Last Verified: 2026-03-01 from official conducting body notifications.
Official Overview & Examination Scope
Purpose, Scope & Academic Impact
GUJCET is conducted by GSEB for admissions to degree engineering and pharmacy programs across Gujarat. Engineering admission merit is prepared through ACPC (Admission Committee for Professional Courses) giving 50% weightage to Class 12 board marks and 50% to GUJCET score.
Eligibility Criteria & Academic Qualifications
Exam Pattern & Test Structure
Total: 120 Marks| Section / Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics & Chemistry (Combined Paper) | 40 Physics + 40 Chemistry = 80 Qs | 80 Marks | 120 Minutes |
| Mathematics | 40 Questions | 40 Marks | 60 Minutes |
+1 mark for correct answer, -0.25 marks for wrong answer. Total 120 questions for 120 marks.
Negative Marking Rule: -0.25 marks penalty per wrong answer
Recommended Preparation Roadmap & Strategy
Cutoff Trends & Score Benchmark
ACPC Merit Rank in top 300 required for DA-IICT Gandhinagar ICT; top 1,500 required for Computer Science at Nirma University or LDCE.
Participating Institutes / Career Pathways
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the merit formula for Gujarat engineering admissions?
The Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) prepares the merit list using 50% weightage of Class 12 board marks in theory PCM and 50% weightage of GUJCET score.
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