ACPC Counselling 2026
Admission Committee for Professional Courses, Gujarat
For B.E./B.Tech | B.Pharm/D.Pharm | B.Arch | MBA/MCA
Get the latest ACPC Gujarat counselling dates, eligibility rules, merit list updates, seat allotment, and college options for 2026 admissions.
ACPC Counselling 2026 Overview
The Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC), Gujarat organizes the ACPC Counselling, the gateway for ambitious students to pursue professional courses like B.E./B.Tech, B.Pharm, B.Arch, and MBA/MCA in Gujarat. This state-level process, supported by government-aided and private unaided technical institutions, offers a fair and competitive selection based on merit—primarily through GUJCET, JEE Main, NATA, and CMAT. Diploma holders in engineering and technology are also eligible for D2D (Diploma to Degree) admissions. ACPC 2026 features multiple rounds of counselling, open to candidates from Gujarat and other states.
ACPC Counselling 2026 Highlights
| Counselling Name | ACPC Counselling 2026 |
|---|---|
| Full-Form | Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC-2026) |
| Level of Admission | UG Level |
| ACPC Exam Level | State Level |
| ACPC Courses Offered | B.E./B.Tech, B.Pharm/D.Pharm, B.Arch, B.Plan, B.ID, MBA/MCA |
| ACPC Conducting Body | Education Department, Government of Gujarat |
| ACPC Application Mode | Online |
| Frequency of Exam | Once a year |
ACPC Counselling 2026 Schedule
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Starts | 31 March 2026 |
| Counselling / Choice Filling Starts | 12 June 2026 |
| Registration Last Date | 31 May 2026 (5:00 PM) |
| Provisional Merit List | 12 June 2026 |
| Final Merit List | 17 June 2026 |
| Round 1 Seat Allotment | 25 June 2026 |
Eligibility Criteria for ACPC Counselling
For BE/ B.Tech Courses
- Applicants must have completed 12th grade with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
- Minimum 45% marks in qualifying exam (40% for ST/SC/SEBC/EWS of Gujarat).
- Final exam appearing candidates are also eligible.
For B.Pharm/D.Pharm Courses
- Applicants must have passed 12th grade (Science stream) with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects, along with Mathematics or Biology.
- Minimum 45% marks in qualifying exam (40% for ST/SC/SEBC/EWS of Gujarat).
- Valid GUJCET or NEET score is required.
For B.Arch Courses
- Applicants must have completed or appeared in 12th grade with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, or a 10+3 Diploma with Mathematics.
- Minimum 45% marks in qualifying exam (40% for reserved categories).
- Valid NATA score required for admission.
For B.Plan & B.ID Courses
- B.Plan: 12th grade with Mathematics as a compulsory subject with at least 45% marks (40% for reserved categories).
- B.ID: 12th grade in any stream or a 10+3 Diploma with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories).
For MBA/MCA Courses
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree (minimum 3 years) from a recognized university.
- Minimum 50% marks in the qualifying graduation exam (45% for ST/SC/SEBC/EWS of Gujarat).
- For MCA: Must have passed Mathematics/Business Mathematics/Statistics at the 10+2 level or at Graduation level.
- Valid CMAT score is mandatory for ACPC MBA/MCA admissions.
How to Apply for ACPC Counselling
Candidates willing to apply for ACPC Counselling 2026 must follow the steps below to complete the online registration process:
- Step 1: Registration: Visit the official ACPC admission portal to register and generate login credentials using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Step 2: Application Form: Log in to complete your profile. Fill in personal, academic, and competitive exam (GUJCET/JEE/NATA/CMAT) details accurately.
- Step 3: Document Upload: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, 10th & 12th marksheets, and any applicable category/income certificates in the prescribed format.
- Step 4: Registration Fee Payment: Pay the non-refundable registration fee (Rs. 350/-) online via Net Banking, Credit Card, UPI, or Debit Card.
- Step 5: Merit List Declaration: Once documents are verified, ACPC will publish provisional and final merit lists. Check your merit rank on the portal.
- Step 6: Choice Filling & Locking: During the active counselling rounds, select your preferred colleges and courses. Lock your choices before the deadline (unlocked choices are automatically locked by the system).
Documents Required in ACPC Counselling
Candidates must produce the following original documents along with self-attested copies at the time of reporting to the allotted institute:
- 10th Standard (SSC) Marksheet.
- 12th Standard (HSC) Marksheet.
- GUJCET / JEE Main / NATA / CMAT Score Card (as applicable for the chosen course).
- School Leaving Certificate / Transfer Certificate (as proof of birth date and place).
- Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/SEBC candidates) issued by the authority of Gujarat State.
- Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) Certificate (specifically for SEBC category candidates).
- EWS (Economically Weaker Section) Certificate issued by the competent authority (if applicable).
- Income Certificate issued by the competent authority (if applying for Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme - TFWS).
- Certificate of Physical Disability (if applying under PwD quota).
- Aadhaar Card or any other valid Government Photo ID proof.
- Recent passport-size photographs.