Gujarat ACPC 2026 SC and ST category cutoffs are expected to follow 2025 trends, with SC closing ranks ranging from 8,000 to 40,000 and ST closing ranks from 25,000 to 1,00,000 depending on college and branch.
The Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC), Gujarat releases category-wise cutoff ranks after each counselling round for engineering admissions across government colleges. SC and ST students compete within their own reserved seat pool. The 2026 cutoffs projected here are based on 2025 data and will be confirmed only after official ACPC 2026 counselling rounds conclude at gujacpc.admissions.nic.in.
- SC category gets 7% reservation in Gujarat government engineering seats under ACPC 2026.
- ST category gets 15% reservation, typically producing more relaxed closing ranks than SC.
- Cutoffs are expressed as opening rank (first student allotted) and closing rank (last student allotted) per round.
- Based on 2025 trends, SC closing ranks for Computer Engineering at top colleges are expected between 9,500 and 11,000 (GUJCET rank).
- ST closing ranks for the same branch and colleges are expected between 27,000 and 46,000 (GUJCET rank).
SC and ST Reservation in Gujarat ACPC 2026
Gujarat ACPC follows state government reservation norms. SC and ST students must hold valid caste certificates issued by Gujarat authorities and must be Gujarat domicile to claim reserved seats.
| Category | Reservation Percentage | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 7% | Reserved seats; relaxed closing ranks |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 15% | Higher reservation; most relaxed closing ranks |
| SEBC | 27% | As per state policy |
| EWS | 10% | As per state policy |
SC and ST students can also compete for Open category seats if their GUJCET rank meets the Open category closing rank. ACPC allocates the best available seat based on choices filled during counselling.
Gujarat ACPC 2025 SC and ST Cutoffs (Previous Year)
The table below shows indicative SC and ST closing ranks from ACPC 2025 for select government engineering colleges in Gujarat. All ranks are GUJCET-based final-round figures.
| College | Branch | SC Closing Rank 2025 | ST Closing Rank 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LD College of Engineering, Ahmedabad | Computer Engineering | 9,800 | 28,400 |
| LD College of Engineering, Ahmedabad | Information Technology | 12,600 | 35,000 |
| LD College of Engineering, Ahmedabad | Electronics and Communication | 18,500 | 48,200 |
| GEC Surat | Computer Engineering | 14,500 | 42,000 |
| GEC Surat | Civil Engineering | 32,000 | 72,000 |
| GEC Gandhinagar | Computer Engineering | 16,800 | 46,500 |
| GEC Gandhinagar | Mechanical Engineering | 38,000 | 80,000 |
| GEC Rajkot | Computer Engineering | 20,000 | 55,000 |
| Vishwakarma GEC, Chandkheda | Computer Engineering | 22,500 | 60,000 |
The above figures are indicative and based on previously reported trends. Official 2025 ACPC cutoffs are available at gujacpc.admissions.nic.in.
Expected Gujarat ACPC 2026 SC and ST Cutoffs by Branch
Based on 2024 and 2025 ACPC cutoff trends, the expected SC and ST closing ranks for 2026 by branch are given below. All figures are estimates; official cutoffs will be confirmed after ACPC 2026 counselling concludes.
| Branch | Expected SC Closing Rank 2026 | Expected ST Closing Rank 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering (Top Colleges) | 8,000 - 16,000 | 25,000 - 46,000 |
| Information Technology (Top Colleges) | 10,000 - 20,000 | 30,000 - 55,000 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 15,000 - 28,000 | 40,000 - 65,000 |
| Electrical Engineering | 18,000 - 35,000 | 45,000 - 80,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 25,000 - 45,000 | 55,000 - 90,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 30,000 - 55,000 | 65,000 - 1,00,000 |
Computer Engineering and IT attract the highest demand among SC and ST students, producing the tightest closing ranks at premier colleges. ST closing ranks remain more relaxed than SC across all branches due to the higher reservation percentage and smaller applicant pool.
Expected Gujarat ACPC 2026 SC and ST Cutoffs for Top Colleges
The table below lists branch-wise expected SC and ST closing ranks for 2026 at leading government engineering colleges in Gujarat. These are projections based on 2025 ACPC trends.
| College | Branch | Expected SC Closing Rank 2026 | Expected ST Closing Rank 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LDCE Ahmedabad | Computer Engineering | 9,500 - 11,000 | 27,000 - 32,000 |
| LDCE Ahmedabad | Information Technology | 12,000 - 14,000 | 33,000 - 40,000 |
| LDCE Ahmedabad | Electronics and Communication | 17,000 - 20,000 | 46,000 - 55,000 |
| GEC Surat | Computer Engineering | 13,500 - 16,000 | 40,000 - 48,000 |
| GEC Gandhinagar | Computer Engineering | 15,000 - 18,000 | 43,000 - 52,000 |
| GEC Rajkot | Computer Engineering | 18,000 - 22,000 | 50,000 - 62,000 |
| Vishwakarma GEC, Chandkheda | Computer Engineering | 20,000 - 25,000 | 55,000 - 68,000 |
Factors Affecting Gujarat ACPC 2026 SC and ST Cutoffs
Several factors influence where SC and ST cutoff ranks settle in each ACPC 2026 counselling round:
- Number of eligible SC/ST applicants: More students with strong GUJCET ranks in these categories pushes closing ranks lower (more competitive).
- Total reserved seats: A larger pool of SC or ST reserved seats relative to applicants produces more relaxed closing ranks.
- GUJCET 2026 difficulty level: An easier paper lifts overall scores and can tighten cutoffs across all categories.
- Choice filling patterns: If fewer SC/ST students list a particular college or branch, the closing rank for those seats relaxes.
- Round-wise migration: Students who upgrade in later rounds vacate seats, shifting closing ranks in subsequent rounds.
- Seat matrix revision: Any government-approved increase in SC or ST reserved seats directly lowers the cutoff rank for those categories.
How to Check Gujarat ACPC 2026 SC and ST Cutoffs
Once ACPC 2026 counselling begins, you can view official round-wise SC and ST cutoffs by following these steps:
- Visit the official ACPC portal at gujacpc.admissions.nic.in.
- Click the Cutoff / Merit List link on the homepage.
- Select the counselling round you want to check (Round 1, Round 2, etc.).
- Choose your category from the filter: select SC or ST.
- Select the college name and branch from the dropdown menus.
- The system displays the opening rank and closing rank for that combination.
- Note or download the data before the next round opens.
Gujarat ACPC 2026 SC and ST Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the SC reservation percentage in Gujarat ACPC 2026?
Ans. SC students get 7% reservation in Gujarat government engineering college seats under ACPC 2026. This reservation applies across all participating government colleges in the state.
Ques. What is the ST reservation percentage in Gujarat ACPC 2026?
Ans. ST students get 15% reservation in Gujarat government engineering college seats under ACPC 2026. The higher reservation percentage generally produces more relaxed closing ranks for ST compared to SC students.
Ques. Are Gujarat ACPC 2026 cutoffs based on GUJCET rank or JEE Main rank?
Ans. For Gujarat board students, ACPC 2026 cutoffs are primarily based on GUJCET rank. Students who qualified JEE Main can also use their JEE Main rank for admission under ACPC. GUJCET rank is the standard basis for most government seat allocations.
Ques. What is the expected SC closing rank for Computer Engineering at LDCE Ahmedabad in 2026?
Ans. Based on 2025 trends, the expected SC closing rank for Computer Engineering at LDCE Ahmedabad in 2026 is between 9,500 and 11,000 (GUJCET rank). This is a projection and will be confirmed after official ACPC 2026 counselling rounds conclude.
Ques. Can SC and ST students compete for Open category seats in Gujarat ACPC 2026?
Ans. Yes, SC and ST students can compete for Open category seats if their GUJCET rank meets the Open category closing rank. ACPC allocates the best available seat based on each student’s rank and choice list during counselling.
Ques. When will official Gujarat ACPC 2026 SC and ST cutoffs be released?
Ans. Official Gujarat ACPC 2026 SC and ST cutoffs will be released on gujacpc.admissions.nic.in after each counselling round concludes. Round-wise cutoffs are typically published within 24 to 48 hours of seat allotment for that round.
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