ACPC ME/M.Pharm 2027 is the online admission counselling run by the Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC), Gujarat for first-year M.E./M.Tech and M.Pharm seats in 2027-28. It is not an exam itself: GATE and GPAT qualified candidates are admitted first, and others take ACPC’s PGCET. Registration is expected in May 2027.
ACPC ME/M.Pharm 2027
This page covers Gujarat M.E./M.Tech and M.Pharm admission through ACPC for 2027-28: expected dates, registration and fee, eligibility, the PGCET pattern, merit and seat allotment.
| Full name | ACPC Gujarat admission to first-year M.E./M.Tech and M.Pharm (GATE, GPAT or PGCET based) |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Admission Committee for Professional Courses (ACPC), Commissionerate of Technical Education, Gujarat |
| Exam level | State counselling (Gujarat); ACPC holds PGCET only for non-GATE and non-GPAT candidates |
| Courses / Purpose | First-year M.E./M.Tech and M.Pharm seats in Govt, grant-in-aid and self-financed institutes of Gujarat, 2027-28 |
| Selection | Merit: GATE/GPAT-qualified candidates first, then PGCET marks for the remaining seats |
| Exam date | PGCET 2027 expected June 2027 (2026: 27 and 28 June) |
| Application | Expected May 2027, online only (2026: 12 or 15 May to 30 May) |
| Application fee | Rs 1,000 per discipline, non-refundable (2026-27) |
| Eligibility | Qualifying degree for the PG discipline as per Gujarat admission rules and AICTE or PCI norms |
| Mode | Online registration, mock round and allotment rounds; offline vacant-seat rounds at ACPC, Ahmedabad |
| Questions and marks | PGCET: 100 MCQs on OMR, 100 marks, 100 minutes, no negative marking |
| Official website | acpc.gujarat.gov.in |
Is ACPC ME/M.Pharm an entrance exam?
No. ACPC ME/M.Pharm is a counselling process. ACPC registers candidates, prepares a merit list from GATE or GPAT scores and its own PGCET marks, and allots seats online round by round.
| Candidate | Admission basis (2026-27 rules) |
|---|---|
| GATE-qualified (M.E./M.Tech) | Valid GATE score; no PGCET. Seats are filled with GATE candidates first. |
| GPAT-qualified (M.Pharm) | Valid GPAT score; no PGCET. Seats are filled with GPAT candidates first. |
| Non-GATE / non-GPAT, including sponsored | PGCET in every discipline applied for; fills the seats left after GATE/GPAT candidates |
See GATE 2027 and GPAT 2027 for those exams. ACPC ME/M.Pharm is one course stream of ACPC Gujarat counselling; M.Plan admission also uses PGCET and is covered on ACPC M.Plan.
ACPC ME/M.Pharm 2027 Important Dates
ACPC has not published the 2027-28 schedule yet. In 2026 registration ran from 12 May (M.E./M.Tech) and 15 May (M.Pharm) to 30 May, PGCET was held on 27 and 28 June and the merit list came on 14 July, so the 2027 dates below are expected months.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online registration 2027-28 | May 2027 Expected |
| Exam | June 2027 Expected |
| Provisional merit list | July 2027 Expected |
| Seat allotment | July 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for ACPC ME/M.Pharm 2027
You register online only, on gujacpc.admissions.nic.in. Both GATE/GPAT-qualified and non-GATE/non-GPAT candidates must register, and documents are checked online, so you do not visit any office.
Apply Online for ACPC ME/M.Pharm 2027
Applications for ACPC ME/M.Pharm 2027 are expected in May 2027.
- Open the ACPC online admission portal and choose M.E./M.Tech or M.Pharm admission.
- Register as a new candidate and note your User ID. You sign in later with your User ID and password.
- Fill in the form and tick every PG discipline you want. You cannot add a discipline after registration.
- Upload your degree marksheets, your GATE or GPAT scorecard if you qualified (in 2026 ACPC asked GPAT 2026 candidates for the admit card), and any category, EWS or sponsorship certificate.
- If you have no GATE or GPAT score, choose your PGCET centre. It cannot be changed later.
- Pay the fee online and confirm the registration. Check your login, SMS and email for document queries and answer them by uploading the document asked for.
| Item | Details (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| Registration window | 12 May (M.E./M.Tech) or 15 May (M.Pharm) to 30 May 2026 |
| Registration fee | Rs 1,000 per discipline (Rs 2,000 for two), non-refundable |
| Payment mode | Online only |
| Helpline | 079-26566000 |
If you cannot register from home, an ACPC cyber centre can help. Official guides: Registration steps (M.E./M.Tech 2026-27) and List of cyber centres 2026-27.
Who can apply for ACPC ME/M.Pharm 2027?
You can apply if you hold, or are about to finish, the qualifying degree for the PG discipline you choose. These rules are from the 2026-27 instructions; the 2027-28 notice will confirm them.
- Qualifying degree as listed in Appendix-I of the Education Department, Government of Gujarat admission rules, meeting AICTE norms (M.E./M.Tech) or PCI norms (M.Pharm).
- Final-semester students can register, but get a merit number only if they upload the marksheet and provisional degree certificate within the schedule.
- If your marksheet shows CGPA or SPI, upload a percentage-equivalent certificate from your university. For GTU the formula is % = (CGPA – 0.5) x 10.
- You may apply in more than one discipline if you are eligible, paying the fee for each one.
- SEBC candidates need a non-creamy-layer certificate issued after 1 April 2024 along with the caste certificate.
What is the PGCET exam pattern for ACPC ME/M.Pharm?
PGCET is ACPC’s own OMR test for candidates without a valid GATE or GPAT score, taken in each discipline you applied for. These details are from PGCET-2026, which covered 17 disciplines.
| Programme | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.E./M.Tech | 80 discipline MCQs + 20 Mathematics MCQs | 100 | 100 minutes |
| M.Pharm | 100 Pharmacy MCQs | 100 | 100 minutes |
- Answers are marked on an OMR sheet; each question has one correct option.
- There is no negative marking, and a non-programmable scientific calculator is allowed.
- Bring the PGCET registration slip, admit card and an original photo ID. Your application number is your seat number.
- 2026 centres: L.D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad; MSU Vadodara; GEC Surat; GEC Rajkot. The M.Pharm paper was on 27 June 2026, 4:00 to 5:40 PM.
Syllabus: PGCET 2026 syllabus (Engineering, Pharmacy, M.Plan). ACPC has also posted the PGCET-2025 question papers (ZIP) and the PGCET-2026 final answer keys on its course pages.
How is the ACPC ME/M.Pharm 2027 merit list prepared?
ACPC ranks GATE- or GPAT-qualified candidates first, by their valid score, and then the remaining candidates by PGCET marks, discipline by discipline. Seats left after GATE/GPAT candidates are filled from the PGCET merit.
- Only candidates whose documents are verified get a provisional merit number (14 July 2026 last year).
- You can see your merit number by logging in to the admission portal or on acpc.gujarat.gov.in.
- Being admitted as a GATE/GPAT candidate does not by itself give you the AICTE PG scholarship; the admitting institute decides it under AICTE/PCI rules.
How does ACPC ME/M.Pharm seat allotment work?
Seats are allotted online by merit number and the order of your choices. ACPC advises filling as many choices as you can.
- Mock round: fill choices, see a trial result, then change or add choices.
- Round 1: fill and lock choices. If you get a seat, pay the token tuition fee online and print the admission letter to confirm it.
- Round 2 (reshuffling or upgradation): give consent to move to a better choice or keep your seat.
- Govt and GIA vacant round: an online refill of seats at Government and grant-in-aid institutes.
- Offline vacant-seat rounds at the ACPC building, LD College of Engineering campus, Ahmedabad, in person with originals (the 2026 M.E. round charged a Rs 1,000 counselling fee on the day).
- Self-financed institutes then fill their remaining vacant seats themselves.
In 2026 the M.E./M.Tech Round 1 result came on 24 July and Round 2 on 31 July; the M.Pharm Round 2 result came on 10 August. Vacant M.Pharm seats at self-financed institutes can be filled until 30 October 2026 (official notice).
Which colleges can you join through ACPC ME/M.Pharm?
ACPC fills PG seats at Government, grant-in-aid (GIA), university and self-financed institutes across Gujarat. Examples from the 2026-27 cut-off and vacant-seat lists:
- M.E./M.Tech: L.D. College of Engineering, Ahmedabad; Vishwakarma Government Engineering College, Chandkheda; Dr. S. & S.S. Gandhy Government Engineering College, Surat; Faculty of Technology and Engineering, MSU Vadodara; Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya, V.V. Nagar; IITRAM, Ahmedabad.
- M.Pharm: L.M. College of Pharmacy, Ahmedabad; B.K. Mody Government Pharmacy College, Rajkot; Faculty of Pharmacy, MSU Vadodara; Institute of Pharmacy, Nirma University; A.R. College of Pharmacy, V.V. Nagar.
In 2026-27 Round 2, Structural Engineering at L.D. College of Engineering closed at rank code 3011046 for the general category. More figures are on the ACPC ME/M.Pharm cut off page.
ACPC ME/M.Pharm 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
No 2027-28 notice is out yet. These are the latest official documents and links.
- PDFImportant instructions for ME/MTech and M.Pharm admission 2026-27 (latest) (14 May 2026)Official site · acpc.gujarat.gov.inOpen
- PDFACPC M.E./M.Tech Provisional Key Dates 2026-27 (latest) (14 May 2026)Official site · acpc.gujarat.gov.inOpen
- PDFACPC M.Pharm Provisional Key Dates 2026-27 (latest) (14 May 2026)Official site · acpc.gujarat.gov.inOpen
- PDFPGCET 2026 syllabus: Engineering, Pharmacy and M.Plan (latest)Official site · acpc.gujarat.gov.inOpen
- LINKACPC ME/MTech courses page (notices, merit, cut offs)Official site · acpc.gujarat.gov.inOpen
- LINKACPC M.Pharm courses page (notices, merit, cut offs)Official site · acpc.gujarat.gov.inOpen
- LINKACPC online admission portal: gujacpc.admissions.nic.inOfficial site · gujacpc.admissions.nic.inOpen