Candidates can check the ACPC 2026 provisional merit list on June 12, 2026 at gujacpc.admission.nic.in.

  • According to previous years’ data, ACPC 2026 Round 1 rank for SEBC candidates is expected to be around 2400+ for CSE admission to LD College of Engineering.
  • With an ACPC 2026 Round 1 rank of around 3000+, a SEBC candidate will secure admission to BVS College of Engineering in CSE branch based on previous years’ cutoff.
  • The Government Engineering College of Gujarat such as Bhavnagar and Surat will close CSE admission with an ACPC 2026 rank between 6000 and 9000, as it is the most preferred course among candidates.

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ACPC 2026 Round 1 SEBC Expected Cutoff for Top Gujarat Colleges

Key Summary

  • The ACPC 2026 rank for SEBC candidateis typically 2- 3 times lower than that of general category candidates .
  • As per the official notification, ACPC will publish the first round merit list on June 25, 2026 at gujacpc.admission.nic.in.
  • The SEBC category has 27% seat reservation across colleges under ACPC Gujarat. 
  • The ACPC2026 Round 1 rank of SEBC candidates are expected cutoff and is prepared based on previous years’ cutoff trends.

ACPC SEBC Category Overview

SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Classes) is a state-level reservation category, administered under the Gujarat State SEBC Commission.

  • Under ACPC, 27% of seats are reserved for SEBC candidates in government and grant-in-aid engineering colleges, who compete within a separate merit list.
  • This covers institutions such as LDCE Ahmedabad, BVM College and Government Engineering Colleges across Gandhinagar, Surat, Rajkot, and Bhavnagar.
  • Your SEBC merit rank is a score combined with Class 12 marks of Gujarat board students.
  • Candidates must have a valid non-creamy-layer SEBC certificate issued by a Gujarat state which need to be shown at the time of document verification.
  • You must keep in mind that the expired or out-of-state certificates are not accepted.

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Ques. Are ACPC Round 1 SEBC cutoffs the tightest across all counselling rounds?

Ans. Yes, Round 1 consistently has the decent cutoffs for SEBC but typically 2-3 times lower than general category. The subsequent rounds may open slightly if allotted students do not report to their assigned colleges, releasing vacated seats back into the pool.

Expected ACPC 2026 Round 1 SEBC Closing Ranks: College-wise

The table below shows expected ACPC 2026 Round 1 closing ranks for SEBC category at top government and grant-in-aid engineering colleges in Gujarat. The table below shows the expected SEBC Closing rank of round one based on previous years data trends.

  • With an ACPC 2026 Round 1 rank of around 2500+, a SEBC candidate is able to get admission in Computer Enginering and IT domains at LD College of Engineering.
  • Many Goverment Engineering colleges such as Rajkot and Bhavnagar ACPC 2026 Round 1 closing rank for Computer Engineering is expected to be around 7000 and 9000, based on the previous years data trends. 
College Branch Expected SEBC Closing Rank (Round 1 2026)
L.D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad Computer Engineering 2400- 2900
L.D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad Information Technology 2900- 3400
L.D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad Electronics & Communication 4500- 5200
BVM Engineering College, Vallabh Vidyanagar Computer Engineering 3800- 4500
BVM Engineering College, Vallabh Vidyanagar Information Technology 4300- 5100
Vishwakarma Government Engineering College, Chandkheda Computer Engineering 4800- 5500
Government Engineering College, Gandhinagar Computer Engineering 5200- 6000
Government Engineering College, Surat Computer Engineering 6500- 7500
Government Engineering College, Rajkot Computer Engineering 7200- 8400
Government Engineering College, Bhavnagar Computer Engineering 9000- 11000

Note: All figures above are estimated projections based on 2025 ACPC allotment trends.

Expected CSE ACPC 2026 Round 1 SEBC Closing Ranks

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Ques. Which branches have the most relaxed SEBC cutoffs under ACPC Gujarat?

Ans. Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering branches consistently have the most relaxed SEBC closing ranks under ACPC Gujarat. Students with lower merit ranks in the SEBC category can explore these branches at top government colleges before considering branches at lower-ranked institutions.

According to a Reddit Post, a user wanted to know the college option he/she might get based ACPC 2026 rank of around 893 in SEBC category. In the response it was suggested that with this rank he/she will get admission to college such as DDU Nadaid CSE branch.

ACPCSEBC Cutoff 2026 Reddit

Source: Reddit

ACPC SEBC Cutoff Trends: 2024 vs 2025

The following table compares ACPC SEBC Cutoff trends (closing ranks) across 2024 and 2025 reveals a consistent tightening trend, especially for CS branche.

College Branch SEBC Closing Rank 2024 SEBC Closing Rank 2025 Trend
LDCE Ahmedabad Computer Engineering 3120 2845 Tighter
LDCE Ahmedabad Information Technology 3580 3205 Tighter
BVM Vallabh Vidyanagar Computer Engineering 4910 4320 Tighter
VGEC Chandkheda Computer Engineering 5640 4980 Tighter
GEC Gandhinagar Computer Engineering 6200 5650 Tighter
GEC Surat Computer Engineering 7450 6870 Tighter

Note: Based on this two-year pattern, the ACPC 2026 cutoff rank for SEBC is expected to be similar to 2025 for top-demand branches but can get affected duet to significant increase in seat availability.

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Ques. How many rounds are there in ACPC 2026?

Ans. As per the official update, there is one mock round followed by 3 seat allotment rounds in ACPC 2026. The rounds 2 and 3 allotment rounds are based on the seat vacancy of various courses across colleges in Gujarat.

Factors Affecting ACPC 2026 Round 1 SEBC Cutoff

The final closing rank for ACPC 2026 Round 1 SEBC cutoff in each round depends on several inter-related factors:

  • Total SEBC applicants registered: A larger SEBC applicant pool compresses available seats per applicant, pushing closing ranks lower and making admission tougher.
  • GUJCET 2026 score distribution: A higher average score across the board can reduces rank separation between students which will lead to intense competition at every college level.
  • Seat matrix changes: Any increase in SEBC-quota seats at a college relaxes the closing rank on the other hand a decrease in seat will cause high competition.
  • Branch preference shifts: Rising demand for AI, Data Science, and Cyber Security branches may ease pressure slightly on traditional CS/IT if students divert preferences.
  • Round 1 reporting rate: If a high proportion of allotted students report to their colleges then there ia chance of fewer seats spill into Round 2, making Round 1 the important round for securing top colleges.
  • SEBC certificate validity: Only students with a current, valid non-creamy-layer certificate compete in this category will be eligible.

Factors Affecting ACPC 2026 Round 1 SEBC Cutoff

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ACPC 2026 SEBC Cutoff FAQs

Ques. What is the expected SEBC closing rank for LDCE Ahmedabad Computer Engineering in ACPC 2026 Round 1?

Ans. Based on 2025 trends, the expected SEBC closing rank for LDCE Ahmedabad Computer Engineering in Round 1 is approximately 2400+. The official cutoff will be released with the Round 1 allotment result on June 25, 2026.

Ques. How is the ACPC SEBC merit rank calculated?

Ans. For Gujarat board students, the SEBC merit rank is based on GUJCET score combined with Class 12 PCM or PCMB marks. For non-Gujarat board students, JEE Main score is used. Students must also hold a valid non-creamy-layer SEBC certificate issued by a Gujarat competent authority.

Ques. Where can I check the official ACPC 2026 Round 1 SEBC cutoff?

Ans. The official SEBC category cutoff will be published alongside Round 1 seat allotment results on the ACPC Gujarat portal at gujacpc.admissions.nic.in on June 25, 2026.