Goa CET (GCET) 2025 Eligibility Criteria - Check Age Limit, Marks Required, No of Attempts, Important Factor

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GCET Eligibility Criteria 2023

GCET 2023 eligibility criteria released by DTE, Goa, include age limit, nationality, educational qualifications, reservation policy, etc. Candidates failing to meet the required conditions may have their candidature cancelled at any point of the admission process. 

    GCET 2023 Eligibility Criteria for BE

    The eligibility criteria of GCET 2023 is prescribed officially by the DTE, Goa authorities. Here is a look at the age, nationality, and other requirements for B. Tech admission: 

    B.E. Eligibility Criteria

    Age

    No age limit has been specified for admission to Engineering Courses.

    Nationality

    Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply for GCET exam. However, non-resident Indians who hold Indian passports can also apply for seats reserved under the NRI category. Also, Persons of Indian Origin (PIO)/ Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cardholders are also eligible to apply for admissions under NRI Category.

    Qualifying Examination

    To apply for GCET exam, candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (10+2) Examination of the Goa Board / equivalent exam conducted by the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi, or any other examination. 

    Reserved Categories

    Candidates who claim for seats in the SC/ST/OBC (reserved category) have to submit their caste certificate in the prescribed proforma from the Competent Authority. 

    Subject Combination & Minimum Marks

    Candidates should have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate Examination of the Goa Board or equivalent exam with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects with any one of the following subjects Chemistry/ Bio-Technology/ Computer Science/ Biology with a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate in Physics & Mathematics with one of the following subjects Chemistry/ Bio-Technology/ Computer Science/ Biology. 5 % relaxation will be given to candidates belonging to SC, ST, and OBC categories and hence they can apply with 40% marks.

    GCET 2023 Eligibility Criteria for B Arch

    The GCET 2023 eligibility criteria is prescribed by DTE, Goa authorities on its official website. Given below are the parameters for B. Arch admission:

    Nationality: Only Indian nationals are eligible to appear in the GCET 2023 exam. Under NRI category, Non-resident Indians holding Indian passports can also apply for seats reserved. Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) / Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) cardholders are also eligible to apply for seats under NRI Category.

    NATA: Candidates should have qualified and have a valid score in NATA entrance exam

    Qualifying Exam: Candidates should have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate exam of the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education or its equivalent with Mathematics as one of the subjects and secured a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (45% aggregate marks for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC)

    OR

    Candidates should have completed International Baccalaureate Diploma after 10 years of schooling and have a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate with Mathematics as a compulsory subject

    OR

    Candidates should have completed 10+3 Diploma (any stream) passed/ appearing recognized by Central/State Govts with 50% aggregate marks with Mathematics

    Goa CET 2023 Reservation Policy

    The following table will show the Goa CET 2023 reservation policy or the percentage of seats reserved for candidates belonging to different categories:

    Category of Candidates

    Percentage of Seats Reserved

    Other Backward Class (OBC)

    27%

    Scheduled Caste (SC)

    02%

    Scheduled Tribe (ST)

    12%

    Persons with Disability (PwD)

    03%

    Defence Personnel Wards

    01%

    Kashmiri Migrant

    Supernumerary (AICTE courses)

    NRI

    05%

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