How is the ACPC Gujarat Merit Rank calculated using GUJCET marks and 12th Board score?

The Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) Gujarat calculates the final Engineering/Pharmacy Merit Rank based on a composite percentile formula: 50% weightage to Class 12 Board Theory Marks/Percentile in PCM/PCB and 50% weightage to GUJCET Percentile Marks. The combined score is used to prepare the common merit list.

What is considered a good rank in GUJCET 2026 / ACPC Gujarat?

An ACPC Merit Rank below 1,000 (GUJCET score 105+ out of 120) is considered an excellent rank, securing high admission probability for Computer Engineering and IT in premier colleges like DA-IICT Gandhinagar, Nirma University, and LDCE Ahmedabad. A rank below 5,000 is considered very good for top government engineering colleges like VGEC, MSU Baroda, and BVM.

What are the category reservations in ACPC Gujarat engineering admissions?

ACPC Gujarat follows official state reservation policies: SEBC (OBC-NCL) - 27%, Scheduled Tribe (ST) - 15%, Scheduled Caste (SC) - 7%, Economically Weaker Section (EWS) - 10%, Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (TFWS) - 5% supernumerary seats, and 5% horizontal reservation for PwD candidates.

Can I predict my rank using only my GUJCET marks without board marks?

Yes! Our predictor allows you to estimate your GUJCET percentile and expected rank using either pure GUJCET raw marks (out of 120), GUJCET percentile score, or the official composite mode combining GUJCET with Class 12th Board PCM theory marks.

Updated for GUJCET 2026 & ACPC Admissions

GUJCET Rank Predictor 2026

Calculate your official ACPC Gujarat Composite Merit Rank & GUJCET Percentile based on your GUJCET Marks (out of 120) and Class 12th Board Theory PCM/PCB percentage. Get instant insights into your statewide merit position and category rank standing.

50:50 ACPC Composite Merit Formula

All Gujarat General Merit Rank (CML)

Category Ranks (OPEN, EWS, SEBC, SC, ST, TFWS)

Marks vs Percentile Analysis

Calculate Your GUJCET Rank & Percentile

Prediction Calculation Mode

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Your GUJCET Rank & Percentile Analysis Will Appear Here

Enter your GUJCET score (out of 120) and 12th Board PCM theory percentage in the form above to calculate your official ACPC Composite Merit Score, General & Category Rank, and percentile standing.

GUJCET 2026 Expected Marks vs Percentile vs ACPC Rank Matrix

GUJCET is conducted for 120 marks (40 Physics, 40 Chemistry, 40 Mathematics/Biology). Below is the comprehensive historical score vs percentile mapping alongside estimated ACPC Composite Merit Ranks:

GUJCET Marks (Out of 120)	Expected GUJCET Percentile	Estimated ACPC Merit Rank Range	Performance Category	Statewide Merit Standing
112 – 120	99.50 – 99.99+	1 – 250	Top 0.5% Elite	Top Rankers in All Gujarat Common Merit List
102 – 111	98.50 – 99.49	251 – 900	Premier Tier 1	Top 1% Performers Across Gujarat State
90 – 101	96.00 – 98.49	901 – 2,500	Strong Tier 1	Highly Competitive State Merit Standing
78 – 89	91.00 – 95.99	2,501 – 6,000	Tier 2 Top Range	Upper Quartile Statewide Performance
65 – 77	82.00 – 90.99	6,001 – 12,000	Tier 2 Mid Range	Above Average Qualifying Performance
50 – 64	68.00 – 81.99	12,001 – 22,000	Tier 3 Range	Standard State Qualifying Standing
Below 50	Below 68.00	22,001 – 45,000+	General Range	Eligible for State Round & SFI Admissions

ACPC Gujarat Composite Merit Rank Formula Explained

In Gujarat, admissions to B.Tech, B.E., and B.Pharm courses via ACPC are determined by combining your Class 12th Board Theory examination performance and your GUJCET examination percentile:

ACPC Merit Calculation Formula

ACPC evaluates the Composite Merit Marks on a 100-point scale:

Merit Score = (0.50 × Class 12 Board PCM Percentile) + (0.50 × GUJCET Percentile)

Class 12th Board Weightage (50%): Calculated only on theory marks of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (or Biology for Group B).
GUJCET Weightage (50%): Calculated on your normalized percentile in the state entrance exam.
Common Merit List (CML): Candidates across GSEB, CBSE, and ICSE boards are ranked in a single synchronized merit list.

Category Reservation Quotas in Gujarat

Category Quota	Seat Reservation	Eligibility Criteria
General (OPEN)	50% (Unreserved)	Open to all Gujarat & Outside Gujarat candidates
SEBC (OBC-NCL)	27%	Non-Creamy Layer Certificate (Parishishta-4) required
ST (Scheduled Tribe)	15%	Valid Gujarat Tribal Certificate
EWS (Economically Weaker)	10%	Valid Gujarat State EWS Certificate
SC (Scheduled Caste)	7%	Valid Gujarat SC Certificate
TFWS (Tuition Waiver)	5% Supernumerary	Family annual income < Rs. 8 Lakhs (Zero Tuition Fee)

GUJCET Exam Pattern & Subject Marking Scheme

The Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) tests candidates on Gujarat Board Class 12 Science syllabus:

Physics & Chemistry Combined

Total Questions: 80 Questions (40 Physics + 40 Chemistry)
Total Marks: 80 Marks
Exam Duration: 120 Minutes (Combined Paper)
Marking Scheme: +1 mark for correct, -0.25 mark for incorrect

Mathematics (Group A)

Total Questions: 40 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Marks: 40 Marks
Exam Duration: 60 Minutes (Separate Session)
Syllabus: Class 12th GSEB Mathematics Textbook

Biology (Group B)

Total Questions: 40 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Marks: 40 Marks
Exam Duration: 60 Minutes (Separate Session)
Target Courses: B.Pharm, D.Pharm & Allied Health Sciences

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How is the GUJCET Rank Predictor helpful for ACPC Gujarat Admissions?

The GUJCET Rank Predictor calculates your estimated ACPC Gujarat Composite Merit Rank and GUJCET percentile by simulating official ACPC admission formulas (combining your GUJCET score out of 120 with your Class 12th Board Theory PCM marks). It gives you an accurate forecast of your All Gujarat General Merit Rank and Category Rank before official results are announced.

What is the formula to calculate ACPC Gujarat Merit Marks?

According to ACPC guidelines, the composite merit score is calculated as:
Merit Marks (out of 100) = (0.50 × 12th Board PCM Theory Percentile) + (0.50 × GUJCET Percentile).
This ensures an equitable balance between board conceptual understanding and entrance exam competitive aptitude.

What is considered a good score in GUJCET 2026?

Scoring 100+ marks out of 120 in GUJCET (approx. 98.5+ percentile) combined with 85%+ in Class 12th Board Theory is considered an excellent score, placing you in the top 1,000 ACPC merit ranks in Gujarat.

What is the TFWS (Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme) quota in ACPC?

TFWS offers 5% supernumerary seats in every approved engineering program where the tuition fee is 100% waived off for students whose parent annual income is less than Rs. 8 Lakhs. TFWS cutoffs are usually higher and more competitive than general open category cutoffs.

How is normalization done for CBSE and ICSE students in ACPC?

ACPC converts raw board marks of CBSE, ICSE, and other board students into percentile marks corresponding to the GSEB board distribution to ensure all students are evaluated equitably on a uniform common merit list.