Rupani, who was elected from the Rajkot West constituency, his deputy Nitin Patel and several other ministers were administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor OP Kohli at a grand ceremony in Gujarat's Gandhinagar.
The chief ministers of 18 states where the BJP and its allies are in power and several union ministers are also likely to attend the ceremony.
The swearing-in ceremony, scheduled for 11am at Vidhansabha Ground in Gandhinagar, will be attended by both Prime Minister Narendra and BJP President Amit Shah.
Lunawada MLA Ratansinh Rathod wrote to Gujarat Governor OP Kohli declaring his support to the BJP and also came to BJP headquarters in Gandhinagar to participate in the meeting of its newly elected MLAs to elect their leader.
The swearing in ceremony is likely to be held on Christmas Day and the most likely venue will be the Sabarmati riverfront.
The newly elected BJP MLAs of Gujarat are likely to meet in Gandhinagar on December 22 to elect their leader who would be the next chief minister of the key western state.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in all likelihood will want Rupani and Patel to hold on to their posts until the 2019 general election.
As first phase of Gujarat polls commenced today, Rupani, who is contesting from Rajkot (West) seat started his day by visiting temple.
However, the EC added that the final figures may go a little higher and the voting percentage may touch last year's figure of 71.3%
Speaking exclusively with India TV, Vijay Rupani, who is contesting from Rajkot West, said that people have rejected the politics of caste and religion and that they will vote for development.
One of the most awaited conclaves was hosted by India TV Chairman and Editor-in-Chief Rajat Sharma.
Those detained include Rajkot West Congress candidate Rajyaguru, Rajkot East Congress candidate Mitul Donga and another party worker, police said.
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