GUJCET 2026: Is NCERT & PYQs enough for 90+ marks?

While reading from NCERT/ GSEB textbooks and solving previous year question papers is a great strategy to cross the 80-85 marks threshold, this practice alone may not be enough to fetch you 90+ marks in the GUJCET 2026 exam. For that, you need a bit more strategic planning – identifying high-weightage & scoring topics from the past 5-6 years, referring to a few other recommended books for in-depth clarity and numericals, attempting mock tests under the timer, learning short calculation methods and memorizing formulas prompty using a formula sheet etc. These practices help master application-based questions and optimize speed – areas where textbooks often fall short. In this article, find out why solving PYQs and NCERT/ GSEB is not enough to achieve 90+ marks in GUJCET and how to bridge the gap.

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Importance of NCERT and GSEB Textbooks in Covering GUJCET 2026 Syllabus

NCERT and GSEB textbooks build the foundation of the Gujarat CET exam. Ever since the Gujarat Board adopted the NCERT curriculum, primarily focused on Class 12 syllabus, around 70 to 75% of the questions are either directly asked or modified from textbook concepts, formulas, examples, and exercises. However, we suggest you also keep your Class 11 basics clear for better conceptual understanding. For Physics and Mathematics, the same technique should be followed to get a good grasp of the concepts of theory, derivations, and standard problems from the GSEB books.

Here are the names of the textbooks you need for each subject:

• NCERT/ GSEB Physics Part 1 (Class 12)

• NCERT/ GSEB Physics Part 2 (Class 12)

• NCERT/ GSEB Chemistry Part 1 (Class 12)

• NCERT/ GSEB Chemistry Part 2 (Class 12)

• NCERT/ GSEB Mathematics Part 1 (Class 12)

• NCERT/ GSEB Mathematics Part 2 (Class 12)

• NCERT/GSEB Biology (Class 12)

Why NCERT/ GSEB Textbooks Are Not Enough for 90+ Marks in GUJCET 2026?

GSEB and NCERT textbooks are great for syllabus coverage. But to achieve 90+ marks out of total 120 in GUJCET 2026, you need to attempt around 100-105 questions and make sure at least 93-94 of those attempted are answered correcrtly. Furthermore, you will have 2 hours to attempt 80 questions (from Physics and Chemistry combined), which means you will only have about 90 seconds to solve each question. This is where textbooks fall behind. They certainly teach you the method and explanation behind solving a question but do not teach you to master speed.

Another setback is that many students often memorize PYQs and struggle in the actual exam when the logic is tweaked or the values are slightly changed. Thus, over-reliance on PYQs may result in losing valuable marks or spending too much time on solving that one tricky question. Also, textbook methods are often descriptive and long. In Board exams, you are generally required to attempt multi-step Mathematical problems but if you use the same method in a time-bound entrance exam like GUJCET, chances are you will only be able to attempt 20-25 questions out of 40 in Maths.

If you review the past two years' papers, trends show that while GUJCET syllabus focuses on Class 12 curriculum, around 15–20% of the questions are often based on fundamental concepts studied in Class 11. For instance, you may find a Class 12 Electrostatics question that requires you to apply logic from Class 11 Vectors or Kinematics. Thus, if you compltely ignore 11th grade topics and rely solely on 12th GSEB textbooks, you will likely end up losing valuable marks.

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Toppers’ Strategy to Score 90+ Percentile in GUJCET 2026

Find some of the GUJCET toppers’ advice to secure 90+ percentile.

• “NCERT and GSEB textbooks are not optional; they are the foundation for a 90+ percentile score. Most GUJCET questions are not designed to test advanced tricks. They test how well you understand the standard textbook concepts, definitions, formulas, and examples.” - Bhavin Gohel, 110 marks (2025)

• “If your target is 90+ percentile in GUJCET 2026, you don’t need to study everything equally. Focus on the high-weightage chapters like Laws of Motion & Work, Energy, Power, Ray Optics & Wave Optics, Chemical Kinetics, p-Block Elements, Differentiation & Applications, Integration, Vectors & 3D Geometry and Coordinate Geometry (Straight Line, Circle, Parabola).” - Aradhnaba Rathod, 117.5 marks (2025)

• “Use a dedicated MCQ book, like B.S. Shah, Kumar, or MTG Explorer, to learn conceptual applications for Physics and shortcut methods for Mathematics.” - Yash Lalwani, 107.5 (2025)

Quick Tips for GUJCET 90+ Marks Strategy: Beyond NCERT/ GSEB Textbooks

Check out some GUJCET 2026 preparation tips here:

• Prepare a formula sheet or 'cheat sheet' for Maths formulas, Physics numericals, Chemistry reactions and mechanisms, and memorize these every alternate days to save time during paper solving in the actual exam.

• Make short notes to summarize long explanations, examples, and theories from the NCERT/ GSEB textbooks. Breaking down huge paragraphs into smaller sections or pointers is one of the smartest ways to memorize concepts.

• Attempt full-length mock tests 2-3 days a week. Always set a timer and make sure you finish all 120 questions in 3 hours. This practice will train your brain to switch between subjects effortlessly on the final exam day.

• Don't just appear for mock tests blindly. Analyze the results too. Self-assessment done regularly can help you check and assess your preparation and allow you to make improvements in the study plan if needed.

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To summarize, solving GUJCET previous year question papers and relying on NCERT/ GSEB textbooks does half the job. Alongside, you should also do practice with GUJCET sample papers , take mock tests, and try out these smart revision strategies to score 90+ marks in GUJCET 2026. You can only get a good score in the exam if your fundamentals are strong and enough PYQs solving is done.

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