GCET 2024 Admission Schedule for JEE Main-Based Courses is Out, Check Selection Process

The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) has opened the window for applicants to submit their course preferences for Post Graduate (PG) Medical Degree Admissions at Goa Medical College for the academic year 2024-25. The last date for submission is 20th November 2024.

The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Goa, has announced details for admissions to B.E. degree courses and B.Pharmacy for the academic year 2025–26, based on JEE Main scores. The last date of submission for online applications is November 22, 2024, till 9 PM.. In the given below article we have provided the complete details related to the GCET 2024 exam such as important dates, application form, eligibility criteria etc.

The Directorate of Technical Education, Goa has released the admission schedule for NEET-based and B.Pharm courses. According to the schedule, admission to MBBS, BDS and BAMS courses will be held from October 9, 2024. To know more details about the counselling schedule candidates can check the official website at dte.goa.gov.in.

What is GCET? 

GCET 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 2024 eligibility criteria, application form, pattern, syllabus, and much more. etc.

GCET 2024 Exam Dates

GCET 2024 Highlights

GCET 2024 Cutoff

GCET 2024 Cutoff depends on many factors such as previous years' cut-off, number of applicants, overall performance. Some of the factors are mentioned below:

• Number of Candidates who appeared in the exam
• No of the candidates qualify for the exam
• Level of difficulty of question paper
• No. Of vacancy in the exam
• Cutoff may also be sectional wise

GCET 2024 Result

GCET 2024 Result is released on the website of DTE Goa and on the Notice Board at DTE. No individual scorecard is issued. 

• On the basis of marks scored by the students, the merit list will be prepared for providing admission.
• There is no provision for revaluation/ marks verification.
• Candidates can download the merit list from the website.

GCET 2024 Answer Key

GCET 2024 Answer Key will be released after the declaration of the result. Candidates can check the answer key on the official website. 

• Visit the official website of DTE Goa 
• Search the GCET 2024 answer key link
• Click on GCET 2024 answer key link
• Search your category, code and paper you want to check the answer keys
• Match the questions and answers of your desired subject
• Download the answer key and also take a printout for future reference 

GCET 2024 Counselling Process

Step 1: Candidates must fill in the following details:

• Reg No – Registration number of GCET 
• GCET No –unique id provided to candidates
• Category – The category of student
• Name of Candidate
• Gender
• The contact number of the candidate provided at the time of registration
• H.S.S.C details
• GCET Marks

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:

• Statement of marks/Certificate/provisional certificate of passing H.S.S.C
• Certificate for reserved category
• Certificate of residence
• Documents for a relaxing period of residency
• School/College leaving certificate
• Date of birth certificate
• Eligibility certificate from Goa University (for applicants other than Goa state board)
• Income Certificate for a Tuition Fee waiver
• Copy of GCET 2024 Admit Card
• Acknowledgment Card with photo

Step 2: Attending the counseling in person

• The candidates must attend the GCET 2024 counseling in person at the admission center at the Directorate of Technical Education, Porvorim according to the admission schedule
• The candidates must attend the counseling with the acknowledgment card, original documents, and also the counseling fee.
• Herein the candidates will be allowed to select a seat of their choice in the order of their merit number.
• After the submission of the original documents and payment of the specified fees, the candidates must report within three days of the grant of admission.
• The candidates must also obtain the acknowledgment of their admission.
• They will be given provisional admission till they report to the allotted institute with the admission card and complete their admission formalities

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.

Documents required for GCET 2024 Counseling Verification

• Caste/Category Certificate: Candidate must provide valid documents (if applicable)
• Candidates will need the printout of the GCET Admit Card 2024
• Candidates will need the GCET 2024 Acknowledgement Card with Photograph
• 10th standard mark sheet or certificate - 10th standard/equivalent examination marks card.
• For age proof, a candidate needs to submit the 10th Admit Card/Pass Certificate issued by the Board/ Council.
• 12th standard Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate - 12th standard/equivalent examination marks card.
• Candidates will need school leaving certificate
• Candidate will need an eligibility certificate from Goa University

GCET 2024 Eligibility 

Candidates who have already passed/have appeared, or are appearing at HSSC (Std. 12^th Science) or equivalent examination, before the start of the academic session, are eligible to appear for GCET 2024. Candidates seeking admissions only to Pharmacy Course need not appear in Mathematics.

GCET 2024 Reservation Criteria

GCET 2024 Application Form

GCET 2024 application forms have to be filled in online and offline mode. GCET 2024 Application Form consists of the following forms:

• Form A: For admission to GCET based professional degree courses in Engineering & Pharmacy 2024-25.
• Form B: For admission to NEET-based professional degree courses in MBBS /BDS/AHS/ BHMS /BAMS/ Nursing 2024-25.
• Form C: For admission to B.Arch degree course 2024-25 based on NATA.  

GCET 2024 Admit Card

GCET 2024 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. 

• The admit card will not be issued to those who have submitted incomplete application forms and/or documents.
• Admit card will not be reissued if it is lost.
• Admit card will consist of all the important details about the exam like dates & timing, candidate's name & roll number, venue for the exam.
• Candidates must bring their original admit card on the day of the exam to the venue.
• It is recommended to carry one Photo ID proof along with all the required documents.

GCET 2024 Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Candidates should be conversant with GCET 2024 Exam Pattern. Check the following information in respect to that:

Participating Colleges in GCET 2024

1. Goa Medical College
2. Goa Dental College & Hospital
3. Goa College of Engineering
4. Padre Conceicao College of Engineering
5. Shree Rayeshwar Institute of Engg. & Info Tech.
6. Don Bosco College of Engineering
7. Agnel Institute of Technology and Design
8. Goa College of Pharmacy
9. P.E. S.Rajaram & Tarabai Bandekar College of Pharmacy
10. Goa College of Architecture
11. Shri Kamaxidevi Homoeopathic Medical College & Hospital
12. Gomantak Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya & Research Centre
13. Institute of Nursing Education
14. Vrindavan Institute of Nursing Education, Colvale

GCET 2024 Syllabus

GCET 2024 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

GCET 2024 Exam Centers

GCET 2024 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.

Important Instructions

• Candidates will be required to be seated in the exam center at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the paper. 
• No candidate will be allowed to enter the test center after 30 minutes of commencement of the test.
• No candidate will be permitted to leave the examination hall until the GCET will be completed and all the answer sheets will be collected by the invigilators.

GCET 2024 Preparation Tips

All the candidates must prepare a strategy to get rank in GCET 2024 exam. Below are some of the tricks and tips to help you prepare better. Have a look:

• The candidates should go through the GCET Syllabus to stay updated with the types of questions they might be asked during the exam.
• The GCET 2024 syllabus will be based on the class XII syllabus as prescribed by Directorate of Technical Education (DTE).
• The candidates must study the topics covered in their Class XI and XII for Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics and Biology as the questions asked in the GCET 2024 exam will be based on these topics.
• The exam pattern given above will also help students to understand what to expect in terms of the questions, marking scheme, time allotted to complete the paper etc.
• Along with these tools, candidates will also benefit with the GCET Sample Papers 2024 to put their learning and study into practice.
• It is rightly said that practice makes a person perfect therefore it is imperative that candidates answer the sample papers to know where they stand in their preparation for the GCET 2024 exam.

GCET 2024 Frequently Asked Questions