Goa Common Entrance Test Application Process 2026

GCET 2025 Status

GCET 2025 has been replaced by JEE Main. Admissions to Pharmacy and Medical courses through GCET will now be based on JEE Main and NEET scores, respectively.

For admission process details, candidates can visit the GCET official website and the JEE Main official website.

JEE Main and NEET 2025 Dates

JEE Main January session 1 was conducted from January 22 to January 30. Session 2 was conducted from April 1 to 8.

NEET 2025 will be held on May 4, 2025.

How to Apply for GCET 2025?

The GCET application form is submitted only in offline mode. Candidates must verify that they fulfill the GCET 2025 eligibility criteria before filling the application form.

The step-by-step procedure to fill and submit the GCET application form 2025 is below:

1. Download the GCET 2025 Application Form (Form A) from the application link and take a printout on good quality A4 size paper.
2. Enter all required particulars like personal details and details related to the category of the candidate.
3. Affix 1 recent color photograph on the application form. The photograph should not be taken more than 3 months prior to the date of admission.
4. Enclose two additional photographs with the GCET application form.
5. Enter the complete postal address, including the postal code.
6. Enter the telephone/contact number. The telephone number must be entered with the area code in brackets.
7. Check the Subject-Codes and encircle them.
8. Mention the center code and name; choose the GCET center 2025.
9. Enter details related to DD like DD number, Bank Name, and the date on which it was issued.
10. Candidates and their parents must sign at the designated place in the form.

GCET 2025 Application Fee

• The application fee is INR 2000/- for all category candidates.
• Candidates submitted the application fee via credit card, debit card, or net banking.

Documents Required to Fill GCET Application Form 2025

• 3 passport size photographs. The photographs should not be taken more than 3 months before filling the application form.
• Copy of SSCE Passing Certificate
• Copy of class XII Passing certificate
• DD for the Application Fees

NOTE: Candidates submitted the application form of GCET 2025 in person. They also collected the GCET 2025 admit card in person.

GCET 2025 Application Form Correction

Candidates will be given the opportunity to make corrections to their application forms. The authority will announce the dates of GCET 2025 form correction.

Within that time period, candidates can make corrections in some details like name, category, address, etc. Candidates can also contact the GCET authority in case of any discrepancy.

Contact Details:

• Email Id: dir-dte.goa@nic.in
• Phone number: +91-832-2413571
• Fax: +91-832-2413572
• Address: Government Of Goa Directorate Of Technical Education, Goa State DTE Building, Alto-porvorim, Bardez, Goa, Pin 403521.

GCET 2025 Eligibility Criteria

Before filling the application form, candidates are required to fulfill the GCET 2025 eligibility criteria prescribed by the exam conducting authorities.

Nationality

The candidate should be an Indian national. Candidates who do not have a domicile or a citizenship certificate are not eligible to apply for GCET 2025.

Age Requirements

There is no age limit for candidates applying for any engineering program.

Domicile Requirements

Candidates must have resided for a minimum period of 10 years. Candidates applying for concession in this must submit proof as specified.

Examination Board

An applicant must have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination of the Goa Board, or an examination conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, or any other examination which in scope and standard is deemed to be equivalent to the H.S.S.C. examination of Goa Board.

GCET 2025 Qualifying Marks

Applicants must have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (Class XII) Examination of the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education or an equivalent examination. English, Physics, and Mathematics are compulsory subjects.

Candidates must also have studied one of the following subjects: Chemistry, Bio-Technology, Computer Science, or Biology. A minimum of 45% is required in the aggregate of Physics, Mathematics, and the chosen subject.

• SC, ST, and OBC category applicants must secure 40%.

GCET 2025 Application Form FAQs

Mode of Payment for Application Fee

The GCET 2025 application fee can be paid through online mode or Challan. Candidates must download the challan and select a bank from the list of specified banks to make the payment.

How to Fill the GCET Application Form

Candidates can access the application forms from the official website of Goa CET. Fill in all fields, including personal details and category details.

Affix a recent color photograph on the application form. Enter the complete postal address, including postal code and telephone/contact number. Provide DD details like DD number, Bank Name, and the date of issue before final submission.

Application Fee Structure for SC/ST Students

The registration or application fee structure is the same for all categories. Candidates need to pay INR 2000 for the GCET registration.

A DD of INR 1800 must be prepared in favor of "Director of Technical Education" drawn on any authorized bank payable at Panaji branch. Write the name, mobile number, address, and other details on the backside of the DD.

Eligibility for Non-Goa Students

GCET exam is not only for Goa origin candidates. Candidates should be an Indian National and must have cleared the Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination of the Goa Board.

Changes to the Application Form

Candidates should check all the details filled in the form. In case of discrepancies, review the details again and correct the information.

Science Without Mathematics

No, Mathematics is necessary to apply for the examination. Candidates with science but without Mathematics are not eligible.

Appearing Candidates for 2025

Yes, 12th appearing candidates are eligible for the examination. Candidates appearing in class 12 in the year 2025 can apply.

Goa Common Entrance Test (GCET) Overview

The Goa Common Entrance Test (GCET) is a state-level examination. It is conducted for admission to various professional degree courses in the state of Goa.

Who Can Apply

Candidates must be Indian Nationals to apply for the GCET. The examination is not restricted to candidates of Goa origin only.

A candidate must have cleared the Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination of the Goa Board. Candidates who are appearing in the 12th class in the year 2025 are also eligible to apply.

Subject Requirement

Mathematics is a compulsory subject for eligibility. Candidates who have studied science without Mathematics are not eligible for the examination.

Application Fee

The application fee for the GCET is the same for all categories. Candidates need to pay INR 2000 for the GCET registration.

For the application fee of GCET 2025, candidates must get a Demand Draft (DD) of INR 1800. The DD should be prepared in favor of the Director of Technical Education. It must be drawn on any authorized bank and payable at the Panaji branch.

Candidates must write their name, mobile number, address, and other details on the backside of the DD.

Mode of Payment

The application fee can be paid through online mode or Challan. Candidates need to select a bank from the list of specified banks to download the Challan. The payment must then be made in the respective bank.

How to Apply

Candidates can access the GCET application forms from the official website of Goa CET. Fill all the fields, including personal details and details related to the category of the candidate.

Candidates need to affix a recent color photograph on the GCET 2025 application form. Enter the complete postal address, including the postal code and telephone/contact number.

Enter details related to the DD, such as DD number, Bank Name, and the date on which it was issued. After filling in all the details, do the final submission.

Corrections in Application Form

Candidates are advised to check all the details filled in the application form. In case of any discrepancies, candidates should check the details again and correct the information.