The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) announced the Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) 2026 date. The state-level entrance exam for engineering and pharmacy admissions will take place on March 29, 2026 .
The GUJCET 2026 exam will be conducted at district-level centers across Gujarat. It will run in a single shift from 10 AM to 4 PM .
GUJCET serves as the mandatory entrance test for admission to degree engineering, degree pharmacy, and diploma pharmacy programs. These courses are offered by various colleges throughout Gujarat.
Details regarding the GUJCET 2026 application form and information booklet will be released later. Candidates must visit the official website, gseb.org , for updates. Online application submissions will open according to a schedule to be announced by the board.
The Government of Gujarat’s Education Department mandated the GUJCET examination from 2017. This applies to Class 12 (10+2 pattern) Science stream students seeking admission to the mentioned courses.
GUJCET 2026 Syllabus and Exam Pattern
The GUJCET 2026 exam will be based on the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) syllabus. It covers Class 12 Science stream subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics.
This syllabus aligns with the academic framework implemented by the Gujarat Board from June 2019.
Exam Format Overview
GUJCET 2026 features multiple-choice questions (MCQs). Candidates will receive separate OMR sheets for each paper.
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Paper Type |
| Physics & Chemistry | 80 (40 each) | 80 | 120 minutes | Joint Paper |
| Biology | 40 | 40 | 60 minutes | Separate Paper |
| Mathematics | 40 | 40 | 60 minutes | Separate Paper |
Question papers for GUJCET 2026 will be available in Gujarati, English, and Hindi mediums. This ensures accessibility for students from diverse linguistic backgrounds.
