The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board conducted the GUJCET 2026 exam on 29 March 2026 across multiple centres. The exam was held in offline (OMR-based) mode for admission to engineering and pharmacy courses. Initial reactions from students suggest the paper was moderate in difficulty, with some sections requiring more time.
GUJCET 2026 Exam Overview and Pattern
The exam followed the standard pattern with multiple-choice questions.
- Exam Date: 29 March 2026
- Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
- Total Questions: 120 MCQs
- Total Marks: 120
- Subjects: Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology
Each subject included 40 questions, maintaining the usual exam structure.
GUJCET 2026 Difficulty Level: Section-Wise Analysis
The overall paper was rated moderate by students and experts.
- Physics: Moderate, numerical and concept-based
- Chemistry: Easy to moderate, direct questions
- Mathematics: Moderate to difficult, lengthy
Chemistry was considered the most scoring section, while Mathematics required more time and accuracy.
GUJCET 2026 Question Paper Review
The question paper was aligned with the Class 11 and 12 syllabus.
- Balanced mix of theory and numerical questions
- Focus on NCERT-based concepts
- Mathematics included high-weightage topics like Integration and Calculus
The paper pattern remained similar to previous years, helping students attempt familiar question types.
GUJCET 2026 Answer Key and Solutions
Unofficial answer keys have been released shortly after the exam.
- Available for Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and Biology
- Helps calculate expected scores
- Official answer key to be released in April 2026
Candidates can estimate their marks by comparing responses with the answer key.
GUJCET 2026 Exam Schedule and Participation
The exam was conducted in multiple sessions on the same day.
- Physics & Chemistry: Morning session
- Biology: Afternoon session
- Mathematics: Evening session
Over 1.35 lakh candidates appeared for GUJCET 2026 across Gujarat.
What After the GUJCET 2026 Exam?
Candidates should now wait for the next stages of the admission process.
- Official answer key release in April
- Result to be declared online
- Counselling process to follow
The final merit list will be prepared based on GUJCET scores and board marks.