Gujarat ACPC B.Tech Counselling Process 2026 – Full Details

Gujarat ACPC B.Tech Counselling Process for the academic year 2026-27 is a fully online, centralized admission process conducted by the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC), Gujarat.

The process begins with online registration (which opened on 31 March 2026 and closes on 31 May 2026) and concludes with final seat confirmation at the institute level by 28 July 2026, with additional rounds extending through August 2026 for government and GIA institutes.

Every stage from registration to seat reporting is done through the official ACPC portal, there are no offline components involved.

This article explains the complete Gujarat ACPC B.Tech counselling process step by step, in the order it happens, so you know exactly what to do and when.

Overview: Three Phases of the ACPC Counselling Process

The entire process is categorized in 3 phases:

Phase 1- Registration: Generation of profile, filling up application, uploading required documents and paying registration fees. (last date- 31 st May 2026)

Phase 2- Merit Declaration and Mock round: Verification of documents, announcement of provisional merit and final merit lists and filing choice for mock round for practice. (completed by 17th June 2026)

Phase 3- Main allotment rounds: Three rounds of counselling (Round1, 2 and 3) consisting of filing choices, allotting seats, depositing token fee and confirming admission. Online round of counselling for Government and GIA institutes and mop-up rounds is going to be continued until August 2026.

Phase 1: Online Registration (Up to 31 May 2026)

Step 1: New Candidate Registration

Visit https://gujacpc.admissions.nic.in, then click the New Candidate Registration button. Create User ID, write name (same as marksheet of HSC), mobile no and email, generate password. Your Mobile will be verified with an OTP, valid for 15 min only.

Once verified you get SMS with Profile ID.

Step 2: Common Profile Application form

Enter User ID, password and Log-in. Fill the details:

• Personal Details (name, father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth, gender, nationality, domicile, Category (General/EWS/SC/ST/SEBC))
• Sub-Category Details (PH, ESM, TFW) – Select Yes/No from each option accordingly.
• Contact Details (Correspondence Address, permanent Address)

Step 3: Documents upload

In Common Profile application form, upload your photograph (.JPG) & School Leaving Certificate (.PDF). You need to upload category certificate, income certificate, disability certificate & servicemen certificate if it is applicable.

Step 4: Degree Engineering application form

In a logged-in account go to Apply For and apply for Degree Engineering (B.E. /B.Tech). Fill all the details like Board examination particulars, seat no., GUJCET / JEE(Main) particulars and academic details.

Step 5: Fee payment and confirmation

Pay the Registration Fees using the prescribed mode i.e. Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI. Once the fee is successfully paid then registration will be confirmed. Save and download the payment receipt.

Phase 2: Document Verification and Merit Declaration

Document Verification (After Registration, Before 12 June 2026)

After registration closes, ACPC verifying officers review all uploaded documents. You do not need to visit anywhere for verification, it is done online by the committee.

If your documents are verified successfully: You will see a confirmation on your dashboard. Proceed normally.

If a discrepancy or query is raised: You will see an alert on your dashboard. Do not re-register. Log in and go to the Query Redressal System. ead carefully remark by officer, upload correct document, submit the query. Track its status in view query status till it is marked closed. Query is cleared within 14 working days.

Download your Candidate profile letter from system generated letter on dashboard once verified.

Provisional Merit List – 12 June 2026

ACPC releases the provisional merit list on 12th June 2026. Enter into your portal and view your merit number and category. Also see that you entered details are correct as per your merit no and category. If you find that there is any error in your merit details then report the same in the Query Redressal System along with the required supporting documents.

Simultaneously, ACPC publishes the revised final list of participating institutes and the Seat Matrix, the complete list of all colleges, branches, and available seats (category-wise). Study the seat matrix carefully to plan your choice filling.

Final Merit List – 17 June 2026

The final merit list is declared on 17 June 2026. This list accounts for any merit-related corrections made after the provisional list. This is the list that determines your actual allotment in all rounds.

Phase 3: Mock Round and Actual Allotment Rounds

Mock Round (12 June 2026 – Result: 17 June 2026)

From 12–15 June 2026, candidates fill choices in the mock round. This is a non-binding practice round, no actual seat is allotted. Its purpose is to show you where your rank stands against the choices you have filled.

When the mock round result comes on 17 June 2026, analyse it thoroughly:

• Did you get allotment in your top choices?.
• Did you not get any allotment? Your choices may be too ambitious or too few. Add more options.
• Are the allotted choices lower down your list than expected? Rearrange your preference order.

Use the mock round as a data-driven exercise to prepare for Round 1.

Round 1 – First Actual Allotment

Choice Filling Window: 17 June 2026 to 22 June 2026

After the final merit list is out, give your consent for participation in Round 1 and fill or alter your choices. This consent step is mandatory without it, your application will not be considered for allotment.

Fill the maximum number of choices available. There is no disadvantage to filling more choices. Arrange them strictly in your order of preference, the most preferred college-branch combination at the top.

Allotment Declaration: 25 June 2026

ACPC allots seats based on merit rank and choices submitted. If you receive a seat, check the allotment letter on the portal.

Token Tuition Fee Payment: 25 June 2026 to 30 June 2026

Pay the token tuition fee online within this window. The portal generates your Admission Letter after payment. This letter confirms your seat. If you do not pay within 30 June 2026, your seat is cancelled, no exceptions.

If you wish to cancel Round 1 allotment: You can cancel online between 26 June and 2 July 2026. Do this only if you are confident you want to try for a better seat in Round 2. Once cancelled, your Round 1 allotment is permanently gone.

Academic Term Begins: 1 July 2026 – Classes may start even while subsequent counselling rounds are ongoing.

Between Round 1 and Round 2

Vacancy Display: 3 July 2026

Vacancies after round 1 due to cancellation/non-payment would be displayed on 3 July 2026.

 New Candidate Registration: July 1, 2026 to July 5, 2026. Candidates not registered earlier would have the chance to apply in this particular registration for all available vacancies (not applicable for already registered students).This is for non-registered candidates only.

Revised Merit List: 10 July 2026

A revised merit list is published on 10 July 2026 to include candidates who improved their board results (applicable for students who appeared for compartment/improvement exams). If your result improved after Round 1, your revised merit rank will reflect here.

Round 2 – Second Allotment

• Choice Filling Window: 10 July 2026 to 13 July 2026 – Give consent and fill or revise your choices. Again, fill maximum choices.
• Allotment Declaration: 15 July 2026 at 2:00 PM
• Token Tuition Fee Payment: 15 July 2026 to 19 July 2026
• Online Withdrawal: 15 July 2026 to 19 July 2026 – If you wish to exit Round 2 and try for Round 3, withdraw within the same window.
• Vacancy Display After Round 2: 20 July 2026

Round 3 – Third Allotment

• Option Filling window: 20 July 2026 – 23 July 2026
• Declaration of Allotment: 25 July 2026
• Online deposition of token tuition fees: 25 July 2026 – 27 July 2026
• Online Cancellation: 25 July 2026 – 27 July 2026
• Display of vacancies after round 3: 28 July 2026
• Last date of reporting in institute and remaining fees payment: 28 July 2026

After the declaration of allotment of seats, the candidates who have confirmed their seats have to report at the allotted institute and submit the balance fees by 28 July 2026. Otherwise, admission will be cancelled.

Online Round for Government and GIA Institutes

• Choice Filling: 28th July 2026 to 30th July 2026
• Allotment: 1 st August 2026
• Token tuition fee & admission letter: 1st August 2026 to 4th August 2026

Beyond the 3 regular rounds of counseling ACPC organizes a special online counseling round for the remaining vacant seats in Govt. & Govt. Aided (GIA) colleges. Candidates who have not been allotted any seat in rounds 1-3 or are willing to opt for Govt. /GIA colleges should register for this round.

Mop-Up Counselling for Govt/GIA Vacant Seats (Tentative)

• Vacancy Seats Registration: 5 Aug 2026 – 7 Aug 2026 (Tentative)
• Merit Publication: 10 Aug 2026 (Tentative)
• Counselling: 12 Aug 2026 (Tentative)

If after online session there are vacancies seats then there is last mop-up counselling for Govt. And GIA Institutes. The date is tentative and shall be notified by ACPC according to vacancy.

Important Process Rules

• Consent is mandatory before every round. You must actively give your consent for participation before each allotment round. Without consent, ACPC does not consider you for seat allotment in that round even if you filled choices earlier.
• There is no automatic upgradation. If you want a better seat in a later round, you must actively cancel your current allotment within the permitted window and participate in the next round.
• Original documents are not required at institutes. You don’t need to submit your original documents at the institute(s) at the time of ACPC admission, even if it is through a management seat, only xerox copies should be required to be submitted.
• Do not make multiple registrations: Multiple registrations made on different attempts will lead to complications, cancellation. If you encounter a problem, use the Query Redressal System or consult the ACPC helpline.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the Gujarat ACPC B.Tech Counselling Process 2026?

A. Gujarat ACPC B.Tech Counselling 2026 is a central online admission system process managed by ACPC Gujarat which allows students to get admission in B.E./B.Tech course. This process will include registration, document verification, display of merit list, mock round, option entry, allocation of seat and reporting at the institute.

Q. When does Gujarat ACPC B.Tech Counselling Registration 2026 end?

A. The application or registration for the Gujarat ACPC B.Tech counselling 2026 ends on 31 May 2026. Candidates must submit their application, documents and pay the fee for counselling within the time period.

Q. Is Gujarat ACPC B.Tech counselling conducted online or offline?

A. Gujarat ACPC counselling process is entirely online. There is no off line counseling session as well as no document verification required physically for ACPC counseling process.

Q. What is the purpose of the ACPC B.Tech counselling mock round?

A. ACPC B.Tech counselling mock round is the first round conducted, it helps the students to understand that based on their merits and choices what all seats they are likely to get allotment of. Candidates can update or re-arrange the entries before participating in the next rounds of allotment.

Q. Is consent mandatory before every ACPC B.Tech counselling round?

A. All candidates have to take consent online before every round of allotment. Without this consent, they would not be considered for the admission.

Q. What happens if the token tuition fee is not paid after allotment?

A. If you do not pay the token tuition fee after getting the allotment then the seat is automatically cancelled and it will be added to the vacancy list and another candidate will be allotted the same.

Q. Can candidates participate in Round 2 or Round 3 for a better seat?

A. You can try for better allocation in the subsequent rounds but you must get your previously allotted seat cancelled in the given cancellation window for this.

Q. Are original documents required during institute reporting in ACPC B.Tech counselling?

A. Colleges will not demand original documents; Xerox copies will be sufficient during the reporting at institute to get admission confirmed in that college.