GUJCET 2024

The Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) is a state-level engineering entrance exam conducted by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB). Through GUJCET, candidates seek admission to Engineering and Technology (B.Tech./B.E.) and Pharmacy (diploma/degree) courses. Various government and non-government institutions in Gujarat offer undergraduate engineering courses.

GUJCET 2024 exam will be conducted on March 31, 2024. The exam will be held in all districts of Gujarat in two shifts from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. offline as a pen-and-paper-based test. The question paper had MCQ-type questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from the Class 11 and 12 Gujarat board. The GUJCET counselling 2024 registration will likely begin in May and end in July 2024. Read on to learn more.

GSEB released the latest brochure that involves all the valuable information regarding the eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, exam centres, rejection criteria, etc. You can GUJCET brochure PDF here.

It is advised that eligible interested candidates must be updated with the latest informational brochure. This will help candidates in knowing about all the effective and enhanced information. To get into the exam details, candidates must visit the official website of GSEB.

Exam Name	Gujarat Common Entrance Test
Popular Name	GUJCET
Exam Conducting Authority	Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board
Exam Level	State Level
Frequency of Exam	Once a Year
Languages	English, Gujarati, Hindi
Exam Conducting Mode	Offline
Exam Duration	3 Hours
Application Mode	Online
Application Fee	Rs.350
Mode of Counselling	Offline
GUJCET Participating Colleges	175
Admission Authority	Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC)

• GUJCET admit card 2024 has been released. It was uploaded on March 21, 2024, on GSEB’s official website.

The GUJCET exam dates 2024 have been released on the official website.

Events	Dates
GUJCET 2024 registration begins	January 02, 2024
Last date to apply	January 31, 2024
Admit card release date	March 21, 2024
GUJCET 2024 exam date	March 31, 2024
Provisional the answer key of GUJCET 2024	April 2024
Last date to raise objections against the answer key	April 2024
Announcement of GUJCET result	May 2024

 

There is no age limit for GUJCET 2024; however, the candidates should be Indian and must have completed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and any one of Biology/ Chemistry/ Computer/ Vocational Subjects. Also, a minimum of 45% (40% for reserved) marks are required in 10+2.

Candidates can check out the GUJCET eligibility criteria to learn more.

Candidates can fill out the GUJCET application form 2024 on the official website. However, before applying for the exam, candidates must check the minimum eligibility to avoid rejection in the later stages of the admission process.

GUJCET 2024 Personal Details for Registration

The details are as follows,

• Name of the Candidate
• Candidate’s Date of Birth
• ·Candidate’s Gender
• Caste/ Category
• Physically Handicapped Category (if applicable)
• Nationality
• Family Annual Income Details
• Permanent Address
• State
• District
• Pin Code
• Email ID
• Mobile Number
• Educational Details.

GUJCET 2024 Fee Submission

Once the GUJCET registration process is completed, candidates are required to log in to the candidate portal to proceed to the next stage of the application process – payment of the application fee. Candidates can find the Application fee structure from the table below:

Particulars	Details
Application Fee	INR Rs.350
Late Application Fee	INR 1,350

Aspirants must be aware of all the information related to the selection process of the GUJCET exam for admission to undergraduate engineering/pharma courses. Get the complete information on the GUJCET 2024 exam pattern page. Refer to the following steps to get an idea of the GUJCET selection procedure:

• Applicants must check the eligibility criteria to appear for GUJCET.
• GUJCET application form must be submitted successfully before the application deadline.
• Candidates must appear for the GUJCET exam on the scheduled date. 
• Candidates have to score the minimum cut-off marks required to qualify for the GUJCET exam.
• Once the GUJCET result is announced, eligible candidates will have to register for the counselling & seat allotment session.
• The GUJCET counselling process will include steps for registration, choice filling, uploading necessary documents and fee payment.
• Document verification will be conducted at specific help centers and candidates will be issued verification slips. 
• The GUJCET seat allotment results will be announced on the official website.
• Candidates who are allotted seats will have to confirm their admission by paying the required admission fee at the respective college.

GUJCET syllabus for 4 comprises topics from Classes 11 and 12 of the Gujarat State Board. It includes topics and chapters from three subjects – Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology. Candidates can check the subject-wise GUJCET syllabus below. 

GUJCET Mathematics Syllabus

The Maths syllabus is as follows

• Permutation and Combination
• Probability
• Matrices Determinants
• Theory of Equations
• Three Dimensional Geometry
• Vectors
• Sets, Relations & Functions
• Complex Numbers
• Definite Integration
• Indefinite Integration
• Limit

GUJCET Physics Syllabus

The Physics syllabus is as follows,

• Current Electricity
• Magnetic Effect of Electric Current
• Magnetism & Matter
• Electric Charge & Electric Field
• Semiconductor Electronics
• Alternating Current
• Electromagnetic Waves
• Wave Optics
• Ray Optics
• Electromagnetic Induction
• Electrostatic Potential & Capacitance
• Dual Nature of Radiation & Matter
• Atoms
• Communication System
• Nucleus

GUJCET Chemistry Syllabus

The Chemistry syllabus is as follows,

• State of Matter
• Electrochemistry
• General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements
• P-Block Elements – II
• Solutions
• Halo Alkanes and Halo Arenes
• Chemical Kinetics
• Surface Chemistry
•  F Block Elements
• Complex Salts or Coordination Compound
• Aldehydes 
• Alcohols
• Phenols and Ethers
• Biomolecules
• Polymers
• Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
• Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
• Chemistry in Everyday Life

GUJCET is a state-level entrance exam for candidates seeking admission to undergraduate engineering and pharma courses within the state of Gujarat. Solving previous years’ question papers is one of the best strategies to prepare for the exam. Candidates get an idea of the various questions that had been asked previously in the exam. It helps aspirants become more confident by knowing the question pattern of the exam. 

Benefits of Solving Previous Years’ Question Papers

Practising GUJCET previous years’ papers have various benefits that are mentioned below:

• Helps in understanding the exam pattern and weightage of topics covered in the syllabus. 
• Helps in revision by solving different questions from a single topic.
• Improves time management skills.
• Previous question papers help candidates get an idea of the repetitive trend of a topic being asked in the exam.
• Helps in self-evaluating the preparation level for the exam.

GUJCET Previous Years’ Question Papers PDFs are provided below:

GUJCET Question Papers
GUJCET 2020 Question paper for Mathematics
GUJCET 2020 Question paper for Physics
GUJCET 2020 Question paper for Chemistry
GUJCET 2017 Question Paper For Physics & Chemistry
GUJCET 2016 Question Paper For Physics & Chemistry
GUJCET 2015 Question Paper For Physics & Chemistry
GUJCET 2014 Question Paper for Physics & Chemistry
GUJCET 2011 Question Paper For Physics & Chemistry
GUJCET 2011 Question Paper For Maths

To ensure a good score and ranking, candidates must practice sample papers. These papers will familiarise them with the latest patterns and question types. Embibe offers the latest sample papers for GUJCET.

How to Attempt GUJCET Mock Test Series 2024 on Embibe?

Embibe provides a GUJCET Mock Test series. Here is the step-wise procedure on how to attempt the same:

• 1st Step: Visit embibe.com. If you are not logged in, we recommend you log in.
• 2nd Step: Click the Test button next to the search field.
• 3rd Step: Now click on GUJCET from the Engineering Goal and select English language.
• 4th Step: If you want to take a Full Test or the Previous Year’s Test, select the test type and click the “Show all” button.
• 5th Step: Click on More Info for the test features such as maximum marks, no of questions, and duration.
• 6th Step: Clicking on Start Test, read the test instructions, and check the box confirming the same.
• 7th Step: Finally, click on Start Test. If you have not logged in, a message prompt will open. You can continue to take the test without logging in. However, for a better experience, it is recommended to log in.

Prepare A Study Plan: Creating a study plan can help candidates efficiently organise their timetable and prepare for the exam. To begin with, candidates must be aware of the GUJCET 2024 syllabus and GUJCET 2024 exam pattern. Knowing the exam pattern helps candidates to get an idea of the marking scheme, exam duration and more.

Candidates can allot time for certain subjects based on their difficulty levels. They should ensure that the timetable includes learning, practising and revising. Creating a study plan and strictly following it can help candidates improve their productivity and prepare them adequately for the exam.

Understand Concepts: Many candidates memorise concepts instead of understanding them. It leads to their doubts and confusion. If candidates are unclear about the concepts, it will be difficult to remember them for longer. Hence, understanding concepts will help candidates learn topics better.

Candidates can download the GUJCET admit card issued on March 21, 2024. Candidates are required to log in to the candidate portal using their login credentials like email ID/ mobile number and date of birth/application number.

Registered candidates can check the following steps to download the GUJCET 2024 admit card.

• Go to the official website of GUJCET.
• On the homepage, click on the GUJCET admit card link.
• A new page will open, and log in using the registered email ID/ phone number and date of birth/application number.
• Enter the captcha code.
• Click on the ‘Submit’ button.
• The admit card for the GUJCET exam will appear on the screen.
• Download and take a print of the admit card for future purposes.
• In case a candidate forgets the registered Email ID or Mobile No., they can download GUJCET admit via the link on the official website, wherein candidates need to enter their last name, middle and first name to get the details.

The exam centres are as follows,

• GUJCET 2024 exam centres’ list will mention the test cities where the engineering entrance examination will be conducted.
• The exam centre will be allotted based on the candidate’s preference and availability of seats at the particular exam centre.

Candidates are required to reach the allotted exam centre well before the exam time.

S.No	District	Test Centre Name
1	Ahmedabad (City)	Ahmedabad
2	Amreli	Amreli
3	Ahmedabad (Rural)	Ahmedabad (Rural)
4	Kheda	Nadiad
5	Kutch	Bhuj

Note: To see which exam centre you have been allocated, please check out your GUJCET admission card.

GSEB will release the GUJCET 2024 results on its official website. Candidates can check their GUJCET results by entering the six-digit seat number on the result portal. GUJCET results include information on the GUJCET scores of each subject, the overall score, and the percentile rank of the candidate. The authorities release a merit list of the eligible candidates based on the marks obtained in GUJCET 2024.

GUJCET 2024 Result: Percentile Rank (Expected)

Aspirants can check the expected ranking from the table below:

Percentile Rank	No. of Candidates (A Group)	No. of Candidates (B Group)
Above 99	474	678
Above 98	940	1347
Above 96	1853	2701
Above 92	3707	5420
Above 90	4660	6727

GUJCET 2021 Result Statistics

Group	Registered			Appeared			Absent
	Male	Female	Total	Male	Female	Total	Male	Female	Total
A	38,185	9,987	48,172	36,554	9,459	46,013	1,631	528	2,159
B	32,484	36,893	69,377	31,199	35,710	66,909	1,285	1,183	2,468
AB	264	119	383	198	82	280	66	37	103

The GUJCET merit list is prepared based on the scores obtained by the candidate in the entrance exam. The board will release the provisional GUJCET merit list 2024 on its official website. Candidates who appeared for the exam can check their merit ranks by logging in to their account using their application number and the applied course.

To participate in the GUJCET counselling rounds, candidates must have their name/registration number present in the GUJCET merit list. They can raise objections against the provisional merit list within a specified time. After resolving all the objections, the final merit list of GUJCET 2024 will be released.

The Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) releases the GUJCET cut-off marks on the official website. The GUJCET cut-off is the minimum mark (set by the ACPC) required to qualify for the exam. The authorities will release the opening and closing rank in the GUJCET cut-off pdf for admissions in participating colleges.

The cut-off list will be released in two forms, i.e., course-wise and institute-wise list. It should be noted that both types of the GUJCET cut-off lists include category-wise distribution of ranks.

Factors determining the GUJCET cut-off marks are mentioned below:

• Number of applicants who appeared for GUJCET
• Previous year’s trend of GUJCET cut-off marks
• Availability of seats in the institutes
• Yearly seat intake under the examination
• Category of the candidate

Candidates who are preparing for the GUJCET exam must be well-versed in the expected cut-off.

GUJCET Previous Year Cut-off Marks

GUJCET Cut-off 2022

Aspirants can check the GUJCET 2022 Cut-off round 1 from the table below.

GUJCET Cut-off 2022	PDF Links
Round 1	Course-wise Cut-off
	Institute-wise Cut-off
	Rank-wise Cut-off
Round 2	Course-wise Cut-off
	Institute-wise Cut-off

GUJCET Cut-off 2021

Candidates can refer to the table below to view the GUJCET 2021 cut-offs.

Particulars	Download Link
GUJCET Cut-off Marks – Institute Wise	Download PDF
GUJCET Course wise Cut-off Marks	Download PDF
GUJCET Cut-off Marks Category Wise	Download PDF

GUJCET Cut-off 2020

Candidates can check the table below to view the GUJCET 2020 cut-offs.

Particulars	Download Link
GUJCET 2020 Institute-wise Cut-off Marks	Download PDF
GUJCET 2020 Course-wise Cut-off Marks	Download PDF
GUJCET Cut-off Marks 2020	Download PDF

Round	Institute-wise GUJCET Cutoff 2020	Course-wise GUJCET Cutoff 2020
Mock Round	Click Here	Click Here
Round 1	Click Here	Click Here
Round 2	Click Here	Click Here

GUJCET Cut-off 2019

Candidates can refer to the table below to view the GUJCET 2019 cut-offs.

Round	Cut-Off Score
GUJCET 2019 Round 1 Cut-off Marks	Course wise – Click Here Institute wise – Click Here
GUJCET 2019 Round 2 Cut-off Marks	Course wise – Click Here Institute wise – Click Here

GUJCET Cut-off 2018

Candidates can refer to the table below to view the GUJCET 2018 cut-offs.

Round	Cut-Off Score
GUJCET 2018 Round 1 Cut-off Marks	Course wise- Click Here Institute wise – Click Here
GUJCET 2018 Round 2 Cut-off Marks	Course wise – Click Here Institute wise – Click Here

The GUJCET counselling process will include steps for registration, choice filling, uploading necessary documents and fee payment. Check the previous year’s counselling process in the attached article above.

GUJCET 2024 Counselling Dates

Candidates can find the important dates for the GUJCET counselling 2024.

Particulars	Event Dates
Last date for Registration and payment of online registration fees	July 2024
Declaration of Provisional Merit List (GUJCET Based)	August 2024
Publication of revised final list of Institutes and Seat Matrix	August 2024
Filing of choices by the candidates for Mock Round	August 2024
Declaration of result of Mock Round	August 2024
Deceleration of Final Merit List (GUJCET Based)	August 2024
Filling & alteration of choices by the candidates for actual admission: Round – 1	August 2024
Declaration of first round of allotment list	September 2024
Commencement of Academic Term	September 2024
Online deposition of token tuition fees and generation of Admission Letter	September 2024
Display of vacancy after Round – 1	September 2024
Online cancellation of admission: Round – 1	September 2024
Merit List for JEE registered candidates	September 2024
Filling & alteration of choices by the candidates for actual admission: Round – 2	September 2024
Declaration of Second round of allotment list	September 2024
Online deposition of token tuition fees and generation of Admission Letter	October 2024
Online cancellation of admission	October 2024
Display of vacancy after Round – 2	October 2024
Vacant seat Round for Government and GIA Institutions	October 2024

Q: Can I make corrections on the GUJCET application form once submitted?
Ans. No. Modification or making corrections to the application form is not permitted after submission. Therefore, it is advised to check the application form details before clicking on the “submit” button.

Q: Where can I register for the GUJCET application form?
Ans. The authorities released the GUJCET application form on January 2, 2024.

Q: What are the age criteria for the GUJCET exam?
Ans. There is no age limit for GUJCET 2024.

Q: What is the GUJCET application form fee?
Ans. The application form fee of GUJCET is Rs.350, and the late application fee is Rs.1,350.

Q: What is the mode of the GUJCET examination?
Ans. The GUJCET exam is conducted in pen and paper (offline) mode.

Q: What is the minimum academic qualification required to be eligible for the GUJCET exam?
Ans. Candidates who scored 45% (40% for reserved category) aggregate marks in class 12 with PCM or PCB as main subjects can apply for the GUJCET exam. 

Q: What are the details mentioned on the admit card of GUJCET?
Ans. The GUJCET admit card will include details like the candidate’s name, GUJCET roll number, exam date, exam centre name, exam centre address, photograph and the signature of the candidate.

Q: What is the total number of questions to be asked in the GUJCET exam?
Ans. The total number of questions in the GUJCET exam is 120. 

Q: What are the subjects included in the GUJCET syllabus?
Ans. The question paper will include questions from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (Biology for Pharmacy course). 

Q: Is there any negative marking scheme in the GUJCET exam pattern?
Ans. Yes. 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect response.

Q: What is the exam duration of GUJCET?
Ans. The GUJCET exam is held for two papers, Paper 1 & 2. Paper-I (Physics and Chemistry) is conducted over 120 minutes, whereas Paper-2 (Mathematics) is conducted over 60 minutes.

Q: What information is required to check the GUJCET result 2024?
Ans. A six-digit seat number is required to access the result of GUJCET. 

Q: How can I challenge the provisional answer key of GUJCET?
Ans. To raise objections to the GUJCET provisional answer key, a candidate has to fill out a form, make the required payment, and send it to the GUJCET email address.

Q: Who conducts the GUJCET counselling & seat allotment process?
Ans. The Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) conducts the GUJCET counselling and seat allotment rounds.

Q: How to apply for GUJCET counselling?
Ans. To participate in GUJCET counselling, candidates have to register on the official website at gujacpc.nic.in. After successful registration, candidates need to fill in their choices of colleges and courses as displayed on their candidate portal screen. Based on the choices filled and seat availability, the authorities will release the GUJCET merit list for admission.