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    GOA GCET Counselling 2026: Dates, Registration, Merit List, Seat Allotment, Fees & Procedure
    • GOA GCET Counselling 2026: Dates, Registration, Merit List, Seat Allotment, Fees & Procedure

    GOA GCET Counselling 2026: Dates, Registration, Merit List, Seat Allotment, Fees & Procedure

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    Simran KashyapUpdated on 10 Jan 2026, 05:45 PM IST

    Goa BE Counselling 2026 - DTE Goa will release the Goa BE 2026 counselling notification on the official website, dte.goa.gov.in. The authority is expected to commence the Goa BE counselling 2026 registration in May 2026. The process for the Goa BE application form submission will be held in offline mode. Candidates who seek Goa B.E admission must participate in the GCET counselling. Candidates must check the eligibility criteria for Goa B.E admission. The counselling registration for the Goa B.E admission is an offline process. Registered candidates will be considered for the GCET B.Tech merit list. Candidates whose names are mentioned on the GCET 2026 merit list will be called for GCET 2026 counselling. To participate in the counselling, JEE Main 2026 qualified candidates had to submit the application form at designated centres only. Read the article to know more details about GCET counselling 2026.

    This Story also Contains

    1. GCET Counselling 2026 Dates
    2. GCET Counselling 2026
    3. GCET 2026 Counselling - Eligibility List
    4. GCET 2026 Counselling - Merit list
    5. GCET 2026 Participating Institutes
    GOA GCET Counselling 2026: Dates, Registration, Merit List, Seat Allotment, Fees & Procedure
    GCET counselling

    GCET Counselling 2026 Dates

    EventsImportant Dates

    Availability of GCET/ Goa B.E admission counselling form

    May 2026

    Final date to receive counselling form

    May 2026

    Release of eligibility list

    June, 2026

    Final date to comply with eligibility requirements

    June, 2026

    Announcement of provisional merit list

    June, 2026

    Declaration of final merit list

    June, 2026

    Goa B.E Counselling

    July 2026

    Goa BE Counselling 2026 Schedule

    Category

    Ranks

    Date

    FN, NRI, GN(GEN),GULF

    ALL CANDIDATES

    July 2026

    CSP

    ALL CANDIDATES

    GEN(PwD)

    ALL CANDIDATES

    GEN(OPEN) INCLUDING TFW AND EWS

    1-125

    July 2026

    GEN(OPEN) INCLUDING TFW AND EWS

    126-200

    July 2026

    201-325

    July 2026

    326-450

    July 2026

    GEN(OPEN) INCLUDING TFW AND EWS

    451-575

    July 2026

    576-700

    July 2026

    GEN(OPEN) INCLUDING TFW AND EWS

    701-850

    July 2026

    851 -1000

    July 2026

    1001 ONWARDS (ONLY EWS)

    July 2026

    SC, ESM

    ALL CANDIDATES

    July 2026

    ST(PwD), ST(GN), ST(OPEN)

    ALL CANDIDATES

    July 2026

    OBC(PwD), OBC(GN)

    ALL CANDIDATES

    July 2026

    OBC(OPEN)

    1-75

    July 2026

    OBC(OPEN)

    76 ONWARDS

    July 2026

    GEN(OPEN) FOR VACANT DERESERVED SEATS

    1-300

    July 2026

    301-700

    July 2026

    701-1000

    July 2026

    GEN(OPEN) FOR VACANT DERESERVED SEATS

    1001-1200

    July 2026

    1201 ONWARDS

    July 2026

    LA, OGA,

    ALL CANDIDATES

    July 2026

    LATE & SPOT APPLICANTS

    ALL CANDIDATES

    July 2026

    GCET Counselling 2026

    DTE Goa conducts the GCET counselling for Goa B.E admission. The authority has scrapped the GCET exam. Candidates who have a valid JEE Main rank and meet the GCET eligibility can participate in the Goa B.E counselling. The GCET counselling form is available offline at DTE offices and through the admission prospectus. Candidates have to fill out and submit the application form for GCET counselling 2026 at DTE and other offline centres. The GCET seat allotment will be done based on the merit list.

    Procedure of GCET Counselling (Offline)

    Step 1 - Filling of Form: Firstly, the candidates have to collect the application form from the DTE office or take a print of the same from the prospectus. Information such as the candidate’s name, registration number, category under which the admission is sought, scores secured class XII, JEE Main rank, gender and more. Candidates will have to use their handwriting to fill out the form.

    Step 2 - Submission of Form: After filling out the counselling form, candidates have to submit it at the Directorate of Technical Education, Goa and other notified venues in person. After the candidate submits the application form, the authorities will provide them with an acknowledgement card and proof of receipt of the counselling form. Candidates have to keep these safe for future reference.

    Venues for submitting forms and documents (Offline)

    • Padre Conceicao College of Engineering, Verna.

    • Don Bosco College of Engineering, Fatorda.

    • Agnel Institute of Technology and Design, Assagao.

    • PES Rajaram & Tarabai College of Pharmacy, Farmagudi.

    • Shree Rayeshwar Inst. of Engg & Info.Tech., Shiroda.

    Step 3 - Reporting: The merit list is prepared and released by the authorities. Selected candidates have to report to their allotted venue according to the date and time given by the authorities. While reporting to the venue, the candidates will have to present their acknowledgement card, and original documents along with the fees to be paid.

    Step 4 - Allotment of Seats: After the documents are verified, the candidates are allotted seats. The authorities allot seats based on merit, preferences and availability of seats. The list of provisionally allotted candidates will be released in online mode. Through the released list, the candidates will be able to check their allotted institute, branch, category and secured marks.

    Step 5 - Reporting at Allotted Institute: Finally, to confirm their admission, the candidates have to report to their allotted institute. While reporting, the candidates have to present their allotment letter along with other required documents.

    List of Required Documents for Verification

    Candidates have to carry the below-mentioned documents along with them while reporting for the counselling centres or upload them online.

    • Class XII admit card.

    • 10th standard qualifying exam mark sheet and passing certificate.

    • 12th standard qualifying exam mark sheet and passing certificate.

    • Birth Certificate.

    • Aadhaar Card.

    • School leaving certificate.

    • Income certificate.

    • Caste certificate (if applicable).

    • Photograph: 3.5 cm (width) x 4.5 cm (height) in JPEG/PNG format with file size < 200 kB.

    • Eligibility certificate from Goa University (if the candidate belongs to a board other than Goa board).

    GCET 2026 Counselling - Eligibility List

    The authority will release the Goa B.E counselling eligibility list in June, 2026 on the official website, dte.goa.in. Candidates whose names will be mentioned on the GCET eligibility list will be considered for Goa B.E 2026 counselling.

    GCET 2026 Counselling - Merit list

    DTE Goa will release the GCET merit list in June, 2026 on the official website. Candidates whose names appear in the merit list are considered for DTE Goa counselling. Students will have to attend the admission round in person along with their original documents. The authority will release a provisional and final merit list for Goa B.E admssion.

    GCET 2026 Participating Institutes

    Name Of College

    Courses

    Seats

    Goa College of Engineering

    B.E (Information Technology)

    B.E. (Computer)

    B.E. (Electronics & Telecom.)

    B.E. (Electrical & Electronics)

    B.E. (Mechanical)

    B.E. (Civil)

    75

    75

    75

    75

    75

    75

    Padre Conceicao College of Engineering

    B.E (Information Technology)

    B.E. (Computer)

    B.E.(Electronics & Communi.)

    B.E. (Mechanical)

    75

    75

    75

    75

    Shree Rayeshwar Institute of Engg. & Info Tech.

    B.E (Information Technology)

    B.E. (Computer)

    B.E.(Electronics & Communi.)

    B.E. (Mechanical)

    75

    75

    75

    75

    Don Bosco College of Engineering

    B.E. (Computer)

    B.E.(Electronics & Communi.)

    B.E. (Mechanical)

    B.E. (Civil)

    60

    60

    120

    60

    Agnel Institute of Technology and Design

    B.E. (Computer)

    B.E.(Electronics & Communi.)

    B.E. (Mechanical)

    75

    75

    75


    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What is the Goa BTech application date?
    A:

    The Goa BTech application form 2026 submission dates will be announced online.

    Q: Is the Goa GCET application out?
    A:

    No. The authority is not conducting GCET. However, candidates can apply for admission through Goa counselling 026. 

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