GUJCET Counselling 2026: Round 2 Seat Allotment (Out), Seat Acceptance & Fee Payment by July 19, Choice Filling and Round Wise Seat Allotment

The Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC), which conducts counselling for the Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) 2026 on behalf of the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB), has released the GUJCET 2026 Round 2 seat allotment result. Candidates who participated in Round 2 choice filling can now check their allotment status by logging in with their application number, password, and date of birth on the official portal, acpc.gujarat.gov.in.

GUJCET 2026 Latest Updates

• The ACPC declared the GUJCET 2026 Round 2 seat allotment result on July 15, 2026, following the Round 2 choice filling window held from July 10 to July 13, 2026.
• Candidates allotted a seat in Round 2 must pay the seat acceptance fee between July 15 and July 19, 2026, failing which the allotment stands cancelled and the seat is reallocated.
• Earlier in the cycle, the Round 1 seat allotment result was declared on June 25, 2026, after Round 1 choice filling closed on June 22, 2026.
• Candidates who do not receive a Round 2 upgrade retain their Round 1 seat and automatically move forward to Round 3.
• Round 3 choice filling is expected to run from July 20 to July 23, 2026, with the Round 3 seat allotment result likely to be declared around July 25, 2026.
• Last year, the corresponding Round 2 allotment for GUJCET 2025 was declared later, on July 26, 2025, with a fee payment deadline of July 29, 2025 — putting this year's Round 2 process roughly ten days ahead of the 2025 schedule.

GUJCET 2026 Counselling Round-wise Schedule

Reservation of Quotas for GUJCET Counselling 2026

Seat reservation for all ACPC 2026 degree engineering and pharmacy admissions follows the Gujarat government’s mandated policy. Vertical reservations are category-wise; horizontal reservations cut across all vertical categories. The table below reflects the standard distribution applicable across all ACPC-covered seats (exceptions apply for minority-managed institutes and NRI seats managed directly by individual institutes):

Horizontal reservations (cross-cutting across all vertical categories above):

• Persons with Disability (PH): 3% horizontal reservation across all categories for students with benchmark disability of 40% or above, certified by a government Medical Board
• Ex-Serviceman / Defence Personnel Quota: A fixed horizontal quota for wards of ex-servicemen or serving defence personnel; seat count varies by institute; a certificate from the relevant military or records authority is required
• Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFW): 5% of sanctioned intake at self-financed institutes under TFW — students admitted pay no tuition fee but bear hostel, examination, and other charges; an income certificate is required
• NRI Quota: Up to 15% of seats at some self-financed institutes are reserved for NRI/NRI-sponsored students; these are managed entirely by individual institutes outside ACPC’s merit counselling

JEE Main merit seats: 5% of intake at government and government-aided institutes is filled from JEE Main 2026 merit, on a separate merit list inside the same ACPC portal. Students who qualify JEE Main but do not hold Gujarat domicile may apply only for these specific seats.

Note: If reserved-category seats remain vacant after all counselling rounds, they are converted to open merit seats per the Gujarat government’s seat-conversion policy. Reservation norms for minority-managed institutes may differ — verify directly with those institutes.

How to Apply for GUJCET Counselling 2026?

All steps in ACPC 2026 counselling — from registration to seat acceptance — happen exclusively online at gujacpc.admissions.nic.in. There is no offline registration or walk-in option for the three main merit rounds. The primary registration window closed on May 31, 2026; a second registration window for new applicants was open from July 1–5, 2026 per ACPC’s notification for Round 2 onwards.

Step 1: Register on the ACPC Portal

Visit gujacpc.admissions.nic.in and click "New Registration." Enter your GUJCET 2026 roll number and date of birth — the system retrieves your details automatically from the GSEB database. Create a strong password and note your ACPC Application Number, which is your permanent login ID across all rounds and communications. Use an active mobile number and email ID that you check daily — ACPC sends all allotment notices, fee receipts, and deadline reminders exclusively through these contacts.

Step 2: Pay the Registration Fee

After completing registration, pay the non-refundable counselling registration fee of ₹350 online via net banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI. Payment confirmation is generated instantly — download and save your receipt, as you may need to reference the transaction ID during document upload. No fee payment means your registration is incomplete and you will not appear in any allotment round.

Step 3: Upload Your Documents

Log in and navigate to the document upload section. Upload scanned copies of all required documents in the format and file size ACPC specifies (typically JPG or PDF, under 200–500 KB per file). ACPC performs digital verification — category certificates, domicile proof, and marksheets are the most frequent sources of mismatches. Ensure every uploaded document is legible, self-attested where required, and matches the information in your registration form exactly. Errors found during digital verification may be correctable within the notified rectification window; errors discovered at physical reporting can result in cancellation.

Step 4: Fill and Lock Your Choices

During each round’s choice-filling window, log in and build a ranked preference list of college-branch combinations. There is no cap on the number of choices. The system runs allotment for every round using your most recently locked list — for Round 3 (upcoming July 20–23, 2026), you may add or reorder choices in the alteration window. Fill at least 15–20 choices to maximise your chances across all rounds. Once you click "Lock Choices," no further editing is possible for that round.

Step 5: Report to the Allotted College

When you receive and accept a seat, complete online reporting first by paying the token tuition fee and downloading your Provisional Admission Letter (PAL) from the portal. Physical reporting at the allotted institute with original documents is also mandatory — the unified deadline for all three main rounds is July 28, 2026. Missing the physical reporting deadline cancels your admission even if you completed online reporting and paid the token fee in full.

How to Lock Choices — Step-by-Step Guide

Locking your choices is the most consequential action in GUJCET 2026 counselling. The allotment algorithm reads your locked list top-to-bottom and offers the first college-branch where a seat is available for your rank and category. Order matters as much as content — a safe option placed at the top means you receive that safe option even when a better seat was available for your rank.

Step 1: Log In to the ACPC Portal

• Go to gujacpc.admissions.nic.in and click "Student Login."
• Enter your Application Number, Password, and CAPTCHA; click Login.

Step 2: Open the Choice Filling Section

• On your dashboard, click "Choice Filling" or "Option Entry" (the label may vary by round).
• The portal displays available institutes and branches with seat availability and the previous year’s closing rank for each option as a reference.

Step 3: Search and Add Preferences

• Use filters — institute name, branch, district, management type (government / aided / self-financed), or fee range — to find options relevant to you.
• Click "Add" next to each college-branch combination you want on your list.
• Re-order using up/down arrows or drag-and-drop; your most-desired option must be at the top.

Step 4: Review Your Order

• Your absolute first choice must be first — the algorithm never assigns you a worse option than the highest-ranked one for which a seat exists at your rank.
• Spread choices across districts, fee brackets, and branches lower in the list to build a safety net across multiple rounds.

Step 5: Save and Lock

• Click "Save" to store your list without submitting — you can continue editing until the window closes.
• When fully satisfied, click "Lock Choices" and confirm the pop-up — this action is irreversible.
• Download and print the locked-choices confirmation page immediately and keep it safe.

Do not rely on auto-lock — always lock manually before the deadline. If you close your browser without locking, the system may auto-lock your last saved list at the window deadline, but portal sessions can expire without saving — never gamble on auto-lock.

GUJCET Counselling 2026 Documents Required

Documents are needed at two stages: digital upload on the ACPC portal during registration, and physical originals at the allotted institute during in-person reporting. Keep self-attested photocopies in at least two complete sets for physical reporting — most institutes return originals on the same day after inspection.

• GUJCET 2026 Scorecard and Admit Card
• Class 12 (HSC) Marksheet — original and photocopies
• Class 12 (HSC) Passing / Board Certificate
• Class 10 (SSC) Marksheet — for date of birth verification
• School Leaving Certificate (SLC)
• Gujarat Domicile Certificate — issued in your name by a Mamlatdar, Executive Magistrate, or other competent revenue authority
• Caste / Category Certificate (as applicable):
  • SC / ST: Caste certificate issued by the Gujarat state competent authority
  • SEBC: Caste certificate plus a valid Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate
  • EWS: Income and Asset Certificate issued by a competent authority (Mamlatdar or equivalent)
• PH (Persons with Disability) Certificate — issued by a government Medical Board, showing benchmark disability of 40% or above (if claiming PH horizontal quota)
• Ex-Serviceman / Defence Certificate — from the relevant military authority (if applicable)
• Migration / Transfer Certificate — required if your qualifying board is other than GSEB
• Gap Year Affidavit — if there is an academic gap between passing HSC and applying to GUJCET 2026, an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper may be required by the institute
• Passport-size Photographs — 4 to 6 recent photographs on a white background, as specified by the institute
• Aadhaar Card — for identity verification at all stages
• Bank Account Passbook or Cancelled Cheque — your account details for any fee refund processing
• ACPC Provisional Admission Letter (PAL) — downloaded from gujacpc.admissions.nic.in after completing online reporting; a printed copy is mandatory at physical reporting

Note: Originals are inspected by institute staff at physical reporting and returned — do not surrender them permanently unless the institute specifically instructs you to. Any mismatch between uploaded digital documents and originals (names, category, dates) can lead to on-the-spot cancellation of your admission.

How Much Money is Needed for GUJCET Counselling 2026?

ACPC 2026 counselling involves two distinct fee types: a non-refundable registration fee paid when you first register, and a refundable token tuition fee paid when you accept a seat. Annual tuition and other charges are paid directly to the institute at physical reporting, with the token fee deducted from the first installment.

Non-Refundable Fees

The counselling registration fee is a one-time payment at the start of the process. It is non-refundable regardless of whether you receive a seat, accept it, or withdraw at any stage.

Refundable Token Fee (Seat Acceptance)

When you receive a seat and choose to accept it during online reporting, you pay a token tuition fee on the ACPC portal. This amount is adjusted against the first-year tuition fee when you physically report to the institute — you do not pay it again at the institute’s fee counter. The token fee is partially refundable if you cancel within ACPC’s notified cancellation window, after deduction of a processing charge.

If you withdraw after accepting a seat, the seat acceptance fee is not fully refunded — ACPC deducts a processing/cancellation charge as specified in the ACPC 2026 information brochure. The balance is refunded to the bank account registered with your ACPC profile.

Note: Token fee amounts above reflect norms from 2025–26 and are expected to be in the same range for 2026–27, but ACPC may revise them. Verify the exact notified amount from the official ACPC information brochure at gujacpc.admissions.nic.in before making any payment.

GUJCET 2026 Round-Wise Seat Allotment

ACPC 2026 runs a mock round for practice, three binding merit rounds, a Govt/GIA Online Round for government and aided college seats that remain vacant after the main rounds, and a Vacant Seat Counselling for any seats still unfilled. Each binding round uses the same merit algorithm — your GUJCET rank is matched against your locked preferences in order, and you receive the highest-ranked option where a seat is available in your eligible category.

How the algorithm works: The system ranks all students by GUJCET 2026 merit rank within each category. For each student it scans the locked preference list from Choice 1 downward and offers the first option where a seat is available. This means your Choice 1 is always the best you can receive — there is no strategic reason to place a safe option above a better one. Your rank determines what seats you can access; your preference order determines which of those seats you actually receive.

How to Report to College After GUJCET 2026 Allotment

Reporting after receiving a seat happens in two mandatory stages: online reporting on the ACPC portal, followed by physical reporting at the allotted institute. Both are required. Completing only online reporting without physically visiting the institute results in automatic cancellation of your seat.

Stage 1: Online Reporting on gujacpc.admissions.nic.in

• Log in with your Application Number and Password.
• Navigate to "Allotment Result" — your allotted institute, branch, category, and applicable token fee are displayed.
• Choose your response: Accept & Freeze, Accept & Upgrade, or Reject (detailed guide in the next section).
• If you accept, click "Proceed to Payment" and pay the token tuition fee online (₹1,500 for Govt/GIA; ₹20,000 for self-financed, approximately).
• After successful payment, download and print your Provisional Admission Letter (PAL) from the portal — this is the document that grants you entry to the physical reporting process at the institute.
• Complete online reporting before the window closes: July 19, 2026 for Round 2.

Stage 2: Physical Reporting at the Allotted Institute

• Visit the allotted institute on or before the physical reporting deadline: July 28, 2026 (unified deadline for Rounds 1, 2, and 3).
• Carry all original documents listed in the Documents Required section, plus at least two complete sets of self-attested photocopies.
• Submit the printed Provisional Admission Letter (PAL) downloaded from the ACPC portal.
• Pay the balance of first-year tuition and other institute charges at the fee counter — the token fee already paid is deducted from this amount.
• Collect the institute’s admission confirmation receipt and verify your name on the admitted students list posted at the institute.

Note: If you accepted a Round 2 seat with the "Upgrade" option and receive a better Round 3 allotment on July 25, your new (Round 3) Provisional Admission Letter supersedes the Round 2 PAL. Report physically to the Round 3 institute — not the Round 2 institute. The token fee paid for Round 2 is transferred and adjusted against your Round 3 allotment; you do not pay a second token fee.

Upgrade, Freeze, or Withdraw — What Should You Choose?

After receiving a seat in any allotment round, you choose one of three responses during online reporting. The right choice depends on how satisfied you are with the allotted option, how many higher-ranked choices remain in your locked list, and how many rounds are still available. After Round 3, the upgrade option is permanently closed.

Decision guide for Round 2 specifically (acting today):

• Round 2 allotment is better than Round 1 — the system upgraded you; evaluate whether this is your target and choose Freeze, or continue with "Upgrade" if a still-better option is plausible in Round 3.
• Round 2 allotment is the same as Round 1 — no upgrade was available in Round 2; choosing "Accept & Upgrade" keeps you in the Round 3 pool at zero extra risk because your Round 2 seat is held throughout.
• You rejected Round 1 and now have a Round 2 offer — evaluate carefully; only one more merit round (Round 3) remains before the Govt/GIA round and Vacant Seat Counselling, where upgrade is not available.
• No allotment in Round 2 — expand your preference list during the Round 3 alteration window (July 20–23); add more options, particularly in less-competitive branches or districts with available seats.

Note: After Round 3, the upgrade option is permanently closed. The Govt/GIA Online Round and Vacant Seat Counselling do not carry upgrade mechanisms — acceptance in those rounds is final. Physical reporting for all Round 1/2/3 seats is due by July 28, 2026.