GUJCET 2026 — Free Mock Test, Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Preparation
GUJCET, conducted by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB), is the state entrance test for engineering, pharmacy and diploma ad…
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GUJCET (Gujarat Common Entrance Test): GUJCET, conducted by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB), is the state entrance test for engineering, pharmacy and diploma admissions in Gujarat. It is an OMR-based test of 120 questions across Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology, closely aligned to the GSEB (NCERT-based) Class 12 syllabus and available in English, Hindi and Gujarati.
GUJCET Exam Pattern
| Total questions | 120 |
| Duration | 180 minutes |
| Marking scheme | +1 for correct, −0.25 for incorrect (verify exact scheme at gujcet.gseb.org) |
Sections
- Physics — 40 questions
- Chemistry — 40 questions
- Mathematics (Engineering) or Biology (Pharmacy) — 40 questions
- 120 questions / 120 marks total
Subjects Covered in GUJCET
Physics · Chemistry · Mathematics · Biology
How to Prepare for GUJCET
- Study directly from the GSEB Class 12 textbooks and NCERT — GUJCET tracks the board syllabus closely, so thorough board preparation covers most of the exam.
- Since Physics and Chemistry are calculation- and concept-heavy, practise timed problem sets and keep a formula sheet for fast last-month revision.
- Solve the last 10 years of GUJCET papers to learn the topic weightage and question style; guard against the light negative marking by prioritising accuracy over blind guessing.
GUJCET Result, Cutoff & Counselling
How to check the result: Once the GUJCET result is declared, log in to the official conducting body's website with your application number and password / date of birth, then download your scorecard or rank card.
Understanding the cutoff: The GUJCET cutoff is the minimum rank or score needed to get a seat. It changes every year with the number of candidates, the paper's difficulty and the seats available, and it differs by category (General / OBC / SC / ST / EWS) and quota — so always check the latest official cutoff.
Counselling & admission: Admission is through the Gujarat ACPC counselling. You register, fill your college and branch choices by rank, and report for document verification and seat confirmation.
GUJCET — Frequently Asked Questions
Which subjects should I take for GUJCET?
Engineering aspirants take Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics; pharmacy aspirants take Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Your stream at registration decides the combination.
Which colleges accept GUJCET scores?
GUJCET scores (combined with Class 12 marks) are used for admission to engineering and pharmacy colleges across Gujarat through the state's centralised admission process (ACPC).
Is GUJCET based on NCERT?
Yes. The GSEB Class 12 science syllabus is NCERT-based, so students comfortable with NCERT Physics, Chemistry and Maths/Biology are well prepared for GUJCET.
📌 Exam patterns, dates, cutoffs and counselling are announced officially each year — always verify the latest details on the official website before applying.
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