The ACPC 2026 second round expected closing rank for Computer Science Engineering at top Gujarat colleges ranges from 2,500 to 8,500 in the OPEN category, based on 2025 admission trends.
The Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) Gujarat conducts engineering admissions across government, grant-in-aid, and self-financed colleges using GUJCET and JEE Main scores. The second round of seat allotment fills seats vacated by students who did not confirm their Round 1 allotment or who chose to upgrade to a preferred option. For CS and IT — the most sought-after branches in Gujarat — second round closing ranks are typically 300 to 1,000 ranks more relaxed than Round 1, giving students who narrowly missed a second chance at their preferred college.
- ACPC 2026 second round allotment is expected around June 25, 2026 on the official portal gujacpc.admissions.nic.in.
- L.D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad is expected to be the most competitive, closing CS Engineering within rank 3,200 in the OPEN category.
- IT Engineering seats close 500–1,500 ranks later in number than CS at the same college, making them slightly more accessible.
- Students from reserved categories — SEBC, SC, ST, and EWS — should check their respective quota closing ranks, not the OPEN category cutoff.
- All ranks below are expected figures based on ACPC 2025 trends and will be updated once official Round 2 results are published.
| Direct Link to ACPC Gujarat 2026 Second Round Seat Allotment (OUT) gujacpc.admissions.nic.in |
What is ACPC 2026 Second Round Cutoff?
The ACPC second round cutoff is the last (highest-numbered) GUJCET merit rank at which a seat was allotted in a specific college and branch during Round 2 of seat allotment. After Round 1 results are announced, students who do not pay the seat acceptance fee or who choose to upgrade their preference release their allotted seats. These seats are redistributed in Round 2 based on the remaining applicant merit list. For high-demand branches like CS and IT, the number of seats vacated between rounds is usually limited, so second round cutoffs rarely improve by more than 1,000 ranks at top colleges.
Students who were not allotted any seat in Round 1 are automatically considered for Round 2. The second round allotment result for 2026 is expected on June 25, 2026. Students should visit gujacpc.admissions.nic.in for the live allotment and college-wise closing rank list.
College-Wise Expected CS Engineering Second Round Cutoff 2026
The table below shows expected ACPC 2026 second round closing ranks for CS Engineering in the OPEN category, based on ACPC 2025 allotment data. Colleges are listed from most to least competitive.
| College Name | Location | Expected Closing Rank – OPEN (GUJCET) |
|---|---|---|
| L.D. College of Engineering | Ahmedabad | 2,500–3,200 |
| Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya | Vallabh Vidyanagar | 3,000–4,500 |
| Dharmsinh Desai University | Nadiad | 3,500–5,000 |
| Government Engineering College | Gandhinagar | 4,000–5,500 |
| Government Engineering College | Surat | 4,500–6,500 |
| Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology | Vasad | 5,000–7,000 |
| Government Engineering College | Rajkot | 6,000–8,500 |
| Government Engineering College | Modasa | 8,500–12,000 |
| Government Engineering College | Palanpur | 10,000–14,000 |
| Government Engineering College | Dahod | 12,000–17,000 |
All ranks are expected figures based on ACPC 2025 trends. Actual cutoffs will be published on the official portal after Round 2 allotment.
College-Wise Expected IT Engineering Second Round Cutoff 2026
IT Engineering attracts strong demand but is marginally less competitive than core CS at most Gujarat colleges. Second round closing ranks for IT Engineering are typically 500–1,500 higher in number than CS at the same college, meaning students with slightly lower GUJCET ranks have a better chance at the IT branch. The table below lists expected ACPC 2026 second round closing ranks for IT Engineering in the OPEN category.
| College Name | Location | Expected Closing Rank – OPEN (GUJCET) |
|---|---|---|
| L.D. College of Engineering | Ahmedabad | 3,200–4,500 |
| Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya | Vallabh Vidyanagar | 4,000–5,800 |
| Government Engineering College | Gandhinagar | 5,000–7,000 |
| Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology | Vasad | 5,500–7,500 |
| Government Engineering College | Surat | 6,000–8,500 |
| Government Engineering College | Rajkot | 8,000–11,000 |
| Government Engineering College | Modasa | 10,000–14,500 |
| Government Engineering College | Dahod | 14,000–19,000 |
All ranks are expected figures based on ACPC 2025 trends.
Category-Wise Expected Cutoff at Top Colleges 2026
ACPC allots seats under multiple reservation categories — OPEN, EWS, SEBC, SC, and ST. Students in reserved categories compete within their respective quota seats, and their closing rank (based on overall GUJCET merit) tends to be higher in number than the OPEN category closing rank. The table below shows expected second round closing ranks at L.D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad as a benchmark for all categories.
| Category | CS Engineering – Expected Closing Rank | IT Engineering – Expected Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN | 2,500–3,200 | 3,200–4,500 |
| EWS | 4,000–5,500 | 5,000–7,000 |
| SEBC | 8,000–12,000 | 10,000–14,000 |
| SC | 18,000–25,000 | 22,000–30,000 |
| ST | 28,000–40,000 | 32,000–45,000 |
All figures are expected based on ACPC 2025 data. Reserved category students should check category-specific closing ranks on the official portal.
Factors Affecting ACPC 2026 Second Round Cutoff
Several variables determine how much the second round cutoff shifts from Round 1 for CS and IT branches:
- Seat vacancy after Round 1: Fewer forfeitures in Round 1 mean fewer seats are available in Round 2, keeping cutoffs tight. CS and IT typically see fewer vacancies than less-popular branches.
- GUJCET 2026 exam difficulty: An easier paper compresses ranks at the top, pushing more students into competitive range and tightening cutoffs at premier colleges.
- Upgrade preference movement: Students who accepted lower-preference seats in Round 1 may release those seats when a better option opens in Round 2, creating movement at mid-tier colleges.
- Overall applicant numbers: A higher registration count increases competition across all rounds and tightens cutoffs system-wide.
- New branch approvals: If AICTE approves new AI, Data Science, or Cyber Security branches at participating colleges, some students shift preference away from core CS and IT, slightly relaxing their cutoffs.
ACPC 2026 Second Round CS and IT Cutoff FAQs
Ques. When will the ACPC 2026 second round allotment and cutoff be published?
Ans. The ACPC 2026 second round seat allotment result is expected around June 25, 2026. The college-wise closing rank list is published on gujacpc.admissions.nic.in once the allotment is processed for that round.
Ques. What GUJCET rank is needed to get CS Engineering at LD College in ACPC Round 2?
Ans. Based on 2025 trends, you need a GUJCET overall rank within 2,500–3,200 in the OPEN category for CS Engineering at L.D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad in the second round. For reserved categories, refer to the category-wise closing rank table above.
Ques. How much does the ACPC second round cutoff improve compared to Round 1?
Ans. For CS and IT Engineering at top colleges, the improvement is typically 300–1,000 ranks — meaning the closing rank number increases slightly and students with marginally lower GUJCET ranks may get admission. At mid-tier colleges with more vacancies, the improvement can be larger.
Ques. Can I get CS or IT Engineering with a GUJCET rank of 6,000 in the OPEN category?
Ans. With an OPEN category rank of around 6,000, you can expect CS Engineering at Government Engineering College, Surat or Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology, Vasad, and IT Engineering at Government Engineering College, Gandhinagar or Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology, Vasad, based on expected 2026 second round trends.
Ques. Does ACPC use GUJCET rank or JEE Main score for CS and IT seat allotment?
Ans. ACPC primarily uses the GUJCET 2026 merit rank for seat allotment. Students who did not appear for GUJCET can use their JEE Main 2026 percentile, which ACPC converts to an equivalent merit rank for inclusion in the combined merit list.
Ques. Will ACPC 2026 hold more rounds after the second round for remaining CS and IT seats?
Ans. Yes, ACPC typically holds a third round and sometimes a mock or trial allotment round as well. Any CS or IT seats remaining after Round 2 are carried into subsequent rounds. Students should track the complete round schedule on gujacpc.admissions.nic.in once it is officially announced.
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