GCET Application Form 2025: Steps to Apply and Eligibility

GCET Notification 2025: The Goa Common Entrance Test (GCET) is typically conducted for admissions into various undergraduate courses in Goa, including engineering (BE) programs. However, for GCET 2025, it has been clarified that no entrance exam will be conducted. Admissions will be based solely on the candidate’s JEE Main 2025 ranks. To participate in the counseling process, candidates must fill out the application form and meet the eligibility criteria set by the authorities.

Candidates willing to get admission in the undergraduate degree courses of Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Architecture, Homoeopathy, Ayurveda and other Allied Health Sciences must clear this exam. Read this article to know more info on the dates, application process, eligibility, exam pattern, and more.

GCET 2025: Important Dates

GCET Goa B.E Counselling 2025 Important Dates

Here are the tentative dates for the GCET 2025 Goa B.E admissions counselling process. Candidates should keep these dates in mind to avoid missing any important events.

Overview of GCET Exam 2025

Candidates can go through the below table to have a brief overview of the exam:

GCET 2025: Important Dates

GCET Goa B.E Counselling 2025 Important Dates

Here are the tentative dates for the GCET 2025 Goa B.E admissions counselling process. Candidates should keep these dates in mind to avoid missing any important events.

Key Points of GCET 2025 Counseling

1. Eligibility for GCET Counseling 2025:
   • Candidates must have qualified JEE Main 2025 and secured the minimum required marks/rank.
   • Only those candidates who have registered and been included in the GCET 2025 merit list will be eligible to participate in the counseling process.
   • The merit list will be prepared based on the JEE Main 2025 ranks.
2. Offline Counseling Registration:
   • Registration for GCET Counseling 2025 will be done offline.
   • Candidates must visit the counseling center in person to complete the registration process.
   • Registration forms and relevant documents will be available at the designated GCET counseling centers, where candidates must submit the required information.
   • The exact dates for offline counseling registration will be announced by the official authorities closer to the date.
3. GCET Merit List:
   • The GCET 2025 merit list will be based on the JEE Main 2025 scores/ranks.
   • Candidates who are shortlisted in the merit list will be invited for further counseling rounds.
4. Counseling Process:
   • Once candidates are shortlisted based on the merit list, they will be called for the counseling process.
   • The counseling will include document verification, seat allotment, and fee payment.

Steps in GCET Counseling 2025:

1. Step 1: Offline Registration
   • Candidates who are eligible based on their JEE Main 2025 rank must visit the official counseling centers to fill out the offline application form.
   • Documents to be submitted during registration:
     • JEE Main 2025 scorecard
     • Class 12 marksheet and certificate
     • Category certificates (if applicable)
     • Passport-size photographs
     • Address proof/Identity proof
   • Candidates will be required to pay a counseling registration fee (the fee details will be released by the authorities).
2. Step 2: Merit List Publication
   • After the offline registration is completed, the authorities will release the GCET 2025 merit list based on JEE Main 2025 ranks.
   • The merit list will include the names of the candidates who have qualified for the counseling rounds.
3. Step 3: Document Verification
   • Candidates whose names appear in the merit list must attend the document verification session.
   • Verification is mandatory for confirming the authenticity of the documents submitted during registration.
4. Step 4: Seat Allotment
   • Based on the merit list, candidates will be allotted seats in various engineering colleges in Goa.
   • Seat allotment will be done based on category, JEE Main rank, and availability of seats in the chosen programs.
5. Step 5: Confirmation of Admission
   • Once the seats are allotted, candidates must confirm their admission by paying the admission fee at the designated counseling center.
   • The admission fee details will be provided during the counseling process.
   • After confirming the seat, candidates will receive a provisional admission letter.
6. Step 6: Reporting to the College
   • After the counseling process, candidates must report to the allotted college on the specified date.
   • Classes are expected to commence in August 2025.

Important Documents for GCET 2025 Counseling:

Candidates must carry the following documents for the offline counseling registration and verification:

1. JEE Main 2025 scorecard.
2. Class 12th marksheet (or equivalent) for proof of educational qualification.
3. Category certificate (if applicable for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD candidates).
4. Proof of age (birth certificate or any other valid document).
5. Domicile certificate (if applicable).
6. Passport-sized photographs (as per specifications).
7. Aadhaar card (for identity verification).
8. Admit card of JEE Main 2025.

Counselling Fees:

• The counselling fee details will be published along with the official GCET 2025 notification.
• Candidates will need to pay the admission fees to confirm their seats once allocated.

How Can I Apply for GCET 2025?

The Directorate of Technical Education, Goa, released the GCET application on the official website.  Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to fill GCET application form:

• 1st Step: Visit the DTE official website for GCET 2025- dte.goa.gov.in
• 2nd Step: Go to the “Register” tab.
• 3rd Step: Register through a valid email ID and create a password.
• 4th Step: Verify the email ID by clicking on the verification link sent to the registered email address.
• 5th Step: Log in to GCET 2025 application account, and follow the instructions to fill out the form.
• 6th Step: Upload a recent photograph and signature as per the GCET guidelines.
• 7th Step: Choose the subject options (PCM or PC) as per your course.
• 8th Step: Click and proceed to pay the GCET application fee.
• 9th Step: After you have selected the exam centre and paid the application fee, submit the form.
• 10th Step: Download and print the GCET admit card.

Note: Candidates must submit the application form online at the DTE GCET 2032 website. No hard copy of applications will be accepted via post/courier.

Things To Keep In Mind While Filling the GCET Form

1. It is very important to carefully go through each and every instruction mentioned in the application, as even a single mistake can lead to the rejection of the application. 
2. The application form has to be submitted online before the last date of application submission.

FAQs on Application Form of GCET 2025

The following are some of the most frequently asked questions on the GCET exam:

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