DDCET previous year question papers for Gujarat’s Diploma to Degree entrance are free to download here: the 2024 and 2025 Engineering and Pharmacy papers with ACPC’s final answer keys, and the 2026 Engineering and Pharmacy papers (Series A) with their final keys. DDCET is a 150-minute OMR test of 100 questions for 200 marks, marked +2 and −0.5, and these papers match the pattern of DDCET 2027, expected in April or May 2027.
DDCET Previous Year Question Papers
Pick a year and open the Engineering or Pharmacy paper, then check it against the final key for the same series.
Newest papersDDCET 2026 Question Paper
View 2026 papers2 papers
DDCET Question Papers by Year
| Year | Papers | Answer key | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DDCET 2026 | 2 papers | Yes | View papers |
| DDCET 2025 | 2 papers | Yes | View papers |
| DDCET 2024 | 2 papers | Yes | View papers |
DDCET Paper at a Glance
| Questions | 100 MCQs in two sections |
|---|---|
| Marks and time | 200 marks in 150 minutes |
| Marking | +2 for a correct answer, −0.5 for a wrong or multiple-marked answer; option E means Not Attempted, with no penalty |
| Engineering sections | BE 01 Basics of Science and Engineering 50 questions; BE 02 Aptitude Test (Mathematics and Soft Skill) 50 questions |
| Pharmacy sections | BPH 01 Basics of Pharmacy 80 questions; BPH 02 Aptitude Test (Soft Skill) 20 questions |
| Mode | Offline, pen and paper on an OMR sheet; a non-scientific calculator was allowed in 2025 |
| Papers on this page | 2024 and 2025 Engineering and Pharmacy papers with final keys; 2026 Engineering Series A to D and Pharmacy Series A papers with final keys |
| Next exam | DDCET 2027: April 2027 (expected). Application: February 2027 (expected) |
How to Use DDCET Previous Year Papers?
- Allow 90 seconds a question. 100 questions in 150 minutes gives you a comfortable pace. In the Engineering paper split the time evenly, about 75 minutes for each 50-question section.
- Use option E when unsure. A wrong answer costs 0.5 mark, so a blind guess among four options averages only +0.125. Ruling out one option raises that to about +0.33. If you cannot drop a choice, mark E, which carries no penalty.
- Section 1 breaks ties. Equal scores are separated by Section 1 marks first, then Section 2, then fewer negative marks. Make BE 01 or BPH 01 your strongest section.
- Solve 2026 and 2025, then 2024. Score each paper with ACPC’s final key for the same series. The 2026 papers here are Series A, so match the series before checking.
- Plan for April or May 2027. Registration is expected in February and March 2027. About six months remain to revise the GTU syllabus unit by unit.
DDCET Previous Year Question Papers FAQs
How many questions are there in DDCET?
100 multiple-choice questions in two sections for 200 marks, in 150 minutes. Engineering and Pharmacy have separate papers.
Is there negative marking in DDCET?
Yes. A wrong answer, or more than one option marked, loses 0.5 mark. Option E on the OMR sheet means Not Attempted and carries no penalty.
Do the DDCET papers have answer keys?
Yes. The 2024 and 2025 Engineering and Pharmacy papers have ACPC’s final keys, and the 2026 page has the Engineering and Pharmacy Series A papers with ACPC’s final key for each.
Is DDCET compulsory for D2D admission in Gujarat?
Yes. Since 2024-25 ACPC allots D to D engineering and pharmacy seats only on DDCET marks.
Who conducts DDCET?
ACPC Gujarat runs registration and admission, and Gujarat Technological University (GTU) is the nodal agency that conducts the test.
When is DDCET 2027?
DDCET 2027: April 2027 (expected). Application: February 2027 (expected). See the DDCET 2027 page for every date.