The Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) for students seeking admission to undergraduate courses in Engineering and Pharmacy in the state of Gujarat. The GUJCET 2024 is an important examination for students aiming to enroll in B.E./B.Tech or B.Pharm programs in government and private institutions across Gujarat.

In this blog, we will provide a detailed overview of the GUJCET 2024, including eligibility criteria, important dates, exam pattern, syllabus, and much more.

GUJCET 2024 Highlights

GUJCET 2024 Important Dates

GUJCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria to appear for GUJCET 2024:

1. Nationality

• Candidates must be Indian citizens.

2. Domicile

• Candidates must be residents of Gujarat or must have passed their qualifying examination from schools located in Gujarat.

3. Educational Qualification

• Engineering: Candidates must have passed or appeared in their Class 12th examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) from a recognized board.
• Pharmacy: Candidates must have passed or appeared in their Class 12th examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) from a recognized board.

4. Minimum Marks Required

• Candidates must secure at least 45% marks (for General category) and 40% marks (for SC/ST/OBC candidates) in the 12th examination.

GUJCET 2024 Application Process

The application process for GUJCET 2024 is conducted online. Here’s how you can apply:

1. Registration: Visit the official website gseb.org and complete the registration by providing your basic details.
2. Filling the Application Form: Log in with your credentials and fill in personal, academic, and communication details.
3. Upload Documents: Upload your passport-sized photograph and signature as per the required format.
4. Payment of Application Fee: Pay the application fee of INR 300 through online methods like debit/credit card or net banking.
5. Submission: After completing the application form, submit it and take a printout for future reference.

GUJCET 2024 Exam Pattern

The GUJCET 2024 exam is conducted in offline mode (pen-and-paper based). The paper consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and is divided into three sections based on the chosen stream (PCM/PCB).

Marking Scheme:

• Each correct answer will be awarded 1 mark.
• There will be a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.

GUJCET 2024 Syllabus

The GUJCET 2024 syllabus is based on the Gujarat State Board syllabus for Class 11 and Class 12. Candidates should focus on the following subjects:

Physics:

• Current Electricity
• Electrostatics
• Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism
• Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current
• Optics
• Modern Physics

Chemistry:

• Solid State
• Solutions
• Chemical Kinetics
• Electrochemistry
• Coordination Compounds
• Organic Chemistry

Mathematics:

• Matrices and Determinants
• Probability
• Permutations and Combinations
• Differentiation and Integration
• Complex Numbers
• Vector Algebra

Biology:

• Human Physiology
• Cell Biology and Genetics
• Plant Physiology
• Ecology and Environment
• Biotechnology

GUJCET 2024 Admit Card

The GUJCET 2024 Admit Card will be available for download on the official website in April 2024. Candidates can log in using their credentials to download the admit card. It is a mandatory document that must be carried to the examination center along with a valid ID proof.

GUJCET 2024 Result

The GUJCET 2024 Result will be declared in June 2024. Candidates can check their result online by logging in with their seat number. The result will include subject-wise scores and overall marks obtained by the candidate.

GUJCET Merit List:

• The merit list will be prepared based on the 60% weightage of the Class 12th marks and 40% weightage of the GUJCET score.

GUJCET 2024 Counseling Process

After the result declaration, the ACPC (Admission Committee for Professional Courses) will conduct the counseling for GUJCET-qualified candidates. The counseling process involves online registration, document verification, choice filling, seat allotment, and reporting to the allotted institute.

Steps for GUJCET 2024 Counseling:

1. Registration: Visit the official ACPC website and register for the counseling process.
2. Document Verification: Submit the required documents for verification at designated centers.
3. Choice Filling: Fill in your preferred colleges and courses.
4. Seat Allotment: Based on your rank, preferences, and availability of seats, you will be allotted a seat.
5. Reporting: After seat allotment, report to the allotted college for admission.

GUJCET 2024 Participating Institutes

Several top engineering and pharmacy colleges in Gujarat accept GUJCET scores. Here are some of the prominent colleges: