In a significant relief for science stream students across Gujarat, the state education board has granted a week-long extension for submitting applications for the crucial GUJCET 2026 entrance examination. Aspirants aiming for seats in degree engineering and pharmacy courses now have extra time to complete their registration process.
New Deadline and Key Details
The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) officially announced the extension on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. The final date for online applications, which was initially set for December 30, 2025, has now been pushed forward to January 6, 2026. This decision provides a crucial window for students who may have missed the earlier cutoff.
The GUJCET 2026 examination is tentatively scheduled for March 2026. It serves as a mandatory entrance test for students from the Class XII Science stream belonging to Groups A, B, and AB who wish to pursue professional courses within the state.
How to Apply and Examination Fee
Prospective candidates can access all necessary resources on the board's official portals. Detailed information booklets and step-by-step instructions for filling out the online application form are available on the dedicated website gujcet.gseb.org.
The application process is entirely online and must be completed through the GSHSEB's main website at http://www.gseb.org. The board has fixed the examination fee at Rs 350.
Payment can be made conveniently using online methods such as credit card, debit card, or net banking via the SBI Epay System. Alternatively, candidates can opt for the 'SBI Branch Payment' option available through SBI Epay at any State Bank of India branch across the country.
Important Advisory for Stakeholders
In its official press release, the GSHSEB has urged all school principals, parents, students, and other concerned parties to take note of the revised deadline and application details. The extension is expected to ensure that no eligible candidate misses out on the opportunity due to procedural delays.
This move by the Gujarat board underscores its commitment to facilitating a smooth admission process for thousands of science students aspiring to build careers in engineering and pharmaceutical fields through the state's centralized entrance test.
