Gujarat ACPC 2026: Round 2 Choice Filling from July 10, Eligibility, Cutoff and Seat Allotment

Gujarat ACPC 2026 is the centralised admission process conducted by the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC), Government of Gujarat, for BE/BTech, Diploma Engineering, B.Pharmacy, B.Arch, MBA, MCA and other professional courses across 141 participating institutes in the state. As of July 1, 2026, the Gujarat ACPC 2026 second registration window has opened today, giving non-registered eligible candidates a final opportunity to enrol and compete for seats in the remaining counselling rounds. Round 1 seat allotment was declared on June 25, 2026, and more than 78,000 engineering seats are still being distributed through Round 2, Round 3, and the Government/GIA special round that follow.

• Second Registration Window: The Gujarat ACPC 2026 supplementary registration window is open from July 1 to July 5, 2026 at gujacpc.admissions.nic.in. This is the last opportunity for eligible candidates who missed the main registration deadline of May 31, 2026 to enter the 2026 admission cycle. The registration PIN costs Rs. 350 (non-refundable). Candidates who register now can participate from Round 2 choice filling (July 10–13, 2026) onwards.
• Round 2 Choice Filling and Allotment: Gujarat ACPC Round 2 choice filling runs from July 10 to July 13, 2026 and is open to all registered candidates, including those newly enrolling through the second window. The Round 2 seat allotment result will be declared on July 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Token tuition fee payment will be due between July 16 and July 19, 2026.
• Round 3 Allotment: Round 3 choice filling is scheduled from July 20 to July 23, 2026, with the allotment result expected on July 25, 2026. A Government/GIA special online round will follow from July 28 to August 4, 2026, offering additional seats in government and grant-in-aid colleges.
• Total Available Seats: Gujarat ACPC 2026 covers around 78,000 BE/BTech seats across 141 colleges. After Round 1 allotment (June 25, 2026), unconfirmed and floated seats returned to the pool for Round 2. In past cycles, a large share of self-financed college seats remained open through later rounds, making the upcoming counselling rounds a genuine admission opportunity for late entrants.

What is Gujarat ACPC 2026?

Gujarat ACPC 2026 refers to the centralised admission process conducted by the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC), an autonomous body set up under the Gujarat Professional Technical Educational Colleges or Institutions Act, 2007. The committee handles admissions to Degree Engineering (BE/BTech), Diploma Engineering, B.Pharmacy, D.Pharmacy, MBA, MCA, B.Arch, B.Planning, ME/MTech, MPharm and other professional courses offered by government, grant-in-aid and self-financed institutes across Gujarat.

For the 2026-27 academic session, Gujarat ACPC is filling more than 78,000 BE/BTech seats across 141 participating colleges. The entire admission process runs online through the portal gujacpc.admissions.nic.in. Candidates can register, upload documents, fill choices, view seat allotment results and pay the token tuition fee from the same portal.

The Gujarat ACPC 2026 merit list for home state seats is prepared using a 50:50 weightage — 50% from the Class 12 PCM/PCB theory percentile and 50% from the GUJCET 2026 percentile. Around 5% seats in government and grant-in-aid colleges and 50% of seats in self-financed colleges are filled based on JEE Main 2026 All India Rank. This dual-quota structure gives both Gujarat-domicile candidates and students from other states a pathway to admission.

Gujarat ACPC 2026: Second Registration Window

The Gujarat ACPC 2026 second registration window opened today, July 1, 2026, and will remain open until July 5, 2026. This supplementary window is specifically for candidates who are eligible for ACPC 2026 but were unable to complete registration during the main window (March 31 to May 31, 2026). It gives these candidates a final entry point into the current admission cycle, starting from Round 2 onwards.

The second registration window closes on July 5, 2026. This is the last chance to register for Gujarat ACPC 2026. Candidates who miss this window cannot participate in the current admission cycle.

Who Should Register in the Second Window?

This window is for non-registered candidates who are eligible for ACPC admission. You should register now if:

• You passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (and meet the minimum marks requirement of 45% in PCM for General/EWS candidates or 40% for reserved categories)
• You have a valid GUJCET 2026 score (for 95% home state seats in government/GIA colleges, or 50% home state seats in self-financed colleges)
• You have a valid JEE Main 2026 score (for All India quota seats — 5% in government/GIA colleges or 50% in self-financed colleges)
• You hold Gujarat domicile (for home state quota) or are a non-Gujarat candidate seeking the All India quota seats
• You did not register during the main registration window (March 31 to May 31, 2026)

Candidates who register through this window will participate from Round 2 choice filling (July 10–13, 2026) onwards. They will not have had Round 1 participation, but a significant number of seats — particularly in self-financed colleges — remain in the pool after Round 1, making later-round entries a realistic route to admission.

How to Register in the Second Window

• Visit gujacpc.admissions.nic.in and click the registration link for the second window
• Purchase the registration PIN online by paying Rs. 350 through net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI
• Log in with the PIN and fill in your personal details, academic details (Class 12 marks, board name, roll number) and your GUJCET 2026 or JEE Main 2026 roll number and score
• Select your category, sub-category and domicile status carefully — errors here can affect your seat eligibility later
• Upload scanned copies of all required documents in the formats specified on the portal
• Submit the form, download the confirmation page and save your login credentials

Second Registration Window: Key Dates

Candidates registering in this second window must complete their Round 2 preference list between July 10 and July 13, 2026 to be considered in the July 15 allotment result.

Gujarat ACPC 2026 Key Highlights

The Gujarat ACPC 2026 admission process covers multiple professional courses, with Degree Engineering being the largest stream by candidate volume and seat count. The table below sums up all the key details you should know before you apply or participate in counselling.

Source: Gujarat ACPC Official Portal

Gujarat ACPC 2026 Eligibility Criteria

You must meet the Gujarat ACPC 2026 eligibility criteria for domicile, academic qualification and entrance exam score before registering. The committee verifies these conditions during help centre document verification and final college admission. Eligibility conditions differ between Degree Engineering, Pharmacy, Architecture and postgraduate programs.

Nationality and Domicile

• You must be a citizen of India.
• For the 95% home state seats in government and GIA colleges, and the 50% home state seats in self-financed colleges, you must be a domicile of Gujarat. You qualify if you have studied Class 11 and Class 12 from a school recognised by GSEB, or from a CBSE/ICSE school located in Gujarat.
• The 5% All India seats in government and GIA colleges and the 50% All India seats in self-financed colleges are open to candidates from any state — no Gujarat domicile is required for these seats.

Academic Qualification — BE/BTech

• You must have passed Class 12 (HSC) with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. The third science subject can be Chemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, a Technical Vocational subject or Computer Science.
• Minimum aggregate in PCM (or PCM-equivalent subjects): 45% for General/EWS candidates and 40% for SC, ST and SEBC candidates.
• Your Class 12 board must be recognised by GSEB or an equivalent authority.

Entrance Exam Requirement

• For home state seats: You must have appeared in GUJCET 2026 (Mathematics paper for engineering).
• For All India quota seats: You must have a valid JEE Main 2026 score.
• Candidates who appeared in both GUJCET and JEE Main can be considered for both quota types.

If you have only a JEE Main 2026 score and did not appear for GUJCET 2026, you can still register through the second registration window (July 1–5, 2026) and compete for All India quota seats in government, GIA and self-financed colleges.

Eligibility for B.Pharmacy

• Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics
• Minimum 45% in PCM or PCB (40% for reserved categories)
• Valid GUJCET 2026 Biology paper score for pharmacy stream home state seats

Eligibility for MBA and MCA

• MBA: A graduate degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate. Valid CMAT, MAT or CAT 2025-26 score required.
• MCA: BCA or a Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics as a subject, with at least 50% aggregate. Valid CMAT 2026 score required.

Gujarat ACPC 2026 Registration Process and Application Fee

The main Gujarat ACPC 2026 registration window for Degree Engineering was open from March 31, 2026 to May 31, 2026 and is now closed. The second registration window is open from July 1 to July 5, 2026 for candidates who missed the main deadline. Both the main and second window use the same registration process through the official portal.

How to Register for Gujarat ACPC 2026

• Visit the official ACPC portal at gujacpc.admissions.nic.in and click the registration link
• Purchase the registration PIN online by paying Rs. 350 through net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI — this PIN is non-refundable
• Log in using the PIN and fill in your personal details, academic marks, GUJCET 2026 roll number and JEE Main 2026 roll number if applicable
• Choose your category (General, EWS, SEBC, SC, ST, PwD), sub-category and domicile status carefully — any incorrect entry can lead to rejection during document verification
• Upload scanned copies of all required documents in the specified file size and format
• Submit the form and download the confirmation page — keep your login credentials safely for choice filling, allotment and fee payment

ACPC operates help centres across Gujarat where candidates can get assistance with registration, document upload and verification. The address list of help centres is available on the official portal.

Documents Required for Gujarat ACPC 2026 Registration

• Class 10 mark sheet and passing certificate (for date of birth proof)
• Class 12 mark sheet and passing certificate
• School Leaving Certificate / Transfer Certificate
• GUJCET 2026 scorecard and/or JEE Main 2026 scorecard
• Caste certificate (for SC, ST, SEBC candidates)
• Non-creamy layer certificate for SEBC (issued on or after April 1, 2025)
• EWS certificate (for EWS candidates)
• Disability certificate (for PwD candidates)
• Gujarat domicile certificate (for home state candidates who studied outside GSEB schools)
• Aadhaar card
• Recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format
• Income certificate (for TFW seat applicants)

Gujarat ACPC 2026 Application Fee

Apart from the registration PIN, selected candidates also pay a token tuition fee after seat allotment. The token fee is approximately Rs. 3,000 for government colleges and Rs. 12,000 for self-financed colleges, and is adjustable against your final tuition fee at the allotted institute.

Gujarat ACPC 2026 Important Dates

The Gujarat ACPC 2026 schedule covers the full admission cycle from registration through final allotment. Upcoming events are listed first in chronological order, followed by completed past events. Use this table to track what is still ahead and what has already closed.

Source: ACPC Gujarat Official Portal — Key Dates for Degree Engineering 2026-27

Keep checking the official ACPC portal for any revisions to the schedule. The committee has revised the Key Dates document earlier in this cycle and may do so again for remaining rounds.

Gujarat ACPC 2026 Choice Filling and Seat Allotment

Choice filling is the most critical step of Gujarat ACPC 2026 counselling. The seat you receive in any round depends entirely on how you rank your preferences and how your merit rank compares against others at your preferred colleges. For Round 2 (July 10–13, 2026), candidates from the second registration window will participate alongside candidates who floated from Round 1.

Tips for Choice Filling

• Add as many choices as possible. There is no cap on preferences. Candidates who fill 50–100 choices have far better outcomes than those who fill 10–15, because the algorithm can always find a match further down a longer list.
• Put your most-preferred college and branch at the top, even if your rank is borderline. The algorithm gives you the highest preference first — you only land lower if all higher choices are fully booked at your rank.
• Mix aspirational, realistic and safe choices. Aspirational choices sometimes succeed when higher-rank candidates have already frozen elsewhere. Safe choices at the bottom ensure you are never left unallotted.
• Use previous year closing rank data from the official portal to estimate which seats are realistic at your rank range.
• Lock your list only when satisfied — you cannot edit choices after locking for that round.

Confirm Admission, Upgrade and Refuse: What They Mean

• Confirm Admission (Freeze): Pay the token fee and accept the seat permanently. You exit further rounds. Use this when you are satisfied with the allotment.
• Upgrade (Float): Pay the token fee to hold your current seat but stay in the running for a better preference in the next round. If the next round gives you a higher preference, you get that seat. If not, you keep the current one. You can never get a worse result by choosing Upgrade.
• Refuse: Decline the seat without paying the fee. Your current allotment is cancelled. Use this only if you are confident of a better seat in the next round.

Gujarat ACPC 2026 Seat Matrix

The revised seat matrix for Degree Engineering 2026-27 was published on June 12, 2026, showing available seats by college, branch, category and round, along with FRC-approved tuition fees. The matrix is updated before each round to show available vacancies. The quota split across institution types is:

The seat matrix also includes supernumerary 5% Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) seats and seats reserved for children of defence personnel, listed separately within each college’s intake.

Top Colleges Under Gujarat ACPC 2026

Gujarat ACPC 2026 covers 141 participating institutes, ranging from premier government colleges to self-financed universities. Government and grant-in-aid colleges attract the highest competition due to lower fees and established academic reputations. Among private institutions, Nirma University, PDEU and DA-IICT are the most competitive, with Computer Science and IT seats at these colleges filling early in Round 1.

Top Government Engineering Colleges

Top Grant-in-Aid and Self-Financed Colleges

You should note that IIT Gandhinagar and SVNIT Surat do not participate in Gujarat ACPC counselling. They fill seats through JoSAA counselling based on JEE Main and JEE Advanced ranks. Gujarat ACPC covers only state-level engineering institutes.

Gujarat ACPC 2026 Reservation Policy

The Gujarat ACPC 2026 reservation policy follows the rules notified by the Government of Gujarat for professional course admissions. Seats are sub-divided category-wise within each college-branch combination. You must produce valid and current category certificates during help centre document verification to claim a reserved seat. Without the correct certificate, you will be treated as a General category candidate and your reserved-category claim will not be accepted at any later stage.

Apart from the above, seats are also reserved for children of defence personnel and wards of Kashmiri migrants under separate quotas. The non-creamy layer certificate for SEBC must have been issued on or after April 1, 2025 to be valid for the 2026-27 cycle. Outdated certificates will not be accepted during document verification.

SEBC candidates must ensure their non-creamy layer certificate is dated April 1, 2025 or later. Certificates issued before this date are invalid for Gujarat ACPC 2026.

Gujarat ACPC 2026 Fee Structure and Scholarships

Tuition fees across Gujarat ACPC 2026 colleges vary by institute type and are regulated by the Fee Regulatory Committee (FRC) of Gujarat. The FRC-approved annual tuition fee for each college is listed in the official seat matrix on the portal. Government colleges have the lowest fees; premium self-financed institutions have the highest.

The token tuition fee payable after seat allotment is approximately Rs. 3,000 for government colleges and around Rs. 12,000 for self-financed colleges. This amount is fully adjustable against the final tuition fee when you join the allotted institute — it is not an extra charge on top of the annual fee.

Scholarships Available for ACPC-Admitted Students

• Mukhyamantri Yuva Swavalamban Yojana (MYSY): The Government of Gujarat offers this scholarship to engineering students from families with annual income below Rs. 6 lakh. It covers up to 50% of tuition fees, with a cap based on college type. MYSY is one of the most accessible scholarship programs for Gujarat engineering students and applications open after admission is confirmed.
• Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) Seats: 5% supernumerary TFW seats are available in most colleges for students from economically weaker backgrounds who do not qualify under other reserved categories. TFW seats carry zero or nominal tuition fee.
• Central Government Scholarships: SC/ST candidates may also apply for Post-Matric Scholarships from the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment after completing admission. These can significantly reduce the net cost of education at any college type.