The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) has extended the last date for registration for the Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) 2026, offering additional time to science stream students aspiring for engineering and pharmacy admissions. As per the latest announcement, candidates can now submit their GUJCET 2026 application forms till January 16, 2026, by paying a late fee of ₹1,000.
Earlier, the online application window for GUJCET 2026 was scheduled to close on January 6, 2026. The state board has now further extended the deadline, allowing eligible candidates to complete the registration process through the official websites, gseb.org and gujcet.gseb.org. The board clarified that the extension applies exclusively to students from the HSC science stream seeking admission to professional courses.
GSEB has also confirmed that the GUJCET 2026 examination will be conducted on March 29, 2026. The exam will be held for candidates belonging to Group A, Group B, and Group AB of the HSC science stream. Aspirants planning to pursue engineering programmes are required to apply under Group A, while those aiming for pharmacy courses must choose Group B. Candidates intending to appear for both engineering and pharmacy entrance tests will need to select Group AB during the application process.
In an official statement, the board stated that the last date for filling out the GUJCET-2026 online application form, which was previously extended to January 6, has now been further extended till January 16, 2026, with an additional late fee of ₹1,000. The standard GUJCET application fee is ₹350. With the inclusion of the late fee, applicants will be required to pay a total amount of ₹1,350 to complete the registration.
Candidates have been advised to make the payment online using available modes such as credit card, debit card, net banking, or through the SBIEpay option under ‘SBI Branch Payment’. The board has urged applicants to ensure successful fee payment to avoid rejection of their forms.
Applicants are advised to carefully follow the upload guidelines to ensure their forms are accepted without any technical issues.