| Sr.No. | ACPC B.Arch Admission Event | Dates / Status (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Online Registration & Document Upload | June 20, 2026 (Concluded) |
| 2 | Declaration of Provisional Merit List | 1st/2nd Week of July 2026 (Expected) |
| 3 | Submission of online grievances/corrections | July 2026 (3-4 days after Provisional List) |
| 4 | Declaration of Final Merit List | 3rd Week of July 2026 (Expected) |
| 5 | Commencement of Mock Round Choice Filling | Last Week of July 2026 (Expected) |
Once the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC) compiles the class 12th board marks and valid NATA or JEE Main Paper 2 scores, the architecture state merit list is generated. Here is how to download your rank card:
For admission to the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) program under ACPC Gujarat, the merit marks are calculated based on a **50:50 weightage** system to combine academic achievements and architectural aptitude:
For NATA Applicants:
Merit Score = (Class 12th Board % / 2) + (NATA Score / 4)
Example: If you scored 84% in your Class 12th Board exam and 140 / 200 in NATA:
Board Contribution = 84 / 2 = 42 marks. NATA Contribution = 140 / 4 = 35 marks.
Total B.Arch Merit Marks = 42 + 35 = 77.00 out of 100.
For JEE Main Paper 2 Applicants:
Merit Score = (Class 12th Board % / 2) + (JEE Main Paper 2 Percentile / 2)
Calculate your provisional ACPC B.Arch merit marks out of 100 instantly.
ACPC publishes the B.Arch merit rankings in two distinct stages. Understanding the significance of each stage is critical for ensuring your admission records are error-free.
This is the first draft of the state rankings based on candidate-declared marks and uploaded certificates. It is published to let candidates verify their eligibility standing. If your 12th board percentage, NATA/JEE score, or reservation category (such as SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, or TFWS) is incorrectly displayed, you must report the issue within the allotted grievance period.
After checking and verifying candidate-reported corrections, ACPC declares the Final B.Arch Merit List. Ranks on the final merit list are binding and cannot be modified under any circumstances. These final state merit ranks are used to run the computerized mock round and actual admission rounds.
Once the Final B.Arch Merit List is announced, the online **Choice Filling** phase begins. Candidates must log in to the portal and prioritize their preferred college options. A **Mock Round** is conducted first to show applicants their probability of selection based on previous years' cutoffs and their current final rank.
After the mock allotment results, candidates can modify their college preferences for the actual Round 1 seat allocation. Check the previous year ACPC B.Arch Cutoffs to design a strategic preference list.
During the choice filling process, B.Arch candidates can select from a mix of highly prestigious government, grant-in-aid, and self-financed architecture institutes. Here are some of the top-rated participating colleges:
Category: Private (Premier Architecture School)
Widely ranked among the top architecture universities in India. ACPC conducts centralized state-quota seat allotment for its B.Arch course.
Category: State University (Grant-in-Aid)
Housed inside the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, this program offers prestigious pedagogy with affordable government fees.
Category: Private University (Ahmedabad)
Offers an advanced curriculum, modern design studios, and cross-disciplinary exposure with engineering and planning branches.
Category: Self-Financed Institute
Indubhai Parekh School of Architecture is famous for its intensive design studios and strong alumni network across Gujarat.
Category: Self-Financed (Anand)
Located in Vallabh Vidyanagar, this institute is one of the oldest self-financed schools, offering a rich creative studio culture.
Category: Self-Financed Institute
A prominent architectural department in Surat, serving South Gujarat with strong local research and architectural heritage studies.
If you find that your name is missing from the Provisional B.Arch Merit List, or if your board percentage, category tag, or NATA/JEE scorecard details are recorded incorrectly, log in to your account at gujacpc.admissions.nic.in, navigate to the **'Raise Query' / 'Grievance'** tab, state your issue clearly, and upload authentic scanned copies of your official scorecards or certificates.
Any discrepancies must be submitted during the specified grievance window (typically 3-4 days after the release of the provisional list). Once the final merit list is generated, ACPC will not accept any changes to categories, board marks, or entrance exam scores.
The merit marks are calculated based on a 50:50 weightage: 50% of your Class 12 board aggregate percentage plus 50% of your normalized entrance test score. For NATA, the score out of 200 is divided by 4. For JEE Main Paper 2, the percentile is divided by 2.
ACPC Gujarat accepts scores from NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) or JEE Main Paper 2 (B.Arch) for preparing the architecture state merit list.
Yes, CEPT University's state quota B.Arch seats (usually 50% of the total seats) are filled through ACPC centralized counselling based on the ACPC B.Arch Merit List. The remaining seats are filled under all-India quotas.
You must immediately log in to the ACPC portal at gujacpc.admissions.nic.in during the grievance window. Select the 'Raise Query' option, describe the discrepancy, and upload your official NATA scorecard or Class 12 board marksheet as proof.