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GCET 2023 exams for Engineering and Pharmacy programs were held successfully. The result for GCET 2023 has been released on May 17, 2023. Candidates can download their GCET result 2023 without any login on the official website at goacet.in.
Qualified candidates can register for GCET 2023 counselling process. The official dates for the same will be released soon by the conducting body. During the counselling process, candidates must select their preferred colleges and courses. Candidates can find the detailed information in the article below.
GCET Goa exam is conducted to provide admission to the best colleges in Goa. Goa Common Entrance Test (Goa CET) is a state-level entrance exam administered by the Department of Technical Education in Goa (DTE Goa) for admission to professional degree courses in Engineering and other fields offered at various colleges in Goa. GCET 2023 exam is a state-level entrance exam. The candidates can visit GCET official website to register online.
GCET 2023 Results
GCET result 2023 has been announced on May 17, 2023, on the official website by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Goa. Candidates can check the GCET 2023 results on the official website without any login process.
How to Check GCET 2023 Results?
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to check GCET 2023 results.
- Step 1: Candidates must visit the official website at goacet.in.
- Step 2: Click on the GCET 2023 Result Link
- Step 3: The result for GCET 2023 will appear on the screen as a PDF files.
- Step 4: Candidates can download the same for future reference.
Tie Breaking Criteria
n situations where two or more candidates securing the same aggregate marks may arise during the preparation of GCET 2023 merit list, the authorities will use the following methods as per the listed order:
- Candidates with more marks in Mathematics will be ranked higher.
- If there is a tie in Mathematics score, then the candidate who has scored more in Chemistry will be ranked higher.
- If the tie is still not broken, then the candidate with higher aggregate marks of Physics and Mathematics in the 12th standard will be ranked higher. If the tie still persists, then those candidates who have scored higher in Mathematics (12th standard) will be placed higher in the rank list.
- Finally, if the tie is still not broken, then the older candidate will be given preference.
Read More: GCET 2023 Result
GCET 2023 Important Dates
GCET 2023 exam dates have been released by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE). The exams for Engineering and Pharmacy programs were conducted offline on May 13 - 14, 2023. GCET 2023 result has been released on May 17, 2023. Candidates must check for the latest updates on the exam so they do not miss out on any important events.
- Counselling: The DTE will invite those students who have cleared the cut off for GCET 2023 counselling process. Here the candidate can choose college and course for admission.
The tentative important dates of GCET 2023 are below, these dates will be updated after the official announcement.
| GCET 2023 Events | Dates |
| Releasing of Application Form | Apr 10, 2023 |
| Last Date to Submit the Form | Apr 20, 2023 |
| Availability of Admit Card | To Be Announced |
| GCET Exam Date | May 13 - 14, 2023 |
| Declaration of Result | May 17, 2023 |
| Commencement of Counselling | Jun 2023 |
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About GCET
The full form of GCET is Goa Common Entrance Test. GCET is a state-level entrance examination test conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) under the regulation of the Government of Goa. DTE invites candidates of Goa state for admission to the first year of professional degree courses in Engineering and Pharmacy, Architecture courses through NATA, and admissions to MBBS, BDS, BHMS (Homeopathy), Allied Health Sciences, BAMS (Ayurveda) and Nursing courses will be based on NEET-UG.
- Authority: The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Government of Goa, has complete rights to conducting GCET/Goa CET and decides the admissions and allotment of seats for various courses in different colleges.
- Level: Goa CET 2023 or GCET 2023 is a state-level entrance examination conducted by the government of Goa for pursuing degree courses like Nursing, Pharmacy, Engineering, Architecture, etc.
Please read below for more information on the GCET 2023 Exam. The following table gives some important pointers about the GCET Exam.
| Exam Name | GCET |
| Full form | Goa Common Entrance Test |
| Level | State Level |
| Conducting Authority of GCET | Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Government of Goa |
| Exam Category | Undergraduate |
| Courses Offered | Engineering, Architecture, Medical, Pharmacy, Bachelor of Science |
| Exam Mode | Offline i.e. Pen & Paper-based Test (PPT) |
| Questions Type | Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) |
| No. of Questions | 225 |
| Sections & Questions | Physics - 75, Chemistry - 75, and Mathematics - 75 |
| Duration | 2 Hours i.e. 120 minutes for each subject |
| Marking Scheme | (+1) for Each Correct Answer, No Negative Marking |
| Medium | English |
GCET 2023 Courses Offered
Following courses are offered after GCET Exam.
| S.No | Courses Offered |
| 1 | Medicine (MBBS) |
| 2 | Dentistry (BDS) |
| 3 | Engineering (BE) |
| 4 | Pharmacy (B.Pharm) |
| 5 | Architecture (B.Arch) |
| 6 | Homoeopathy (BHMS) |
| 7 | Ayurveda (BAMS) |
| 8 | Allied Health Sciences |
| 9 | (BPT, BOT, B.Opt, B.Sc. MIT, B.Sc. AT) |
| 10 | B.Sc. Nursing |
Applicants who wish to pursue any of the courses mentioned above in the state of Goa have to appear for GCET Exam, after which they can take admitted into these courses. Applicants can apply to GCET 2023 by visiting the official website of GCET Exam and registering for the same. After GCET Results are declared candidates will be given admission into these courses accordingly.
GCET 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Candidates need to check the basic eligibility criteria for GCET 2023. They must ensure that they satisfy the eligibility criteria to appear in GCET exam before filling up the application form. The basic GCET eligibility criteria 2023 are as under:
| Courses | Eligibility Requirements |
| Engineering Courses |
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| B. Arch. |
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| BHMS and AHS |
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| B. Sc. Nursing |
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| B. Pharma. |
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- Age: There is no age limitation for candidates applying for any of the Engineering or Architectural courses under GPCET 2023. An applicant to degree courses in medical courses like Medicine, Dentistry, Homoeopathy, Ayurveda, Allied Health Sciences, and Nursing must have completed the age of 17 by 31st December of the academic year of admission to become eligible admission to the first year.
- Qualification: Candidates should have qualified the 10+2 mode of education from any of the government recognized state boards or any other equivalent boards with Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry as the main subjects to appear in GCET 2023.
- Citizenship: The candidate should be an Indian citizen in order to qualify for the GCET 2023. Non-resident Indians or NRI with a valid passport can also apply for under-seat reservations for the NRI category.
GCET 2023 Application Form
GCET 2023 application form was released on the official website on Apr 10, 2023, by the conducting body. The last date for the eligible candidates to fill out and submit the application form was till Apr 20, 2023. Aspirants are advised to fill out the application form carefully within the stipulated time period.
How to Fill GCET 2023 Application Form?
Candidates can follow the steps below to fill GCET 2023 application form.
- Step 1: Candidates must log on to the official website.
- Step 2: Candidates must then register for GCET 2023 using information such as their name, phone number, email address, and other facts.
- Step 3: The next step is to complete GECT 2023 application form. Candidates must fill out the Goa CET application form with personal information, contact information, educational information, and other information.
- Step 4: Applicants must upload scanned photographs of their photograph and signature in the GCET application form after completing out the application form.
- Step 5: Candidates must pay Goa CET application fee online after uploading their documents. Applicants must also choose a GCET exam centre based on their preferences.
- Step 6: The last step is to review all of the information before submitting Goa CET application form.
Read More: GCET 2023 Application Form
GCET 2023 Admit Card
The candidates who will effectively present their GCET 2023 application form alongside the application charges can get their admit card. GCET admit card will be issued to the candidates after submission of the application structure. The elements, for example, roll no, test date, time and will be mentioned on the admit card. It was obligatory for each contender to submit the admit card during the test.
Steps to Download GCET Admit Card
Follow the steps mentioned below to download the GCET admit card.
- Step 1: Log on to website www.goacet.in and follow instructions stated.
- Step 2: Register using email-ID and password.
- Step 3: Click on the verification link sent by email-ID and log in to fill the application form.
- Step 4: Fill in all particulars on the application form, upload photos, and signature, and choose the subject options (PCM OR PC).
- Step 5: Click on the link to proceed to the payment portal to pay the GCET application fee of
- INR 2000.
- Step 6: Upon successful completion of the payment process, select the exam center.
- Step 7: Download and print admit card sent on your registered email.
Note: Inform DTE Goa, immediately, in case of any mistake/discrepancy in the GCET Admit Card, make sure to tally the details with the application form. Send the image of the Admit Card with mention of the correction required.
Details on GCET Admit Card
GCET 2023 will have the following details printed on it.
- Name of the Candidate
- GCET Application Number
- Photograph of Candidates
- Roll Number
- Name of Course
- Schedule of GCET Exam
- Personal details such as contact number/email
- Address of GCET Centre
- Instructions related to venue and reporting time
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GCET 2023 Exam Centres
GCET 2023 will be held at given test centres in the state of Goa. The code for preferred centres must be correctly entered on the application form. Any request for a change in choice of papers and/or centre selected/allotted will be entertained after the issue of the Admit Card.
- GCET Centre: GCET/ Goa CET 2023 will be conducted across various centres in Goa.
- Choice: Candidates must choose the GCET exam centre while filling out the application form from the available alternatives.
- Cancellation: The conducting authority has the right to cancel or change the exam centre if necessary. The candidate has no authority to question the DTE.
- Note: The candidate must be present one hour before at the GCET 2023 exam centre for verification. If the candidate is not able to appear for the exam in time, then he/she won't be allowed to write the examination. The candidate will have to carry the admit card along with anyone Government Photo ID to the exam centre on the day of the examination.
| S.No | Goa CET 2017 Exam Centre | Centre Code | Exam Centre Address |
| 1. | Tiswadi Cujira(Bambolim) | 10 | Dhempe Higher Secondary School of Arts & Science |
| 2. | Panaji | 11 | Goa College of Pharmacy |
| 3. | Verna | 12 | Fr. Agnel Multipurpose Hr. Secondary School |
| 4. | Navelim | 13 | Rosary College/Higher Secondary School of Arts & Commerce |
| 5. | Vasco | 14 | Deep Vihar High School |
| 6. | Mapusa | 15 | Purushottam Walawalkar Higher Secondary School |
| 7. | Ponda 1 | 16 | A.J. De Almeida High School |
| 8. | Ponda (Farmagudi) | 17 | G. V. Ms. Smt. N. J. Aguiar Higher Secondary School |
| 9. | Bicholim | 18 | Narayan Zantye College of Commerce |
| 10. | Curchorem | 19 | Smt. Chandrabhaga T. Naik Higher Secondary School |
| 11. | Porvorim | 20 | Vidya Prabodhini Higher Secondary School |
| 12. | Assagao | 21 | DM’s PVS Sarojini M. Kushe Higher Secondary School |
| 13. | Sanquelim | 22. | Govt. Higher Secondary School |
| 14. | Cuncolim | 23. | Maria Bambina Higher Secondary School |
| 15. | Dharbandora | 24. | BBSS, Vishweshwar Shankar Laad Higher Secondary School |
Note: DTE will not entertain any request with regard to change in the examination centre.
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GCET 2023 Exam Pattern
Goa CET 2023 question paper will contain 225 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for a duration of 2 Hours i.e. 120 Minutes.
| Exam Details | Specifications |
| Exam Mode | Offline |
| Language | English |
| Question type | Multiple-choice questions |
| Total Papers |
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| Total number of questions( per paper) | 75 |
| Time allotted to attempt the test | Two hours for each paper |
| GCET exam total marks | 225 |
- Marking Scheme: +1 marks are awarded for each correct answer and there is no negative marking for incorrect and unanswered questions.
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GCET 2023 Syllabus
The syllabus for GCET 2023 will be based on the prospectus recommended by the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, Porvorim. Class 12 (Science) subjects, for example, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics will be incorporated into the syllabus.
- BE: The syllabus for B.E includes the topic from Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry of Class XI and Class XII prescribed by the State Government of Goa.
- B.Arch: The syllabus for B.Arch will be prescribed by the NATA (National Aptitude Test in Architecture) and the students can follow the NATA Board for regular updates.
- Medical: The syllabus for Medical courses will be from the Science (Physics, Chemistry, Botany, and Zoology) from Class XI and Class XII prescribed by the State Government of Goa.
- Books: Candidates can refer to the books which are prescribed by the conducting authority and the toppers.
Read More: GCET 2023 Syllabus
GCET 2023 Reference Books
Some of the reference books for the preparation of GCET/ Goa CET are mentioned below:
| Subjects | Name of the Book |
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| Physics |
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| Mathematics |
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| Chemistry |
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GCET 2023 Cut Off
Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Goa will determine the minimum scores obtained by the candidates to be considered for admission to various undergraduate engineering courses at the universities and colleges in Goa. GCET Cut Off will be based on the following factors:
- Number of candidates appearing for GCET
- The difficulty level of GCET 2023 Paper
- Number of Seats available
- Cutoff may also be sectional wise
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GCET 2023 Counselling
After the announcement of the result, the candidates need to fill out the admission form, for example, Form A or Form B or Form C according to the ideal course. After the submission of the admission structure, the shortlisted applicants will be discharged. The candidates whose name is there on the merit list will be called for the first round. The candidates need to enter their preferred college and course at the time of Counselling. The confirmation will be affirmed after the verification of the documents. A candidate is suggested to scrutinise the college he/she is dreaming to opt for.
After the successful allotment of college/seats, candidates will be required to submit the fee against the admission process and the first semester, within due time. Failing to do so will result in the voiding of seat allotment, and the seat will become open for the next round/candidate.
Application Form for Admission
- Form A: For admission into Engineering & Pharmacy Courses.
- Form B: For admission into NEET based professional degree courses in MBBS/ BDS/ AHS/ BHMS/ BAMS/ Nursing.
- Form C: For admission into Architecture [B.Arch] degree course based on NATA.
GCET 2023 Counselling Procedure
- Step 1: Candidates have to fill the above-mentioned admission application form based on the course opted.
- Step 2: Completed forms have to be submitted in person at the Directorate of Technical Education, Porvorim.
- Step 3: After submission, the candidate will be issued an acknowledgement card which has to be produced at the time of counselling.
- Step 4: There will be three rounds of Goa CET Counselling, but an additional round may be held in case there are vacant seats left.
- Step 5: Only those candidates who are listed on the merit list of GCET will be allowed to participate in the counselling.
Details Required in GCET 2023 Counselling Form
- Registration Number/Application Number of GCET 2023
- GCET Id (A unique Id is provided to candidates)
- Category of Candidate
- Candidate's Name
- Gender of Candidate
- Registered contact number
- GCET Score
- 10th and 12th Marks
Documents Required for GCET 2023 Counselling
- GCET Admit Card
- GCET Rank List
- Aadhar Card
- 10th and 12th Marksheets
- Character Certificate
- Transfer Certificate
- 2 recently taken photographs not older than 3 months from the date of form filling
- Category Certificate (If applicable)
- Other Certificates: PwD, Extra-Curricular, Sports Certificates, etc. (If applicable)
- Income Certificate (If tuition fee waiver is applicable)
- A special eligibility certificate from Goa University for Non-Goan Candidates.
Read More: GCET 2023 Counselling
GCET 2023 Contact Details
Address:
Directorate of Technical Education, Goa State
DTE Building, Alto-Porvorim, Bardez, Goa, Pin - 403521
Phone: 0832-2413571
Fax: 0832-2413571
Email: dir-dte.Goa@nic.in
FAQs on GCET
Q: When can I get the application form for GCET 2023?
A: GCET application form was available online at the official website till Apr 20, 2023.
Q: Is the GCET Application form available online?
A: Yes, the application form was available online. Candidates who are interested can go to the official website of the GCET Exam and apply for the same.
Q: Which documents candidate needs to send along with the Application Form?
A: Along with the GCET application form, the candidates need to send self-attested copies of the following documents: 3 passport size photographs, where the photograph should be a recent one. Copy of Class 12 passing certificate. Copy of SSCE passing certificate. Demand Draft for the application fee.
Q: What is the validity of GCET Goa Scores?
A: GCET score is valid only for one year (till the admission process closes). If a candidate wants to take admission next year, then he or she will have to appear for the GCET Exam again.
Q: I am a Diploma holder, can I apply for GCET 2023?
A: Yes, Candidates who have completed 10+3 (diploma) with at least 50% aggregate marks are eligible to apply for GCET.
Q: I am from another state, can I apply for GCET Goa?
A: Yes. Candidates who are not from the state of Goa can also apply for the GCET Exam. Since the admission to these courses in the State of Goa is open for all Indian nationals.
Q: What is the duration of the GCET 2023 Exam?
A: The GCET Exam duration is of 2 hours i.e. 120 minutes
Q: When will GCET 2023 be conducted?
A: GCET 2023 exam for Pharmacy and Engineering programs will be conducted from May 13 - 14, 2023.
