The GUJCET 2026 Cut off is expected to be released by the Gujarat Secondary and Secondary Education Board (GSEB) in June 2026 on its official website gujcet.gseb.org/. GUJCET cutoff is calculated based on a 60:40 (60% Class 12 marks+ 40% GUJCET score) weighted formula.
Based on 2026 trends, a good score in GUJCET 2026 is expected to be 90-110 out of 120 for the General category. As per the previous year's data:
- In top branches like Computer Engineering and IT, the closing ranks ranged between 900 and 2,800.
- Branches like Civil or Mechanical had closing ranks above 20,000 in government colleges.
- The Nirma University cutoff for GUJCET 2026 is expected to range from 30,000 to 50,000 for the BTech. CSE program.
- For reserved categories, cutoffs are usually lower, around 75-110 marks
In the past few years, for top colleges, including LD College of Engineering and Nirma University, cut-offs have come on the higher side, i.e., on average, they range between 100 and 120 for general candidates. The expected subject-wise cut-off for GUJCET can be checked here.
- Engineering Cut-off (General Category): 100-120 marks.
- Engineering Cut-off (reserved categories): 75 - 110 marks
- Pharmacy cut-off ( General Category): 90 - 100 marks.
- Pharmacy (reserved categories): 75-90 marks.
In the GUJCET 2025 Exam, 174 students scored 100+ marks, and 4 students achieved the 99.99th percentile.
Check:
- GUJCET Results 2026: Download Scorecard, Merit List, Cutoff, & Counselling
- GUJCET Marks vs Percentile: Check Good Score and Percentile, Previous Year Marks vs Percentile
- GUJCET Counselling: Registration Process, Documents Required

FAQs
Ques: What is the cut off for GUJCET College?
Ans: GUJCET 2026 cutoff for top engineering colleges is between 110–120+ (out of 120) for popular courses in a top-tier college. A good score in GUJCET is around 80–109. The expected GUJCET 2026 Cutoff Marks for general category are:
- Top Engineering Colleges (CSE/IT): Rank < 3,200 – 4,500.
- Top 20 Colleges (General Branches): Rank < 5,000 – 6,500.
- Good Score (Reputed Colleges): 80 – 109 marks.
- Very Good Score (Top Colleges): 110 – 120 marks.
- Expected Cutoff (General Category): 100 - 120 marks.
- Expected Cutoff (OBC/EWS): 75 - 110 marks.
- Expected Cutoff (SC/ST): 60 - 95 marks.
Ques: How many marks are there in GUJCET 2026?
Ans: The GUJCET 2026 exam will be conducted for a total of 120 marks. According to the GUJCET 2026 exam pattern, there are 120 questions, with 40 questions from each of physics, chemistry, and mathematics.
Ques: Is 70 a good score in GUJCET?
Ans: 70 in GUJCET 2026 is not considered as a very good score. If you get 70 in GUJCET 2026, you are considered as average. Though admission to top colleges are not possible with a GUJCET score of 70, you have chances of admission to lower-tier government institutions.
GUJCET Cutoff 2026: Branch-wise Expected
The Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) announces branch-wise cutoff ranks for GUJCET 2026 in two rounds. These cutoffs indicate the last rank admitted to each branch in each course, helping students understand the competitiveness of each course.
| Branch | Round 1 Closing Rank | Round 2 Closing Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 692 | 1140 |
| Electronics & Communication | 1660 | 2682 |
| Information & Communication Tech (ICT) | 1844 | 2785 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 5064 | 6520 |
| Electrical Engineering | 5505 | 7445 |
| Civil Engineering | 11199 | 13511 |
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GUJCET Cutoff 2026 Expected: Category-wise
While ACPC only releases opening and closing ranks after each counselling round, several sources and past year trends help estimate the expected cutoff marks out of 120.
| Category | B.Tech Expected Marks | B.Pharma Expected Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General | 100 - 120 | 90 - 100 |
| OBC | 75 - 110 | 75 - 90 |
| EWS | 75 - 110 | 75 - 90 |
| SC | 60 - 95 | 60 - 90 |
| ST | 60 - 95 | 60 - 90 |
| PwD | 60 - 95 | 60 - 90 |

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FAQs
Ques: What is the minimum marks required for GUJCET?
Ans: Gujarat CET Qualifying Marks are generally 54 (45%) for the general category out of 120 total marks, and 48 (40%) for reserved categories (SC/ST/SEBC/EWS). However, admission depends on a merit list combining 60% of class 12th board marks and 40% of GUJCET scores.
Ques: Is 60 marks good in GUJCET?
Ans: No, 60 marks in GUJCET is not considered a very good score. It is considered as an average to below average score for the general category students. With a GUJCET score of 60, you do not have a chance to apply to top colleges. However, lower tier and some government colleges might provide admission.
GUJCET Cut Off: Questions from Students
Some students are often seen asking: How much marks req in gujcet and boards to get here, I'm Gujarat state student?
A Reddit user answered: 97-98 in PCM and 112+ in Gujcet. Not sure exactly but this is how much you should aim for.

Source: Reddit
Once the results are released, some students ask questions like: I got 70% in PCM and 107 in the GUJCET. Can I take admission in Nirma, Ahmedabad?
A Quora user answered: According to the marks you've scored, I can give you a rough idea of your rank which would be somewhere around 6000. According to the previous year cut off, you may make it upto IC Engineering in Nirma by the second round of the counselling.

Source: Quora
As per the user on the r/Ahmedabad thread on Reddit, a 7440 rank in GUJCET is typically not enough for CSE in government colleges. You can core or other branches in VGEC, GEC Gandhinagar, or LDCE.

GUJCET 2026 Engineering Cutoff (Expected)
As per the expected GUJCET 2026 Engineering cutoff, the top institutes like LD College of Engineering, Nirma University, and DA-IICT will have 105 to 125 marks in Computer Science (CS) for General candidates. The expected cutoff for Mechanical Engineering will be comparatively low, i.e., 100 to 120 marks.
- Institutes like BVM Engineering College are expected to have accessible cutoffs ranging from 85–100 for CS and 80–95 for ME.
- The Reserved Categories are expected to have the lowest cutoff, ranging from 75–115 for OBC, SC from 60–100, and ST from 50–85.
- PwD category candidates will have the cutoff from 45–80 for CS and 40–75 for ME.
Expected GUJCET Engineering Cut-off 2026 for General Category
Top colleges like LD College of Engineering, Nirma University, and DA-IICT are expected to have
- Cutoff range from 105–125 in CS,
- For Mechanical Engineering, the cutoff ranges from 100–120.
- The BVM Engineering College offers a cutoff range from 85–100 for CS and 80–95 for ME.
- SVNIT Surat and the Institute of Technology, Nirma University are expected to have moderately competitive cutoffs ranging from 95–110 for CS and 90–105 for ME.
| Institute | Branch | Expected Marks |
|---|---|---|
| LD College of Engineering, Ahmedabad | Computer Science | 105–120 |
| Nirma University, Ahmedabad | Computer Science | 100–115 |
| SVNIT, Surat | Computer Science | 95–110 |
| DA-IICT, Gandhinagar | Computer Science | 110–125 |
| Institute of Technology, Nirma Univ. | Computer Science | 100–115 |
| BVM Engineering College, V.V. Nagar | Computer Science | 85–100 |
| LD College of Engineering, Ahmedabad | Mechanical Engineering | 100–115 |
| Nirma University, Ahmedabad | Mechanical Engineering | 95–110 |
| SVNIT, Surat | Mechanical Engineering | 90–105 |
| DA-IICT, Gandhinagar | Mechanical Engineering | 105–120 |
| Institute of Technology, Nirma Univ. | Mechanical Engineering | 95–110 |
| BVM Engineering College, V.V. Nagar | Mechanical Engineering | 80–95 |

Expected GUJCET Engineering Cut-off 2026 for OBC
The GUJCET 2025 Engineering cutoff for OBC candidates will be slightly lower than the general category candidates.
- The institutes like LD College of Engineering, Nirma University, and DA-IICT are expected to have the cutoff ranging from 90–115 marks for CS,
- BVM Engineering College provides more accessible cutoffs between 75–95 marks.
- For the ME, the cutoff is expected to range from 70–115 marks, with BVM Engineering College and SVNIT Surat.
| Institute | Branch | Expected Marks |
|---|---|---|
| LD College of Engineering, Ahmedabad | Computer Science | 90–110 |
| Nirma University, Ahmedabad | Computer Science | 85–105 |
| SVNIT, Surat | Computer Science | 85–100 |
| DA-IICT, Gandhinagar | Computer Science | 95–115 |
| Institute of Technology, Nirma Univ. | Computer Science | 90–110 |
| BVM Engineering College, V.V. Nagar | Computer Science | 75–95 |
| LD College of Engineering, Ahmedabad | Mechanical Engineering | 85–105 |
| Nirma University, Ahmedabad | Mechanical Engineering | 80–100 |
| SVNIT, Surat | Mechanical Engineering | 75–95 |
| DA-IICT, Gandhinagar | Mechanical Engineering | 95–115 |
| Institute of Technology, Nirma Univ. | Mechanical Engineering | 85–105 |
| BVM Engineering College, V.V. Nagar | Mechanical Engineering | 70–90 |
Expected GUJCET Engineering Cut-off 2026 for SC
- The GUJCET 2025 Engineering cutoff for SC Candidates ranges from 75–100 marks for the top institutes like LDCE, Nirma University, and DA-IICT in the CS branch.
- The BVM Engineering college is expected to have a lower cutoff ranging from 60–80 marks for CS.
- For ME, the expected cutoff ranges from 55–100 marks, with BVM Engineering College offering the lowest cutoffs.
| Institute | Branch | Expected Marks |
|---|---|---|
| LD College of Engineering, Ahmedabad | Computer Science | 75–95 |
| Nirma University, Ahmedabad | Computer Science | 70–90 |
| SVNIT, Surat | Computer Science | 70–90 |
| DA-IICT, Gandhinagar | Computer Science | 80–100 |
| Institute of Technology, Nirma Univ. | Computer Science | 75–95 |
| BVM Engineering College, V.V. Nagar | Computer Science | 60–80 |
| LD College of Engineering, Ahmedabad | Mechanical Engineering | 70–90 |
| Nirma University, Ahmedabad | Mechanical Engineering | 65–85 |
| SVNIT, Surat | Mechanical Engineering | 60–80 |
| DA-IICT, Gandhinagar | Mechanical Engineering | 80–100 |
| Institute of Technology, Nirma Univ. | Mechanical Engineering | 70–90 |
| BVM Engineering College, V.V. Nagar | Mechanical Engineering | 55–75 |
Expected GUJCET Engineering Cut-off 2026 for ST
The expected cutoff of GIJECT 2025 Engineering for ST candidates will be the lowest as compared to all the categories, except PwD.
- For CS, institutes like LDCE, Nirma University, and DA-IICT are expected to have cutoffs between 70–85 marks, and BVM Engineering College will have the lowest range of 50–70 marks.
- For ME, cutoffs are from 45–85 marks, and BVM Engineering College provides the most accessible cutoffs.
| Institute | Branch | Expected Marks |
|---|---|---|
| LD College of Engineering, Ahmedabad | Computer Science | 70–85 |
| Nirma University, Ahmedabad | Computer Science | 65–80 |
| SVNIT, Surat | Computer Science | 60–75 |
| DA-IICT, Gandhinagar | Computer Science | 70–85 |
| Institute of Technology, Nirma Univ. | Computer Science | 65–80 |
| BVM Engineering College, V.V. Nagar | Computer Science | 50–70 |
| LD College of Engineering, Ahmedabad | Mechanical Engineering | 65–85 |
| Nirma University, Ahmedabad | Mechanical Engineering | 60–80 |
| SVNIT, Surat | Mechanical Engineering | 55–75 |
| DA-IICT, Gandhinagar | Mechanical Engineering | 70–85 |
| Institute of Technology, Nirma Univ. | Mechanical Engineering | 60–80 |
| BVM Engineering College, V.V. Nagar | Mechanical Engineering | 45–65 |
Expected GUJCET Engineering Cut-off 2026 for PwD
The GUJCET 2025 Expected Engineering Cutoffs for PwD candidates will be the lowest, providing easy admission to engineering courses.
- For CS, cutoffs are between 45 and 80 marks, with BVM Engineering College providing the lowest cutoffs.
- For ME, cutoffs are between 40–75 marks. PwD students will have lower cutoffs, and taking admission into top institutes becomes easier, particularly in CS and ME.
| Institute | Branch | Expected Marks |
|---|---|---|
| LD College of Engineering, Ahmedabad | Computer Science | 60–80 |
| Nirma University, Ahmedabad | Computer Science | 55–75 |
| SVNIT, Surat | Computer Science | 50–70 |
| DA-IICT, Gandhinagar | Computer Science | 60–80 |
| Institute of Technology, Nirma Univ. | Computer Science | 55–75 |
| BVM Engineering College, V.V. Nagar | Computer Science | 45–65 |
| LD College of Engineering, Ahmedabad | Mechanical Engineering | 55–75 |
| Nirma University, Ahmedabad | Mechanical Engineering | 50–70 |
| SVNIT, Surat | Mechanical Engineering | 45–65 |
| DA-IICT, Gandhinagar | Mechanical Engineering | 55–75 |
| Institute of Technology, Nirma Univ. | Mechanical Engineering | 50–70 |
| BVM Engineering College, V.V. Nagar | Mechanical Engineering | 40–60 |
GUJCET 2026 Pharmacy Cutoff (Expected)
The GUJCET 2026 Expected Pharmacy Cutoffs indicate lower cutoffs for the reserved classes than for the General Category.
- For candidates in the General Category, colleges like L.M. College of Pharmacy and MSU Baroda have cutoffs of between 80–95 marks, while Government Pharmacy College provides between 65–80 marks.
- OBC candidates have lower cutoffs by a little margin, and those for the Government Pharmacy College are between 55–70 marks.
- For SC candidates, the cutoffs vary from 45–75 marks, with the Government Pharmacy College having the lowest cutoff.
- ST candidates have the lowest cutoffs, with Government Pharmacy College providing 35–55 marks, which makes it easier for them to get admission, particularly at colleges like K.B. Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Nirma University.
| Institute | Expected Cutoff Marks (General) | Expected Cutoff Marks (OBC) | Expected Cutoff Marks (SC) | Expected Cutoff Marks (ST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L.M. College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad | 80–95 | 70–85 | 60–75 | 50–70 |
| Nirma University, Ahmedabad | 75–90 | 65–80 | 55–70 | 45–65 |
| K.B. Institute of Pharmaceutical Education, Gandhinagar | 70–85 | 60–75 | 50–65 | 40–60 |
| The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU), Vadodara | 80–95 | 70–85 | 60–75 | 50–70 |
| Government Pharmacy College, Gandhinagar | 65–80 | 55–70 | 45–60 | 35–55 |
FAQs
Ques: What is a Good Score in GUJCET?
Ans: A good score in GUJCET ensures your admission to top colleges and courses in Gujarat. The score will depend on the category and institute you wish to seek admission into.
| Score Range | Performance Level | Admission Possibility |
|---|---|---|
| 120+ | Excellent | Admission to top-tier colleges and competitive branches. |
| 100-119 | Very Good | High chance of admission to reputed colleges and popular branches. |
| 80-99 | Good | Eligibility for mid-tier institutes and moderate-demand courses. |
| 70-79 | Moderate | Likely admission to mid-tier colleges for less competitive branches or pharmacy. |
| Below 70 | Low | Limited chances in lower-tier colleges or non-preferred branches. |
Ques: Is GUJCET easy than JEE Mains?
Ans: Yes, GUJCET is considered easy as compared to JEE Mains.
- GUJCET focuses on the Gujarat State Board syllabus (Class 12 only), making it less complex.
- JEE Mains is national-level, covers Class 11 and 12, and is much more conceptual and challenging.
GUJCET Participating Colleges 2026
The Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) releases the official list of colleges that accepted GUJCET 2026 scores. A total of 141–178 colleges participate in the process, including government, grant-in-aid, autonomous, and self-financed institutes.
| College | Location | Type | Courses Offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| L D College of Engineering | Ahmedabad | Government (GTU) | B.E. |
| Vishwakarma Government Engineering College | Ahmedabad | Government (GTU) | B.E. |
| Government Engineering College | Gandhinagar | Government (GTU) | B.E. |
| GEC Rajkot | Rajkot | Government (GTU) | B.E. |
| Silver Oak University | Ahmedabad | Self-Financed (GTU) | B.E. |
| Ahmedabad Institute of Technology | Ahmedabad | Self-Financed (GTU) | B.E. |
| Vadodara Institute of Engineering | Vadodara | Self-Financed (GTU) | B.E. |
| G H Patel College of Engineering & Tech. | Vallabh Vidyanagar | Self-Financed (GTU) | B.E. |
| Nirma University | Ahmedabad | Private University (SFI) | B.Tech, B.Pharm |
| Indus University | Ahmedabad | Private University (SFI) | B.Tech |
GUJCET 2026: Seat Matrix
The seat matrix for GUJCET 2026 is the distribution of seats among different categories for engineering and pharmacy courses in colleges across Gujarat. The expected category-wise seat matrix for GUJCET 2026 are:
| Category | Percentage of Seats Reserved | Approximate Number of Seats (Engineering) | Approximate Number of Seats (Pharmacy) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | 50% | 25,000 | 8,000 |
| OBC | 27% | 13,500 | 4,320 |
| SC | 15% | 7,500 | 2,400 |
| ST | 7% | 3,500 | 1,120 |
| EWS | 10% | 5,000 | 1,600 |
| PWD | 5% (Horizontal Reservation) | Included in the above categories | Included in the above categories |
| Management Quota | Varies (Approx. 15-20%) | 7,500-10,000 | 2,400-3,200 |

GUJCET 2026 Marks vs Percentile
- Above 140 marks (99-100 percentile): A score above 140 puts you in the top 1% and ensures a seat in elite institutes like LDCE and DA-IICT for top branches.
- 130-139 marks (95-98 percentile): With 130-139 marks, you can expect to get into leading colleges like SVNIT and Nirma University for competitive courses.
- 120-129 marks (90-94 percentile): This score can get admission to popular branches at reputed institutes like Nirma University and SVNIT, though some courses may be more competitive.
- 110-119 marks (85-89 percentile): It can be taken to enter into mid-tier colleges or low-level courses at the top institutes such as BVM Engineering or C.K. Pithawala College.
- 100-109 marks (80-84 percentile): A score in this range can get a candidate admission into average colleges like K.B. Institute but not the toughest courses in top institutes.
- Marks less than 100 (less than 80 percentile): The mark below 100 limits options to lower-tier colleges like K.B. Institute with fewer competitive courses available.
| Marks Range | Expected Percentile |
|---|---|
| 140 - 150 | 99 - 100 |
| 130 - 139 | 95 - 98 |
| 120 - 129 | 90 - 94 |
| 110 - 119 | 85 - 89 |
| 100 - 109 | 80 - 84 |
| 90 - 99 | 75 - 79 |
| 80 - 89 | 70 - 74 |
| 70 - 79 | 60 - 69 |
| 60 - 69 | 50 - 59 |
| Below 60 | Below 50 |
GUJCET Previous Year Cut-off Analysis (2025-2022)
Engineering Cut-off Comparison (2024-2022)
The cut-off for top institutes like LD College of Engineering, Nirma University, and DA-IICT has gone up, though just marginally from the previous year.
| Institute | 2024 (Marks) | 2023 (Marks) | 2022 (Marks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LD College of Engineering | 105-120 | 100-115 | 95-110 |
| Nirma University | 100-115 | 95-110 | 90-105 |
| SVNIT, Surat | 95-110 | 90-105 | 85-100 |
| DA-IICT, Gandhinagar | 110-125 | 105-120 | 100-115 |
| Institute of Technology, Nirma | 100-115 | 95-110 | 90-105 |
| C.K. Pithawala College | 90-105 | 85-100 | 80-95 |
| BVM Engineering College | 85-100 | 80-95 | 75-90 |
Pharmacy Cut-off Comparison (2024-2022)
The cutoffs for L.M. College of Pharmacy and Nirma University are quite stable and slightly vary each year. Cut-offs have marginally increased for OBC candidates, but cut-offs at top pharmacy institutes remain quite reasonable.
| Institute | 2024 (Marks) | 2023 (Marks) | 2022 (Marks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| L.M. College of Pharmacy | 80-95 | 75-90 | 70-85 |
| Nirma University, Pharmacy | 75-90 | 70-85 | 65-80 |
| K.B. Institute of Pharmaceutical Education | 70-85 | 65-80 | 60-75 |
| MSU, Baroda | 80-95 | 75-90 | 70-85 |
GUJCET Previous Year Cutoff PDF
GUJCET Cut off 2025
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|---|---|
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| GUJCET 2025 Round 2 | Download PDF |
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GUJCET Cut Off 2026 FAQs
Ques: Is 95 percentile good in GUJCET?
Ans: Achieving 95 percentile means that the candidate has scored approximately 115 out of 120, which is considered to be a good percentile. This can get the candidate into a top tier engineering college with the competitive branches
Ques: What is a Good Score and Percentile in GUJCET 2024?
Ans: According to the GUJCET marks vs percentile vs rank analysis, a score of 100 out of 120 is considered a good score. To get a 99+ percentile in GUJCET 2026, 112+ marks will be required. This can get you a rank below 1000 in the merit list.
Ques. How is the GUJCET Percentile Calculated?
Ans. GUJCET percentile is a relative measure of the scores obtained by all candidates who appear for the exam. GUJCET 99 percentile indicates that the one who has obtained this percentile score has obtained more marks than 99% of the total test-takers. The candidate who has the highest exam score achieves the 100 percentile.
Ques. How is the GUJCET rank list 2026 prepared?
Ans. GUJCET 2026 rank list will be prepared by giving 60% marks in class 12 boards and 40% weightage to GUJCET 2024 marks.







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