DDU Nadiad Admission 2026

Dharmsinh Desai University
Nadiad, Gujarat · DDU Nadiad · Estd. 2000
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GUJCET 2026 was held 29 March 2026; ACPC counselling on acpc.gujarat.gov.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Dharmsinh Desai University

Dharmsinh Desai University (DDU) is a state university located at College Road, Nadiad in Kheda district, Gujarat, established in 2000 by the Dharmsinh Desai University Act, 2000 of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly. DDU was originally founded in 1968 as Dharmsinh Desai Institute of Technology (DDIT) by the Dharmsinh Desai Foundation and was upgraded to a full university in 2000. DDU is named after Dharmsinh Desai — a noted Gujarati industrialist and philanthropist.

DDU offers UG (B.Tech, BBA, B.Com, B.Sc, BCA, BDS, B.Pharm), PG (M.Tech, MBA, M.Sc, MCA, MDS, M.Pharm), Diploma and Ph.D programmes through faculties of technology, dental sciences, management, pharmacy and applied sciences. B.Tech admission is through GUJCET + ACPC counselling and JEE Main; BDS / MDS via NEET UG / NEET MDS; M.Tech via GATE; MBA via CMAT; B.Pharm via GUJCET + PCI norms.

GUJCET 2026 was held 29 March 2026; ACPC counselling on acpc.gujarat.gov.in. The official portal is at ddu.ac.in.

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Application fee: ₹700 (General) / ₹400 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

GUJCET / NEET UG / GATE / CMAT
Conducted by GSEB / NTA / IIT / IIMs

B.Tech admission at DDU is through GUJCET + ACPC counselling and JEE Main; BDS / MDS via NEET UG / NEET MDS; M.Tech via GATE; MBA via CMAT; B.Pharm via GUJCET + PCI norms.

Other accepted exams

  • GUJCET
  • JEE Main
  • NEET UG
  • NEET MDS
  • GATE
  • CMAT
  • GPAT

Eligibility

B.Tech: 10+2 with PCM and 45% (40% reserved); GUJCET / JEE Main. BDS: 10+2 PCB; NEET UG. B.Pharm: 10+2 PCB / PCM per PCI; GUJCET. MBA: Bachelor's + valid CMAT. M.Tech: B.Tech + GATE.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
GUJCET 2026 examination (held) 29 Mar 2026 – 29 Mar 2026 exam GSEB Closed
GUJCET 2026 result 04 May 2026 result GSEB Closed
JEE Main / NEET UG / GATE / CMAT TBA exam NTA / IIT / IIMs Upcoming
ACPC counselling and seat allotment TBA counselling ACPC Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Apply for the relevant entrance
    For B.Tech: GUJCET + ACPC / JEE Main; for BDS: NEET UG; for B.Pharm: GUJCET + PCI norms; for MBA: CMAT; for M.Tech: GATE.
  2. 2
    Appear for the entrance
    GUJCET 2026 was on 29 March 2026; NEET UG / NEET MDS / GATE / CMAT per their schedules.
  3. 3
    ACPC counselling
    Register on acpc.gujarat.gov.in for centralised counselling.
  4. 4
    Admission confirmation
    Selected candidates pay the admission fee and report to the DDU campus, Nadiad.

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

DDU merit scholarships, Gujarat State Government scholarships, AICTE Pragati / Saksham scholarships, SC/ST/SEBC/EWS post-matric scholarships through Digital Gujarat / NSP.

Reservations

Gujarat state reservation: SC 7%, ST 15%, SEBC 27%, EWS 10%; PwBD 5% horizontal.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Dharmsinh Desai University?
Dharmsinh Desai University admits students primarily through GUJCET / NEET UG / GATE / CMAT. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Dharmsinh Desai University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹700 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹400 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Dharmsinh Desai University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Dharmsinh Desai University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Dharmsinh Desai University accept GUJCET / NEET UG / GATE / CMAT scores?
GUJCET / NEET UG / GATE / CMAT is the primary basis for admission at Dharmsinh Desai University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.