The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board has released the GUJCET 2026 provisional answer key for Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The official PDF covers question paper set numbers 1 to 20 and includes subject-wise answer keys prepared for the relevant language versions. Candidates who appeared for the Gujarat Common Entrance Test can now download the provisional key and use it to estimate their probable score before the final key and result are published.
The official answer key notice is clear that this is a provisional release, not the final one. If a candidate finds any error in the published key, objections have to be sent in the prescribed format with supporting proof by email within the stated deadline. The board has also fixed a per-question verification fee and has said that objections without the prescribed fee and supporting documents will not be considered.
This page focuses only on the confirmed official details: the provisional answer key PDF, the objection deadline, the fee and refund rule, the meaning of entries such as ALL and two-option answers, the GUJCET marking scheme, and what students should expect next from GSEB.
GUJCET 2026 provisional answer key released
GSEB has released the GUJCET 2026 provisional answer key after conducting the examination on 28 March 2026. The official PDF states that the answer key has been prepared for question paper set numbers 1 to 20 and covers Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
The answer key is provisional, which means candidates can still challenge it before the board prepares the final key. Students should download the PDF carefully and match the set number printed on their question paper before checking answers.
What is included in the official PDF
The official GUJCET 2026 provisional answer key PDF includes subject-wise answer grids for the relevant language versions used in the exam.
| Section in PDF | Coverage |
|---|---|
| Mathematics - GHE | Mathematics answer key for Gujarati, Hindi and English versions |
| Physics & Chemistry - GHE | Combined Physics and Chemistry answer key for Gujarati, Hindi and English versions |
| Biology - GH | Biology answer key for Gujarati and Hindi versions |
| Biology - E | Biology answer key for English version |
The PDF also includes the objection instructions, specimen objection form, and bank challan format for key verification.
How to download the GUJCET 2026 answer key PDF
- Visit the official GSEB website or the official board service portal.
- Open the GUJCET 2026 provisional answer key link.
- Download the PDF to your device.
- Check your question paper subject and set number before comparing answers.
- Use the correct Biology version if you appeared in Gujarati or Hindi medium or in English medium.
Students should keep a copy of the PDF because the objection process requires exact subject, question paper set number and question number details.
Last date and method to raise objections
If a candidate finds any issue in the provisional answer key, the objection must be sent by email in the prescribed format. The official notice states that objections must reach the board by 08 April 2026, Wednesday, up to 6:00 PM.
The objection has to be sent to the board's specified email ID, gujcetkey@gmail.com. The board has also stated that objections sent after the deadline or without the required supporting documents will not be accepted.
Each objection should be filed carefully with the subject name, code number, medium, question paper set number, question number, published answer, claimed correct answer and documentary proof.
Objection fee and refund rule
The board has fixed a fee of Rs. 500 per question or objection for key verification. The official notice and challan page show that the amount has to be deposited through the prescribed SBI challan route.
| Item | Official rule |
|---|---|
| Fee per objection | Rs. 500 |
| Bank mentioned in notice | State Bank of India |
| Fee proof | Receipt copy must be sent with the objection email |
| Refund | If the objection is found correct, the fee for that question will be refunded |
The board has clearly said that objections submitted without fee payment will not be considered.
Important rules candidates should follow while challenging the key
The official instructions require candidates to use the prescribed format and send separate objections subject-wise and question-wise. This is not a general feedback window.
- Objections must be sent only by email.
- Supporting documents or evidence are required.
- Separate objections should be filed for separate questions and subjects.
- The fee receipt copy must be attached with the objection email.
- Late objections or objections without proof will not be accepted.
Students should therefore avoid sending casual email messages without the required details and evidence.
How to read ALL and two-option answers in the provisional key
The official provisional key is not limited to single-option answers. It also contains entries such as ALL and entries where two answer options are shown together.
- If a question is marked ALL, that question carries +1 mark for all candidates for that version as stated in the official note.
- If two options are shown together, either of those two options is to be treated as correct.
- For Biology English medium, the official note separately states that the ALL rule applies only to the English-medium questions where ALL is marked.
Students should not ignore these notes at the bottom of the subject pages because they directly affect score calculation.
How to estimate your probable GUJCET 2026 score
The GUJCET information booklet explains the marking method used for assessment. Candidates can use that official rule along with the provisional answer key to estimate a likely score.
| Response type | Marks |
|---|---|
| Correct answer | +1 |
| Wrong answer | -0.25 |
| Two or more options marked for one question | -1 |
| No answer | 0 |
While estimating marks, candidates should also give the benefit of ALL-marked questions and dual-correct-option questions exactly as shown in the provisional key.
GUJCET 2026 exam pattern behind the answer key
The official GUJCET 2026 booklet says the examination is based on multiple-choice questions. Physics and Chemistry are conducted through a combined paper, while Mathematics and Biology are separate papers.
| Paper | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics and Chemistry combined | 80 | 80 | 120 minutes |
| Biology | 40 | 40 | 60 minutes |
| Mathematics | 40 | 40 | 60 minutes |
The booklet also states that the answer key is made available on the board website before the result.
What happens after the provisional answer key
After the objection window closes, the board reviews the objections and then prepares the final answer key. The final key is the one that matters for result preparation.
At this stage, the board has released only the provisional answer key and the objection procedure. The final answer key and GUJCET 2026 result date have not been separately announced in the official documents reviewed here.
Students should therefore treat the present PDF as a challenge stage and keep checking the official board websites for the final key and result update.
Why GUJCET 2026 answer key matters for admission
The official GUJCET booklet states that admissions for degree engineering and degree or diploma pharmacy are tied to the GUJCET percentile along with the relevant Class 12 theory percentile as per the admission rules in force. That makes the answer key important because it is the first official stage through which candidates can judge their likely GUJCET performance.
Even though the admission committee prepares the final merit position later, students use the answer key stage to estimate performance, decide whether to challenge any answer, and prepare for the result and admission counselling process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has the GUJCET 2026 answer key been released?
Yes. GSEB has released the GUJCET 2026 provisional answer key.
What is the last date to challenge the GUJCET 2026 provisional answer key?
The objection deadline is 08 April 2026 up to 6:00 PM.
Where should objections to the GUJCET 2026 answer key be sent?
Objections have to be sent by email to gujcetkey@gmail.com in the prescribed format.
What is the fee for challenging one GUJCET 2026 answer?
The fee is Rs. 500 per question or objection.
Will the objection fee be refunded if my challenge is correct?
Yes. The board states that the fee for that question will be refunded if the objection is accepted.
What does ALL mean in the GUJCET 2026 provisional answer key?
It means that question carries +1 mark to all candidates for that version, as stated in the official note.
How are wrong answers marked in GUJCET 2026?
Each wrong answer carries a deduction of 0.25 marks, and marking two or more options for one question carries a deduction of 1 mark.