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GUJCET Cutoff 2026 — expected score & rank bands
What does your score in Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) actually get you? These bands map a mock/exam percentage to the rank window and outcomes that score range has typically achieved.
AI-curated from historic cutoff patterns — indicative, not official. Always verify with the latest official notification.
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Category-wise expected cutoff (indicative)
| Category | Expected Cutoff (indicative) |
|---|---|
| General | 85-92 marks (71-77%) |
| EWS | 78-85 marks (65-71%) |
| OBC | 72-80 marks (60-67%) |
| SC | 58-68 marks (48-57%) |
| ST | 52-62 marks (43-52%) |
| PwD | 45-55 marks (38-46%) |
- General-OBC gap typically ranges 10-15 marks (8-12 percentage points); SC/ST categories see 25-35 mark reductions from General cutoffs for competitive government college placements.
- Cutoffs fluctuate based on paper difficulty, number of applicants, and seat availability in Gujarat state institutions; GUJCET scores are often combined with JEE Main for final merit ranking.
- Premium institutions (top 1000 ranks) require 95%+ for General category; mid-tier government colleges remain accessible to OBC candidates scoring 60-67%, making GUJCET relatively accommodating across categories.
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State toppers — Elite options
96–100%rank ~1–1,000
- DA-IICT Gandhinagar — Information & Communication Technology (rank under 500, premier institute with placements ~₹15-20 LPA average)
- Nirma University — Computer Science top seats (rank under 800, scholarship opportunities)
- PDEU Gandhinagar — Computer Science/ICT with energy specialization (rank under 1000, GSPC scholarship possible)
- Strong position for NIT admissions via JEE Main percentile conversion
- Consider dual-degree programs at top institutions
- Eligible for merit scholarships at premier private universities
Top Gujarat colleges
90–96%rank ~1,000–3,000
- Nirma University — Computer Science & Engineering (rank ~1500-2500, excellent placements averaging ₹8-10 LPA)
- Pandit Deendayal Energy University (PDEU) — Computer Science, ICT (rank ~2000, specialized energy focus)
- Institute of Infrastructure Technology Research and Management (IITRAM) — Civil, ICT (rank ~2500 General)
- L.D. College of Engineering — top choice of Computer Science seat (rank ~2000-3000)
- DA-IICT Gandhinagar — ICT program (highly selective, rank ~1000-2000)
Premier state colleges
82–90%rank ~3,000–8,000
- Dharmsinh Desai University, Nadiad — Computer Engineering (approximately rank 5000-7000 General)
- L.D. College of Engineering — Computer Science & Engineering (rank ~5000-8000)
- Nirma University Institute of Technology — Computer Science, Electronics (rank ~4000-6000, private but prestigious)
- Government Engineering College, Gandhinagar — Computer Science (approximately rank 6000 General)
- Sardar Patel College of Engineering — Computer, IT branches with good placements
Good government colleges
72–82%rank ~8,000–20,000
- L.D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad — Computer Engineering, Mechanical (cut-off ~rank 12000-18000 General)
- Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya — Computer Engineering, Electronics & Communication (rank ~10000-15000)
- Government Engineering College, Gandhinagar — IT, Computer branches
- Government Engineering College, Rajkot — Computer Science, Electronics (approximately rank 15000 General)
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology — Computer/IT branches
Mid-tier government colleges
60–72%rank ~20,000–40,000
- Government Engineering Colleges in smaller cities — Mechanical, Civil, Electrical branches
- Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya (BVM) — lower-demand branches like Production Engineering
- L.D. College of Engineering — Civil, Electrical (approximately rank 25000-35000 General)
- Gujarat Technological University affiliated colleges — Computer/IT in Tier 2 cities
Tier 3 colleges possible
45–60%rank ~40,000–80,000
- Private engineering colleges in Gujarat — branches like Civil, Mechanical at lower-tier institutions
- Government Polytechnic Diploma upgrades possible
- Self-financed colleges — IT, Computer Engineering with higher fees (~₹80,000-1,50,000/year)
- Consider improving score for better government college options
Below competitive threshold
0–45%
- Unlikely to secure admission in government engineering colleges
- May consider private colleges with management quota
- Consider re-appearing or alternative entrance exams
- Focus on strengthening Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics fundamentals
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