Gujarat ACPC 2026: Registration Open Till May 31, Merit List June 12, Counselling Rounds, Cutoff

Content Writer | Updated on - May 19, 2026

Gujarat ACPC 2026 is the centralized admission process conducted by the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) for engineering, pharmacy, architecture, MBA, and MCA courses in the state of Gujarat.

ACPC Gujarat has officially started the registration process for B.E./B.Tech admissions from March 31, 2026
The last date to apply is May 31, 2026.
The provisional merit list will be released on June 12, followed by the final merit list on June 17.
The academic session is scheduled to begin on July 1, 2026.

Home state candidates who qualify in GUJCET 2026 are eligible for 95% of seats in government and grant-in-aid (GIA) colleges and 50% of seats in unaided colleges. The remaining 5% of seats in government and GIA institutes go to All India candidates based on JEE Main 2026 ranks. This makes ACPC one of the most important admission bodies for engineering aspirants in Gujarat.

Gujarat ACPC 2026 Key Summary

Gujarat ACPC Courses Offered: B.E./B.Tech, B.Pharm, Diploma Pharmacy, B.Arch, MBA (CoE), MCA, ME/M.Tech
The last date to register for B.Tech is May 31, 2026, and for B.Pharm is June 15, 2026
There are multiple counselling rounds, which includes mock round, Round 1, Round 2, Round 3 + Online Final Round
The Provisional Merit List will be released on June 12, 2026; Final Merit List on June 17, 2026; and the Choice Filling from June 12 – June 15, 2026
The Gujarat ACPC also accepts other exams like GUJCET 2026 (Home State) & JEE Main 2026 (All India Seats) for admission

What is Gujarat ACPC 2026?

Gujarat ACPC stands for the Admission Committee for Professional Courses. It is the official body appointed by the Government of Gujarat to manage centralised admissions to professional technical courses across the state.

The Gujarat ACPC 2026 admission process covers degree and diploma-level programs, including B.E./B.Tech, B.Pharm, Diploma Pharmacy, B.Arch, MBA, and MCA.
The entire process — from registration to seat allotment — is conducted online. There is no offline mode available.

Source: Official ACPC Gujarat Website

Gujarat ACPC 2026 Important Dates

You should be aware of all key dates in the Gujarat ACPC 2026 schedule. The table below covers all important dates for B.E./B.Tech and B.Pharm admissions.

Event	Date
B.Tech Registration Starts	March 31, 2026
B.Pharm / Diploma Pharmacy Registration Starts	April 6, 2026
GUJCET 2026 Exam Date	March 29, 2026
GUJCET 2026 Result	May 4, 2026 (Out)
DDCET Engineering Exam	May 5, 2026
DDCET Pharmacy Exam	May 9, 2026
B.Tech Registration Last Date	May 31, 2026 (by 5:00 PM)
B.Pharm / Diploma Pharmacy Registration Last Date	June 15, 2026
Provisional Merit List (B.Tech)	June 12, 2026
Choice Filling — B.Tech	June 12 – June 15, 2026
Final Merit List (B.Tech)	June 17, 2026
Mock Round Seat Allotment	To be announced (June 2026)
Round 1 Seat Allotment	To be announced (July 2026)
Round 2 Seat Allotment	To be announced (July 2026)
Round 3 / Final Online Round	To be announced (August 2026)
Academic Session Begins	July 1, 2026

Source: ACPC Gujarat Official Website

All dates are subject to change by ACPC. Keep checking the official website for the latest schedule updates.

Gujarat ACPC 2026 Registration

The Gujarat ACPC 2026 registration is fully online. You must complete the process on the official portal at gujacpc.admissions.nic.in before the deadline. No offline submissions or help centre submissions are allowed this year.

The registration fee for B.E./B.Tech and B.Pharm is Rs 350 and must be paid online.
For MBA CoE institutes, the fee is Rs 500. This fee is non-refundable.
No physical submission of documents is needed at any help centre this year. The entire verification is digital.
If you do not have a stable internet connection, ACPC has a list of 103 Cyber Space Centres across 25 districts in Gujarat where you can complete your registration free of charge.
You can also install the "Sandes" app on your mobile to receive all ACPC counselling-related messages after registering with your mobile number.

How to Register for Gujarat ACPC 2026

Step 1 — Fresh Registration: Go to gujacpc.admissions.nic.in and click on "Fresh Candidate Registration". Enter your name, mobile number, and email ID.
Step 2 — OTP Verification: Verify your account with the OTP sent to your mobile or email. A User ID and password will be generated.
Step 3 — Fill Detailed Application: Log in with your User ID and fill in personal, academic, and exam details. Enter your GUJCET 2026 or JEE Main 2026 application number.
Step 4 — Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of all required documents as specified in the guidelines.
Step 5 — Pay Registration Fee: Pay Rs 350 online via net banking, credit card, or debit card.
Step 6 — Submit and Save: Submit the form and save your registration number for future reference.

Source: ACPC Gujarat Official Portal

Gujarat ACPC 2026 Eligibility Criteria

You must meet the Gujarat ACPC eligibility criteria before applying. The Gujarat ACPC 2026 eligibility criteria differ slightly depending on the course you are applying for. Here is a full breakdown.

Eligibility for B.E./B.Tech (Degree Engineering)

Must have passed Class 12 (HSC) with at least 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (40% for reserved categories — SC/ST)
Must have studied in Gujarat and appeared for GUJCET 2026 (for Home State seats)
For All India seats (5%) in government/GIA colleges: must have a valid JEE Main 2026 All India Rank
Must be an Indian National. OCI cardholders are also eligible for certain seats
There is no upper age limit for applying through ACPC Gujarat

Merit Groups for B.Tech Admission

Merit Group	Qualifying Subjects
PCM	Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics
PCB	Physics, Chemistry, Biology
PMCo	Physics, Mathematics, Computer/Information Technology
PCCo	Physics, Chemistry, Computer/Information Technology
CCoB/M	Chemistry, Computer/IT, Mathematics or Biology

Eligibility for B.Pharm / Diploma Pharmacy

Must have passed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Biology
Minimum 45% marks required (40% for SC/ST)
Must have appeared for GUJCET 2026 or DDCET Pharmacy Examination

Eligibility for MBA (CoE Institutes)

Graduation in any discipline with minimum 50% marks
Must have a valid CAT score (25% government quota seats)
Four Centres of Excellence (CoE) institutes in Gujarat participate

Courses and Participating Institutes Under ACPC Gujarat

Gujarat ACPC 2026 manages admissions across multiple undergraduate and postgraduate professional courses. More than 780 engineering and pharmacy colleges participate in this centralized process.

Courses Offered Through ACPC Gujarat 2026

For centres of excellence like IITRAM and DAIICT, Gujarat-based candidates must qualify through the relevant entrance exam. These institutes have separate schedules within the ACPC counseling framework.

Gujarat ACPC 2026 Merit List

The Gujarat ACPC merit list 2026 for B.E./B.Tech will be released on June 12, 2026 (provisional) and June 17, 2026 (final). The merit list is prepared by ACPC based on a combined merit formula.

A provisional merit list is released first.
If you have any discrepancy in your merit number or category, you should raise a query.
After the final merit list, you can begin the choice filling process.

Merit Calculation Formula for B.Tech 2026

Seat Type	Merit Formula
95% of Govt/GIA College Seats (Home State)	50% Class 12 Theory Percentile + 50% GUJCET 2026 Percentile
5% of Govt/GIA College Seats (All India)	JEE Main 2026 All India Rank (NTA declared)
50% of Unaided College Seats (Home State)	50% Class 12 Theory Percentile + 50% GUJCET 2026 Percentile
50% of Unaided College Seats (All India)	JEE Main 2026 or GUJCET 2026

Gujarat ACPC 2026 Counselling Process

The ACPC Gujarat counseling 2026 is fully online. It is conducted in multiple rounds—a mock round, Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and a Final Online Round for government and GIA institutes.

Step-by-Step Gujarat ACPC 2026 Counselling Process

If you are not satisfied with your allotted seat, you can participate in the next round of counselling without freezing. However, once you freeze a seat and report to the college, you cannot participate in subsequent rounds.

Gujarat ACPC 2026 Seat Allotment

ACPC Gujarat conducts seat allotment online in multiple rounds. The Gujarat ACPC seat allotment 2026 is done based on your merit rank, choice preferences, and seat availability in each institute.

After seat allotment, you can choose to:

Freeze the seat — Accept the allotted seat, pay the fee, and report to college. You will not participate in further rounds.
Float/Slide — Keep the current seat but try for a better option in the next round.
Exit — Withdraw from the counselling process entirely.

The payment can be made online via net banking, credit card, or debit card. You can also pay at the nearest Kotak Mahindra Bank. The admission slip is generated only after payment is confirmed.

Counselling Rounds in Gujarat ACPC 2026

Round	Purpose	Applicable Institutes
Mock Round	Practice round to help candidates understand the process	Government, GIA, Unaided
Round 1	First actual seat allotment based on merit	Government, GIA, Unaided
Round 2	Vacant seats from Round 1 are filled	Government, GIA, Unaided
Round 3	Third round for remaining vacant seats	Government, GIA (Online Final Round)
Institute-Level Round	Unaided institutes fill remaining seats independently	Self-Finance Institutes

Documents Required for Gujarat ACPC 2026 Counselling

You must upload all required documents during the Gujarat ACPC registration process. No physical submission is needed this year. Keep scanned copies ready in the prescribed format and file size before you begin registration.

Gujarat ACPC 2026 Cutoff

The Gujarat ACPC cutoff 2026 will be published on the official website after each round of counseling. You should check the previous year's cutoffs to estimate your chances of getting into a preferred institute.

Gujarat ACPC Previous Year Cutoff (General Category — AI Category)

Generally, if your GUJCET rank is better than or equal to the closing rank of a previous year, you have a good chance of securing a seat.

Computer Science and IT branches typically have the lowest closing ranks (highest demand)
Branches like Civil and Mechanical have higher closing ranks (lower demand).

College	Branch	Last Round Closing Rank (2025)
L.D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad	Computer Engineering	500 – 2,500
Nirma University	Computer Engineering	3,000 – 6,000
Dharmsinh Desai University (DDU)	Electronics and Communication	5,000 – 10,000
BVM Engineering College	Computer Engineering	3,500 – 7,500
Government Engineering College, Rajkot	Mechanical Engineering	15,000 – 30,000
Various Unaided Colleges	Computer/IT Engineering	22,168 – 50,829 (General AI)

Note: These are indicative figures based on 2025 data. Actual 2026 cutoffs will depend on the number of candidates, paper difficulty, and seat availability. Check official ACPC website for exact data.

Reservation Policy Under Gujarat ACPC 2026

ACPC Gujarat follows the state government's reservation policy for seat allotment. The Gujarat ACPC reservation policy gives priority to Home State candidates and reserves seats for various categories. Here is the category-wise breakdown.

Category	Reservation Percentage	Minimum Class 12 Marks
General / Unreserved	Open Merit	45%
SEBC (Socially and Educationally Backward Classes)	As per state policy	45%
SC (Scheduled Caste)	As per state policy	40%
ST (Scheduled Tribe)	As per state policy	40%
EWS (Economically Weaker Sections)	10%	45%
PwD (Persons with Disabilities)	5% horizontal reservation	As per category
TFW (Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme)	5% of sanctioned intake	As applicable
NRI / OCI / Foreign National / CIWGC	Supernumerary seats	As per norms

The Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) Scheme is available for students from families with annual income below a prescribed limit. TFW candidates need to submit an Income Certificate during registration. Under TFW, the tuition fee is waived for the entire duration of the course.

Top Colleges Under Gujarat ACPC 2026

More than 780 engineering and pharmacy colleges across Gujarat participate in the ACPC admission process. Here are some of the top colleges you can get admission to through Gujarat ACPC 2026.

College	Location	Type	Popular Branches
L.D. College of Engineering (LDCE)	Ahmedabad	Government	CS, EC, IT, Civil, Mechanical
Nirma University	Ahmedabad	Centre of Excellence	CS, EC, Chemical, Civil
Dharmsinh Desai University (DDU)	Nadiad	CoE / Deemed	EC, IT, CS, Chemical
Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya (BVM)	Anand	GIA	CS, EC, Mechanical, Civil
Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU)	Vadodara	Government University	Electrical, Chemical, CS
Government Engineering College, Rajkot	Rajkot	Government	Mechanical, CS, EC, Civil
IITRAM (Institute of Infrastructure, Tech, Research and Management)	Ahmedabad	Government CoE	Civil, Electrical, Mechanical
DA-IICT (Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of ICT)	Gandhinagar	CoE	ICT, Mathematics and Computing

Preparation Tips for GUJCET 2026

The GUJCET exam is the gateway to Gujarat ACPC admission. Although GUJCET 2026 has already been conducted on March 29, 2026, students planning for 2027 or those appearing for re-exams can follow these preparation tips.

Focus on NCERT: GUJCET is largely based on the Gujarat State Board (GSEB) and NCERT syllabus for Class 11 and 12 in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology.
Practice Previous Year Papers: Solving at least 5 years of GUJCET question papers will help you understand the pattern and difficulty level.
Equal Weightage to Class 12: Since 50% of the ACPC merit is based on Class 12 marks, focus equally on your board exam preparation.
Time Management: GUJCET has 120 questions in 3 hours. Practice completing papers within time.
Chemistry and Biology: These sections tend to have more factual questions. Prepare short notes and revise regularly.
Mock Tests: Take regular mock tests on the GSEB official portal or trusted coaching platforms to track your progress.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) — Gujarat ACPC 2026

Ques. What is the last date to register for Gujarat ACPC 2026?

Ans. The last date to register for B.E./B.Tech is May 31, 2026 by 5:00 PM. For B.Pharm and Diploma Pharmacy, the last date is June 15, 2026. Registration is done online at gujacpc.admissions.nic.in.

Ques. Is GUJCET mandatory for ACPC 2026 admission?

Ans. Yes, GUJCET 2026 is mandatory for Home State candidates applying for 95% of seats in government and GIA colleges and 50% of seats in unaided colleges. However, for the remaining 5% All India seats in government colleges, JEE Main 2026 is used. Check the Gujarat ACPC eligibility criteria for complete details.

Ques. When will the Gujarat ACPC 2026 merit list be released?

Ans. The provisional merit list for B.E./B.Tech will be released on June 12, 2026 and the final merit list on June 17, 2026. The merit list is based on 50% Class 12 theory percentile and 50% GUJCET percentile for Home State seats.

Ques. How many rounds of counselling does ACPC Gujarat conduct?

Ans. ACPC conducts a Mock Round, Round 1, Round 2, Round 3, and a Final Online Round for government and GIA institutes. Self-finance institutes may also conduct an institute-level offline round for remaining vacant seats. Check the ACPC Gujarat counselling page for round-wise dates.

Ques. What is the ACPC registration fee for 2026?

Ans. The registration fee is Rs 350 for B.E./B.Tech and B.Pharm courses. For MBA CoE institutes, the fee is Rs 500. The fee is non-refundable and must be paid online only — no cash or offline payment is accepted.

Ques. Can candidates from outside Gujarat apply for ACPC 2026?

Ans. Yes. Candidates from outside Gujarat can apply for 5% All India seats in government and GIA colleges based on their JEE Main 2026 All India Rank. They are not eligible for Home State GUJCET-based seats. OCI cardholders can apply for supernumerary seats in government engineering colleges.

Ques. What is the Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) scheme in ACPC 2026?

Ans. The TFW scheme waives the full tuition fee for eligible students with low family income. You need to submit an Income Certificate at the time of registration. ACPC reserves 5% of sanctioned intake seats under the TFW scheme. Check the ACPC financial assistance page for income criteria and how to apply.

Ques. Is there any age limit for Gujarat ACPC 2026?

Ans. No, there is no upper age limit for applying through Gujarat ACPC 2026 for engineering and pharmacy courses.

Ques. How can I get updates about ACPC Gujarat 2026 counselling on my mobile?

Ans. You can install the "Sandes" app from the Google Play Store and register with your mobile number. ACPC sends all counselling-related messages including dates, merit list alerts, and seat allotment updates through this app.

Ques. What happens if I do not lock my choices in the Gujarat ACPC 2026 choice filling?

Ans. If you do not lock your choices before the deadline, all your saved choices will be automatically locked at midnight on the last day of the choice filling window. It is always better to review and lock manually to avoid any errors.

Ques. Where can I find the Gujarat ACPC 2026 cutoff?

Ans. The cutoff will be published on the official ACPC portal after each counselling round. You can also check round-wise opening and closing ranks on Collegedunia's Gujarat ACPC cutoff page after the allotments are announced.

Ques. Can I upgrade my seat in a later round of Gujarat ACPC counselling?

Ans. Yes. If you choose to float instead of freeze after a seat allotment, you can participate in the next round and potentially get a better college or branch. If you get a better allotment, your previous seat is automatically released. However, once you freeze and report to the college, you cannot participate in further rounds.

Disclaimer: Gujarat ACPC 2026 dates and details mentioned in this article are based on official notifications available at the time of writing. Candidates are advised to check the official ACPC website — gujacpc.admissions.nic.in — regularly for the latest updates and any changes to the schedule.

*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.

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Found 1 Comment

ayushi saratkar

Jul 21, 2025 21:49

should i get college or every seat is already filled

sweta kumari

Apr 3, 2026 10:56

If you are aiming for admission through Gujarat ACPC, it depends on your rank, category, and preferred course. Some seats may already be filled, especially in popular branches, but a few colleges still have vacancies. Check the official ACPC portal for real-time seat availability before making a decision.