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ACPC B.Arch Counselling 2026 (Gujarat)
Gujarat centralised B.Arch admission. 75% home-state plus 25% all-India quota.
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.
Official portal: gujacpc.admissions.nic.in2026 dates pending
ACPC typically opens registration in June after NATA Phase 1 results.
Expected: June or July 2026At a glance
75% Gujarat + DD + DNH
25%
NATA or JEE Paper 2
7%
15%
27%
10%
Eligibility
Academic qualification
10+2 with Physics and Mathematics compulsory plus one more, 50% PCM aggregate (45% for reserved categories from Gujarat).
Entrance accepted
NATA score or JEE Main Paper 2 score. Best-of-both is typically used. Submit both for maximum coverage.
Home state qualification
For 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.
Important dates
| Milestone | Date | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATA Phase 1 result | May 2026 | Expected | |
| ACPC registration opens | June 2026 (TBD) | TBD | |
| Provisional merit list | July 2026 (TBD) | TBD | |
| Round 1 allotment | July 2026 (TBD) | TBD | |
| Round 2 allotment | August 2026 (TBD) | TBD | |
| Vacancy/spot round | August or September 2026 (TBD) | TBD |
NATA Phase 1 result
May 2026
ACPC registration opens
June 2026 (TBD)
Provisional merit list
July 2026 (TBD)
Round 1 allotment
July 2026 (TBD)
Round 2 allotment
August 2026 (TBD)
Vacancy/spot round
August or September 2026 (TBD)
Reservation matrix
| 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 Architecture
Ahmedabad · 160 seatsCEPT participation in ACPC is uncertain in recent years, mostly admits independentlySchool of Architecture, IPSA
RajkotL.J. School of Architecture
AhmedabadAnant National University, School of Architecture
AhmedabadIndus University, Faculty of Architecture
AhmedabadApollo University, Faculty of Architecture
Tirupati area GujaratCommon 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
Is CEPT University filled through ACPC?
Does ACPC accept JEE Main Paper 2?
How is the home state quota defined?
What is the SEBC reservation in Gujarat?
Are Anant National University and L.J. School in ACPC?
Is SVNIT Surat in ACPC?
When does ACPC B.Arch counselling start?
What is the TFWS quota?
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Information curated from official sources. Always verify against gujacpc.admissions.nic.in before applying.