By: Education DeskNew Delhi | December 31, 2025 11:54 AM IST 3 min readThe application should be filled out on the official websites gseb.org and gujcet.gseb.org.(express photo/ representational image)GUJCET 2026 Application Deadline Extended: The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB), Gandhinagar, has extended the application deadline for the Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) 2026. According to the official notification, eligible candidates can submit their online applications until January 6, 2026. The application should be filled out on the official websites gseb.org and gujcet.gseb.org.The exam is open to students who have either passed or are currently appearing for the HSC examination in the Science stream, including those from Groups A, B, and AB. The GUJCET 2026 exam will be conducted on March 29, 2026, and only those candidates will be considered eligible for the exam whose application form meets the board’s criteria.Eligibility–Candidates must be citizens of India and have a domicile in Gujarat.–Those who wish to take the GUJCET 2026 exam must have passed or be appearing for their class 12 exam or an equivalent qualification.–For those applying for Engineering programmes, it is mandatory to have studied Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as main subjects.–For Pharmacy programmes, candidates must have studied either Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics or Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as main subjects.Passing criteriaTo be eligible, candidates must have achieved a minimum score of 45% in their class 12 exams. Candidates from reserved categories must have scored at least 40% in their class 12 exams.Story continues below this adGUJCET Registration 2026: How to applyStep 1: Visit the official GSEB website — gujcet.gseb.org.Step 2: On the home page click on the ‘Application for GUJCET 2026’’ link and register.Step 3: Enter credentials to log in.Step 4: Fill in the application formStep 5: Upload the required documentsStep 6: Make the payment for the application form and download the receiptStep 7: Submit the application form.Step 8: Download the confirmation page and save it for further use.Story continues below this adApplication FeesThe application fee is Rs 350, payable online via SBI ePay using credit card, debit card, or net banking. Applicants may also opt for cash payment at designated SBI branches through the “SBI Branch Payment” option.GUJCET serves as the gateway for admission to degree engineering and degree/diploma pharmacy programmes across Gujarat. For more updates on GSEB GUJCET notification, application and more, students can check at education.indianexpess.com. © IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:college admissionsGUJCET