Gujarat ACPC Releases Comprehensive Plan for 2026-27 Engineering Admissions
In a significant development for aspiring engineers, the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) in Gujarat has announced detailed guidelines for seat allocation, awareness programmes, and the admission schedule for degree engineering courses for the academic year 2026–27. This announcement brings much-needed clarity to thousands of students targeting admissions in government, self-financed, and specialised engineering institutes across the state.
Seat Distribution Policy: A Breakdown
According to the approved seat distribution policy, 95% of government engineering seats will be allocated based on GujCET scores of students from Gujarat, while the remaining 5% will be reserved for candidates from across India, determined by their performance in JEE (Main). In self-financed colleges, 50% of seats will be filled through the ACPC centralized process, with the other 50% managed at the institutional level. Additionally, 25% of seats in centres of excellence (CoE) will be allotted according to specific admission rules prescribed for these institutes.
Awareness Initiatives to Guide Students
To ensure a smooth admission process, ACPC will conduct extensive awareness programmes starting from April 11. These initiatives include around 52 offline sessions organised across various districts, focusing on critical aspects such as online registration, document verification, and choice filling. Online webinars will also be hosted to address student queries and explain procedures in detail, providing comprehensive support throughout the admission journey.
Admission Timeline and Key Dates
The official schedule outlines several important milestones:
- The provisional merit list and final seat matrix will be published on June 12.
- Mock round choice filling is scheduled between June 12 and 15, with results announced on June 17, coinciding with the release of the final merit list.
- The first round of actual admissions will run from June 17 to 22, with allotment results declared on June 25.
- Candidates must confirm admissions and pay fees between June 25 and 30.
- The academic session is set to commence on July 1.
Registration and Seat Availability
The registration window for degree engineering courses for the new academic year opens on Wednesday, with students able to apply online until May 31. A total of 78,611 seats are available for application, distributed as follows:
- 10,957 seats in 16 government and three grant-in-aid colleges.
- 156 seats in one autonomous institution.
- A significant share in 120 self-financed colleges.
Furthermore, the state government is expected to increase approximately 2,500 seats in government colleges, with official confirmation to be announced soon. This marks a notable rise from last year, when admissions were granted to 41,442 seats.
Eligibility Criteria
Only candidates who have appeared for GujCET 2026, JEE 2026, or both are eligible to register for the admission process, ensuring a fair and standardized selection based on recognized entrance exams.
