GUJCET Eligibility Criteria 2024 - Age Limit, Qualification, Minimum Marks, Domicile Rules, Reservation Criteria

Updated By Falak Khan on 16 Jan, 2024 19:10

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GUJCET Eligibility Criteria 2024

GSEB has released the detailed GUJCET Eligibility Criteria 2024 for all candidates applying for the upcoming session of the Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET). The GUJCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria includes various parameters, like the candidate's minimum and maximum age, educational qualification, minimum marks obtained in the qualifying exam, domicile rules, etc. To be eligible to sit for GUJCET 2024, candidates must fulfill all the factors of the eligibility criteria. Any candidate who fails to satisfy any of the mentioned eligibility conditions shall not be permitted to submit the GUJCET Application Form 2024or appear for the test. 

According to the Gujarat CET2024 Eligibility Criteria, applicants must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Mathematics and Physics as compulsory subjects and any of Biology/Chemistry/Computer/Vocational subjects to be eligible for the GUJCET 2024 Exam. Read this page to get an overview of the detailed GUJCET Eligibility Criteria 2024.

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GUJCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria - Overview

Aspirants can review the different parameters and eligibility norms specified by the conducting body for GUJCET 2024 below. Any changes announced by GSEB at the time of the notification release will be updated here.

ParametersGUJCET Eligibility Criteria 
Age LimitThe minimum age of the applicant must be 17 years
NationalityThe candidate must be a residing citizen of India
Domicile

The candidate must be a resident of Gujarat by birth

Or

The candidate's parents must belong to or be residing in the state of Gujarat

Or

The candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent from any reputed school located in Gujarat

Academic Qualification
  • The candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Mathematics and Physics compulsory subjects, and Chemistry/ Biology/Computer/Vocational as other subjects. 

  • Candidates who are going to take the Class 12 Board exams can also apply for GUJCET 2024

Minimum Marks

Candidates must have scored a minimum of 45% marks in 10+2 or equivalent (40% for ST/SC/EWS/SEBC candidates)

GUJCET 2024 Domicile Criteria/Rules

Candidates applying for GUJCET 2024 are required to satisfy the domicile rules specified below -

Domicile Rule 1: The candidate must be a permanent resident of the state of Gujarat. 

Domicile Rule 2: The candidate must have completed his/her Class 10th & 12th from the Gujarat Board. Candidates who have passed Classes 10 & 12 from the CBSE board are also eligible for the entrance exam. However, he/she must have studied in a school located in Gujarat.

Domicile Rule 3: The candidates who have studied Class 10th & 12th from schools located in Dadra Nagar & Haveli, Daman & Diu are also eligible for the entrance exam. However, the candidate's parents should be of Gujarat origin.

Domicile Rule 4: The candidates who have passed Class 10th & 12th from ICSE/ISE Board from any of the schools located in Gujarat are also eligible to apply for the entrance exam.

Domicile Rule 5: Candidates who have passed Class 10th & 12th through NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) are also eligible for GUJCET. However, the study centre of the candidates must be located in Gujarat state only.

Educational Qualification Required for GUJCET 2024

Apart from the GUJCET domicile rules, the candidates must also satisfy the educational qualification as per the GUJCET 2024 eligibility norms set by GSEB. The required academic qualifications to apply for GUJCET 2024 are stated below -

  • The candidate must have passed Class 12 with PCM/PCB stream

  • The candidates must have passed Class 12 with a minimum of 45% marks

  • Candidates belonging to Reserved categories and PH category are given 5% relaxation in the qualifying marks

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GUJCET Reservation Criteria 2024

Candidates belonging to the Reserved categories can apply for GUJCET 2024 under the reservation policy. While reporting for the counselling, all the candidates who have been allotted seats through reservation will have to produce their category certificates as per the GUJCET Eligibility Criteria 2024. Candidates will be offered admission as per their rank and the GUJCET Reservation Policy 2024. Applicants can take a look at the table given below to know about the percentage of seats reserved for the different categories. 

Categories

Percentage of Seats Reserved

Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (including widows and orphans of any caste)

27%

Scheduled Tribe (ST)

15%

Unreserved Economically Weaker Sections

10%

Scheduled Caste (SC)

7%

Physically Disabled Category

3%

Children of Defense Personnel and Ex-Servicemen

1%

GUJCET Application Form 2024

Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has begin the registration for the Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) on January 2, 2024. Those who meet the eligibility criteria mentioned above will be able to fill out and submit the GUJCET Application Form 2024. 

Also Read: Mistakes to avoid while filling the GUJCET Application Form 2024


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FAQs about GUJCET Eligibility

Can students from other states apply for B.Tech admission in Gujarat?

Students from other states can apply for B.Tech admission in Gujarat. 5% of seats in all the private engineering colleges across Gujarat are allocated for non-Gujarat students. Candidates with JEE Main score can also apply for admission through this quota.

How many seats are reserved in Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology through GUJCET?

50% of seats in Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology are filled through GUJCET and 30% of seats are reserved for other state students and JEE Main qualified candidates.

How many seats are reserved in Nirma University through GUJCET?

50% of seats in Nirma University are reserved for candidates with a valid rank in GUJCET.

What is the eligibility for Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) scheme through GUJCET?

The candidate whose parent's annual family income is less than Rs. 8,00,000 are eligible for Tuition Fee Waiver scheme.

What is the eligibility of General EWS category for appearing in GUJCET Exam?

Candidate under EWS category must have passed Class 12th with PCM/ PCB stream. Minumim % in Class 12th must be 40%

What is the eligibility of SC category for appearing in GUJCET Exam?

SC candidate must have passed Class 12th with PCM/ PCB stream. Minumim % in Class 12th must be 40%.

What is the eligibility of ST category for appearing in GUJCET Exam?

ST candidate must have passed Class 12th with PCM/ PCB stream. Minumim % in Class 12th must be 40%.

What is the eligibility of OBC category for appearing in GUJCET Exam?

OBC candidate must have passed Class 12th with PCM/ PCB stream. Minumim % in Class 12th must be 45%.

How many attempts can I give in GUJCET Exam?

There is no restriction on the number of times you can apply for GUJCET.

What is the eligibility for Diploma Students in GUJCET Exam?

Students with a diploma are not eligible to apply for GUJCET.

What is the age limit to appear in GUJCET exam?

The lower age limit for GUJCET is 17 years while the upper age limit is 25 years.

What is the minimum 12th score needed to appear in GUJCET exam?

The candidates must have passed 10+2 with a minimum of 45% of marks.

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Related Questions

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
  • 1 Answer
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.

You can also fill the Common Application Form on our website for admission-related assistance. You can also reach us through …

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