The GCET 2026 Seat Matrix Round 1 puts approximately 1,786 BE seats on offer across five Goa engineering colleges, with DTE Goa conducting allotment following results declared in July 2026 at dtegoa.gov.in.
The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Goa releases the Round 1 seat matrix after finalising the GCET 2026 merit list. The matrix specifies how many seats each college and branch makes available in the first allotment round. Figures below are based on previous year AICTE-approved intake and are expected to hold for 2026. Verify the exact numbers in the official DTE Goa Common Prospectus before filling choices.
- Total expected seats: approximately 1,786 across five participating colleges for 2026-27.
- Goa College of Engineering (GCE), Farmagudi is the only government institution and offers 450 seats across 8 branches.
- PCCE Verna has the largest private college intake at 458 seats including 120 Computer Engineering seats.
- Seats are reserved for General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS and PwD categories as per Goa state reservation norms.
- Students not allotted a seat in Round 1 or wishing to upgrade can appear in subsequent rounds with a revised seat matrix.
Participating Colleges and Total Seat Count
Five engineering colleges in Goa participate in GCET 2026 counselling under DTE Goa. The table below shows total expected seat intake for each college for the 2026-27 academic year based on previous year AICTE-approved intake.
| College | Type | Location | Total Seats (Expected) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goa College of Engineering (GCE) | Government | Farmagudi, Ponda | 450 |
| Padre Conceicao College of Engineering (PCCE) | Private Aided | Verna, Salcete | 458 |
| Don Bosco College of Engineering (DBCE) | Private | Fatorda, Margao | 270 |
| Shree Rayeshwar Institute of Engineering and IT (RIEIT) | Private | Shiroda, Ponda | 428 |
| Agnel Institute of Technology and Design (AITD) | Private | Assagao, Bardez | 180 |
| Total | — | — | ~1,786 |
Branch-wise Seat Distribution
The branch-wise seat split below is based on each college’s previous year approved intake and is expected to hold for GCET 2026 Round 1. Computer Engineering has the highest seat count across most colleges. Confirm branch-wise details in the DTE Goa prospectus before submitting your choices.
| College | Branch | Seats (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| GCE Farmagudi | Computer Engineering | 60 |
| Information Technology | 60 | |
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 60 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 60 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 60 | |
| Civil Engineering | 60 | |
| VLSI Design and Technology | 60 | |
| Mining Engineering | 30 | |
| PCCE Verna | Computer Engineering | 120 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (AI and ML) | 60 | |
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 60 | |
| Electronics and Computer Engineering | 60 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 60 | |
| Information Technology | 98 | |
| DBCE Fatorda | Computer Engineering | 90 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 60 | |
| Electronics and Computer Science | 60 | |
| Civil Engineering | 60 | |
| RIEIT Shiroda | Computer Engineering | 60 |
| Information Technology | 60 | |
| Electronics and Computer Engineering | 60 | |
| Mechanical and Automation Engineering | 60 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 60 | |
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 60 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 68 | |
| AITD Assagao | Computer Engineering | 60 |
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 60 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 60 |
Category-wise Seat Reservation
DTE Goa follows Goa state government reservation policy when distributing seats in the Round 1 matrix. Seats are divided across the categories below for all participating colleges.
| Category | Eligibility Basis |
|---|---|
| General / Unreserved (UR) | Open merit on GCET 2026 rank |
| Other Backward Class (OBC) | Valid OBC certificate issued by Goa competent authority |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | SC certificate issued by Goa competent authority |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | ST certificate issued by Goa competent authority |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | EWS income certificate from Goa government |
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | Horizontal reservation — applies across all vertical categories |
| NRI / Management Quota | Applicable at private colleges as per DTE Goa norms |
Exact category-wise seat counts per college and branch are published in the DTE Goa Common Prospectus at dtegoa.gov.in. Students must check the prospectus to confirm seats available under their category before filling choices in Round 1.
GCET 2026 Round 1 Counselling at a Glance
DTE Goa conducts multiple counselling rounds for BE admissions after GCET 2026 results are declared. Round 1 is the first allotment where students are assigned seats based on rank, category and choice preferences.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| GCET 2026 Result | Declared in July 2026 at dtegoa.gov.in |
| Merit List | Category-wise merit list released by DTE Goa after result |
| Round 1 Seat Matrix | Published on dtegoa.gov.in along with the counselling schedule |
| Allotment Process | Choice filling, seat allotment and document verification per DTE Goa schedule |
| Participating Colleges | GCE, PCCE, DBCE, RIEIT and AITD (5 colleges) |
| Official Portal | dtegoa.gov.in |
After Round 1, DTE Goa reconciles vacancies and releases an updated seat matrix before each subsequent round. Students who receive a Round 1 allotment must report to their allotted college with original documents within the deadline to confirm admission. Those who did not receive an allotment or wish to upgrade can participate in later rounds.
GCET 2026 Seat Matrix FAQs
Ques. How many total seats are in the GCET 2026 Round 1 seat matrix?
Ans. Approximately 1,786 seats are expected in the GCET 2026 Round 1 seat matrix across five participating Goa engineering colleges, based on previous year AICTE-approved intake. Confirm the exact count from the official DTE Goa Common Prospectus at dtegoa.gov.in.
Ques. Which colleges are part of the GCET 2026 seat matrix?
Ans. Five colleges are listed in the GCET 2026 seat matrix: Goa College of Engineering (GCE) Farmagudi, Padre Conceicao College of Engineering (PCCE) Verna, Don Bosco College of Engineering (DBCE) Fatorda, Shree Rayeshwar Institute of Engineering and IT (RIEIT) Shiroda and Agnel Institute of Technology and Design (AITD) Assagao.
Ques. Which branch has the most seats across GCET 2026 colleges?
Ans. Computer Engineering has the highest seat count across all five colleges combined. PCCE alone offers 120 Computer Engineering seats. GCE, DBCE, RIEIT and AITD all run Computer Engineering programmes making it the most seat-rich branch in the GCET 2026 seat matrix.
Ques. Are category-wise reserved seats part of the GCET 2026 Round 1 matrix?
Ans. Yes. The GCET 2026 Round 1 seat matrix includes category-wise reserved seats for OBC, SC, ST, EWS and PwD students as per Goa state reservation norms. Exact category-wise seat counts for each college and branch are published in the DTE Goa Common Prospectus.
Ques. Where can I find the official GCET 2026 Round 1 seat matrix?
Ans. The official GCET 2026 Round 1 seat matrix is available in the Common Prospectus published on the DTE Goa website at dtegoa.gov.in. Merit lists and round-wise allotment documents are also accessible from the same portal.
Ques. What happens to seats not filled in GCET 2026 Round 1?
Ans. Seats not allotted in Round 1 are carried to subsequent rounds. DTE Goa publishes a revised seat matrix before each round. Students who did not receive an allotment or want to upgrade their college or branch can participate in the next rounds.
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