GUJCET 2027
Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET), used for ACPC engineering and pharmacy admissions
GUJCET is the Gujarat state entrance test for engineering and pharmacy. GSEB conducts the paper, and ACPC combines the GUJCET percentile with Class 12 PCM marks to make the merit list for counselling.
- Conducted by
- Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB), Gandhinagar. Counselling is run by the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC), Gujarat
- Mode
- Offline, pen and paper (OMR based) multiple choice test (2026 GSEB booklet)
- Frequency
- Once a year
- Duration
- Physics and Chemistry together 120 minutes, then Biology 60 minutes and Mathematics 60 minutes (2026 GSEB booklet)
GUJCET 2027 Eligibility
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board notices
Eligibility differs slightly between sitting GUJCET and getting an ACPC seat.
Academic criteria
For engineering, you need to pass Class 12 (Science) with Physics and Mathematics and one of Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology or an allowed technical vocational subject. The GSEB booklet covers who can sit the exam (Std 12 Science from GSEB, CBSE, CISCE or other recognised boards, with candidates appearing in Class 12 allowed); the 45% (40% reserved) minimum for ACPC admission is as reported by portals and is set in ACPC rules. For pharmacy, Physics and Chemistry with Mathematics or Biology are needed.
Students appearing in the Class 12 exam can write GUJCET, but admission is subject to passing with the required marks.
Other criteria
- Home State quota seats need Gujarat eligibility as laid down in the ACPC rules.
- Candidates from other boards must satisfy ACPC rules on board equivalence.
- Read the ACPC admission rules for the exact age, domicile and certificate conditions.