GUJCET 2026: Over 2.65 Lakh Appear; Answer Key Expected Soon

New Delhi, March 30, 2026: The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) successfully conducted the Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) 2026 on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The state-level entrance exam is a critical gateway for students seeking admission into undergraduate Degree Engineering and Degree/Diploma Pharmacy programs across the state.

Following the conclusion of the offline (pen-and-paper) test, the board is now preparing to release the provisional answer keys, with results expected to follow in the coming weeks.

GUJCET 2026: Participation and Attendance Statistics

This year witnessed a significant turnout, with over 2.65 lakh candidates appearing for the examination across various centers in Gujarat. According to the official data released by the board, the exam was held in three distinct sessions to accommodate different subject groups (A, B, and AB).

Session-wise Breakdown:

The attendance remained consistently high throughout the day, reflecting the competitive nature of the entrance test:

The board confirmed that the examination process remained smooth across all districts, with no major cases of malpractice or technical irregularities reported.

Answer Key and Objection Window

Candidates who appeared for the exam are now eagerly waiting for the GUJCET 2026 Provisional Answer Key. Based on previous trends, the GSHSEB typically releases the official key within 3 to 7 days after the exam.

• Expected Date: The provisional answer key is likely to be uploaded on the official website, gseb.org, by the first week of April 2026.
• Objection Process: Once the key is live, students will have a window of 2-3 days to raise objections if they find any discrepancies. A fee (typically ₹500 per question) is usually required to challenge an answer, which is refunded if the objection is upheld.
• Final Answer Key: After reviewing all challenges, the board will release a final version, which will be used to calculate the official results.

Marking Scheme and Result Prediction

The GUJCET 2026 question paper consisted of 120 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), with 40 questions each for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology.

• Correct Answer: +1 mark
• Incorrect Answer: -0.25 marks (Negative marking applies)
• Unattempted: 0 marks

The GUJCET 2026 Results are anticipated to be declared in late April or early May 2026. The final merit list for admissions will be prepared by the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC). As per current guidelines, the merit is generally calculated using a combination of the Class 12 board theory marks (60% weightage) and the GUJCET percentile (40% weightage).

Next Steps for Candidates

Students are advised to keep their hall tickets safe, as the six-digit seat number will be required to check the results online. In the meantime, candidates can use unofficial answer keys provided by various coaching institutes to estimate their probable scores.