The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has officially announced the date for the Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET 2026). The examination will take place on March 29, 2026 , serving as a key entrance test for admissions into engineering and pharmacy programs following Class 12 science stream. Alongside the exam date, the GSEB has also published the comprehensive exam pattern and marking scheme for GUJCET 2026. A significant update confirms the exam will exclusively follow the NCERT Class 12 science syllabus .
Prospective candidates should note that the online application form for GUJCET 2026, along with a detailed information bulletin, will be released at a later date. All official updates and application links will be available on the GSEB’s official website, gseb.org.
Student Groups and Examination Schedule
GUJCET 2026 accommodates students from the science stream across three distinct groups: Group A, Group B, and Group AB. These groups are determined by the subject combinations chosen by the applicants.
- Group A: For students who will appear for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- Group B: For students who will appear for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- Group AB: For applicants who choose to appear in all four core subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology.
The examination is scheduled to run from 10 AM to 4 PM on March 29, 2026 . It will be conducted across various district-level examination centers located throughout Gujarat, ensuring accessibility for all candidates.
Syllabus Framework
The GUJCET 2026 examination will strictly adhere to the current NCERT-based Class 12 science syllabus. This decision aligns with the curriculum framework adopted by schools in Gujarat that are registered with the GSEB. These institutions have implemented NCERT textbooks for all Class 12 science subjects, including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics. Students should prepare using these prescribed NCERT materials.
GUJCET 2026 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
The GUJCET 2026 question paper will comprise multiple-choice objective-type questions (MCQs). Each subject paper within the examination will feature 40 questions. Each correct answer will carry one mark, leading to a total of 40 marks per subject.
| GUJCET Paper | Number of Questions | Number of Marks | Duration |
| Physics | 40 | 40 | 120 minutes / 2 hours (combined) |
| Chemistry | 40 | 40 | 120 minutes / 2 hours (combined) |
| Mathematics | 40 | 40 | 1 hour |
| Biology | 40 | 40 | 1 hour |
The Physics and Chemistry papers will be conducted together in a single session lasting two hours (120 minutes). In contrast, the Mathematics paper will be a separate one-hour session, as will the Biology paper.
Previous Year Enrollment Trends
Statistics from the previous GUJCET exam indicate a total registration of 1,29,706 candidates . The majority of these applicants, specifically 1,09,692 students , were affiliated with the Gujarat state board. Students from the CBSE board constituted 17,789 registrations . Language preference for the examination showed that 78,614 candidates chose Gujarati medium, 49,996 candidates opted for English medium, and 1,096 candidates selected Hindi medium.
