GUJCET Exam Pattern 2024 - Subjects, Duration, Mode, Marking Scheme, PCM Weightage

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GUJCET Exam Pattern 2024

GSEB will release the updated and detailed exam pattern of GUJCET 2024 along with the official notification. No major changes are expected in this year's paper pattern.The GUJCET Exam Pattern 2024 throws light on the type and number of questions asked, the total duration of the GUJCET exam, the marking scheme, the sections included and related details. As per the paper pattern, GUJCET 2024 will be administered in offline mode as a pen and paper-based exam. 

Having a deeper understanding of the exam pattern along with the GUJCET Syllabus 2024 will assist candidates in developing a methodical and successful preparation strategy. Practising with mock tests, sample papers and previous year's question papers will help in understanding the GUJCET paper pattern more effectively.

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GUJCET 2024 Exam Pattern

There are two components of the Gujarat CET exam: PCM (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics) and PCB (Physics, Chemistry & Biology). The GUJCET question paper will have a total of 120 questions which are to be solved within a duration of three hours. Since the mode of the examination is offline, candidates will be provided with an OMR sheet to mark their responses. 

The highlights of the GUJCET Exam Pattern 2024 can be checked from the table below -

Particulars

Details

Mode of GUJCET 2024

Offline Mode (Pen and Paper)

Duration of Exam

3 hours 

  • Physics & Chemistry - 120 minutes

  • Mathematics/Biology - 60 minutes

Language Medium

English/Hindi/Gujarati

Section-wise Questions

  • Mathematics/Biology - 40 questions

  • Physics - 40 questions

  • Chemistry - 40 questions

Type of Questions

Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQ)

Total Number of Questions

120 questions

Marking Scheme

  • 1 mark is awarded for every correct answer

  • 1/4 marks is deducted for every wrong answer

Negative Marking

Yes

Category Wise Breakup of Marks in PCM

Candidates must obtain the qualifying marks as specified below in PCM of Class 12 to be eligible for inclusion in the GUJCET 2024 Merit List -

Name of the BoardCategoryQualifying Marks Required in TheoryQualifying Marks Required in Theory + Practical
GSEBOpen130/300180/400
GSEBEWS/ SC/ ST/ SEBC120/300160/400
CBSE/ ICSE/ NIOS & OthersOpen 108/240135/300
CBSE/ ICSE/ NIOS & OthersEWS/ SC/ ST/ SEBC    96/240120/300

Detailed Exam Pattern of GUJCET 2024

The details of the GUJCET 2024 Exam Pattern have been provided below for candidates. Based on the paper pattern, candidates can know which sections to focus on for better coverage of marks.

  • The question paper will be set in three languages, of which candidates may opt for one - English/Hindi/Gujarati

  • The total time allotted will be 3 hours

  • There will be 120 questions in total, 40 from each of the three sections - Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology

  • All the questions asked will be of objective type (MCQ)

  • Candidates will be given four options, of which they must choose and mark one 

  • Candidates must only darken the correct option on the OMR sheet with a black pencil

  • The full marks allotted to the paper are 120

  • For each correct answer, candidates will be rewarded 1 mark

  • A negative marking of 0.25 marks will be applicable for each incorrect answer

GUJCET Section Wise Exam pattern

Subjects

No. of Questions

Marks

Physics

40

40

Chemistry

40

40

Mathematics/ Biology

40

40

Total

120

120

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GUJCET Syllabus 2024

The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education will publish the complete GUJCET 2024 Syllabus along with the official brochure. Candidates can devise an effective study plan with the help of the syllabus as they go through the crucial chapters and topics asked in the exam. In addition to the curriculum, applicants should review the GUJCET Exam Pattern 2024 mentioned on this page.

Sections

Chapters/Topics

Physics

  • Electric Charge & Electric Field

  • Electrostatic Potential & Capacitance

  • Current Electricity, Magnetic Effect of Electric Current

  • Magnetism & Matter

  • Electromagnetic Induction

  • Alternating Current

  • Electromagnetic Waves

  • Ray Optics

  • Wave Optics

  • Dual Nature of Radiation & Matter

  • Atoms

  • Nucleus

  • Semiconductor

  • Electronics

  • Communication System

Chemistry

  • Solid State

  • Solutions

  • Electro-chemistry

  • General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements

  • P-Block Elements – II

  • HaloAlkanes and HaloArenes

  • Alcohol

  • Phenols and Ethers

  • Chemical Kinetics

  • Surface Chemistry

  • f Block Elements

  • Complex Salts or Coordination Compound

  • Aldehydes

  • Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

  • Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen

  • Biomolecules

  • Polymers

  • Chemistry in Everyday Life

Mathematics

  • Complex Numbers

  • Definite Integration

  • Indefinite Integration

  • Limit

  • Matrices Determinants

  • Permutation & Combination

  • Probability

  • Sets, Relations & Functions

  • Theory of Equations, Three Dimensional Geometry, Vectors

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FAQs about GUJCET Exam Pattern

What is the weightage for Class 12th PCM marks in GUJCET?

ACPC gives 60% weightage to the marks scored by candidates in Class 12th PCM subjects.

Is there any weightage for Class 12th practical marks in GUJCET?

Marks scored in both Theory and Practical Exams of Class 12th are considered in GUJCET. There is 60% weightage for these two.

What is the weightage for GUJCET score in the merit list?

GUJCET score will have 40% weightage in the merit list.

What is the exam pattern for GUJCET Exam?

GUJCET is conducted in Pen-Paper Mode .The paper can be taken in English, Hindi or Gujarati languages. MCQs with four options are asked in the paper. Subjects covered in the exam are Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics/Biology.

What is the total number of questions for GUJCET Exam?

There will be a total of 120 questions in GUJCET exam.

What is the total number of marks in GUJCET Exam?

GUJCET is conducted for a maximum marks of 120 - 40 each from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology.

Is there any negative marking for GUJCET Exam?

Yes, there is negative marking in GUJCET exam. For each wrong attempt, 0.25 marks will be deducted but unanswered questions will not attract any negative marking.

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How many percentage of Seats are reserved For Gujrat Board Student and CBSE Student In Gujcet Exam?

-Prashant SinghUpdated on April 06, 2021 01:00 PM
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Diksha Sharma, Student / Alumni

Dear Student,

Given below are the distribution of the percentage of Seats are reserved For Gujrat Board Student and CBSE Student In Gujcet Exam for different colleges:

Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology: 50% for Students of Gujarat and 50% for students from outside Gujarat Nirma University: 50% for Gujarat Candidates, 35% for Outside Gujarat Candidates and 15% for NRI candidates Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University: 50% for Gujarat Candidates and 50% for outside Gujarat Candidates The Institute of Infrastructure, Technology, Research, And Management: 50% of Gujarat state Candidates and 50% by CSAB for outside Gujarat candidates on the …

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I am a student going to appear for Class 12 CBSE board exam 2021 from a school in Rajasthan. But, I have the domicile certificate of Gujarat as I am living in Gujarat from last 10 years. Am I eligible for GUJCET Home state quota?

-AnonymousUpdated on January 11, 2021 12:12 PM
  • 1 Answer
Diksha Sharma, Student / Alumni

Dear Student,

No, you are not eligible for the GUJCET home state quota. For the home state quota, the candidate must have completed his/ her Class 10th & 12th from Gujarat Board. Candidates who have passed Class 10th & 12th from the CBSE board are eligible for the entrance exam. However, he/ she must have studied in a school located in Gujarat state as the domicile rule.

You can check the complete domicile rules on GUJCET Eligibility Criteria 2021.

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