GCET 2024 Counselling has been started from 20th June 2024. Exam has been scrapped. JEE Main 2024 scores will be considered for providing admission in enigneering courses. GCET was a state level entrance exam conducted by Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Goa. It stands for Goa Common Entrance Test conducted for admissions to Degree courses in the field of Engineering, Pharmacy, Architecture, Dentistry, etc.
The admission to the medical and dental courses will be given on the basis of NEET UG scores and for architecture courses, NATA scores will be required. Admission to various government and private colleges of Goa will be given through national level entrance scores. In the given below article we have provided the complete details related to GCET 2024 exam such as important dates, merit, counselling, admission etc.
GCET 2024 Notifications – Counselling Started
GCET 2024 Counselling has been started from 20th June 2024. Check here for counselling details.
GCET 2024 Exam has been scrapped. Admission in engineering courses will be done through JEE Main 2024 scores. Check other details below.
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GCET 2024 Overview
| Exam Name | Goa Common Entrance Test (GCET) |
| Organization authority | Directorate of Technical Education, Goa |
| Exam Level | State Level |
| Category | Common Entrance Exam |
| Mode Of Application | Online Mode |
| Exam Mode | Offline (Computer Based) Mode |
GCET 2024 Exam Dates
Following are the official GCET 2024 exam dates:
| Events | Dates (Announced) |
| Application Form releases | 13th May 2024 |
| Last date of application form | 30th May 2024 |
| Eligibility list release | 11th June 2024 |
| Announcement of merit list | 14th June 2024 |
| Counselling starts | 20th June 2024 |
GCET 2024 Result/Merit List
On 14th June 2024, the GCET result/merit list has been declared by the authority. The merit list is released through online mode on the website. The result has been released in the form of merit list for all offered courses based on the scores of merit.
To check the result, candidates are required to enter their login credentials such as application number and date of birth. It appear on the screen after entering the valid details. Candidates are advised to keep the hardcopy of the result for further usage in admission procedure.
GCET 2024 Counselling
The GCET counselling procedure has started after the declaration of the result through online mode. It is last process of admission. The counselling has been commenced from 20th June 2024. For all the qualified candidates, it is mandatory to participate in the counselling procedure.
Candidates are called for the counselling procedure after the submission of admission form. After the completion of counselling process the authority allot seats to the candidates. Candidates also require to bring some important documents for the verification & submission procedure.
Documents Required for Counselling:
- Aadhaar Card
- Photograph
- Acknowledge card with Photograph
- College/ School-leaving certificate
- Residence certificate
- Copy of need admit card
- Date of birth certificate
- Photograph on the form
- Statement of marks/ certificate/provisional certificate of passing HSSC
GCET 2024 Participating Institutes
- Agnel Institute of Technology & Design
- Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda
- Goa Engineering College, Farmagudi
- Shree Rayeshwar Institute of Engineering and Information Technology, Goa
- Padre Conceicao College of Engineering, Verna
- Goa Medical College
- E.S Rajaram & Tarabai Badekar College of Pharmacy
- Institute of Nursing Education
- Shree Kamaxidevi Homeopathic Medical College and Hospital
- Goa Dental College and Hospital
- Goa College of Architecture
- Vrundavan Institute of Nursing Education
- Gomantaki Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya and Research Centre
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
GCET 2024 Admit Card (Exam Scrapped)
The GCET 2024 admit card will be released in the first week of May 2024. The authority will release the hall ticket through online mode only. With the help of login details i.e. application number and date of birth, candidates will be able to download it.
The GCET admit card will be the most important document to carry on the day of examination along with the valid photo ID to the exam venue. In case candidates found without admit card, they will not be allowed to sit in the exam hall.
GCET 2024 Answer Key(Exam Scrapped)
The authority will release the GCET answer key in the third week of May 2024. The answer key will be released through online mode only. Appeared candidates in the entrance exam will be able to download answer key from the website.
Candidates will be required to provide their logging details in the online portal. With the help of answer key, candidates will be able to calculate their probable scores in the exam. The authority will also provide the facility to raise an objection against the answer key. On the basis of raised objection, the final answer key will be published.
GCET 2024 Application Form
Here are the complete details related to GCET 2024 application form:
- The application form has been released through offline mode.
- Candidates are able to fill the registration form from 13th May 2024.
- To register for the exam, candidates are required to fill the details such as name, father’s name, mother name, and other asked details.
- Candidates have to paste their passport size photograph on the application form.
- Candidates must provide the valid details so that all the important information can be sent to candidate’s registered phone number & mail ID.
- Candidates are advised to fill the application form carefully, as correction facility may or may not be provided to fill the form.
- The GCET 2024 application form will be submitted till 30th May 2024.
- Candidates are advised to keep the hardcopy of the application form for further usage.
Application Fee:
- The application fee can be submitted through offline mode.
- Candidates are required to submit the fee of Rs. 1800/-.
- Fee is non-refundable in nature.
Locations to collect & submit GCET Application Form:
- Directorate of Technical Education, Porvorim
- Padre Conceicao College of Engineering, Verna
- Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda
- PES Rajaram & Tarabai College of Pharmacy, Farmagudi
- Agnel Institute of Technology & Design, Assagao
- Shree Rayeshwar Inst. of Engg & Info.Tech., Shiroda
GCET 2024 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates can check below complete GCET 2024 eligibility criteria before filling the application form:
- Nationality: Applying candidate must be Indian citizen. Candidates belong to NRI/OCI/PIO will be allowed to apply under the NRI category.
B.Tech Courses:
- Qualification: Applicants must pass class 12th Intermediate or its equivalent exam from any recognized board.
- Age Limit: No minimum & maximum age limit prescribed by the authority.
- Subject: Candidates must have Physics, Mathematics with one following subject Chemistry, Bio-Technology, Biology, Technical Vocational as a mandatory subject.
- Marks: Candidates must obtain 45% marks (40% marks for SC/ST/OBC) in their qualifying exam.
- Entrance Exam: Valid score of JEE Main 2024 exam is required.
B.Arch Courses:
- Qualification: Candidates must pass 10+2+3 or its equivalent examination from any recognised board.
- Subjects: It will be compulsory for the candidates to have mathematics, physics & chemistry subject in qualifying exam.
- Marks: Minimum 50% marks for general and 40% marks for SC/ST & OBC category.
- Scorecard: To be eligible for admission in architecture courses, candidates must score valid marks in the NATA 2024 examination.
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