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GCET Notification 2023: Application Form Dates

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GCET Notification 2023: The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Goa, administers the Goa Common Entrance Test or GCET 2023, a state-level entrance exam for various professional degree programmes. Admission will be granted based on the results of the entrance exam. Candidates can enrol in Goa’s state government/aided engineering colleges. The GCET 2023 application form will be released on March 23, 2023. The last date for online registration is April 23, 2023.

The GCET 2023 will be conducted from May 13 to 14, 2023. The authorities have released the GCET Results, and candidates can download them from the official website. 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.

Latest Updates:
– GCET 2023 Application Form will be released on March 23, 2023. The last date to fill out the application form is April 23, 2023.
– GCET 2023 exam be conducted from May 13 to 14, 2023.

GCET 2023: Important Dates

To appear for GCET 2023, you need to be aware of the GCET 2023 exam dates and important dates related to the examination.

GCET Exam EventsDates
Official Notification of GCET 2023March 23, 2023
Application Form Releases DateMarch 23, 2023
Application Submission Last DateApril 23, 2023
GCET 2023 Exam DateMay 13 & 14, 2023
Result Declaration DateJune 2023
Counselling Process Start DateJuly 2023

GCET Notification 2023: Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants who wish to apply for the GCET 2023 should meet the eligibility criteria laid down by the exam body. Below are the detailed eligibility criteria:

Age Limit

Applicants of any age can apply for GCET 2023 for the Pharmacy and Engineering programs. However, for the other courses, candidates will have to complete 17 years of age before December 31 of the academic year of admission.

Academic Qualification

  • Applicants should have qualified for the HSSC examination of the Goa board or any other examination conducted by CBSE or any equivalent exam.
  • They should have studied Physics, Mathematics, and English as compulsory subjects and any one of the following subjects- Bio-Technology/ Computer Science/ Biology/ Chemistry.
  • Applicants should have obtained a minimum of 45% in the above subjects, and the minimum marks for SC/ST/OBC applicants are 40%.

Nationality

Applicants should be of Indian nationality. Applicants who belong to the NRI category will be considered for admission under the NRI seats (Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) applicants will also be eligible for this category).

GCET Notification 2023: Seats Intake and Reservation

Let us have a look at the GCET seat intake and reservation details below:

GCET 2023: Seat Intake

The seat intake for 2023 is as follows:

InstitutionCourse & CodeSeats
GEC, FarmagudiB.E (Information Technology) and ITG75+4*+11(4)^
P.C.C.E, VernaB.E (Information Technology) and ITP75# +4*
R.I.E.I.T., Shiroda.B.E (Information Technology) and ITR75#+4*
GEC, FarmagudiB.E. (Computer) and COG75+4*+11(4)^
P.C.C.E VernaB.E. (Computer) and COP75# +4*
R.I.E.I.T, Shiroda.B.E. (Computer) and COR75# +4*
DBCE, FatordaB.E. (Computer) 7 COD75# +4*
AITD, AssagaoB.E. (Computer) and COA75# +4*
GEC, FarmagudiB.E. (Electronics and Telecom) and ETG75+4*+11(4)^
P.C.C.E.., VernaB.E. (Electronics and Telecom) and ETP75# +4*
R.I.E.I.T., Shiroda.B.E. (Electronics and Telecom) and ETR75# +4*
DBCE, FatordaB.E. (Electronics and Telecom.) and ETD75# +4*
AITD, AssagaoB.E.(Electronics and Communi.) and ECA75# +4*
GEC, FarmagudiB.E. (Electrical and Electronics) and EEG75+4*+11(4)^
GEC, FarmagudiB.E. (Mechanical) and MEG75+4*+11(4)^
P.C.C.E., VernaB.E. (Mechanical) and MEP75# +4*
DBCE, FatordaB.E. (Mechanical) and MED150# +8*
AITD, AssagaoB.E. (Mechanical) and MEA75# +4*
R.I.E.I.T., Shiroda.B.E. (Mechanical) and MER75# +4*
GEC, Farmagudi, PondaB.E. (Civil) and CIV75+4*+11(4)^
DBCE, FatordaB.E. (Civil) and CID75#+4*
Total1815

Note:

  • # – Reserved for Management Quota, admission for which shall be done at Institution.
  • * – Seats under AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme Supernumerary Quota.
  • ^ – Supernumerary Quota of 15% of the Sanctioned Intake for admissions of Foreign Nationals/PIO/Children of Indian workers in Gulf countries, with figures within brackets indicating seats reserved for Children of Indian workers in Gulf countries.

GCET 2023: Reservation Details

The details regarding reservation seats are as follows:

CategoryReservation
Scheduled Caste2%
Scheduled Tribe12%
Other Backward Classes27%
Ex-Defense Service Personnel1%
NRIUp to 5%
Grandparent/Parent from Goa2%
Physically Handicapped3
Central and State Personnel3%
Freedom Fighter1%
Kashmiri MigrantOn the supernumerary basis for AICTE courses

GCET 2023: Participating Institutes

Institutes participating in GCET 2023 are as follows:

  • Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda
  • Padre Conceicao College of Engineering (PCCE), Verna
  • Agnel Institute of Technology and Design (AITD)
  • Goa Engineering College, Farmagudi (GEC)
  • Shree Rayeshwar Institute of Engineering and Information Technology (RIEIT), Goa

Steps to Apply for GCET 2023

Candidates should download, print, and submit the GCET 2023 application form online before the deadline. Follow the steps to apply for GCET 2023 to avoid any mistakes:

  • 1st Step: Visit the official website of GCET 2023- goacet.in.
  • 2nd Step: Go to the ‘Register’ tab.
  • 3rd Step: Now, 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 2023 application account, and follow the instructions to fill out the form and upload a photo and signature.
  • 6th Step: Choose the subject options (PCM OR PC) as per your course.
  • 7th Step: Click and proceed to pay the GCET application fee online of Rs. 2000.
  • 8th Step: After successful payment, select the exam centre and submit the form.
  • 9th Step: Download and print the GCET admit card.

GCET 2023: Subject Code

The subject codes to be entered in the GCET 2023 application form are as follows:

CodeSubject
PYPhysics
CHChemistry
MAMathematics

GCET 2023: Exam Centres

Candidates need to choose their centre by writing the centre code and name. Below are the exam centres for candidates to opt to take the examination:

CentreCodeAddress
Tiswadi Cujira (Bambolim)10Dhempe Higher Secondary School of Arts and Science
Panaji11Goa College of Pharmacy
Verna12Fr. Agnel Multipurpose Higher Secondary School
Navelim13Rosary College / Higher Secondary of Arts & Commerce
Vasco14Deep Vihar High School
Mapusa15Purushottam Walawalkar Higher Secondary School
Ponda- 116A.J. De Almeida High School
Ponda (Farmagudi)17G.V Ms Smt N.J Aguiar Higher Secondary School
Bicholim18Shantadurga High School
Curchorem19Govt. Polytechnic, Curchorem
Porvorim 20Vidya Prabodhini Higher Secondary School
Assagao21DM’s PVS Sarojini M. Kushe Higher Secondary School
Sanquelim22Govt. Higher Secondary School
Cuncolim23Maria Bambina Higher Secondary School
Dharbandora24BBSS, Vishweshwar Shankar Laad Higher Secondary School

Note: It is to be noted that additional centres may be notified as per requirement.

GCET Exam Pattern 2023

GCET 2023 will be a pen and paper-based examination. The exam comprises three sections and will consist of MCQs. There is no negative marking for wrong answers. Below is the detailed exam pattern for GCET 2023:

SectionNo. of Questions / Maximum MarksDate and Time Duration
Physics75/75May 13, 2023 (2 hours – 10 AM to 12 PM)
Chemistry75/75May 13, 2023 (2 hours – 2 PM to 4 PM)
Mathematics75/75May 14, 2023 (2 hours – 10 AM to 12 PM)

GCET Syllabus 2023

GCET 2023 consists of each section of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Below are the important topics for all the sections:

Physics ChaptersPhysics Chapters
ElectrostaticsOptics
Current electricityDual nature of matter and radiation
Electromagnetic induction and alternating currentsElectronic devices
Magnetic effects of current and magnetismAtoms and nuclei
Electromagnetic wavesCommunication systems
Chemistry ChaptersChemistry Chapters
Chemistry in everyday lifeHaloalkanes and Haloarenes
Solid-stateCoordination compounds
SolutionsAlcohols, Phenols, and Ethers
ElectrochemistryAldehydes, Ketones, and Carboxylic acids
Surface chemistryOrganic compounds containing nitrogen
Chemical chemistryBiomolecules
General principles and processes of isolation of elementsPolymers
P- block elements
Mathematics ChaptersMathematics Chapters
Relations and functionsVectors and three-dimensional geometry
CalculusLinear programming
AlgebraProbability

GCET Admit Card 2023

Candidates must be aware of the following points while downloading their hall ticket.

  • The admit card for GCET 2023 will be made available online mode only. Candidates can get their GCET hall ticket from DTE Goa.
  • The hall ticket will be generated for the applicants as soon as they submit their application form online.
  • It is advisable for the candidates to check their admit cards for any discrepancies.
  • Candidates will not be allowed to take the examination without the admit card.

GCET Answer Key 2023

The authorities of DTE Goa will release the GCET official answer key after the GCET exam 2023. Every correct answer to the questions asked in GCET 2023 will be made available in the answer key. With the help of the answer key, candidates will predict their scores before the announcement of the results. The answer key is released to provide transparency to the marking system of the exam body.

GCET Result 2023

GCET result will be announced online by DTE, Goa. The GCET result 2023 will be released tentatively in June 2023 on the official website of DTE, Goa. Candidates can check the subject-wise scores secured by them alongside their registration number. The scorecard will be released in PDF format. Candidates can press the Control+F key to check their roll number on the scorecard.

GCET Counselling 2023

The first round of GCET counselling will begin tentatively in July 2023, soon after the officials announce the results. To register for the counselling process, candidates need to submit the counselling form online on the DTE website. They will then be provided with an acknowledgement card. The counselling will comprise three rounds, and the allotment will be done based on the candidate’s score, preferences, and availability of seats. The authorities will do the verification of documents at the time of counselling.

GCET Contact Information 2023

In case of any doubts regarding the GCET 2023 candidates, check the contact details below and speak to the officials to clarify them.

Chairman, Admission Committee, Directorate of Technical Education,
Alto-Porvorim, Bardez, Goa- 403521
Phone: 0832- 2416370

About GCET Exam

GCET 2023 is known for its competitive nature; aspirants must prepare for this exam zealously. Though the exam is some months away, they should start practising and taking mock tests. Practising arduously will drive aspirants towards achieving their desired targets. As the examination has similar topics to JEE Main, applicants can practice JEE Main question paper to understand their preparation level. They can also take the JEE Main mock test to evaluate their preparation further.

GCET 2023 Mock Test

Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to attempt the GCET 2023 mock test at Embibe:

  • 1st Step: Visit Embibe’s official website, i.e., embibe.com.
  • 2nd Step: Login using your mobile number/email.
  • 3rd Step: Then select your ‘Goal’ as ‘GCET’ under Engineering.
  • 4th Step: Click ‘Next’ and select your preferred language.
  • 5th Step: Refer to the below-mentioned links to attempt mock tests.
GCET Mock Tests 2023Links to Attempt Mocks
GCET Mock Test 1GCET Mock Test 3
GCET Mock Test 2GCET Mock Test 4
GCET Mock Test 5NA

Important FAQs on GCET 2023

We have enlisted some of the important questions related to GCET notification. Scroll down to get answers to all your questions.

Q: When will the GCET exams 2023 be held?

Ans: The GCET exams 2023 were conducted on May 13 and 14, 2023.

Q: When will the GCET application form be available?

Ans: The Goa Combined Entrance Test (GCET 2023) application form will be available from March 23 to April 23, 2023.

Q: What is the last date to submit the GCET 2023 application form?

Ans: The last date to apply for GCET 2023 is April 23, 2023.

Q: What are the courses offered through the GCET exam?

Ans: The GCET exam will offer admission to candidates in the undergraduate degree courses in the fields of Engineering, Architecture, Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy, Homoeopathy, Ayurveda and other Allied Health Sciences.

Q: What is the application fee for the GCET?

Ans: The GCET application fee is INR 2000, and the payment can be made online.

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GCET Application FormGCET Answer Keys
GCET Admit CardGCET Cut off
GCET CounsellingGCET Results

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