GEC Farmagudi GCET 2026 Round 1 cutoff is expected on July 14, 2026; Computer Engineering (Open category) is projected to close around JEE Main rank 1,30,000 to 1,80,000 based on the 2026 DTE Goa engineering merit list, which lists 1,207 eligible Open-category students statewide.
Government Engineering College (GEC) Farmagudi, Ponda, is Goa’s primary public engineering institution with 450 seats across seven branches. The separate GCET entrance exam has been discontinued; DTE Goa now uses JEE Main All India Rank as the primary merit criterion. Round 1 seat allotment at GEC Farmagudi determines who secures a preferred branch immediately and who waits for subsequent rounds.
- Round 1 allotment result expected on July 14, 2026 at dtegoa.gov.in.
- GEC Farmagudi offers seven branches: Computer Engineering, IT, Electronics and Telecommunication, Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical, Civil and Mining Engineering.
- The 2026 DTE Goa merit list has 1,207 Open-category students, 175+ OBC and 93 ST students competing for Goa engineering seats.
- JEE Main All India Rank is the primary merit criterion; Class XII PCM marks determine eligibility and break ties.
- Computer Engineering and IT record the most competitive closing ranks; Mining Engineering the least competitive.
| Direct Link — GCET 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment Result (Expected July 14, 2026) | dtegoa.gov.in |
GEC Farmagudi GCET 2026 Round 1 Expected Cutoff — Open (GEN) Category
The table below lists expected Round 1 closing JEE Main All India Ranks for the Open category at GEC Farmagudi, projected from the 2026 DTE Goa merit list eligible pool. Official cutoffs will be released on July 14, 2026 at dtegoa.gov.in.
| Branch | Expected Closing JEE Main Rank (Open) |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 1,30,000 – 1,80,000 |
| Information Technology | 1,70,000 – 2,20,000 |
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 2,10,000 – 2,80,000 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 2,70,000 – 3,50,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 3,30,000 – 4,50,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 4,00,000 – 5,50,000 |
| Mining Engineering | 4,50,000 – 6,50,000 |
Ranges are expected projections based on the 2026 eligible pool. Students with stronger Class XII PCM marks may secure a seat at the upper end of these ranges due to Goa’s tie-breaking formula.
GEC Farmagudi GCET 2026 — OBC Category Expected Closing JEE Main Ranks
OBC reserved seats at GEC Farmagudi are filled from a separate DTE Goa OBC merit list of 175+ eligible students. With approximately 85 OBC seats across all seven branches, expected Round 1 closing ranks for OBC are as follows. All OBC figures are expected and will be confirmed on July 14, 2026.
| Branch | Expected Closing JEE Main Rank (OBC) |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 2,60,000 – 3,10,000 |
| Information Technology | 3,50,000 – 4,20,000 |
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 4,20,000 – 5,00,000 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 5,00,000 – 5,80,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 6,00,000 – 7,00,000 |
| Civil Engineering | 7,00,000 – 8,50,000 |
| Mining Engineering | 7,50,000 – 9,50,000 |
GEC Farmagudi GCET 2026 — SC and ST Category Expected Cutoff
SC and ST reserved seats follow Goa’s reservation norms. Both categories have a very small pool of Goa-domicile students in JEE Main 2026, so closing ranks extend far beyond Open and OBC figures — a pattern unique to Goa’s limited student population in reserved categories.
| Category | Eligible Students (2026 Merit List) | Approx. Reserved Seats at GEC Farmagudi | Expected Closing JEE Main Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 12 | ~13 | Up to ~14,30,000 (nearly all eligible SC students expected to secure admission) |
| ST | 93 | ~54 | 8,50,000 – 9,50,000 |
With only 12 eligible SC students statewide and approximately 13 SC reserved seats at GEC Farmagudi, essentially all SC-listed students are expected to secure Round 1 admission. For ST, 93 eligible students compete for approximately 54 reserved seats; students below ST merit position ~54 may not secure a Round 1 seat. OBC, SC and ST caste certificates issued outside Goa are valid for eligibility only and do not qualify for reserved category seats.
GEC Farmagudi Branch-Wise Seat Intake
GEC Farmagudi’s total approved intake is 450 seats across seven branches. Branches with larger intake close at a relatively less competitive JEE Main rank while those with fewer seats fill faster.
| Branch | Total Approximate Intake |
|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 90 |
| Information Technology | 60 |
| Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering | 60 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 60 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 90 |
| Civil Engineering | 60 |
| Mining Engineering | 30 |
| Total | 450 |
How Merit is Calculated in Goa Engineering Admissions (GCET 2026)
Understanding the DTE Goa merit formula helps you assess your real chances at GEC Farmagudi beyond just your JEE Main rank.
- JEE Main All India Rank is the primary criterion. The 2026 DTE Goa merit list is ordered by JEE Main rank — a lower rank number earns a higher merit position.
- Class XII PCM qualifying score (XII PMX) determines eligibility (minimum 45–50% in Physics, Chemistry and Math) and breaks ties when two students have identical or very close JEE ranks.
- Goa domicile is mandatory for state quota seats at GEC Farmagudi. Residency or Bonafide certificates must establish Goa domicile; category certificates must be issued by Goa’s Deputy Collector.
- The 2026 merit list spans JEE Main ranks from below 11,000 (top Open merit) to over 15,00,000 (bottom ST entries), covering the full range of Goa-domicile JEE Main 2026 students.
- Round 1 at GEC Farmagudi is conducted in person at DTE, Porvorim. Students report as per their merit number on the assigned date and select their preferred branch on the spot.
Factors Affecting GCET 2026 GEC Farmagudi Round 1 Cutoff
Several variables will determine whether the July 14 closing ranks fall above or below these projections.
- Student attendance at counselling — not all merit-listed students report on their assigned day. Absentees shift closing ranks outward, so students at the edge of these ranges may still secure seats.
- Branch preference concentration — if top-merit students crowd Computer Engineering and IT, those branches close faster while Civil and Mining see relaxed cutoffs.
- JEE Main 2026 difficulty and normalisation — session-wise variation affects how Goa-domicile students are distributed across the All India rank list.
- GEC Farmagudi intake revision — any AICTE-approved change to the 450-seat total shifts cutoffs proportionally for affected branches.
- Number of rounds — DTE Goa conducts multiple admission rounds. Seats unfilled in Round 1 roll over, so Round 1 cutoffs are not the final picture for 2026.
GEC Farmagudi GCET 2026 Cutoff FAQs
Ques. When will GEC Farmagudi GCET 2026 Round 1 cutoff be released?
Ans. DTE Goa is expected to release the GCET 2026 Round 1 seat allotment result and closing JEE Main ranks for GEC Farmagudi on July 14, 2026. Check dtegoa.gov.in for the official update.
Ques. Is there a separate GCET exam for Goa engineering admissions in 2026?
Ans. No. The separate Goa Common Entrance Test (GCET) for engineering was discontinued. DTE Goa now uses JEE Main 2026 All India Rank as the primary merit criterion for admission to GEC Farmagudi and all other Goa engineering colleges.
Ques. What JEE Main rank is needed for Computer Engineering at GEC Farmagudi in 2026?
Ans. A JEE Main All India Rank of 1,30,000 to 1,80,000 is expected to be competitive for Computer Engineering at GEC Farmagudi in the Open category during Round 1, based on 2026 DTE Goa merit list analysis. Students with strong Class XII marks may secure a seat at the upper end of this range. Confirmed cutoffs will be published on July 14, 2026.
Ques. Do Class XII marks affect merit ranking in Goa engineering admissions?
Ans. Yes, but JEE Main rank is the primary decider. DTE Goa uses Class XII PCM marks for eligibility (minimum 45–50%) and as a tie-breaker when students have very close JEE ranks. Strong XII performance can give a slight edge at highly competitive merit positions.
Ques. Which branch at GEC Farmagudi has the lowest GCET 2026 cutoff?
Ans. Mining Engineering typically records the least competitive (highest JEE rank number) closing rank at GEC Farmagudi. Civil Engineering is the second least competitive. Computer Engineering records the most competitive closing rank each year as it attracts the highest demand from top-merit students.
Ques. Can I get GEC Farmagudi admission if I miss the Round 1 cutoff?
Ans. Yes. DTE Goa conducts multiple admission rounds. Seats left vacant after Round 1 and seats surrendered by students who upgrade in later rounds are re-allotted in subsequent rounds. You remain eligible as long as your name appears on the 2026 DTE Goa merit list.
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