Will GCET counselling be held online?

No. The authorities will conduct GCET/Goa BE admission counselling offline. All candidates will have to report at the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Porvorim as per their allotted dates for the counselling process. The seat allotment result will also be announced online. Allotment of seats will be done based on the candidate's JEE Main rank, preferences and seat availability.

Can I fill out the GCET counselling form offline?

Yes, candidates are expected to have the option to access and submit the GCET/Goa BE admission counselling form offline. The counselling form will be available at - Padre Conceicao College of Engineering, Verna, PES Rajaram & Tarabai College of Pharmacy, Farmagudi and the Directorate of Technical Education, Porvorim. Along with the counselling form, the candidates will also be required to submit their self-attested documents.

How can I check the GCET seat allotment?

GCET/Goa BE seat allotment result will be declared offline. Candidates will be able to check their seat allotment result at the counselling venue. No other mode will be used to declare the seat allotment result. Allotment of seats will be done based on the candidate's rank, preferences and seat availability.

How can I check my GCET result?

The authorities will release the GCET/Goa BE admission result/merit list online at dte.goa.gov.in. Candidates will not require any log in credentials to check the result/merit list of GCET/Goa BE admission. The authorities will make the result/merit list available online in the form of a PDF. The given steps can be followed to access the GCET/Goa BE admission result. Go to dte.goa.gov.in Click on the result/merit list link. The result/merit list will be displayed on the screen. The result/merit list has to be downloaded for future use.

There is a mistake in my GCET result. What should I do?

Candidates are advised to check the GCET/Goa BE admission result/merit list very carefully before downloading it. In case of any mistakes in the GCET/Goa BE admission result/merit list, the candidates are advised to immediately contact the authorities. However, it is to be noted that the authorities will not accept requests for corrections in the merit ranks. In case of corrections in other personal or admission related information, the authorities will accept requests for corrections.

Which details are available in the GCET result?

GCET/Goa BE admission result/merit list will be released online by the authorities of DTE, Goa. Candidates are advised to check the details present in the result/merit list carefully. In case of any mistakes in the examination, the candidates are advised to immediately contact the authorities. The following details will be present in the result/merit list of GCET. Candidate's name Application number Course and subject Obtained merit rank

When will GCET be held?

GCET 2025 will not be held. In the previous year, DTE announced that the state will not conduct the entrance examination. Instead, admissions into the BE courses offered by the participating institutes will be done based on JEE Main scores/ranks. All candidates will have to attempt atleast one session of JEE Main and qualify it to be eligible for Goa BE admissions. More details regarding the counselling and admission process will be announced by DTE Goa.

Are JEE Main scores accepted for GCET/Goa BE admission process?

Yes. DTE Goa has announced that the state will not conduct Goa Common Entrance Test (GCET). Instead the authorities will accept applications for the counselling and admission process based on the candidate's scores and ranks obtained in JEE Main. However, the candidates will be required to meet the basic eligibility criteria that will be prescribed by the DTE Goa authorities. All candidates will have to attempt one or both sessions of JEE Main to be eligible for GCET/Goa BE admissions.

What is the eligibility criteria for GCET?

Before registration, the candidates are advised to check the GCET eligibility criteria. In case the candidates are not able to meet the eligibility criteria, then they will not be allowed to participate in the application and admission process. The eligibility criteria of GCET has been given below. Should be of Indian nationality. Candidates should have passed 10+2th (or equivalent) standard qualifying examination conducted by a recognised board. The minimum required marks should have been secured by the candidates.

What is the duration of GCET?

As per the official GCET exam pattern, the total duration of the entrance examination is 6 hours. Each paper will be 2 hours long in duration. The authorities will conduct the entrance examination in three papers - Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. In the allotted duration, the candidates will have to attempt 75 multiple-choice questions each. No extra time will be allotted to the candidates. Within the allotted time, the candidates are required to complete the examination.

What is the division of questions in the GCET paper?

As per the official GCET pattern, the candidates will have to answer a total of 225 multiple-choice questions. The paper is divided into three sections - Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Each section will have 75 questions, which will be objective in nature. Candidates will be required to select the correct answer from the four options available for each question. All of the questions have to be answered in the allotted duration. No extra time will be allotted to the candidates.

What is the marking scheme of GCET?

The official marking scheme of GCET will be prepared and released by the authorities. For every correct response, the candidates will be allotted one mark. The authorities will not deduct any marks for incorrect answers. Unattempted questions will also not be marked negatively. Since there is no negative marking, the candidates are advised to attempt all questions in GCET to raise their chances of scoring well in the entrance examination.

What are the credentials required to check the GCET answer key?

Candidates will be able to check the GCET answer key online. No other mode will be used to declare the answer key of GCET. The candidates will not need log in credentials to download the answer key. To check and download the GCET answer key, the candidates can follow the given steps. Go to the official website. Click on the answer key link. Candidates will have to search for their respective paper code and category. The answer key will be displayed on the screen. The answer key has to be downloaded for future use.

Can I calculate my probable scores using GCET answer key?

Yes, the candidates will be able to calculate their probable secured scores using the GCET answer key. The candidates will have to download the answer key and compare it to their individual responses. The official marking scheme as per the GCET exam pattern has to be followed. The calculated total will be the probable score secured in the entrance examination. It is to be noted that the probable scores will be indicative and may be different from the result.

When will GCET final answer key be available?

The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Goa will not release the final answer key of GCET online. Since no objections against the provisional GCET answer key will be accepted by the authorities, they will not prepare the final key. The decision of the authorities on the provisional answer key will remain absolute. The official GCET result will be prepared based on the answer key. In case of any problems, the candidates are advised to contact the authorities.

Is exam pattern important for GCET preparation?

Yes. It is important for the candidates to be familiar with the GCET exam pattern to be well prepared for the entrance examination. Through the exam pattern, the candidates will be able to access information regarding how the examination will be held. Important information such as the exam duration, sections, nature and number of questions, marking scheme and more will be released through the GCET exam pattern. The paper is divided into three sections - Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.

Are mock tests essential for GCET preparation?

Yes. Candidates are advised to attempt mock tests regularly to be well prepared for GCET. By attempting mock tests, the candidates will be able to understand how the entrance examination will be held. Mock tests will also help the candidates to know the current preparation progress and their commonly made mistakes. By identifying their commonly made mistakes, the candidates will be able to correct it so that the same is not made during the exam. Mock tests also help the candidates boost their time management skills.

What are the best books for GCET Physics section?

Candidates are advised to check the best books for GCET Physics section so that they are able to understand the concepts better and are able to prepare well for the examination. The listed books are the materials often referred by the candidates or advised by the teachers for the examination preparation. Some of the best books for GCET Physics section are: Understanding Physics Electricity & Magnetism for JEE Main and Advanced by DC Pandey GCET Preparatory Series for Physics by Rajhauns Publications Concepts of Physics (Part I & II) by HC Verma

Will GCET application form be available online?

GCET/Goa BE admission 2025 application form will be available offline for the counselling process. Candidates will be able to access the Goa BE admission application form at various locations. The application form has to be filled out with the required details and submitted before the final date, which will be announced soon. After the final date, the authorities will not accept any applications.

What is the GCET application fee?

While filling out the GCET/Goa BE admissions application form, the candidates will have to pay the required fee i.e., INR 1800. GCET application fee has to be paid while submitting the form. No other mode of payment will be accepted. If the candidates fail to complete the payment before the final date, then their applications will not be accepted.

Which documents have to be uploaded in the GCET application form?

While filling out the offline application form of GCET/Goa BE admission, the candidates will be required to paste their passport size photograph. The photograph should be passport-sized and should be 3.5cm in width and 4.5cm in height. Since the application process is offline, no online uploading of documents is necessary. Candidates will also have to sign the application form in the designated area.

Where can I access the official GCET syllabus?

GCET syllabus will be prepared and released by the authorities of the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Goa online at dte.goa.gov.in. No other mode will be used to declare the official GCET syllabus. The subjects, units and topics to be studied for the entrance examination will be released through the GCET syllabus. While preparing for the examination, the candidates are advised to check the official syllabus.

Which are the important topics for GCET Chemistry section?

While preparing for the entrance examination, the candidates are advised to study and give importance to certain topics from the GCET Chemistry syllabus. These important topics are likely to be present in the GCET question paper and have higher weightage. By studying these topics, the candidates have a higher chance of scoring well in the examination. Some of the important topics for GCET Chemistry sections - Chemical Kinetics, d and f - Block elements, Electrochemistry, Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids, Organic Compounds Containing Nitrogen, etc.

Do I have to study the entire GCET syllabus?

Yes, the candidates are advised to refer to and study the entire GCET syllabus. Since the question paper will be prepared based on the GCET syllabus, the candidates should be familiar with it to ensure that they perform well in the entrance examination. By studying the entire syllabus, the candidates will be well prepared. However, the candidates can identify some important topics that are likely to have high weightage in the question paper and give more time to study it.

Which credentials are required to download the GCET admit card?

GCET admit card will be prepared and released by the authorities. Registered candidates will not require any credentials to access and download the admit card of GCET. After the GCET application form is filled, submitted and the fee is paid, the candidates will receive the admit card in their registered email ID. Candidates are advised to download the GCET admit card and print it out for future use. In case of any mistakes in the admit card, the candidates will have to immediately contact the authorities.

Which documents have to be carried along with the GCET admit card to the centre?

While reporting at the examination centre, the candidates will have to produce their GCET admit card. Along with the admit card, the candidates will also have to present one identity proof. Any of the identity proofs are valid to be presented at the examination centre - Voter ID/Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Passport/Driver's License/School ID. If the candidates fail to present their admit card and identity proof at the centre, then they will not be allowed to attempt the examination.

Can the exam centre be changed after the GCET admit card is released?

No. The authorities will not accept any requests to change the allotted exam centre after the GCET admit card. While filling out the application form, the candidates are advised to be careful while filling out their exam centre preferences. The authorities will allot the GCET exam centres as per the preferences and availability of the centre. No changes can be made after the centres have been allotted.

GCET BPT, BOT, BOpt, BScMIT, BScAT, BSc Nursing 2024: Exam Dates, Application Form, Eligibility, Syllabus, Results

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This exam is conducted for courses given below:

B.E. / B.Tech BArch BPT, BOT, BOpt, BScMIT, BScAT, ...B. Pharma

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Nationality:

Candidates should be an Indian National
Non-resident Indians holding Indian passport may also apply for seats reserved under NRI category.
Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) /Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) cardholders are also considered eligible for admissions to seats under NRI Category.
Foreign Nationals must apply to Govt. of India.

Valid score:

Aspirants must have appeared and obtained valid score in GCET conducted for the year of admission. GCET score of the previous year/s is not considered valid.
For Architecture, aspirant must have appeared and obtained valid score at NATA conducted by Council of Architecture.

Qualifying Examination & Minimum Marks:

Candidates should have cleared the Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination of the Goa Board or an examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, or any other examination equivalent to the H.S.S.C.examination of Goa Board.
They must also have acquired the minimum percentage of marks in the specific subjects.

First Year B.E.:

Aspirants should have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (Std.XIIth) examination of the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education or its equivalent examination with English, Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with one of the following subjects Chemistry/Bio-Technology/Computer Science /Biology, and secured not less than 45% marks in the aggregate of subjects of Physics & Mathematics with one of the following subjects Chemistry/Bio-Technology/Computer Science/Biology. (40% for the applicants belonging to SC, ST and OBC only).
Candidates should have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (Std.XIIth) examination of the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education or its equivalent examination with Mathematics as one of the subjects and secured at least 50% marks in aggregate (45% aggregate marks for applicants belonging to SC/ST/OBC).

10+3 Diploma (any stream) recognised by Central/State Governments with 50% aggregate marks.

International Baccalaureate Diploma, after 10 years of schooling, with not less than 50% marks in aggregate and with Mathematics as compulsory subject of examination.
Applicants scoring minimum 80/200 at NATA are eligible for admission to B.Arch.,provided NATA score is obtained by answering NATA exam before last date of submission of admission form.

Kashmiri Migrants only in Engineering Courses:

The applicant should have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (Std.XIIth) examination or its equivalent examination with English, Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with one of the following subjects Chemistry/Bio-Technology/Computer Science/Biology and secured not less than 45% marks in the subjects of Physics & Mathematics with one of the following subjects Chemistry/Bio-Technology/Computer Science/Biology.

Diploma/B.Sc. Degree holder:

Candidates who have passed Diploma in Engineering /B.Sc. Degree with Mathematics as a subject at Std XIIth , with at least 45% marks (40% marks in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC), were eligible for admission to First Year of Engineering Degree Courses, subject to vacancies in First Year, after vacancies at Lateral Entry into Direct Second Year are exhausted.
The merit list of such candidates are prepared on the basis of aggregate marks scored at qualifying exam.

Aspirants have to follow the below mentioned step to fill the GCET 2019 online application form:

Step 1: Candidates seeking admission are required to download and take a print out of GCET 2019 prospectus available on the official website of the Directorate of Technical Education. Candidates are also able to receive application form from the Application Reception centre.

Step 2: The prospectus will contain two different forms namely Application Form A and Form B along with Photo Admit card. They have to submit Application Form A and Photo Admit card to apply in the entrance exam (without late fee).

Step 3: The applicants have to fill their personal details in Application Form A and also select their centre preferences. Request for change of papers or centre will not entertained once the Admit card is issued to the candidates. Also, incomplete forms are not accepted by the institutes.

Step 4: Candidates have to submit the Application Form (A) in person at the notified application reception centre opted, along with a demand draft of INR 1500 drawn in the favour of Director of Technical Education payable at Panaji, Goa from any Scheduled Bank.

Step 5: The form has to be submitted along with Demand Draft, three passport size and self-attested photocopies of SSCE passing certificate and 12th standard passing or hall ticket (if appearing) IN PERSON at GCET application form receiving centres. The Admission Centre have given two location for the candidates to submit:

Ravindra Bhavan, Margao in South Goa District

Directorate of Technical Education, Porvorim in North Goa District

Students have to submit Application Form B only after the declaration of results. The receiving of Admission Form B will begin in the month of may (tentative) and candidates have to apply for more than one course. The candidate must carefully go through the prospectus before filling the application form.

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Detailes regarding GCET 2019 exam centres will be out in due time. The candidates fill in their choices for the exam centers at the time of filling the GCET 2019 application form. Each GCET 2019 exam center have a code allotted to it. The candidate enter the particular code which is assigned to the chosen exam center when filling the application form.

However, GCET 2018 was held across 15 exam Centres in the country. Take a look below at the tentative list of exam Centres for GCET 2019.

Exam Centre	Centre Code	Address
Tiswadi Cujira (Bambolim)	10	Dhempe Higher Secondary School of Arts & Science
Panaji	11	Goa College of Pharmacy
Verna	12	Fr. Agnel Multipurpose Hr. Secondary School
Navelim	13	Rosary College/Higher Secondary School of Arts & Commerce
Vasco	14	Deep Vihar High School
Mapusa	15	Purushottam Walawalkar Higher Secondary School
Ponda 1	16	A. J. De Almeida High School
Ponda (Farmagudi)	17	G. V. Ms. Smt. N. J. Aguiar Higher Secondary School
Bicholim	18	Narayan Zantye College of Commerce
Curchorem	19	Smt. Chandrabhaga T. Naik Higher Secondary School
Porvorim	20	Vidya Prabodhini Higher Secondary School
Assagao	21	DM’s PVS Sarojini M. Kushe Higher Secondary School
Sanquelim	22	Govt. Higher Secondary School
Cuncolim	23	Maria Bambina Higher Secondary School
Dharbandora	24	BBSS, Vishweshwar Shankar Laad Higher Secondary School

GCET 2019 counselling process for document verification and seat allotment begins from May 17. Last date for candidates to submit the filled in applications for GCET counselling in person is May 24. GCET 2019 result was declared by the Directorate of Technical Education, Goa (DTE Goa) on May 11. Test takers can check their GCET result on the official website.

GCET 2019 was conducted on May 7 in offline mode. DTE Goa had released the application form for GCET 2019 on February 7. Interested candidates were able to fill GCET 2019 application form till February 12.

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Quick Overview of GCET
GCET 2019 Exam Highlights
GCET 2023 Contact Information

Quick Overview of GCET

Goa Common Entrance Test (Goa CET) exam is a state level entrance test conducted by DTE Goa for admissions to professional degree courses like Engineering and Pharmacy offered by colleges in Goa. Please note that admissions to the degree course in Architecture are based on (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) NATA scores, while admission into Nursing and other allied courses which include BPT, BOT, BOpt, BScMIT, BScAT, BSc Nursing, offered by colleges in Goa are made through NEET UG. However, admission to these courses is governed by DTE Goa and the seat allotment of candidates to their choice of college and courses is done through GCET counselling process.

GCET 2019 Exam Highlights

Event Details	Specifications
Exam Name	GCET (Goa Common Entrance Test)
Conducting Body	Directorate of Technical Education Goa
Exam Level	UG
Exam Frequency	Once a year
Exam Mode	Offline
Exam Duration	2 hours
Language	English
Exam Purpose	Admissions to colleges in Goa
Course Offered	BTech, BPT, BOT, BOpt, BScMIT, BScAT, BSc Nursing
No. of Test Cities	15 test centers in Goa
Exam Helpdesk No.	91-832-2413571
Official Website	dte.goa.gov.in

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GCET 2023 Contact Information

DTE building, Alto-Porvorim, Bardez, Goa, Pin 403521.

Fax 0832-2413571

Email: dir-dte.goa@nic.in

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