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Last Modified 26-12-2024

GCET Notification 2025: Application Form Dates

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.

Latest Updates:
– GCET/Goa BE Admission 2025 counselling process is expected to be held offline May 2025.
– GCET 2025 Availability of GCET/Goa B.E admission counselling form from May 2025.

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.

Event	Important Dates
Availability of GCET/Goa B.E admission counselling form	May 2025
Final date to receive counselling form	May 2025
Release of eligibility list	June 2025
Final date to comply with eligibility requirements	June 2025
Announcement of provisional merit list	June 2025
Declaration of final merit list	June 2025
Goa B.E Counselling process	June 2025

Key Points of GCET 2025 Counseling

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.
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.
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.
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:

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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:

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

Seat Allotment & Colleges:

The seat allotment will be done in various engineering colleges in Goa. Some of the major participating institutions are:

Goa Engineering College (GEC), Panaji
Shree Rayeshwar Institute of Engineering & IT
Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda
Padre Conceicao College of Engineering
Agnel Institute of Technology and Design

These colleges offer undergraduate engineering courses like Computer Science Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, and more.

GCET Notification 2025: Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants who wish to apply for the GCET 2025 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 2025 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 2025: Seats Intake and Reservation

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

GCET 2025: Seat Intake

The seat intake for 2025 is as follows:

Institution	Course & Code	Seats
GEC, Farmagudi	B.E (Information Technology) and ITG	75+4*+11(4)^
P.C.C.E, Verna	B.E (Information Technology) and ITP	75# +4*
R.I.E.I.T., Shiroda.	B.E (Information Technology) and ITR	75#+4*
GEC, Farmagudi	B.E. (Computer) and COG	75+4*+11(4)^
P.C.C.E Verna	B.E. (Computer) and COP	75# +4*
R.I.E.I.T, Shiroda.	B.E. (Computer) and COR	75# +4*
DBCE, Fatorda	B.E. (Computer) 7 COD	75# +4*
AITD, Assagao	B.E. (Computer) and COA	75# +4*
GEC, Farmagudi	B.E. (Electronics and Telecom) and ETG	75+4*+11(4)^
P.C.C.E.., Verna	B.E. (Electronics and Telecom) and ETP	75# +4*
R.I.E.I.T., Shiroda.	B.E. (Electronics and Telecom) and ETR	75# +4*
DBCE, Fatorda	B.E. (Electronics and Telecom.) and ETD	75# +4*
AITD, Assagao	B.E.(Electronics and Communi.) and ECA	75# +4*
GEC, Farmagudi	B.E. (Electrical and Electronics) and EEG	75+4*+11(4)^
GEC, Farmagudi	B.E. (Mechanical) and MEG	75+4*+11(4)^
P.C.C.E., Verna	B.E. (Mechanical) and MEP	75# +4*
DBCE, Fatorda	B.E. (Mechanical) and MED	150# +8*
AITD, Assagao	B.E. (Mechanical) and MEA	75# +4*
R.I.E.I.T., Shiroda.	B.E. (Mechanical) and MER	75# +4*
GEC, Farmagudi, Ponda	B.E. (Civil) and CIV	75+4*+11(4)^
DBCE, Fatorda	B.E. (Civil) and CID	75#+4*
Total		1815

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 2025: Reservation Details

The details regarding reservation seats are as follows:

Category	Reservation
Scheduled Caste	2%
Scheduled Tribe	12%
Other Backward Classes	27%
Ex-Defense Service Personnel	1%
NRI	Up to 5%
Grandparent/Parent from Goa	2%
Physically Handicapped	3
Central and State Personnel	3%
Freedom Fighter	1%
Kashmiri Migrant	On the supernumerary basis for AICTE courses

GCET 2025: Participating Institutes

* Padre Conceicao College of Engineering, Verna.
* Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda.
* Agnel Institute of Technology and Design, Assagao.
* PES Rajaram & Tarabai College of Pharmacy, Farmagudi.
* Directorate of Technical Education, Porvorim.

GCET 2025 Participating Institutes and Courses

Here is the list of participating institutes for GCET 2025 along with the available B.E. courses and the number of seats for each course:

Institute Name	Course Name	Seats
Goa College of Engineering	B.E. (Information Technology)	75
	B.E. (Computer Engineering)	75
	B.E. (Electronics & Telecom)	75
	B.E. (Electrical & Electronics)	75
	B.E. (Mechanical Engineering)	75
	B.E. (Civil Engineering)	75
Padre Conceicao College of Engineering	B.E. (Information Technology)	75
	B.E. (Computer Engineering)	75
	B.E. (Electronics & Communication)	75
	B.E. (Mechanical Engineering)	75
Shree Rayeshwar Institute of Engineering & IT	B.E. (Information Technology)	75
	B.E. (Computer Engineering)	75
	B.E. (Electronics & Communication)	75
	B.E. (Mechanical Engineering)	75
Don Bosco College of Engineering	B.E. (Computer Engineering)	60
	B.E. (Electronics & Communication)	60
	B.E. (Mechanical Engineering)	120
	B.E. (Civil Engineering)	60
Agnel Institute of Technology and Design	B.E. (Computer Engineering)	75
	B.E. (Electronics & Communication)	75
	B.E. (Mechanical Engineering)	75

Steps to Apply for GCET 2025

Candidates should download, print, and submit the GCET 2025 application form online before the deadline. Follow the steps to apply for GCET 2025 to avoid any mistakes:

1st Step: Visit the official website of GCET 2025- 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 2025 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 2025: Subject Code

The subject codes to be entered in the GCET 2025 application form are as follows:

Code	Subject
PY	Physics
CH	Chemistry
MA	Mathematics

GCET Contact Information 2025

In case of any doubts regarding the GCET 2025 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

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 counselling process, candidates must fill out the application form and meet the eligibility criteria set by the authorities.

GCET 2025 Mock Test

Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to attempt the GCET 2025 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 2025	Links to Attempt Mocks
GCET Mock Test 1	GCET Mock Test 3
GCET Mock Test 2	GCET Mock Test 4
GCET Mock Test 5	NA

Important FAQs on GCET 2025

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 2025 be held?

Ans: 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.

Q: When will the GCET Admission Counselling Form will be available?

Ans: GCET Admission Counselling Form will be available in May 2025?
Candidates will be able to access the counselling form from the official GCET website.

Q: What will be the last date to submit the GCET Admission Counselling Form?

Ans: The last date to apply for GCET Admission Counselling Form will be May 2025.

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

Ans: 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.

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GCET Notification	GCET Important Dates
GCET Application Form	GCET Answer Keys
GCET Admit Card	GCET Cut off
GCET Counselling	GCET Results

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