
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
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 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 |
| 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 |
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. |
| 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 forms have to be filled in online and offline mode. GCET 2023 Application Form consists of the following forms:
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.
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 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 depends on many factors such as previous years' cut-off, number of applicants, overall performance. Some of the factors are mentioned below:
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.
GCET 2023 Answer Key will be released after the declaration of the result. Candidates can check the answer key on the official website.
Step 1: Filling up of the GCET 2023 application form for counseling
Candidates must fill in the following details:
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:
Step 2: Attending the counseling in person
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.
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 |
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:
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:
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.