight: GUJCET Registration to end on Jan 16
With less than 24 hours remaining for the GUJCET 2026 registrations to end, students must not wait till the last hour and apply as soon as possible. Before applying, they must verify all their documents and arrange the total application fee of INR 1,350 (standard fee of 350 + late fee of 1000). To apply for GUJCET, candidates will have to visit the official website - gujcet.gseb.org.
- 6:16 PM IST• 15 Jan 2026
GUJCET 2026 Registration: Documents Checklist
While registering for GUJCET 2026, students must ensure they arrange all their documents correctly well in advance. As the registration window will close tomorrow, students must verify their photograph as it must have a light background and their signature must be in black or blue ink on white paper.
They must make sure all the attachments are as per the prescribed format, and the size must be between 5KB and 50KB in .jpg/.jpeg format. If the documents are not as per size, it will be rejected at a later stage.
- 5:50 PM IST• 15 Jan 2026
How should parents support this time: A Guide for Parents
Students often require not just monetary but emotional support from parents, and this phase, which overburdens students with a lot of pressure, is critical. A child not just has to study for the pre-board, but also revise for the board exams, numerous other entrance exams like JEE Main, GATE, BITSAT, along with GUJCET. Hence during this time, it becomes mandatory for parents to help students with a stable internet connection and provide them with digital payment methods such as (Credit/Debit/UPI) to avoid technical glitches. Parents must reassure them and make students understand that this is just the first step of the journey, and keeping a positive environment at home will help kids transition smoothly into exam preparation.
- 5:43 PM IST• 15 Jan 2026
GUJCET Registration 2026: Will there be a correction window?
Yes, the exam body GSEB will open the correction window for GUJCET 2026 after January 16 for candidates to rectify minor errors, so focus on successful submission first and don’t stress on minor errors.
- 5:41 PM IST• 15 Jan 2026
Stay Calm and Click "Submit"; Last-Minute Anxiety is normal
It is common for students to get stressed while filling the application form of not just GUJCET, but any exam. If candidates feel overwhelmed by the deadline, they must not take stress and double-check all their details carefully to avoid possible errors.
- 5:38 PM IST• 15 Jan 2026
Final Call for Engineering Aspirants - GUJCET 2026 Applications to close tomorrow
Engineering aspirants must ensure that they complete their payment and document upload before 11:59 PM tomorrow, January 16 to successfully submit their application form. To submit the application form, they must visit the official GSEB portal and avoid last-minute server payment failures or server lags.
- 5:21 PM IST• 15 Jan 2026
How to pay the GUJCET application fee?
To pay the GUJCET application fee, candidates will have to use SBI ePay and use their debit/credit card. This epay system will remain active until midnight tomorrow.
- 5:18 PM IST• 15 Jan 2026
Official Link for GUJCET registration
To fill the GUJCET 2026 application successfully, candidates must visit the official website - gujcet.gseb.org. They must first pay the application fee, followed by the detailed application form submission.
- 5:17 PM IST• 15 Jan 2026
What is the GUJCET fee?
While filling the online application form of GUJCET candidates will have to pay the application fee of INR 1350 which includes the late fee of INR 1000.
- 5:12 PM IST• 15 Jan 2026
Will the GUJCET 2026 registration be further extended?
There is no such information available if the GUJCET 2026 registrations will be further extended or not, however, it is advised to students to not wait for extension and apply for the exam as soon as possible.
- 5:06 PM IST• 15 Jan 2026
GUJCET 2026 Registration Deadline: Final Countdown Begins
Less than 24 hours remain to register for GUJCET 2026 with a late fee. Candidates who haven't applied yet can fill out the online application form at the earliest to avoid missing out on appearing for the exam.
The last date to apply for GUJCET 2026 is January 16, 2026.
The GUJCET application form is out on its official website - gujcet.gseb.org and students can apply from this portal.
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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.