GCET 2023: Application Form (Out), Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus, Result & Cutoff
Content Curator | Updated On - May 25, 2026
As per GCET 2023 Eligibility Criteria, Candidates who want to apply for the exam must have passed 10 + 2 or equivalent examinations from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% aggregate. GCET 2023 question paper will have MCQ-type questions. 1 mark will be awarded for each correct answer. Questions asked in GCET will be based on the higher secondary and secondary levels. Check GCET 2023 Exam Pattern
Candidates must study the topics covered in their Class XI and XII for Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology as the questions asked in the GCET 2023 exam will be based on these topics. Check GCET 2023 Syllabus
What is GCET?
GCET 2023 is a state-level entrance exam that is conducted for various professional degree programs by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Goa. The admission will be offered based on marks obtained in the entrance exam. Candidates will be able to get admission in the state government/aided engineering colleges of Goa state. NEET Qualified candidates will get admission to MBBS, BDS, BHMS (Homeopathy), BAMS (Ayurveda), Allied Health Science (Paramedical), and B.Sc. in nursing courses.
Candidates must read the below-given article to know more about GCET 2023 eligibility criteria, application form, pattern, syllabus, and much more. etc.
GCET 2023 Exam Dates
| GCET Exam Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Official Notification of GCET 2023 | April 2023 |
| Application Form releases | April 10, 2023 |
| Last date to submit application | April 20, 2023 |
| GCET 2023 Exam Date (Physics) | May 13 – 14, 2023 |
| GCET 2023 Exam Date (Chemistry) | May 13 – 14, 2023 |
| GCET 2023 Exam Date (Mathematics) | May 13 – 14, 2023 |
| Result declaration | 2nd week of June 2023 |
| Counselling process | August 2023 |
GCET 2023 Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Goa Common Entrance Test (GCET) |
| Conducting Body | Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Goa |
| Official Website | dte.goa.gov.in |
| Exam Type | State Level Examination |
| Mode of Application | Offline |
| Exam Mode | Pen and Paper Based |
| Duration | 2 hours for each (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
| Number of Seats | 1300 approx |
| Scorecard validity | 1 year |
| Application Fee | INR 2000 |
| Reservation of Seats | As per Government of Goa Regulations |
GCET 2023 Eligibility
Candidates who have already passed/have appeared, or are appearing at HSSC (Std. 12th Science) or equivalent examination, before the start of the academic session, are eligible to appear for GCET 2023. Candidates seeking admissions only to Pharmacy Course need not appear in Mathematics.
| Courses | Eligibility Requirements |
|---|---|
| Engineering Courses | Candidates must have pass 10 + 2 or equivalent examination from a recognized board. He/she should have Physics, Mathematics, and English as a mandatory subject and any one of following the additional subject in Chemistry/ Biotechnology/Biology/ Computer Science. Candidates must have scored at least 45% marks aggregate for the general group and 40% for SC/ST/PH candidates. |
| B. Arch. | Candidates must have passed 10 + 2 or equivalent examinations with Mathematics subject. They should have scored a minimum of 50% marks aggregate for the general group and 45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates. Candidates should also qualify for the NATA exam. |
| BHMS and AHS | Candidates must have passed 10 + 2 or equivalent examinations with Physics, Chemistry & Biology subject. They must have secured at least 50% marks aggregate for the general group and 40% for SC/ST/PH candidates. |
| B. Sc. Nursing | Candidates must have passed 10 + 2 or equivalent examinations with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English subject. He/she should have scored at least 45% marks aggregate for the general group and 40% marks for SC/ST/OBC candidates. |
| B. Pharma. | Candidates must have passed 10 + 2 or equivalent examinations with Physics, Chemistry, and English as a compulsory subject. Apart from the above subject, candidates should have an additional subject in Mathematics, Biotechnology, Biology, and Computer Science. |
GCET 2023 Reservation Criteria
| Category | Reservation (%) |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 2% |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 12% |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 27% |
| Physically Handicapped (PH) | 3% |
| Freedom Fighter (FF) | 1% |
| Central & State Personnel | 3% |
| Ex-Defence Service Personnel | 1% |
| GN (Grandparent/Parent from Goa) | 2% |
| NRI | Up to 5% |
| Kashmiri Migrant | On the supernumerary basis for AICTE courses |
GCET 2023 Application Form
GCET 2023 application forms have to be filled in online and offline mode. GCET 2023 Application Form consists of the following forms:
- Form A: For admission to GCET based professional degree courses in Engineering & Pharmacy 2023-23.
- Form B: For admission to NEET-based professional degree courses in MBBS /BDS/AHS/ BHMS /BAMS/ Nursing 2023-23.
- Form C: For admission to B.Arch degree course 2023-23 based on NATA.
GCET 2023 Admit Card
GCET 2023 Admit card will be obtained from the admission committee. The admit card will be issued only to candidates in person. Candidates must produce ‘Photo Admit Cards’ for appearing in the test at the designated center.
- The admit card will not be issued to those who have submitted incomplete application forms and/or documents.
- Admit card will not be reissued if it is lost.
- Admit card will consist of all the important details about the exam like dates & timing, candidate's name & roll number, venue for the exam.
- Candidates must bring their original admit card on the day of the exam to the venue.
- It is recommended to carry one Photo ID proof along with all the required documents.
GCET 2023 Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Candidates should be conversant with GCET 2023 Exam Pattern. Check the following information in respect to that:
| Mode of Exam | Offline | Pen & paper-based. |
| Type of Questions | Objective type questions |
| Pattern | OMR |
| Number of Questions | 75 MCQ-type questions. |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours for each (Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics) |
| Marking Scheme | +1 mark for the correct answer. There is no negative marking on the paper. |
GCET 2023 Syllabus
GCET 2023 Syllabus of the paper will be prepared on the basis of 10+2 level. The syllabus of the paper will include Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry. The whole question paper will only be asked from these subjects only. Read the syllabus below
| Physics | Mathematics |
|---|---|
| Electrostatics and Current electricity | Relations and functions |
| Atoms and nuclei | Algebra |
| Magnetic effects of current and magnetism | Calculus |
| Electromagnetic induction and alternating currents | Vectors and three-dimensional geometry |
| Electromagnetic waves | Linear programming |
| Optics | Probability |
| Dual nature of matter and radiation | - |
| Electronic devices and Communication systems | - |
| Chemistry Syllabus | |
|---|---|
| Solid state | Solutions |
| Electrochemistry | Chemical kinetics |
| Surface chemistry | General principles and processes of isolation of elements |
| P-block elements | D and F block elements |
| Coordination compounds | Haloalkanes and Haloarenes |
| Alcohols, phenols and ethers | Aldehydes, Ketones, and carboxylic acids |
| Organic compounds containing nitrogen | Bio-molecules |
| Polymers | - |
GCET 2023 Cutoff
GCET 2023 Cutoff depends on many factors such as previous years' cut-off, number of applicants, overall performance. Some of the factors are mentioned below:
- Number of Candidates who appeared in the exam
- No of the candidates qualify for the exam
- Level of difficulty of question paper
- No. Of vacancy in the exam
- Cutoff may also be sectional wise
GCET 2023 Result
GCET 2023 Result is available on the website of DTE Goa and on the Notice Board at DTE. No individual scorecard will be issued. Any change in schedule is notified in designated newspapers.
- On the basis of marks scored by the students, the merit list will be prepared for providing admission.
- There is no provision for revaluation/ marks verification.
- Candidates can download the merit list from the website.
GCET 2023 Answer Key
GCET 2023 Answer Key will be released after the declaration of the result. Candidates can check the answer key on the official website.
- Visit the official website of DTE Goa
- Search the GCET 2023 answer key link
- Click on GCET 2023 answer key link
- Search your category, code and paper you want to check the answer keys
- Match the questions and answers of your desired subject
- Download the answer key and also take a printout for future reference
GCET 2023 Counselling Process
Step 1: Filling up of the GCET 2023 application form for counseling
Candidates must fill in the following details:
- Reg No – Registration number of GCET 2023
- GCET No –unique id provided to candidates
- Category – The category of student
- Name of Candidate
- Gender
- The contact number of the candidate provided at the time of registration
- H.S.S.C details
- GCET Marks
Note: They must have 2 recent photographs taken not earlier than 3 months from filling the application form. These are for the application forms.
The candidate must attach the following documents along with the application form:
- Statement of marks/Certificate/provisional certificate of passing H.S.S.C
- Certificate for reserved category
- Certificate of residence
- Documents for a relaxing period of residency
- School/College leaving certificate
- Date of birth certificate
- Eligibility certificate from Goa University (for applicants other than Goa state board)
- Income Certificate for a Tuition Fee waiver
- Copy of GCET 2023 Admit Card
- Acknowledgment Card with photo
Step 2: Attending the counseling in person
- The candidates must attend the GCET 2023 counseling in person at the admission center at the Directorate of Technical Education, Porvorim according to the admission schedule
- The candidates must attend the counseling with the acknowledgment card, original documents, and also the counseling fee.
- Herein the candidates will be allowed to select a seat of their choice in the order of their merit number.
- After the submission of the original documents and payment of the specified fees, the candidates must report within three days of the grant of admission.
- The candidates must also obtain the acknowledgment of their admission.
- They will be given provisional admission till they report to the allotted institute with the admission card and complete their admission formalities
Note: The acknowledgment card is proof of acceptance of the form B/B1 for counseling. The registration number must also be mentioned on the card. The admission card should be submitted to the institute before the stipulated time. This admission card will be issued to the candidates only if the original documents are received and the counseling fee is paid.
Documents required for GCET 2023 Counseling Verification
- Caste/Category Certificate: Candidate must provide valid documents (if applicable)
- Candidates will need the printout of the GCET Admit Card 2023
- Candidates will need the GCET 2023 Acknowledgement Card with Photograph
- 10th standard mark sheet or certificate - 10th standard/equivalent examination marks card.
- For age proof, a candidate needs to submit the 10th Admit Card/Pass Certificate issued by the Board/ Council.
- 12th standard Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate - 12th standard/equivalent examination marks card.
- Candidates will need school leaving certificate
- Candidate will need an eligibility certificate from Goa University
GCET 2023 Exam Centers
GCET 2023 will be held at the following test centers in the state of Goa. The code for center preferred should be correctly entered on the application form. Any request for a change in choice of papers and/or center selected/allotted shall not be entertained after the issue of the Admit Card.
Depending on the availability of accommodation at GCET test centers, The Admission Committee will allot the examination center. Allotment of Centre to applicants submitting forms (with late fees) will be done by the Admission Committee.
| Exam Center | Code | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Tiswadi Kujira | 10 | Dhempe Higher Secondary School of Arts and Science |
| Panaji | 11 | Goa College of Pharmacy |
| Verna | 12 | Fr. Angel Multipurpose Higher Secondary School |
| Navelim | 13 | Rosary College/ Higher Secondary of Arts and Commerce |
| Vasco | 14 | Deep Vihar High School |
| Mapusa | 15 | Purushottam Walawalkar Higher Secondary School |
| Ponda I | 16 | A.J.D 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 Prabhodini 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 |
Important Instructions
- Candidates will be required to be seated in the exam center at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the paper.
- No candidate will be allowed to enter the test center after 30 minutes of commencement of the test.
- No candidate will be permitted to leave the examination hall until the GCET will be completed and all the answer sheets will be collected by the invigilators.
Participating Colleges in GCET 2023
- Goa Medical College
- Goa Dental College & Hospital
- Goa College of Engineering
- Padre Conceicao College of Engineering
- Shree Rayeshwar Institute of Engg. & Info Tech.
- Don Bosco College of Engineering
- Agnel Institute of Technology and Design
- Goa College of Pharmacy
- P.E. S.Rajaram & Tarabai Bandekar College of Pharmacy
- Goa College of Architecture
- Shri Kamaxidevi Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital
- Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre
- Institute of Nursing Education
- Vrindavan Institute of Nursing Education, Colvale
GCET 2023 Preparation Tips
All the candidates must prepare a strategy to get rank in GCET 2023 exam. Below are some of the tricks and tips to help you prepare better. Have a look:
- The candidates should go through the GCET Syllabus to stay updated with the types of questions they might be asked during the exam.
- The GCET 2023 syllabus will be based on the class XII syllabus as prescribed by Directorate of Technical Education (DTE).
- The candidates must study the topics covered in their Class XI and XII for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and Biology as the questions asked in the GCET 2023 exam will be based on these topics.
- The exam pattern given above will also help students to understand what to expect in terms of the questions, marking scheme, time allotted to complete the paper etc.
- Along with these tools, candidates will also benefit with the GCET Sample Papers 2023 to put their learning and study into practice.
- It is rightly said that practice makes a person perfect therefore it is imperative that candidates answer the sample papers to know where they stand in their preparation for the GCET 2023 exam.
GCET 2023 Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. When can I get the application form for GCET 2023?
Ans. GCET application form will be available online at the official website www.dtegoa.gov.in. The form has to be downloaded from the online prospectus of GCET 2023.
Ques. Is GCET 2023 Application form available online?
Ans. Yes, GCET 2023 application form is available online. Take the printout of the application form present in the online prospectus. Fill the application form and submit it to the address mentioned in person.
Ques. What are the documents that needs to submitted alog with GCET 2023 Application Form?
Ans. Along with GCET 2023 Application Form, the candidates also need to send self-attested copies of the following documents:
- 3 passport size photographs, where the photograph should not be more than 3 months old.
- Copy of SSCE passing certificate.
- Copy of Class 12 passing certificate
- Demand Draft for the application fee.
Ques. What is the validity of GCET 2023 Goa Scores?
Ans. GCET 2023 score is valid for only one year (till the admission process closes).
Ques. I am a Diploma holder, can I apply for GCET 2023?
Ans. Yes, Candidates
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, please refer the official website of the exam.
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Answered Questions
To get admission in GEC, you need to score marks above 70 in both mathematics and physics respectively. The cut off rank varies with branches and categories as well and the factors like competition, number of applications received, etc. also plays a big role in setting lower or higher cut off every year.
But a good rank under 200 will definitely help you grab a confirmed seat in one of your favorite branches of engineering in GEC. That’s the case when you are from the general category, if you are from any reserved category then the cut off rank might be lower for you.
Here’s the list of cut off ranks which you need to have to get your dream branch -
- Rank under 150-200 will surely get you a seat in any branch in the first round itself.
- A rank under 300 then you can apply for IT, ENE, ETC.
- Rank under 500 then you can go for civil branch.
So with the help of the list given above you can easily set your target score and prepare yourself to get into your preferred branches like Mechanical, Computer science, Electrical and others.
For GCET (Goa Common Entrance Test) there’s nothing extra you need to do. The only section on which you need to focus is your board result and JEE Main score. Covering the whole syllabus of 12th and preparing for JEE main exams will help you secure a good score in GCET for sure.
In order to qualify for GCET, you must score under 5000 to get admission for sure. But in case you’re targeting a branch like Mechanical, Computer Science then you need a higher rank somewhere under 200. Apart from this, you can apply for other branches with a lower rank as well.
Follow tips and guidelines given by your mentors or seniors and do not attempt the questions in which you’re not fully sure. With the help of these simple tricks you can easily clear the GCET and get admission in any preferred branch.
One of my friends completed his engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering in 2017. As per his experience, the cut off range varies as per the branch you are opting for.
If your rank is under 130 then getting your desired branch in GEC in the first round itself is easy. But if your rank is under 150-250, then it all depends on your luck and level of competition which branch you’ll get.
So if you want to play safe then get the best score in GCET and grab the seat in one of your dream branches in GEC.
For your help the list of cut off score (according to latest trends and competition) is mentioned below -
- If you have a rank under 80-100, you’ll surely get a seat in the CS branch in the first round itself.
- In a rank under 300 you can apply for every branch other than CS which is out of your reach with this rank. Try to get in Mechanical or Electrical branch as you might manage to get a seat in the second round.
- A rank under 700, will have you waiting till the third round and believe in your luck as it might get you a good branch. But with this rank you can still manage to get enrolled in other branches in GEC.
It is suggested that you should not lose hope and have patience till the last round. If getting admission in GEC is your only goal then it is also possible for you to get a good branch with lower rank as well as in case if the number of seats per class has been increased keeping in mind the number of applications.
For getting admission in Padre Conceicao College of Engineering (PCCE) Goa, a GCET 600 Rank is enough. But making it to one of your dream branches will be tough for sure. There’s competition between candidates for getting admission in PCCE in their dream branches that are Mechanical and CE.
The cut off rank for branches like Mechanical remains up to 350 in GCET, but you can go for branches like CE. You might not get in the first round but waiting till the second round will improve your chances to get in successfully. Mechanical and Computer Engineering are branches in which seats get filled soon due to high competition. But if you are comfortable with other branches, then don’t worry as you will get the admission for sure.
The other way of getting admission is through management quota, but you need to pay a good amount of money for this. So it is suggested that you can try for a branch like CE till the second and third round and if you still can’t make it due to the high cut off then go for other branches.
A rank under 300 is a good score if you want to get enrolled in your favorite branch, but as your rank is 600 then getting the dream branch is something not possible for you due to certain criteria followed by PCCE for aspiring engineering candidates.
