The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has officially commenced the online application process for the Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) 2026. Aspiring students aiming for engineering and pharmacy seats in the state can now submit their forms through the board's official websites.
Key Dates and Application Details
The registration window opened on December 16, 2025, and will remain active until December 30, 2025. Candidates must complete the process within this period to be eligible for the entrance examination. The GUJCET 2026 exam itself is scheduled to be held on March 29, 2026.
Interested students can access the application portal via the official websites: gseb.org and gujcet.gseb.org. The GSEB has also released a comprehensive information booklet containing detailed instructions for the online registration, which is available for download on the same sites.
Exam Syllabus and Eligibility
In a significant update, the GUJCET 2026 question paper will be based entirely on the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) syllabus for Class 12 Science stream. The test will cover core subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics.
The exam is conducted for Group A (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics), Group B (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), and Group AB students of the HSC Science stream. The scores from GUJCET are a crucial gateway for admissions to professional degree engineering and diploma/degree pharmacy courses offered by colleges across Gujarat.
Step-by-Step Guide to Apply for GUJCET 2026
Prospective applicants should follow these steps carefully to complete their registration:
- Visit the official GSEB website for GUJCET: gujcet.gseb.org.
- On the homepage, locate and click on the link for 'Application for GUJCET 2026' to begin the registration process.
- Log in to the portal using the credentials generated after registration.
- Fill out the online application form with accurate personal, academic, and category details.
- Upload scanned copies of all required documents as per the specified format and size.
- Proceed to pay the application fee of Rs 350 through the integrated SBIePay system.
- Submit the completed application form after verifying all details.
- Download and save the confirmation page for all future reference and correspondence.
Fee Payment and Important Instructions
The examination fee of Rs 350 can be paid online using credit cards, debit cards, or net banking via the SBIePay gateway. Alternatively, candidates can select the "SBI Branch Payment" option to pay the fee in cash at any State Bank of India branch nationwide.
The GSEB has issued a critical clarification: merely paying the fee is not enough. Candidates must also fill in and submit the complete online application form. An application will be considered valid only after both successful fee payment and the submission of all required details within the stipulated deadline.
Authorities have advised students to thoroughly read the information booklet and double-check all entered information before the final submission. Corrections may not be allowed at a later stage, so accuracy in personal, academic, and category-related details is paramount.
With the process now live, science stream students across Gujarat are urged to begin their applications promptly to avoid last-minute technical glitches and ensure a smooth registration for the key entrance test.
