41 Examination Centers in Vadodara to Conduct GUJCET with Stringent Regulations
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Synopsis
The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board will hold the GUJCET on March 23 at 41 centers in Vadodara. Stringent regulations are in place to ensure a fair exam environment, prohibiting electronic devices and large gatherings near exam locations.
Key Takeaways
- GUJCET scheduled for March 23.
- 41 exam centers in Vadodara.
- Strict rules against electronic devices.
- Prohibition of gatherings near centers.
- Application fee of Rs 350.
Vadodara, March 21 (NationPress) The Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSEB) is set to administer the Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) on March 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. across 41 examination centres situated in Vadodara city.
To guarantee a just and seamless examination process, while averting any irregularities and upholding law and order, the Vadodara City Police Commissioner has issued a public order that enforces a series of restrictions.
According to the directive, strict regulations will be enforced at the examination centres.
Both candidates and visitors are strictly forbidden from bringing electronic devices such as mobile phones, walkie-talkies, cordless phones, wireless gadgets, or any other electronic equipment into the exam halls.
Furthermore, the assembly of four or more individuals within a 100-metre radius of the exam centres is prohibited during the exam hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
To ensure a distraction-free environment, the usage of loudspeakers and xerox machines near the exam centres is also strictly banned.
To avert power outages, no digging or construction activities will be allowed during the examination period.
While these regulations apply to the general public and students, authorized officials from the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board are permitted to utilize mobile phones for official responsibilities during the exam.
Any infractions of these regulations may lead to penal consequences, as stated in the order from the Vadodara City Police Commissioner.
The Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) is scheduled for March 23 this year.
This state-level entrance examination facilitates admissions to engineering and pharmacy courses across Gujarat.
Last year, a total of 1,37,799 candidates registered for GUJCET, including 75,558 boys and 62,241 girls.
Although the precise number of applicants for the 2025 exam has not been officially disclosed, a similar turnout is expected.
The exam will be held in an offline (pen-and-paper) format, lasting three hours.
It will consist of three sections—Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics—each comprising 40 multiple-choice questions.
The question paper will be available in English, Hindi, and Gujarati.
Candidates will earn one mark for each correct answer, while a penalty of 0.25 marks will be applied for each incorrect response.
Prospective candidates were required to register by December 31, 2024, with an application fee of Rs 350.
