Gujarat ACPC 2026: Round 1 Choice Filling Open, Merit List, Seat Allotment and Cutoff

Gujarat ACPC 2026 (Admission Committee for Professional Courses) is the state government body that manages centralised admissions to B.E./B.Tech, Pharmacy, MBA, MCA, and other professional programmes across 141+ institutes in Gujarat. The final merit list and mock allotment results have been declared today, June 17, 2026, and Round 1 choice filling is now live at gujacpc.admissions.nic.in. ACPC ranks candidates using a weighted formula — 60% weightage to HSC (Class 12) PCM marks and 40% weightage to GUJCET 2026 percentile — and allots seats through multiple online counselling rounds spread across June and July 2026.

• Round 1 Choice Filling: Gujarat ACPC 2026 Round 1 choice filling is LIVE from June 17 to June 22, 2026. Log in to gujacpc.admissions.nic.in, arrange your college and branch preferences in priority order, and submit before the window closes on June 22. This is the most important step in securing your seat.
• Round 1 Seat Allotment: The Round 1 allotment result is expected on June 25, 2026. After the result, candidates must pay a token fee within the payment window to hold the allotted seat. In 2025, ACPC released Round 1 allotment results on June 27.
• Round 2 and Round 3 Counselling: Round 2 choice filling runs from July 10 to 13, 2026, and Round 3 seat allotment is on July 25, 2026. Three general rounds are held to progressively fill all available seats, with later rounds drawing from seats freed by cancellations.
• Government / GIA Online Round: A special round for remaining vacancies in government and grant-in-aid (GIA) colleges runs from July 28 to August 4, 2026. Candidates without a confirmed seat after Round 3 can participate. A Mop-Up Round may follow if seats remain.

What is Gujarat ACPC 2026?

Gujarat ACPC stands for Admission Committee for Professional Courses. It is an official body set up by the Government of Gujarat to conduct centralised admissions to professional degree programmes across government, grant-in-aid (GIA), and self-financed colleges in the state. For B.E./B.Tech, ACPC uses scores from the GUJCET (Gujarat Common Entrance Test), conducted by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) every March, combined with HSC (Class 12) marks to prepare a merit list. ACPC does not conduct any entrance exam of its own.

More than 90,000 students appear for GUJCET each year and compete for over 78,000 seats across 141+ engineering colleges. The process is fully online through the official ACPC portal. Government and GIA colleges have annual tuition fees of around Rs. 28,650, which makes them highly competitive with tight closing ranks.

Gujarat ACPC 2026 at a Glance

Courses Managed by Gujarat ACPC

While Degree Engineering is the most applied-for programme, ACPC also manages centralised admissions for several other professional courses:

• Degree Engineering (B.E./B.Tech): 4-year programme through GUJCET or JEE Main merit
• B.Tech Lateral Entry: 3-year programme for diploma holders entering second year
• Diploma Engineering: 3-year programme for Class 10 pass candidates
• Degree and Diploma Pharmacy (B.Pharm / D.Pharm): Pharmacy programmes using GUJCET or HSC merit
• MBA: 2-year management programme using CMAT / MAT / CAT scores
• MCA: 2-year computer applications programme
• ME / M.Tech: 2-year postgraduate engineering programme using GATE score
• B.Arch: 5-year architecture programme using NATA or JEE Main Paper 2

Gujarat ACPC 2026 Important Dates

The final merit list and mock allotment for Gujarat ACPC 2026 are out as of today, June 17, 2026. Round 1 choice filling is live. The table below shows upcoming events first in chronological order, followed by past events in chronological order.

Source: gujacpc.admissions.nic.in

Gujarat ACPC 2026 Eligibility Criteria

You must meet the following conditions to participate in Gujarat ACPC 2026 Degree Engineering admissions. ACPC verifies documents at multiple stages — an ineligibility finding at any point can cancel your allotment without refund.

Academic Qualification

• Must have passed HSC (Class 12) or an equivalent examination from a recognised board
• Mandatory subjects: Physics and Mathematics
• One of the following as the third qualifying subject: Chemistry, Computer Science, Bio-Technology, or Biology
• Candidates appearing in the 2026 HSC exam are provisionally eligible, subject to meeting marks criteria after results

Minimum Marks in Qualifying Subjects

Entrance Exam and Domicile

• 95% of Government and GIA seats (Home State quota): Valid GUJCET 2026 score required. You must hold Gujarat domicile or meet ACPC’s state residency criteria.
• 5% of Government and GIA seats (All India quota): Valid JEE Main 2026 All India Rank required. Open to candidates from any state.
• Self-financed institute seats (50% administered by ACPC): Admission based on GUJCET or JEE Main score depending on the seat category.

Age Limit

There is no upper age limit for Gujarat ACPC Degree Engineering admissions, as per AICTE norms. You must be at least 17 years of age as of December 31, 2026.

Category-wise Seat Reservation

Gujarat ACPC 2026 follows the Gujarat Government reservation policy for all government and GIA college seats:

Note: Reserved category seats have separate closing ranks that differ significantly from general category ranks. Always check category-specific closing ranks while filling choices.

Gujarat ACPC 2026 Registration Process

Gujarat ACPC 2026 registration for Degree Engineering was open from March 31 to May 31, 2026, and is now closed. Candidates who completed registration are currently in the counselling phase. If you missed the deadline, you cannot participate in ACPC 2026-27 Degree Engineering admissions.

How Registration Worked (For Reference)

1. Candidates visited gujacpc.admissions.nic.in and created a new user account
2. Application form: personal details, Class 12 board and marks, GUJCET or JEE Main roll number, and domicile / category details
3. Document upload: scanned photograph, signature, Class 12 mark sheet, domicile certificate, caste or income certificate if applicable
4. Registration fee of Rs. 350 paid online (non-refundable)
5. Form submission and confirmation receipt downloaded from the portal
6. ACPC verified documents through its Query Redressal System — candidates with discrepancies were notified to respond within a window

After verification, ACPC calculated each candidate’s merit rank using HSC and GUJCET 2026 percentiles. The provisional merit list was released on June 12, 2026, followed by the final merit list on June 17, 2026 (today).

Gujarat ACPC 2026 Final Merit List

The Gujarat ACPC 2026 final merit list has been declared today, June 17, 2026, at the official ACPC portal. It is the definitive rank list used for all three counselling rounds and the Government/GIA Online Round. No changes are made to the final merit list after publication.

How to Check Your Merit Rank

1. Go to gujacpc.admissions.nic.in
2. Log in with your ACPC application ID and password
3. Click on "Merit List" or "Check Merit Rank" on your dashboard
4. Your overall merit rank, category rank, combined percentile, and individual component scores will appear
5. Download and save your merit rank card — you will need it throughout the counselling rounds

Provisional vs Final Merit List: What Changed

• Provisional Merit List (June 12, 2026): Released for candidate review. Candidates with errors in their marks or details could raise objections through the ACPC Query Redressal System.
• Final Merit List (June 17, 2026): Released after all objections were examined and corrections (if any) were applied. This is the merit list used for Round 1, Round 2, and Round 3 seat allotment. Approximately 5 days were used to process objections and finalise ranks.

The final merit list is now out. Check your rank immediately and use it — along with the mock allotment result — to plan your Round 1 choices before the window closes on June 22, 2026.

Gujarat ACPC 2026 Mock Allotment Results

The Gujarat ACPC 2026 mock allotment result was released today, June 17, 2026, alongside the final merit list. The mock allotment is a simulation — not a real seat — that shows you what college and branch you would likely receive in Round 1 based on your current choices and merit rank.

What is Mock Allotment?

Mock allotment is a practice run of the ACPC seat allotment algorithm. ACPC uses the same engine it uses for real rounds to generate a provisional result, but with no legal or financial obligation attached. You do not pay any fee, and you do not report to any institute based on mock allotment.

• If the mock allotment shows your preferred college and branch — your current choice order is working well. Keep similar preferences for Round 1.
• If the mock allotment shows a less preferred option — rearrange or add more choices before Round 1 closes on June 22.
• If you received no allotment in the mock round — your choices are too selective for your rank. Add more colleges and branches to your preference list.

How to Check Mock Allotment Result

1. Visit gujacpc.admissions.nic.in
2. Log in with your application ID and password
3. Click on "Mock Allotment Result" on your candidate dashboard
4. Note your allotted college and branch (or "No Allotment" if no match was found)
5. Use this information to refine your Round 1 choice list before June 22

Note: Mock allotment is purely for guidance. You can change your Round 1 choices as many times as you want until June 22, regardless of what the mock allotment shows.

Gujarat ACPC 2026 Choice Filling Guide

Choice filling is the most critical step in Gujarat ACPC 2026. Round 1 choice filling is live from June 17 to June 22, 2026. The order in which you arrange colleges and branches directly decides your allotment — the CAP algorithm assigns you the best available option from your list, starting with preference 1.

How to Fill Choices for Round 1

1. Log in to gujacpc.admissions.nic.in with your application ID and password
2. Go to "Choice Filling" from your candidate dashboard (active from June 17)
3. Browse the seat matrix by institute, branch, institute type, or location
4. Add preferred college-branch combinations and assign priority numbers
5. Rearrange the list so your most desired option is at preference 1
6. Lock your choices before the June 22 deadline — only locked choices are considered by the allotment algorithm
7. Give online consent through the portal before the Round 1 allotment date (June 25)

Smart Strategy for Choice Filling

• Always put your dream option at preference 1: The algorithm tries your top choice first. Many candidates mistakenly put a safe option first — this guarantees the safe option even if the dream seat had a vacancy at their rank.
• Use the mock allotment result as your guide: The mock result released today (June 17) shows where your rank stands against available seats. Use this to reorder your choices or add new options.
• Check previous year closing ranks: The ACPC portal has a "Programme-wise Closure Analysis" section showing how each college-branch combination closed in 2024 and 2025. This is the most reliable data for setting realistic expectations.
• Add as many options as possible: ACPC allows 50+ choices. A candidate with 25 carefully chosen preferences almost always gets a better outcome than one with only 5 preferences. Adding safe options towards the end of your list costs nothing and protects you from getting no allotment.
• Check category-specific closing ranks if you have a reservation: SC/ST/SEBC/EWS closing ranks differ significantly from general category ranks. Check both before finalising your list.

Do not wait until June 22 to submit. Complete your choice list by June 20 and review it on June 21–22. Server load is high on the last day and technical issues can prevent last-minute submissions.

Gujarat ACPC 2026 Seat Allotment

Gujarat ACPC 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result is expected on June 25, 2026. The allotment engine ranks all active candidates by merit and assigns each the best available seat from their preference list. Candidates with a better (lower-number) merit rank always get priority in the same college-branch combination.

After the Allotment Result — Step-by-Step

1. Log in on June 25 and check your allotment status from your dashboard
2. Download your provisional allotment letter from the portal
3. If satisfied with the allotment: pay the token fee (June 25–30) and choose to Freeze or Float
4. If seeking an upgrade: pay the token fee first, then cancel within the cancellation window (June 26 – July 2) to re-enter Round 2
5. After Round 3: if you have a confirmed seat, report to the allotted institute by July 28, 2026 with original documents

What Happens If You Don’t Pay the Token Fee

If you skip the token fee payment window (June 25–30 for Round 1), your allotted seat is automatically cancelled. You also become ineligible for Round 2 and Round 3. This applies even if you planned to upgrade — the token fee must be paid first before any cancellation for upgrade is possible.

Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) Seats

The Gujarat government’s TFW scheme provides free tuition at government and GIA colleges for candidates whose family annual income is below Rs. 8 lakh. TFW seats appear as a separate seat type in the choice filling portal. You must specifically add TFW seat options to your preference list to be considered. The token fee and reporting process for TFW seats remains the same as regular seats.

Top Engineering Colleges in Gujarat ACPC 2026

More than 141 engineering colleges across Gujarat participate in ACPC 2026. Government and GIA colleges have the lowest fees and the most competitive closing ranks. Self-financed colleges offer a broader range of branches and higher seat availability.

Top Government Engineering Colleges

Top GIA and Self-Financed Colleges

Government vs Self-Financed Colleges

Government engineering colleges in Gujarat charge around Rs. 28,650 per year in tuition fees, making them extremely cost-effective. This low fee is the main reason their closing ranks are so competitive — thousands of students target a small pool of government seats. For candidates with ranks beyond 20,000–25,000 in the general category, self-financed institutes with strong placements and industry connections are a practical and often rewarding alternative.

Note: NIT Surat (SVNIT) is NOT part of Gujarat ACPC. It admits students exclusively through JEE Main and JoSAA counselling — a separate central-level process. If you are targeting SVNIT, apply through JoSAA independently.

Documents Required for Gujarat ACPC 2026

Keep all documents ready now — Round 1 allotment is on June 25, 2026, and if you freeze your seat, you will need originals at the time of institute reporting on July 28, 2026. Missing a single document can result in your admission being cancelled at the college gate.

Documents for Online Registration (Already Submitted)

• Class 12 (HSC) mark sheet
• Class 10 (SSC) certificate (for date of birth proof)
• GUJCET 2026 scorecard or JEE Main 2026 scorecard
• Gujarat domicile certificate
• Category certificate — SC / ST / SEBC / EWS (if applicable)
• PWD certificate (if applicable)
• Passport-size photograph and signature scan
• Income certificate (if applying for Tuition Fee Waiver)

Documents for Institute Reporting (Originals + Self-Attested Photocopies)

• ACPC 2026 allotment letter (downloaded from the portal after your round’s allotment)
• Token fee payment receipt (proof of online payment)
• Original Class 12 (HSC) mark sheet
• Original Class 10 (SSC) certificate
• Original GUJCET 2026 scorecard (or JEE Main scorecard)
• School leaving certificate (SLC) or transfer certificate (TC)
• Gujarat domicile certificate (original)
• Category certificate — SC / ST / SEBC / EWS — with valid date of issue (original)
• Migration certificate (if Class 12 was from outside Gujarat)
• PWD certificate showing at least 45% disability (original, if applicable)
• Ex-serviceman / in-serviceman certificate (if applicable)
• Aadhaar card (original + photocopy)
• 6–8 recent passport-size photographs

Carry originals and at least two sets of self-attested photocopies of every document. The institute retains original mark sheets and certificates for the duration of the programme. Missing documents at reporting results in same-day admission cancellation.

Seat Categories and Fee Structure in Gujarat ACPC 2026

Gujarat ACPC 2026 offers seats across multiple categories. Understanding the fee structure helps you plan your finances and choose between government, GIA, and self-financed options during choice filling.

Annual Tuition Fee by Institute Type

Token Fee for Seat Confirmation

After each round’s allotment result, ACPC collects a token fee (approximately Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 15,000) online to confirm and hold the allotted seat. This amount is adjusted against your first-year tuition fee when you physically report to the institute. The token fee payment window after Round 1 allotment (June 25, 2026) is June 25 to June 30, 2026.

Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) Scheme

The Gujarat government’s Tuition Fee Waiver scheme covers 100% of tuition at government and GIA colleges for candidates from families with annual income below Rs. 8 lakh. To use TFW:

• Upload a valid income certificate during registration (the window for this is now closed for 2026)
• Add TFW seats — shown separately in the choice filling portal — to your preference list
• TFW seat count per college is limited and operates as a separate seat pool from the regular quota

Note: For 2026, TFW eligibility was verified at the registration stage. Candidates who did not upload the income certificate or did not register under TFW cannot claim TFW benefits at the institute reporting stage.