GUJCET 2027
Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB), Gandhinagar
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Overview
The Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) is conducted by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB), Gandhinagar, for HSC Science students who want admission to Degree Engineering and Diploma or Degree Pharmacy courses. The Board holds it under an Education Department resolution dated 19 November 2016. GUJCET 2027 has not been announced yet, so this page uses the 2026 notices and the Board's 2025 action plan and labels them as such.
In GUJCET 2026, held on Sunday 29 March 2026, 1,36,071 candidates registered and 1,32,319 appeared, according to the Board's 2026 result booklet. Group B (Biology) was the largest group, with 77,182 registered.
GUJCET at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting body | Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB), Gandhinagar |
| Level | Entrance test after Std 12 (HSC Science stream) |
| Purpose | Admission to Degree Engineering and Diploma or Degree Pharmacy courses; the Board's 2025 action plan notes that GUJCET is not held for professional medical courses |
| Who appears | Group A (Mathematics), Group B (Biology) and Group AB (Mathematics and Biology) students of HSC Science |
| Mode | Written test on OMR answer sheets; the Board issues OMR copies on application |
| Sessions | One day, three sessions in 2026: Physics and Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics |
| Languages | Gujarati, Hindi and English medium (2026 answer-key notice; 2025 registrations by medium) |
| Application fee | Rs 350 in 2026, paid online through SBIePay or at any SBI branch |
| Exam centres | 34 centres in 2025 (2025 action plan); the 2026 list was not read |
| Official website | gseb.org |
Important dates (GUJCET 2027)
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | Not announced yet |
| Last date to apply | Not announced yet |
| Admit card | Not announced yet |
| Exam | Not announced yet |
| Provisional answer key | Not announced yet |
| Result | Not announced yet |
GUJCET 2026 cycle, for reference
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Press note on online registration | 15 December 2025 |
| Online application | 16 to 30 December 2025, extended to 6 January 2026 (notice dated 30 December 2025); a later late-fee extension was also notified (date not read) |
| Exam | Sunday 29 March 2026, three sessions |
| Provisional answer key | Press note dated 4 April 2026; objections by e-mail until 6:00 pm on 8 April 2026 |
| Final answer key | Published by the Board (date not read) |
| Result | Published in the Board's 2026 HSC Science and GUJCET result booklet (date not read) |
GUJCET 2026 candidates and results
| Group | Registered | Appeared |
|---|---|---|
| Group A (Mathematics) | 58,507 | 56,865 |
| Group B (Biology) | 77,182 | 75,188 |
| Group AB | 382 | 266 |
| Total | 1,36,071 | 1,32,319 |
GSEB reports GUJCET results as percentile ranks, separately for Group A and Group B. In 2026, 695 Group A and 764 Group B candidates were above the 99th percentile, and 5,795 and 7,615 were above the 90th percentile. Separately, the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC), Gujarat lists 2026 registration for Degree Engineering from 31 March to 31 May 2026 and for Degree and Diploma Pharmacy from 6 April to 15 June 2026 on its home page.
Sources: GUJCET-2026 registration press note; GUJCET-2026 extension notice; GUJCET-2026 exam press note; GUJCET-2026 provisional answer key notice; HSC Science and GUJCET 2026 result booklet; GUJCET 2025 action plan; GSEB e-service notice list; ACPC home page. Checked on 5 October 2026.
Conducting Body
Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB), Gandhinagar
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Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Application opens | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Application closes | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
| Exam date | Not announced yet | Awaiting official notice |
Eligibility Criteria
GSEB's 2026 press notes read here say who takes GUJCET but publish no minimum-marks, age or attempt rule, so only the stated criteria are listed.
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualifying stream | HSC (Std 12) Science stream |
| Groups | Group A (Mathematics), Group B (Biology) or Group AB (Mathematics and Biology) |
| Registration | Online application on the Board's website; exam fee paid first, then the complete form filled in |
| Exam fee | Rs 350 in 2026 |
| Minimum marks, age limit, attempts | Not stated in the Board notices read |
| Nationality or domicile | Not stated in the Board notices read |
- GUJCET is not held for admission to professional medical courses, as noted in the Board's 2025 action plan.
- Admission-stage criteria for engineering and pharmacy seats are not stated in the GSEB notices.
Source: GUJCET-2026 registration press note and extension notice, with group definitions and the medical-courses note from the GUJCET 2025 action plan (2026 and 2025 cycles).
Exam Pattern
The Board's 2026 notices describe GUJCET as subject-wise sessions held on one day. They do not state the number of questions, marks per question, negative marking or duration, which sit in the information booklet; that booklet could not be reached on 5 October 2026, so those details are not stated here.
| Session (29 March 2026) | Subject (code) | Candidates concerned (derived from group definitions) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physics (054) and Chemistry (052) | All groups |
| 2 | Biology (056) | Group B and Group AB |
| 3 | Mathematics (050) | Group A and Group AB |
- Answers are marked on OMR sheets. The provisional answer keys cover question paper sets numbered 1 to 20 for Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology, prepared by experts for Gujarati, Hindi and English medium.
- In 2026 candidates could challenge an answer by e-mail with supporting documents until 6:00 pm on 8 April, paying Rs 500 per question by challan; the fee is refunded if the challenge is correct.
- Per the 2025 action plan, simple calculators are allowed in the hall; scientific calculators, mobile phones and log tables are not.
- Scale in 2025: 34 centres, 638 buildings and 6,549 blocks for 1,29,706 registered candidates (78,614 in Gujarati medium, 49,996 in English and 1,096 in Hindi).
Source: GUJCET-2026 exam press note and provisional answer key notice (2026 cycle); calculator rules and 2025 figures from the GUJCET 2025 action plan.
How to Apply for GUJCET 2027
Applications are made online on the Board's website. The exam fee is paid first, through SBIePay (credit card, debit card or net banking) or at any SBI branch using SBIePay's branch payment option, and the complete application form must be filled in afterwards. The Board announces extensions by press note: in 2026 the last date moved from 30 December 2025 to 6 January 2026.
Source: official notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts GUJCET 2027?
GUJCET 2027 is conducted by Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB), Gandhinagar.
What is the eligibility for GUJCET 2027?
GSEB's 2026 press notes read here say who takes GUJCET but publish no minimum-marks, age or attempt rule, so only the stated criteria are listed. Criterion Requirement Qualifying stream HSC (Std 12) Science stream Groups Group A (Mathematics), Group B (Biology) or Group AB (Mathematics and Biology) Registration Online application on the Board's website; exam fee paid first, then the complete form filled in Exam fee Rs 350 in 2026 Minimum marks, age limit, attempts Not stated in the Board…
What is the exam pattern of GUJCET 2027?
The Board's 2026 notices describe GUJCET as subject-wise sessions held on one day. They do not state the number of questions, marks per question, negative marking or duration, which sit in the information booklet; that booklet could not be reached on 5 October 2026, so those details are not stated here. Session (29 March 2026) Subject (code) Candidates concerned (derived from group definitions) 1 Physics (054) and Chemistry (052) All groups 2 Biology (056) Group B and Group AB 3 Mathematics…
How do I apply for GUJCET 2027?
Applications are made online on the Board's website. The exam fee is paid first, through SBIePay (credit card, debit card or net banking) or at any SBI branch using SBIePay's branch payment option, and the complete application form must be filled in afterwards. The Board announces extensions by press note: in 2026 the last date moved from 30 December 2025 to 6 January 2026. Source: official notice .
What is the official website of GUJCET 2027?
The official website is https://gseb.org/.