Diploma to Degree Admission Process

Complete guide to DDCET admission process for diploma holders seeking direct entry into degree programs

Why Choose Diploma to Degree?

Direct Entry to 2nd Year

Skip 1st year and directly enter 2nd year of degree program

Save Time

Complete your degree in 3 years instead of 4 years

Gujarat Colleges

Access to top engineering colleges across Gujarat

Career Boost

Enhanced career prospects with degree qualification

Step-by-Step Admission Process

Step 1: DDCET Exam Registration

6th Semester

Complete online registration on ACPC portal

Upload the following documents:

• Diploma final year/all semester marksheets (PDF)

• SSLC/10th marks card for date of birth verification

• Recent passport size photograph & signature

• Valid government ID (Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID)

• Study/Conduct Certificate from institution

Category-wise documents:

• SC/ST: Caste certificate + Income certificate (recent)

• OBC (2A/2B/3A/3B): Caste & Income certificate (within 1 year)

• EWS: EWS certificate as per latest government format

• PWD: Disability certificate from District Medical Board

• Hyderabad-Karnataka (HK): 371(j) eligibility certificate

• Defense/Ex-servicemen: Valid supporting certificate

Pay examination fees & download admit card after verification

Step 2: Appear for DDCET Exam

Take the DDCET examination to qualify for degree admission

Exam Day

Arrive at the exam center at least 30 minutes early

Carry the following items:

Printed admit card (mandatory)

Valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Driving License)

Black or blue ballpoint pen (for OMR sheet)

Transparent water bottle (optional)

DDCET is an OMR-based offline exam (not computer-based)

Follow all instructions mentioned on the admit card and OMR sheet

The exam includes subjects from your diploma curriculum

Results are generally announced within 3–4 weeks

Step 3: Merit List Preparation

ACPC prepares the merit list purely based on DDCET scores

Post Results

Merit list is prepared only on the basis of DDCET exam marks

Diploma semester marks are not considered at all

There is a single combined merit list for all categories (no separate category-wise lists)

Your DDCET secured marks and overall merit rank are published

Provisional merit list is released first for verification

Final merit list is declared after resolving any discrepancies

Step 4: ACPC Counseling Process

Participate in online counseling for college and branch admission through ACPC

Counseling Period

Fill ACPC counseling registration form (most details auto-filled from DDCET)

Upload necessary documents: category certificate (if any), latest marksheet, birth certificate

Pay ₹350 registration fee to complete the process

Participate in Mock Round to get an idea of college allotment based on your rank

Choice filling for preferred colleges and branches

Actual Round 1 allotment — admission is confirmed if seat is accepted

If not satisfied, proceed to Round 2 and Round 3

Visit allotted college for final admission confirmation

Step 5: Final Admission

Report to the allotted college to confirm admission and start your degree journey

Academic Year Start

Visit the allotted college physically for final admission confirmation

Submit required documents: DDCET result, allotment letter, diploma marksheets, transfer/leaving certificate, category certificate (if applicable), passport-size photos, etc.

Pay college-specific admission fees (differs for Government and Private institutes)

Complete admission formalities and receive your student ID

Attend orientation (if any) and begin regular classes

Important Information

Eligibility Criteria

Must have completed a diploma in engineering from a recognized institute
Minimum 45% aggregate marks in diploma (40% for reserved categories)
Must appear for DDCET during the 6th semester of diploma
Diploma must be fully completed without any active backlogs at the time of admission
If a backlog appears after the DDCET exam and before admission, the admission may be cancelled

Required Documents

All semester diploma marksheets
SSC and HSC certificates or equivalent
DDCET admit card and result copy
Category/Caste certificate (if applicable)
Birth certificate or valid age proof
Recent passport-size photographs

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