Gujarat Board Issues GujCET 2026 Provisional Answer Key with Compensatory Marks
The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board has officially released the provisional answer key for the Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GujCET) 2026. This key is crucial for admissions to engineering and pharmacy courses across the state. In a significant development, the board has identified multiple errors in the question papers, leading to the award of compensatory marks to affected candidates.
Compensatory Marks Awarded Across Mediums
Due to discrepancies found in the examination papers, compensatory marks have been allocated to students based on their medium of instruction. English-medium candidates will receive a total of four compensatory marks, while Gujarati- and Hindi-medium students will be awarded three marks each. This decision aims to ensure fairness and accuracy in the evaluation process.
Detailed Breakdown of Marks by Subject
The compensatory marks are distributed across various subjects as follows:
- Mathematics Paper: All students from English, Hindi, and Gujarati mediums will be granted one mark for an incorrect question.
- Physics and Chemistry Papers: Students from all three mediums will receive two marks for two erroneous questions identified in these subjects.
- Biology Paper: English-medium students will be awarded one mark for an error, contributing to their total of four compensatory marks. Gujarati- and Hindi-medium students will also receive one mark in Biology if they selected either of two correct options for a specific question, bringing their total to three marks.
Additionally, in another Mathematics question, two options have been accepted as correct. Students who chose either of these options will be credited with marks accordingly.
Objection Process and Fees
Students have the opportunity to challenge the provisional answer key by submitting objections with supporting documents. The deadline for submitting these objections is April 8. The board has set an objection fee of Rs 500 per question. Importantly, this fee will be refunded if the objection is accepted by the board.
Final Answer Key and Result Preparation
After the objection period concludes, subject experts will thoroughly examine all representations. Following this review, the final answer key will be issued. This final key will be used to prepare the GujCET 2026 results, ensuring a transparent and accurate assessment for all candidates.
Context of Previous Discrepancies
This development follows similar issues in the Class 12 Science provisional answer keys, where students were awarded free marks in Physics and Chemistry papers due to identified errors. The board's proactive approach in addressing these discrepancies highlights its commitment to maintaining integrity in the examination system.
