GUJCET 2026 Exam Date Announced(March 29): Subject-wise Schedule, Dates & Shifts
GUJCET 2026 exam on March 29 for engineering & pharmacy admissionsThe GSHSEB (Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board) conducted the GUJCET entrance exam as a pen-and-paper-based test (OMR) in a single day with two shifts. The GUJCET admit card 2026 will be released in the second week of March 2026.
In the previous year, a total of 1,37,799 candidates registered for the GUJCET, including 75,558 boys and 62,241 girls. GUJCET entrance test is an examination conducted for admissions in engineering programs, diploma programs, and pharmacy degree programs of the Gujarat colleges.
GUJCET Exam Schedule 2026
- The GUJCET exam will be held on 29 March 2026
- The GUJCET exam will be held on a single day
- The GUJCET exam will be held in two Shifts from 10 AM to 4 PM
- Candidates will use separate OMR sheets for each paper.
GUJCET 2026: Quick Highlights
The GUJCET 2026 exam-related information is mentioned below:
Particulars | Details |
Exam conducted by | GSHSEB (Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board) |
Exam Name | GUJCET |
Exam Dates | 29 March 2026 |
Mode of Exam | Offline (OMR) |
Official Website |
GUJCET 2026 Exam Schedule and Timings
The GUJCET 2026 exam will be held in two shifts. In Shift 1 exam will be conducted for Physics and Chemistry, and in Shift 2 exam will be conducted for Mathematics or Biology. The timings of shift 1st and shift 2nd are mentioned below:
Particulars | Shift 1 (Physics and Chemistry) | Shift 2 (Mathematics or Biology) |
Entry into the exam hall | 9:30 AM | 2:30 PM |
Hall ticket verification | 9:30 AM to 9:45 AM | 2:30 PM to 2:45 PM |
Test booklet and OMR sheet distribution | 9:45 AM | 2:45 PM |
Filling in details on the test booklet | 9:50 AM to 9:55 AM | 2:50 PM to 2:55 PM |
Exam duration | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (2 hours) | 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM (1 hour) |
GUJCET 2026 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
Information related to the GUJCET 2026 Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme is mentioned below. You can check:
Particulars | Details |
Mode | Offline (Pen and Paper-based) |
Total Questions | 120 MCQs (40 each in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology) |
Subjects | Physics and Chemistry (Paper 1), Mathematics or Biology (Paper 2) |
Total Marks | 120 marks (1 mark per question) |
Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer |
Exam Duration | 3 hours |
Question Paper Languages | Gujarati, English, and Hindi (medium of choice) |
Important Instructions for GUJCET 2026 Candidates
- Arrive at the examination center at least 30 minutes before the scheduled time.
- Carry the admit card, a valid photo identification, and necessary stationery.
- No mobile phones, calculators, or any other kind of smartwatches are allowed.
- Follow all rules for the examination and maintain discipline throughout.
GUJCET 2026: FAQs
Ques: In which month will the GUJCET 2026 exam be held?
Ans: The exam is scheduled for March 29, 2026.
Ques. How can I download the GUJCET 2026 Admit Card?
Ans: The admit card will be available for download in the second week of March 2026 after successful registration on gujcet.gseb.org.
Ques: What is the exam pattern for GUJCET 2026?
Ans: GUJCET comprises two papers covering Physics + Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology with a total of 120 MCQs and 0.25 negative marking for wrong answers.
Ques: In which languages will GUJCET 2026 be conducted?
Ans: The exam will be available in Gujarati, English, and Hindi.
Ques: How long will the GUJCET 2026 exam be?
Ans: The duration of this exam is 3 hours, divided into two shifts on the same day.