📌 What is DDCET?

DDCET (Diploma to Degree Common Entrance Test) is an entrance exam conducted for students who want to take admission from Diploma to Degree (D2D) in Engineering or Pharmacy.

This exam ensures that all diploma students from different boards get equal and fair opportunity for admission.

The exam is conducted by Gujarat Technological University (GTU) as a nodal agency.

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🎯 Why is DDCET Conducted?

DDCET is introduced to solve major problems like:

Unequal seat distribution among different boards
Difficulty in preparing merit list due to multiple boards
Increasing number of private universities and diploma holders
Lack of a common platform for all students

👉 So, DDCET creates a single standardized system for admission.

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📅 DDCET 2026 Important Dates (Quick Overview)

Event	Date
Registration Start Date	09 February 2026
Last Date to Apply	30 March 2026
Registration Fee	₹250
Mode	Online

👉 Registration is done on official ACPC website.

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💰 DDCET 2026 Registration Fees

DDCET Exam Fee: ₹250
D2D Admission Registration Fee: ₹350

👉 Payment is done online during registration.

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✅ DDCET 2026 Eligibility Criteria

You can apply if:

You have passed Diploma from a recognized board (Gujarat or other states)
Final semester students are also eligible
B.Sc. + Diploma vocational students (as per AICTE rules)
Outside Gujarat students (limited seats available)

👉 Candidate must meet AICTE eligibility criteria.

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📝 How to Register for DDCET 2026 (Step-by-Step Guide)

Follow these steps carefully:

Step 1: Visit Official Website

Go to ACPC official portal

Step 2: Online Registration

Click on DDCET Registration
Enter basic details

Step 3: Fill Application Form

Personal details
Academic details

Step 4: Upload Documents

Photo
Signature
Marksheet
Birth certificate

Step 5: Select Exam Center

Choose 3 cities/districts (cannot be changed later)

Step 6: Pay Fees

Pay ₹250 online

Step 7: Confirmation

Download confirmation + admit card

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🏫 DDCET 2026 Exam Centers

DDCET exam is conducted across Gujarat including:

Ahmedabad
Surat
Rajkot
Vadodara
Gandhinagar
Bhavnagar
Jamnagar
Junagadh
And many more districts

👉 Total 33 exam centers available across Gujarat.

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📊 DDCET 2026 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

✅ +2 marks for correct answer
❌ -0.5 marks for wrong answer
⚪ 0 marks for unattempted

👉 Merit list is prepared based on exam marks only.

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🏆 DDCET Merit List 2026

Based on DDCET score
No merit if absent in exam
Tie-breaking rules include:
Section-wise marks
Lower negative marks
Age (older gets priority)

👉 Detailed rules available in official PDF.

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🔄 What After DDCET Exam?

After Exam:

Merit list declared
Choice filling starts
Mock round
Final admission allotment
Fee payment for confirmation

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❓ FAQs – DDCET 2026

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🔥 Final Words

DDCET 2026 is a must-attempt exam for diploma students aiming for degree admission. With proper preparation and timely registration, you can secure a top college.