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Updated By Aarushi Jain on 04 Dec, 2025 16:21
If you have a BE/BTech degree, you can apply for the Gujarat PGCET. Students with valid GATE scores can register directly for the Gujarat PGCET counselling. The detailed Gujarat PGCET 2026 eligibility criteria have been given on this page.
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Gujarat PGCET 2026 eligibility criteria will be released along with the official notification. The eligibility criteria of Gujarat PGCET 2026 include details like educational qualification, age limit, minimum passing marks, etc. To be eligible for the Gujarat PGCET 2026 exam, the students must get at least 50% in the qualifying examination in the relevant B.Tech specialisation. Students from the reserved categories (SC/ST/SEBC) will be offered a 5% relaxation. Students with valid GATE test scores to participate directly in the Gujarat PGCET counselling. Gujarat PGCET is conducted for admission in the specific course under ME/ M.Tech or M.Pharm. The eligibility criteria vary for specific courses.
Only those who fulfil all the eligibility requirements will be allowed to complete the Gujarat PGCET 2026 registration and download the admit card.
The detailed Gujarat PGCET 2026 eligibility criteria have been provided in the table below -
Particular | Detailed Eligibility Conditions |
|---|---|
Educational Qualification | The student must have passed an examination (Bachelor’s degree) in a relevant discipline |
Qualifying Exam Marks | The student must have 50% for the Engineering stream and 55% for the Pharmacy stream (in the previous years of study). For SC/ST/SEBC students, the marks required are 45% for Engineering and 50% for Pharmacy |
Students with a valid GATE exam score are also eligible to apply for the M.E/M.Tech/M.Pharm admission process through the Gujarat PGCET counselling process.
Seats for M.E./ M.Tech/ M.Pharma are reserved for students who are of Gujarat origin. The student must produce a category certificate who wants to claim admission under the reserved category. Socially and Educationally Backward class students must also produce a certificate for non-inclusion in a creamy layer, along with the caste certificate. Caste Certificate must be issued by the authority empowered by the Government of Gujarat, and it must be duly stamped and signed by the authority. In case a student fails to produce the required documents, he/ she will be considered under the unreserved category.
Check the following table for reservations for admission in M.E./ M.Tech/ M.Pharm courses at various Gujarat colleges:
Category | Seats Reserved |
|---|---|
Scheduled Caste- SC | 7% |
Scheduled Tribes- ST | 15% |
Socially and Educationally Backward Classes, including Widows and orphan of any caste | 27% |
Economically Weaker Section (EWSs) | 10% |
Want to know more about Gujarat PGCET
No, domicile or residency in Gujarat is not mandatory to appear for Gujarat PGCET 2026. You qualify if you hold a B.E./B.Tech degree (or equivalent) with at least 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/SEBC/EWS categories) in the relevant discipline. GATE qualified candidates are exempt from PGCET but must register via ACPC. Past trends (2024-2025) confirm eligibility focuses on academics, not residency.
You can apply for Gujarat PGCET 2026 if you are a final year student, but you must complete your Bachelor of Engineering or Technology degree before admission. The eligibility requires at least 50% marks for general candidates and 45% for reserved categories in your qualifying exam. GATE-qualified candidates can skip the exam but must apply online. Final year students are typically allowed to apply, subject to degree completion, before admission.
Yes, you get relaxation in eligibility marks for Gujarat PGCET 2026 if you belong to the SC/ST/SEBC categories. General candidates need 50% in B.E./B.Tech, but you require only 45% for Engineering (5% relaxation). For Pharmacy, the general needs 55%, you need 50%.
You need a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in your B.E./B.Tech degree for Gujarat PGCET 2026 eligibility. Reserved categories (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS) require 45%. This follows 2025 trends from official ACPC guidelines and remains consistent yearly.
For Gujarat PGCET 2026 admissions, a GATE score is not required, but is accepted. If you have a valid GATE score, you are exempt from taking the Gujarat PGCET exam. However, you must still complete the application process online. Candidates without a GATE score must appear for the Gujarat PGCET exam to secure admission. GATE-qualified candidates get preference in counselling and seat allotment.
There are some eligibility clause codes specified by the Admission Committee for Professional Courses, Gujarat that have to be met by the candidates willing to appear for the Gujarat PGCET 2026 exam. These clauses are basically the eligibility clause codes to claim the government seats. To get a seat under the Government quota, the candidates must be a citizen of India and must fulfill any one of the eligibility clause codes.
Yes, you can appear for Gujarat PGCET 2026 even with backlogs. Official guidelines state that candidates with awaited final semester results or prior backlogs may apply, but you must pass the qualifying exam before admission. Past trends from 2024-2025 confirm this on ACPC sites. Check gujacpc.admissions.nic.in for updates.
You are eligible for Gujarat PGCET 2026 if you have completed a B.E./B.Tech degree with at least 50% marks (45% for SC, ST, SEBC, EWS). You must have cleared your 12th standard in Gujarat. GATE-qualified candidates are exempted from the entrance test but must apply online. Non-GATE candidates must appear in PGCET for admission consideration.
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