Is CEPT University filled through ACPC?

Only 25% of CEPT seats are filled via ACPC under the Gujarat home-state quota. The other 75% are filled by CEPT directly through its own admission process. To maximise chances, apply both to ACPC and to CEPT directly.

Does ACPC accept JEE Main Paper 2?

Yes. Both NATA and JEE Main Paper 2 are accepted. Best-of-both is typically used in merit calculation.

How is the home state quota defined?

Home state for ACPC is Gujarat plus Daman and Diu plus Dadra and Nagar Haveli. Eligibility requires either parental domicile or candidate's Class 11 and Class 12 from these areas.

What is the SEBC reservation in Gujarat?

27% SEBC reservation, applicable to Gujarat-domiciled SEBC-listed castes. Creamy layer is excluded based on the latest Gujarat government order on family income limits.

Are Anant National University and L.J. School in ACPC?

They participate for some seats. Self-financed colleges in Gujarat usually surrender a share of seats to ACPC. Check the official 2026 list of participating institutes.

Is SVNIT Surat in ACPC?

No. SVNIT Surat does not offer B.Arch. The Centrally Funded Technical Institutes are JoSAA-only and do not appear in ACPC.

When does ACPC B.Arch counselling start?

Typically June or July after NATA Phase 1 results, with allotment rounds through July and August. Verify on gujacpc.admissions.nic.in.

What is the TFWS quota?

TFWS (Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme) reserves 5% supernumerary seats for candidates with family income under ₹6 lakh. The candidate gets a tuition waiver.

ACPC B.Arch 2026 Gujarat: CEPT Quota, NATA + JEE P2, SEBC 27%

2026 dates pendingSchedule TBD

ACPC typically opens registration in June after NATA Phase 1 results. Expected: June or July 2026Note: Based on ACPC 2025 brochure. CEPT participation in ACPC for 2026 should be verified in the official notification.

ACPC conducts the Gujarat state B.Arch counselling. 75% of seats are reserved for Gujarat candidates (defined by Gujarat plus Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli school qualification), with 25% open to all India. Both NATA and JEE Main Paper 2 scores are accepted. CEPT University participation in ACPC is uncertain in recent years, CEPT mostly admits independently.

Important dates

Upcoming: NATA Phase 1 resultExpected date
May 2026
Upcoming: ACPC registration opens
June 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: Provisional merit list
July 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: Round 1 allotment
July 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: Round 2 allotment
August 2026 (TBD)
Upcoming: Vacancy/spot round
August or September 2026 (TBD)

At a glance

Home state quota: 75% Gujarat + DD + DNH
All India quota: 25%
Entrance: NATA or JEE Paper 2
SC reservation: 7%
ST reservation: 15%
SEBC reservation: 27%
EWS reservation: 10%

Eligibility

Academic qualification10+2 with Physics and Mathematics compulsory plus one more, 50% PCM aggregate (45% for reserved categories from Gujarat).
Entrance acceptedNATA score or JEE Main Paper 2 score. Best-of-both is typically used. Submit both for maximum coverage.
Home state qualificationFor 75% home quota, candidate or parent must hold Gujarat / Daman & Diu / Dadra & Nagar Haveli domicile, or candidate must have completed Class 11 and Class 12 from a recognised institution in Gujarat / DD / DNH.

Reservation matrix

ACPC seat reservation
Category	Quota	Notes
SC	7%	Gujarat domicile
ST	15%
SEBC	27%	Excludes Creamy Layer
EWS	10%	Gujarat-domiciled General candidates
PwD (horizontal)	5%
Female (horizontal)	Per institute
TFWS (Tuition Fee Waiver)	5%	Family income < ₹6 lakh

Fee structure

ACPC application fee, General: ~₹350 (verify 2026)
Government college tuition: Subsidised
Self-financed college tuition: Variable, set by institute

Top participating colleges

CEPT University Faculty of ArchitectureAhmedabad · 160 seatsCEPT participation in ACPC is uncertain in recent years, mostly admits independently
School of Architecture, IPSARajkot
L.J. School of ArchitectureAhmedabad
Anant National University, School of ArchitectureAhmedabad
Indus University, Faculty of ArchitectureAhmedabad
Apollo University, Faculty of ArchitectureTirupati area Gujarat

Common mistakes to avoid

CEPT is largely outside ACPC

Many candidates assume CEPT B.Arch is filled through ACPC. In recent years, CEPT runs its own admission process and 75% of CEPT seats are CEPT All India, only 25% via ACPC. Apply directly to CEPT for the 75% pool.

Home state needs Class 11 and Class 12, not just Class 12

Some states allow Class 12 board alone for home quota. Gujarat ACPC home quota typically asks for both Class 11 and Class 12 from Gujarat / DD / DNH institutions.

NIT Surat is JoSAA, not ACPC

SVNIT Surat does not offer B.Arch and is admitted via JoSAA for B.Tech only. ACPC does not allot SVNIT seats.

Frequently asked questions

Information curated from official sources. Always verify against gujacpc.admissions.nic.in before applying.