The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has granted a crucial extension for aspiring engineering and pharmacy students. The board has officially pushed the final date for submitting online applications for the Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) 2026. Candidates now have until January 6, 2026, to complete their registration process on the board's official portals.
Revised Dates and Key Eligibility Criteria
This extension provides a vital window for students who are either appearing for or have passed their Class 12 (HSC) examination in the Science stream. The GUJCET 2026 examination itself is scheduled to be held on March 29, 2026. However, only those applicants whose forms are correctly submitted and meet the board's stipulated criteria will be considered eligible to sit for the exam.
The eligibility norms are clearly defined. Applicants must be Indian citizens with a domicile in Gujarat. For Engineering programmes, it is mandatory to have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as main subjects in Class 12. For Pharmacy programmes, candidates must have studied either Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) or Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB).
Regarding academic performance, general category candidates need a minimum of 45% marks in their qualifying Class 12 exams. Students belonging to reserved categories require a minimum of 40% marks.
Step-by-Step Application Process and Fees
Prospective candidates must follow a straightforward online procedure to apply. The entire process is conducted digitally on the GSEB's dedicated websites: gseb.org and gujcet.gseb.org.
The stepwise process is as follows:
- Visit the official website, gujcet.gseb.org.
- Click on the 'Application for GUJCET 2026' link and complete the initial registration.
- Log in using the generated credentials.
- Carefully fill in all required details in the application form.
- Upload scanned copies of necessary documents as per specified format and size.
- Proceed to pay the application fee and download the payment receipt.
- Finally, submit the completed application form.
- Download and print the confirmation page for all future reference.
The application fee is set at Rs 350. Payment can be made online via SBI ePay using credit/debit cards or net banking. An offline option is also available where applicants can pay in cash at any designated SBI branch using the "SBI Branch Payment" method.
Significance of GUJCET for Gujarat Students
GUJCET serves as the primary gateway for admissions to degree engineering and degree/diploma pharmacy programmes offered by numerous institutes across the state of Gujarat. This entrance test is a critical component of the state's higher education admission process for science stream students.
With the new deadline of January 6, 2026, students are advised not to wait until the last moment to avoid technical glitches or last-minute errors. They should gather all necessary documents, including domicile proof, academic mark sheets, and a recent photograph, well in advance. Double-checking all entered information before the final submission is paramount to ensure a smooth application process.
