Thousands of technical and pharmacy diploma holders across Gujarat are on alert as the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC Gujarat) is expected to declare the final results for the Diploma to Degree Common Entrance Test (DDCET) 2026 by the end of May. Following the successful completion of offline tests earlier this month, the evaluation process is entering its final stages, paving the way for lateral entry admissions into the second year (third semester) of Bachelor of Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) and Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) programs.
Key Deadlines and Evaluation Completed
The state-level test concluded with the DDCET Engineering exam on 5 May 2026 and the Pharmacy exam on 9 May 2026. Shortly after, the committee published provisional answer keys to ensure transparency, giving students a specified window to submit grievances. The last date for submitting online objections against the provisional keys was 11 May 2026 for Engineering aspirants and 15 May 2026 for Pharmacy applicants. Following a thorough grievance review by a subject expert committee, the corrected final answer keys were officially released on 20 May 2026, with necessary amended marks applied to student scores.
Marking Metrics and Tie-Breaker Process
The DDCET scorecard relies strictly on the OMR grading structure. For every correct response, candidates gain +2 marks. However, incorrect attempts or double-bubbled selections on the OMR sheet incur a negative marking penalty of 0.5 marks. If multiple candidates end up with identical scores in the final tally, ACPC uses a rigid tie-breaker sequence, giving top priority to higher section-wise marks, minimal negative marks, and student age to decide final ranks.
Counselling Portal Active: Action Required Without Scores
An essential advisory has been issued for all exam takers: do not wait for the final scorecard to complete your admission registration. The general ACPC Counselling Portal remains active for Degree Engineering admission profiles, and the hard deadline to submit applications is 31 May 2026. Students can mark their qualification status as Awaited or Appearing and input their DDCET roll number. The backend server will automatically sync individual scores once the merit ranks are launched.
Steps to Check Final DDCET Results
Once officially declared, candidates can download their scorecards from the Official ACPC Portal by following these steps:
- Step 1: Navigate to the online admission dashboard.
- Step 2: Select the DDCET 2026 Score Card / Merit List link.
- Step 3: Input your Application Form Number and required credentials.
- Step 4: Click submit to view and download your rank list for the upcoming June choice-filling rounds.
This announcement provides clarity for thousands of diploma holders seeking lateral entry into engineering and pharmacy programs in Gujarat. With the evaluation process complete and counselling underway, students are urged to complete their applications promptly to secure their seats in the upcoming academic year.
