• Updated on 24 Sept, 2025 by Ankita Banerjee
GUJCET 2026 Cutoff will be released by the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) on its official website after the exam concludes. This cutoff will indicate the opening and closing ranks (All India Rank) within which candidates are granted admission to various engineering colleges across Gujarat. Released in multiple rounds, the cutoff for GUJCET 2026 will vary for each college, course, and category of the candidate.
Looking at the previous years’ GUJCET cutoffs, candidates can get a clear idea of the rank they need to aim for in order to secure a seat in their preferred college and course. The cutoff ranks depend on several factors, including the number of applicants, seat availability, difficulty level of the exam, etc. Candidates whose ranks fall within or above the specified cutoff range will get admission through GUJCET counselling. For top branches like Computer Engineering and IT, the closing ranks ranged between 900 and 2,800. In colleges like DAIICT, NIRMA, and PDEU, the competition is higher, so cutoffs are usually tighter. 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.
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How to Check GUJCET 2026 Cutoff?
The GUJCET 2026 cutoff will be released online on the official ACPC Gujarat website. Students can check the college-wise and course-wise opening and closing ranks by following a few basic steps.
- Visit the official website at gujacpc.admissions.nic.in
- On the homepage, click on the “GUJCET 2026 Cutoff” or “Institute-wise Seat Allotment” link.
- Choose the admission round (like Round 1 or Round 2).
- Select the course (Engineering/Pharmacy), institute name, and branch to view cutoff details.
- A PDF would open showing the opening and closing ranks for all categories.
- Students can download or save this for later, especially while comparing colleges during counselling.
Check: GUJCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Factors Affecting GUJCET 2026 Cutoff
GUJCET 2026 cutoffs change every year based on many reasons. If the paper is tough, the cutoff usually drops. If more students apply or fewer seats are available, the ranks go higher. Factors such as the number of students choosing a college or branch also influence the opening and closing ranks for each round.
- Number of Applicants: More students mean more competition, especially for popular branches like CSE or IT.
- Difficulty Level of the Exam: If the paper is easier, the cutoff ranks usually go higher. A tougher paper often leads to lower cutoff marks.
- Seat Intake in Colleges: Colleges with fewer seats in a branch have higher cutoffs. For example, a college with only 30 CSE seats may close much earlier than one with 120 seats.
- Category of the Candidate: Reserved category students (like SC, ST, SEBC, EWS) have relaxed cutoffs due to seat reservation rules.
- Previous Year Cutoff Trends: The cutoff for 2026 will also follow the trend from 2025, 2024, and 2023, especially for high-demand branches.
- Choice Filling During Counselling: If many students select the same college and branch, the closing rank moves up quickly.
GUJCET 2026 Qualifying Marks for All Categories
Students who want to take part in the GUJCET 2026 counselling have to score a minimum of 45% in their Class 12 exams if they are from the general category. For students belonging to SC, ST, or SEBC categories, the required marks are a bit lower, 40%. This rule mostly applies to those who pass their boards through GSEB or any other recognised board. It is not the actual GUJCET cutoff, just the minimum score needed to stay eligible for admissions.
Note: These are qualifying marks for eligibility, not the actual GUJCET cutoff used during admissions. Even if someone scores above 45% or 40%, they still have to clear the course-specific closing ranks to get a seat.
Check: GUJCET 2026 Syllabus
GUJCET 2026 Category-wise Expected Cutoff
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. These unofficial ranges varied by course, college, and category:
General category students targeting top engineering institutes like LDCE, DA-IICT, and Nirma generally require 110+ marks. OBC/EWS students typically fall within the 75–110 mark range, depending on the competitiveness of the branch, while reserved category cutoffs range from 60–95 for engineering and were slightly lower for pharmacy.
GUJCET 2026 Branch-wise Cutoff
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.
GUJCET Previous Year Cutoff Trends
GUJCET cutoff trends over the last three years show how competitive each engineering branch has become. The closing ranks vary each year based on factors like the number of applicants, the difficulty level of the exam, and seat availability. In general, Computer Engineering and ICT remain the most sought-after branches, while Civil and Electrical Engineering have higher closing ranks.
GUJCET 2026 Participating Colleges
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.
GUJCET 2026 Cutoff FAQs
What will be the GUJCET 2026 cutoff, and where can students check it?
The GUJCET 2026 cutoff will be available online on the official ACPC Gujarat website. Students just have to visit the site, pick their course, round, and college, and the opening and closing ranks will show up in a downloadable PDF.
Does the GUJCET cutoff show marks or ranks?
ACPC only releases ranks, not marks. Students see the opening and closing ranks for each course and college. The cutoff in marks is just estimated from student data and trends.
How many marks are enough to get into the top engineering colleges through GUJCET?
General category students usually need around 110 or more marks out of 120 for top colleges like LDCE, Nirma, or DA-IICT. The number dropp depending on the branch and category.
What is the minimum Class 12 percentage required for GUJCET counselling?
General category students need at least 45% in Class 12 (PCM/PCB), while SC, ST, and SEBC students need 40%. But these are just eligibility marks, not cutoff scores.
Do reserved category students have lower cutoffs in GUJCET 2026?
Yes, reserved categories like SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, and PwD have more relaxed cutoffs. For B.Tech, marks between 60 to 95 were often enough, and pharmacy cutoffs are a little lower too.
What factors affect the GUJCET 2026 cutoff?
Many things change the cutoff, like paper difficulty, number of students, how many seats are available, and which colleges and branches were in high demand. These all shift the rank ranges.
Which branches have the highest closing ranks in GUJCET 2026?
Civil and Electrical Engineering usually have the highest (least competitive) closing ranks, especially in Round 2. Meanwhile, Computer Engineering and ICT are the most competitive overall.
How do previous year cutoffs help with 2026 admission?
Trends from 2023 and 2024 help students predict what to expect in 2026. If Computer Eng. closed at rank 985 in 2024, students with similar or better ranks aim for similar colleges.
What are the expected cutoff marks out of 120 for B.Tech and B.Pharm in 2026?
For B.Tech, GEN students need 100–120, OBC/EWS around 75–110, and reserved categories roughly 60–95. For B.Pharm, it is slightly lower across all categories.
Do different rounds have different GUJCET cutoffs?
Yes, Round 1 usually has stricter (lower) closing ranks. Round 2 often sees slightly higher ranks as some top students don't confirm seats or choose other options.
How can students use the cutoff info during counselling?
Students check the cutoffs to plan their preferences during choice filling. It helps them know which colleges they may realistically get based on their rank and category.
Which colleges accept GUJCET 2026 scores?
Around 140+ colleges accept GUJCET scores. These include government colleges like LDCE, VGEC, and GECs, plus private universities like Nirma and Indus University.