GUJCET Counselling 2026: Mock Round Choice Filling till 15 June, Seat Allotment and Home State Quota

The Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC), Gujarat conducts GUJCET 2026 counselling for B.E./B.Tech and pharmacy admissions in the state’s government, grant-in-aid, and self-financed institutes. ACPC released the GUJCET 2026 provisional merit list on June 12, 2026, and the mock-round choice filling window is open from June 12 to June 15, 2026.

• You must register at gujacpc.admissions.nic.in and complete document verification before participating in the seat allotment rounds.
• The ACPC merit list is built using the 60:40 formula — 60% Class 12 Board PCM marks plus 40% GUJCET 2026 score.
• Fill 20 or more choices across colleges and branches to maximise your chance of an allotment.
• ACPC conducts one mock round, three regular rounds, and one mop-up round for GUJCET 2026 counselling.
• Registering for GUJCET counselling is mandatory — your GUJCET 2026 rank alone does not guarantee a seat.

Reservation of Quotas for GUJCET Counselling 2026

ACPC follows the reservation policy notified by the Government of Gujarat. The category-wise distribution applies to home-state (Gujarat domicile) seats — All India quota seats and management quota seats follow their own rules.

The 33% female reservation and 5% PwD quota are horizontal — they cut across SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, and Open categories rather than reducing the open seat pool. If a category quota seat is not filled by the end of Round 3, ACPC converts it to an open seat in the mop-up round.

How to Apply for GUJCET Counselling 2026?

GUJCET 2026 counselling registration is conducted entirely online through the ACPC portal. There is no offline form, and you cannot register at the institute level. The same registration covers all rounds — Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and the mop-up round.

The end-to-end process from registration to reporting takes between four and six weeks depending on the round in which you accept a seat. Keep your documents ready in scanned PDF format before you begin.

Step 1: Registration on the ACPC Portal

Visit gujacpc.admissions.nic.in and click on the New Registration link. Enter your GUJCET 2026 roll number or JEE Main 2026 application number, date of birth, and email ID. The portal sends an OTP to your registered mobile number to verify the account. Create a strong password and save the system-generated PIN — you need both for every login during the counselling cycle.

Step 2: Registration Fee Payment

Log in with the new credentials and pay the non-refundable registration fee of INR 350 (General / EWS / Open) or INR 250 (SC / ST / SEBC / PwD) via UPI, debit card, credit card, or net banking. The receipt is generated instantly; download a PDF copy and keep the transaction ID handy. Registration is incomplete until the fee is paid — your form will not appear in the merit list otherwise.

Step 3: Document Upload and Verification

Upload scanned copies of your Class 10 and Class 12 mark sheets, GUJCET 2026 scorecard (or JEE Main scorecard), Gujarat domicile certificate, category certificate (if applicable), school leaving certificate, and a passport-size photograph. Each file must be in PDF or JPG format under 200 KB. ACPC verifies the documents within two to three working days. If a document is rejected, you can re-upload during the resubmission window without paying again.

Step 4: Choice Filling and Locking

Once your provisional merit number is published, the choice filling window opens. Select your preferred colleges and branches in strict order of preference — the system fills the first choice you are eligible for. Fill 20 or more choices across colleges and branches to maximise your chance of an allotment. A short choice list often forces you into the mop-up round.

Step 5: Seat Allotment, Acceptance, and Reporting

The seat allotment result is published on the dashboard. If you are allotted a seat and want to accept it, pay the tuition fee (or token fee for self-financed institutes) within the deadline and report to the allotted college with original documents. Missing the reporting deadline cancels your seat. If you want to participate in the next round for a better allotment, choose the Upgrade option instead of paying the full fee.

How to Lock Choices in GUJCET 2026 Counselling

Choice locking is the step that converts your preference list into a binding submission to ACPC. Once you lock, you cannot change a single choice for that round. Follow the steps below carefully.

Step 1: Log In to the ACPC Portal

• Go to gujacpc.admissions.nic.in.
• Click on the Candidate Login link in the top-right corner.
• Enter your application number, password, and the system PIN.

Step 2: Open the Choice Filling Section

• From the dashboard, click on Choice Filling and Locking.
• Select the round for which you are filling choices (mock or Round 1).
• Use the filter for institute type, district, and branch to shortlist options.

Step 3: Add Choices in Preference Order

• Click Add against every college and branch combination you want.
• Use the Up and Down arrows to set your preference order — your top choice must be at rank 1.
• Save the list to the server after every batch of edits.

Step 4: Preview and Lock Choices

• Click Preview to see the full ordered list one final time.
• Click Lock Choices when you are satisfied with the order.
• Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile to confirm the lock.
• Download the locked choice PDF and save it for your records.

If you do not click Lock Choices before the deadline, the system auto-locks whatever list is saved at midnight on the last day. An auto-locked list is treated as final — you cannot reopen it. The summary below captures the key actions and risks.

GUJCET Counselling Documents Required 2026

Keep the documents listed below ready in two formats — scanned PDF copies (each under 200 KB) for upload during registration, and the original plus two photocopies for verification at the allotted institute. Missing any one of the mandatory documents at the reporting stage cancels your seat allotment.

• GUJCET 2026 Admit Card.
• GUJCET 2026 Scorecard or JEE Main 2026 Scorecard.
• Class 10 Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate.
• Class 12 Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate (with PCM subjects).
• School Leaving Certificate (Transfer Certificate).
• Gujarat Domicile Certificate.
• Category Certificate (SC / ST / SEBC / EWS / PwD) issued by a competent authority — required only if you are claiming the quota.
• Non-Creamy Layer Certificate dated on or after April 1, 2026 — for SEBC students.
• EWS Income and Asset Certificate — for EWS students.
• PwD Certificate from a government civil hospital — for PwD students.
• Aadhaar Card.
• Passport-size photographs (six copies).
• Demand Draft or online fee receipt for the tuition / seat acceptance fee.
• Anti-ragging affidavit (downloadable from the ACPC portal).

How Much Money is Needed for GUJCET Counselling 2026?

The total money you need for GUJCET 2026 counselling is split into two parts — a small non-refundable registration fee that ACPC charges to process your application, and a refundable tuition or seat acceptance fee that you pay only after a seat is allotted to you.

Non-Refundable Counselling Fees

Every student pays the registration fee at the time of account creation. This fee is not returned even if you do not get a seat or choose to withdraw later in the cycle.

Refundable Seat Acceptance and Tuition Fees

Once a seat is allotted, you pay the institute fee or a token amount to confirm your seat. If you withdraw after accepting a seat, the seat acceptance fee is refunded only after deducting an INR 1,000 processing charge. Withdrawal after the mop-up round closes results in full forfeiture of the amount paid.

GUJCET 2026 Round-Wise Seat Allotment

ACPC conducts a mock round, three regular rounds, and a final mop-up round for GUJCET 2026. The mock round is a preview — it does not allot an actual seat. The three regular rounds allot seats based on your locked preferences, your merit number, and the seat matrix. The mock-round choice filling is currently open and closes on June 15, 2026.

If your category quota seat remains vacant after Round 3, ACPC converts it to an open seat in the mop-up round. Once you confirm a seat in the mop-up round, you cannot withdraw or upgrade further.

Upgrade vs Freeze vs Withdraw — GUJCET 2026 Counselling Decision

After every regular round, you must choose what to do with your allotted seat within the reporting window. ACPC offers three options — Freeze, Upgrade, and Withdraw. Pick deliberately; the wrong choice can leave you without a seat.

Choose Upgrade only if the higher choices on your list are realistically reachable for your merit number. An ambitious upgrade list with no realistic targets means you stay at the current allotment. If you withdraw after accepting a seat, the seat acceptance fee is not fully refunded.