DDCET final answer key released, 6 amended marks awarded in Gujarat

Ahmedabad: The Admission Committee has released the final answer key for the Diploma to Degree Common Entrance Test (DDCET), conducted for admissions into engineering and pharmacy degree courses. Along with the final key, amended marks have been awarded to candidates due to errors identified in certain questions.

The DDCET examination for engineering aspirants was held on May 5, while the pharmacy entrance test took place on May 9. Following the exams, a provisional answer key was published, and candidates were invited to raise objections. Around 34 students submitted their concerns regarding discrepancies in the provisional answers.

After reviewing these objections, the authorities finalised the answer key and acknowledged errors in a few questions. In the engineering paper, three questions were found to be incorrect. According to sources, one question was outside the prescribed syllabus, another had more options than specified, and a third question was framed incorrectly.

As a result, candidates appearing for the engineering exam will be awarded a total of six marks, calculated at two marks per question. Similarly, in the pharmacy exam, one question was identified as incorrect, and candidates will receive two marks.

The exam, conducted under the Gujarat Technological University (GTU), plays a crucial role in facilitating lateral entry admissions from diploma to degree programs programmes. Officials stated that the decision to award amended marks was taken to ensure fairness and transparency in the evaluation process.

With the final answer key now released, the admission process is expected to move forward, and candidates can anticipate further updates regarding merit lists and counselling schedules in the coming days.