The Gujarat Common Entrance Test or GUJCET 2026 exam is scheduled on March 29, 2026. The GUJCET hall ticket is expected to be released by 23rd March, 2026, or even before. Last year, the board released the admit card for GUJCET 2025 exam on 11th March and the exam was scheduled on 23rd March, 2026.

  • The GUJCET 2026 application form was available on the gujcet.gseb.org till January 6, 2026 (without a late fee).
  • According to the GUJCET 2026 pattern, the exam will comprise 120 questions from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology.
  • The total marks allotted for the GUJCET exam are 120, with each question carrying one mark.
  • A penalty of -0.25 will be reduced for each incorrect answer. The GUJCET 2026 syllabus strictly follows the GSEB and NCERT curriculum for all sections.
  • Along with accuracy, students also need to improve their speed so they do not spend more than 1.5 minutes per question.
  • There will be two papers: Paper 1 (Physics & Chemistry) and Paper 2 (Mathematics or Biology). The total duration of the GUJCET 2026 exam will be 180 minutes.
  • For this, proper time management and regular mock practice are required. Students can also attempt the GUJCET PYQs to familiarise themselves with the exam pattern and maximise their score in the upcoming exam.
Direct Link to Download GUJCET Hall Ticket 2026 (To be Available Soon)

Check: GUJCET 2026 Exam Date Notification Official PDF 

GUJCET 2026 Exam

Key Summary

  • The GUJCET 2026 exam is all set to take place on 29th March, 2026.
  • The GUJCET Hall Ticket will be available for download by 23rd March, 2026.
  • There will be sectional time allotted for Paper 1 (120 minutes) and Paper 2 (60 minutes). 

What is GUJCET 2026 Exam?

The GUJCET 2026 exam will be a State-level entrance examination, to be conducted for admission into private and government Engineering (B.E/B.Tech.) or Pharmacy (B.Pharm) courses across the Gujarat state. The conducting body, Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB), has already released the date for the GUJCET 2026 exam.

GUJCET 2026 Exam Highlights

The GUJCET 2026 exam is conducted in pen-and-paper mode, in which candidates are required to mark their answers on an OMR sheet. All the details regarding the exam, including the release date of the GUJCET Hall Ticket 2026, are given below:

Particulars Details
Exam Name Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) 2026
Conducting Body Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB)
Exam Level State-level
Purpose Admission to B.E./B.Tech and B.Pharm courses
Exam Date March 29, 2026
Admit Card Release Date 6-7 days before the exam
Mode of Exam Offline (Pen and Paper)
Duration 3 hours
Subjects Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology
Total Questions/Marks 120 questions/120 marks
Official Website gujcet. gseb.org. or gseb.org

GUJCET 2026 Exam: Registration & Exam Fee

The GUJCET 2026 registration process officially began on 16th December 2025. The application form was available on the GSEB official website till 6 January, 2026. The 2026 GUJCET registration process involved creating a User ID, completing the online application form with required personal & educational details, uploading documents, and final fee payment.

  • The GUJCET 2026 application fee was INR 350. Those who failed to submit the application form on or before 6th January, 2026, had to pay an extra penalty fee of INR 1200.
  • The GUJCET 2026 application deadline (extended) with late fee was till 16th January, 2026.
Event Date/Details
Registration Start Date December 16, 2025
Last Date to Apply (without late fee) December 30, 2025January 6, 2026 (extended)
Last Date with Late Fee January 16, 2026
Application Mode Online at gujcet.gseb.org
Application Fee
  • INR 350 (Without Late Fee)
  • INR 1200+INR 350 (With Late Fee)

Also Read: GUJCET College Predictor

Ques: What is GUJCET registration trends for the last five years (2021-2025)?

Ans: The GUJCET registration trends for the last five year is given below:

Year Total Registered Students Total Appeared Students
2025 129912 126917
2024 137799 137000
2023 130788 126605
2022 215701 206330
2021 117932 113202

GUJCET 2026 Exam Pattern

The GUJCET 2026 follows a structured pattern for Physics & Chemistry, Mathematics & Biology. It consists of multiple-choice questions with 0.25 negative marking for incorrect answers.

  • As per the GUJCET 2026 exam pattern, there will be two papers: Paper 1 and Paper 2.
  • For Paper 1, the total time allotted will be 120 minutes, of which students are required to attempt 40 questions each in Physics & chemistry.
  • For paper 2, candidates are required to attempt 40 questions in 60 minutes or 1 hour.
Particulars Details
Mode Offline (OMR-based)
Duration 180 minutes (120 min for Physics+Chemistry, 60 min for Math/Biology
Total Questions 120 (40 each from Physics, Chemistry, Math/Biology)
Total Marks 120
Question Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Marking Scheme +1 for correct, -0.25 for incorrect
Medium English, Gujarati, Hindi
Sections Physics & Chemistry (combined), Mathematics/Biology

Also Read: GUJCET Admit Card 2026

Gujcet 2026 Syllabus

The GUJCET 2026 syllabus is based on the reduced NCERT/GSEB Class 12 Science stream curriculum (With some Class 11 topics). It covers Physics, Chemistry, and Paper Mathematics (for engineering) or Biology (for pharmacy), focusing on conceptual understanding and application.

Subject Important Topics
Physics Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current & Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction & AC, Electromagnetic Waves, Optics, Dual Nature of Master & Radiation, Atoms & Nuclei, Electronic Devices, Communication Systems
Chemistry Solid State, Solutions, Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Surface Chemistry, General Principles & Processes of Isolation of Elements, p-Block Elements, d & f-Block Elements, Coordination Compounds, Haloalkanes & Haloarenes, Alcohols/Phenols/Ethers, Aldehydes/Ketones/Carboxylic Acids, Amines, Biomolecules, Polymers, Chemistry in Everyday Life
Mathematics Relations & Functions, Inverse Trigonometric Functions, Matrices & Determinants, Continuity & Differentiability, Applications of Derivatives, Integrals, Applications of Integrals, Differential Equations, Vector Algebra, Three-Dimensional Geometry, Linear Programming, Probability

Also Read: GUJCET Exam Pattern 2026

GUJCET 2026 Preparation Tips

Effective preparation for GUJCET 2026 requires a focused approach to the syllabus, regular practice, and time management. Prioritize NCERT textbooks and solve previous years’ papers to build accuracy under timed conditions.

Tip Number Preparation Tip
1 Thoroughly study NCERT/GSEB Class 11 & 12 textbooks as the syllabus is based on them.
2 Create a study timetable covering all subjects with daily revision and practice.
3 Solve previous years’ GUJCET papers and mock tests to understand the pattern and improve speed.
4 Focus on high-weightage topics like Electrostatics, Organic Chemistry, and Calculus.
5 Practice MCQs regularly to handle negative marking and time pressure effectively.
6 Revise formulas, concepts, and diagrams frequently; maintain short notes for quick recall.

Also Read: GUJCET Result 2026

GUJCET 2026 Recommended Books

Selecting the right books helps cover the syllabus comprehensively with theory, solved examples, and practice questions. NCERT books form the foundation, supplemented by reference and practice materials.

Subject Recommended Books
Physics NCERT Physics Class 11 & 12; Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma
Chemistry NCERT Chemistry Class 11 & 12; Modern Approach to Chemical Calculations by R.C. Mukherjee (for Physical Chemistry)
Mathematics NCERT Mathematics Class 11 & 12; R.D. Sharma Objective Mathematics
Practice/General GUJCET 15 Practice Sets; Gujarat CET Engineering Solved Papers; Test Series GUJCET (PCM )by various authors; GUJCET Question Paper Sets by Umesh Gurjar

FAQs

Ques: What is the date of the GUJCET 2026 exam?

Ans: The GUJCET 2026 exam is scheduled for March 29, 2026.

Ques: Who conducts the GUJCET exam?

Ans: The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) conducts the GUJCET exam.

Ques: What is the eligibility for GUJCET 2026?

Ans: Candidates must have passed or be appearing in Class 12 Science stream (with Physics, Chemistry, and Math/Biology) from a recognized board and be Indian nationals.

Ques: How many questions are there in GUJCET 2026?

Ans: There are 120 multiple-choice questions in total, with 40 each from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology.

Ques: Is there negative marking in GUJCET 2026?

Ans: Yes, there is negative marking of -0.25 for each incorrect answer.

Ques: What is the syllabus for GUJCET 2026 based on?

Ans: The syllabus is based on the NCERT/GSEB Class 12 Science Stream curriculum for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Biology.