GUJCET 2026 Exam Date Announced: Important Details Inside

The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) has officially announced the date for the GUJCET 2026 exam. Scheduled for March 29, 2026, this common entrance test is crucial for Science stream students seeking admissions into engineering and pharmacy courses.

The GUJCET serves as a mandatory examination for those aspiring to enroll in degree engineering and pharmacy programs in Gujarat after completing Class 12. This exam has been administered annually since 2017 under a directive from the state’s Education Department.

Application Process

The online application form and the accompanying information booklet for GUJCET 2026 will be made available soon on the official board website. Keep an eye out for updates regarding form submission and fee payment timelines.

Exam Timing and Centers

The GUJCET 2026 will take place from 10 AM to 4 PM at various district-level centers throughout Gujarat.

Exam Pattern

The examination will include multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology.

Details of the subjects are as follows:

• Physics and Chemistry: Combined paper consisting of 80 questions (40 from each subject), totaling 80 marks to be completed in 120 minutes.
• Mathematics and Biology: Separate papers with 40 questions each, worth 40 marks, to be completed in 50 minutes.

Each subject will have its own OMR answer sheet for candidates to mark their responses.

Medium of Examination

Students may choose to take the GUJCET in Gujarati, English, or Hindi, as the question papers will be offered in all three languages.

This examination is pivotal for determining eligibility for engineering and pharmacy admissions in colleges and universities across Gujarat.