Goa CET (Common Entrance Test) is conducted by the Directorate of Technical Education, Goa, for admission to engineering, pharmacy and architecture courses in the state. The engineering test covers Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, and admission is through DTE Goa counselling.
Mode: Pen & paper (OMR)
Duration: About 70 minutes per subject
Total Marks: 250
Marking Scheme: +1 for a correct answer; no negative marking
Sections Physics
75 Questions • 75 Marks
Chemistry
75 Questions • 75 Marks
Mathematics
100 Questions • 100 Marks
Physics Mechanics & Laws of Motion Heat, Thermodynamics & Kinetic Theory Oscillations, Waves & Optics Electrostatics & Current Electricity Magnetism & Electromagnetic Induction Modern Physics & Semiconductor Electronics Chemistry Physical Chemistry - Mole Concept, Thermodynamics, Equilibrium Inorganic Chemistry - Periodic Table, Chemical Bonding, p- & d-block Organic Chemistry - Hydrocarbons, Functional Groups, Biomolecules & Polymers Mathematics Algebra, Complex Numbers & Matrices Trigonometry & Vectors Coordinate & 3D Geometry Calculus - Limits, Continuity, Derivatives, Integrals Probability, Statistics & Permutations Passed/appearing Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Minimum 45% in PCM (40% for reserved categories) Goa domicile for state-quota seats Registration opens
March 2027
Last date to apply
April 2027
Admit card release
Before the exam
Result declaration
June 2027
Register on dte.goa.gov.in with a valid email ID and mobile number Fill in personal, academic and course-preference details Upload a scanned photograph and signature Pay the application fee online Download the admit card when it is released 💡 Preparation Tips Master NCERT Class 11 & 12 Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Solve previous years' question papers to learn the pattern Take full-length timed mock tests for speed and accuracy Revise formulae and weak chapters regularly before the exam ❓ FAQs Is there negative marking?
No, Goa CET has no negative marking.
Does Goa CET also cover pharmacy and architecture?
Yes, Goa CET is used for engineering, pharmacy and architecture admissions in the state.