GUJCET 2023 Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme, Syllabus, Important Topics, Books

GUJCET exam pattern 2023 is released by GSHSEB, the question paper is divided into 3 different sections, which differed according to the requirements of the B.Tech and B.Pharma examination. There are 40 multiple-choice questions (MCQ) each from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics/Biology subjects for the B.Pharma exam. 

  • 1 mark will be allotted for every correct answer, and 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer. A candidate could score a maximum of 120 marks in the exam.
  • The B.Tech Examination included topics from Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. GUJCET 2023 exam will be attempted in three languages namely, English, Hindi, and Gujarati.
  • According to the board, the syllabus for Gujarat Common Entrance Test will be based on class 12 NCERT books. Candidates will be required to prepare for physics, chemistry, maths, and biology subjects. Questions in the exam are solely formed from the topics mentioned in the syllabus. Candidates will have to answer a total of 120 questions in the span of 3 hours. Candidates will not be required to prepare extra topics.

About GUJCET 2023 Exam? GSEB (Gujarat Secondary and Higher Education Board) conducts the state-level offline test GUJCET(Gujarat Common Entrance Test) for admission to B.E./B.Tech courses in 112 participating institutes. As per the latest reports, the Government of Gujarat is planning to change the marking pattern of GUJCET 2023 Exam by giving more weightage to GCET rather than class 12 results for admission into Engineering or Pharmacy courses.

GUJCET Exam Pattern

GUJCET 2023 Exam Pattern 

Candidates are required to fill in their desired mode of language during the application process. The exam pattern varied for candidates who will be planning to give the B.Tech examination and gain entry into an engineering college and those who will be planning to give the B.Pharma examination and gain entry into a pharmacy college. The GUJCET 2023 Exam Pattern Highlights are given in the table: -

Particulars  B.Tech B.Pharma
Exam Mode Offline (Pen Paper Based) Offline 
Number of sections  3 (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) 3 (Physics and Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology)
Number of Questions  Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics will each have 40 questions. Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics will each have 40 questions. 
Type of Questions Multiple Choice Questions Multiple Choice Questions 
Total Marks 120 marks 120 marks
Duration of Exam

 3 hours

3 hours

Paper 1 – Physics and Chemistry (120 Minutes) 

Paper 2 – Mathematics (120 Minutes) 

Exam language  English, Hindi, and Gujarati English, Hindi and Gujarati
Marking Scheme 1 mark for every correct answer and 0.25 marks for an incorrect answer 1 mark for every correct answer and 0.25 for an incorrect answer.

GUJCET 2023 Exam Pattern

GUJCET 2023 exam will consist of a total of 120 questions. The maximum marks of the examination will be 120 marks. Here is the subject-wise tabulation of a number of questions, subjects, and marks allotted to each subject. The subject-wise breakdown will follow.

Subject Number of Questions Marks
Physics 40 40
Chemistry 40 40
Mathematics/Biology 40 40
Total 120 questions 120 marks

Marking Scheme

Every correct answer will be allotted one mark while 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer. No marks will be given or deducted for an unanswered question.


GUJCET Syllabus

GUJCET 2023 Exam Syllabus

GUJCET comprised questions from the class 11th and 12th syllabus as approved by GSEB Board. The GSEB board will release the official GUJCET 2023 syllabus soon. Meanwhile, the topics enumerated below have been selected due to their saliency in previous year papers. The syllabus of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology are given below: -

Important Topics for Physics 

Important Topics
Electric Charge & Electric Field Electromagnetic waves
Electrostatic Potential & Capacitance Ray Optics
Current Electricity Wave Optics
Magnetic Effect of Electric Current Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter
Magnetism and Matter Atoms
Electromagnetic Induction Nucleus
Alternating currents Semiconductor Electronics
Communication System  -

Important Topics for Chemistry

Important Topics
Biomolecules Chemical Kinetics
Chemistry in Solid State Surface Chemistry
Chemistry in Solutions d and f-Block Elements
Electrochemistry Complex Salts or Co-ordination Compound
General Principles and Processes of Isolation of Elements Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
P-Block Elements - II Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen
Halo Alkanes and Halo Arenes Biomolecules
Alcohols, Phenols, and Ethers Polymers
Chemistry in Everyday Life  -

Important Topics for Mathematics (Optional for B.Pharma)

Important Topics
Complex Numbers Probability
Definite Integration Sets
Indefinite Integration Relations & Functions
Limit Theory of Equations
Matrices Determinants Three-Dimensional Geometry
Permutation & Combination Vectors

Important Topics for Biology (Optional for B.Pharma) 

Important Topics
Plant Biology and Physiology Genetics and Molecular basics of inheritance
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Biology and Human Welfare
Reproduction in Organism Biotechnology: Principles and Processes
Human Anatomy and Physiology-I Ecology and Evolution
Human Anatomy and Physiology-II  -

GUJCET Best Books

GUJCET 2023 Reference Books

GUJCET 2023 books that are available in the market comprise of subject wise detailed topics, previous year’s exam papers, model questions papers and important highlights for examination. Here is a list of books candidates can refer to prepare for the entrance exam.                                                                                                

Subject Book Name Author
Physics/Chemistry/Biology GUJ-CET 15 Practice Sets Dr. Chandresh Agrawal
Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics TEST SERIES GUJCET (PCM) in English Devesh Bhardwaj
Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Mathematics PAPERS FOR GUJCET/ JEE/NEET (in Gujarati) Raj Prakashan
Physics/Chemistry/Biology 15 Mock Tests & Solved Papers for Gujarat CET Medical Entrance Arihant Experts
Physics  Fundamentals of Physics  Halliday / Resnick / Walker
Mathematics  Handbook of Mathematics  Amit Rastogi
Chemistry  Concepts of Organic Chemistry  OP Tandon 
Chemistry  Organic Chemistry  Morrison Boyd 
Chemistry  40 Year Chapterwise Solved Papers (2018-1979)  Ranjeet Shahi
Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics  GUJ-CET 15 Practice Sets  M/S Priyanka Prakashan

GUJCET 2023 Important Instructions

The answers will be recorded in an OMR (Optical Mark Recognition) sheet that is given with the question paper in the examination hall. There are a few guidelines followed by candidates:

  • OMR sheet and question paper had A, B, C, D type written on it. Candidates will be required to fill in the OMR sheet details accordingly.
  • Candidates checked whether the pre-printed type of booklet and answer sheet is the same.
  • Candidates will be required to circle the correct alternative with a blue or black pen. The circle had to be darkened completely.
  • Redoing and darkening two circles or canceling the darkened circles is not allowed. Candidates had to darken only ONE circle.

Here is an example:

Ques. Mumbai is the capital of which state?

  1. Tamil Nadu   B. Karnataka C. Gujarat  D. Maharashtra

Ans. The candidate is required to darken the alternative ‘D’ in the given circle in the OMR sheet.

If any changes are made after darkening the circle once, it is not be accepted. The negative marking will be applicable for such answers. 


Frequently Asked Questions

GUJCET Exam Pattern 2023 FAQS

Ques. What is the weightage given to Class 12 marks in GUJCET 2023 merit score?

Ans. Class 12 marks are assigned 60% weightage in calculating GUJCET 2023 merit list.

Ques. Is there a negative marking in Gujarat Common Entrance Test 2023 (GUJCET)?

Ans. Yes, as per GUJCET 2023 exam pattern for every wrong answer, a 0.25 mark will be deducted.

Ques. Is GUJCET 2023 an online examination?

Ans. GUJCET 2023 is an offline OMR-based examination. Candidates are advised to take pen and paper to the exam hall.

Ques. Can I give GUJCET 2023 again? 

Ans. There is no limit on attempts for GUJCET 2023. However, since is only conducted once a year, candidates will have to wait for a whole calendar year to give the exam again. 

Ques. Can CBSE students give GUJCET 2023? 

Ans. Yes, CBSE students can give GUJCET 2023 since it is a recognized board. 

Ques. What will be the GUJCET 2023 Application Fee? 

Ans. GUJCET 2023 Application fee will be INR 300 and it will be done through any SBI Epay System (credit card/debit card/ net banking) or from any SBI branch of the country.

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

Fees Structure

Structure based on different categories

CategoriesState
General300
Women300
sc300
pwd300
Others300

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