GCET 2026 OBC category Round 1 cutoff is expected to close between rank 800 and 4,800 depending on the college and branch, based on GCET 2025 allotment trends.
The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Goa will release the GCET 2026 Round 1 allotment result on July 17, 2026. OBC students can use the expected college-wise and branch-wise closing ranks below to assess their admission chances before the official announcement. DTE Goa publishes separate closing ranks for General, OBC, SC, and ST categories, and OBC closing ranks are typically 10–20% numerically higher than General closing ranks for the same branch and college.
- GCET 2026 Round 1 allotment is scheduled for July 17, 2026 on dtegoa.gov.in.
- OBC students compete within a separate reserved seat pool and do not compete against General category students for those seats.
- Goa College of Engineering (GCE) is expected to record the tightest OBC cutoffs, with CSE closing around rank 800–1,000.
- Private colleges — PCCE, DBCE, AITD, and SRIEIT — offer more aggregate seats, leading to comparatively relaxed OBC closing ranks.
- All ranks below are expected values based on GCET 2025 Round 1 trends and will be updated after the official allotment on July 17.
| Direct Link to GCET 2026 Round 1 Allotment Result (Expected July 17, 2026) |
What Is GCET OBC Category Cutoff?
The GCET OBC category cutoff is the last rank at which a reserved seat was allotted to an OBC student in a particular college and branch during a given counselling round. DTE Goa maintains separate merit lists and seat matrices for each category. OBC students are ranked within their own reserved merit list, and seats are filled in rank order until the OBC quota is exhausted — the rank at which the last seat is filled becomes the closing rank for that round.
For GCET 2026, the official Round 1 OBC closing ranks will be published alongside the allotment result on July 17, 2026. The predicted figures in this article are derived from GCET 2025 Round 1 allotment data and should be used as a planning reference only.
GCE Farmagudi OBC Closing Ranks — Expected Round 1 2026
Goa College of Engineering (GCE), Farmagudi, is the only government engineering college under GCET and consistently records the most competitive closing ranks across all categories. OBC students targeting GCE should note that CSE and IT have the sharpest expected cutoffs, while Civil and Mechanical Engineering close at comparatively higher ranks.
| Branch | Expected OBC Closing Rank — Round 1 |
|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 800 – 1,000 |
| Information Technology | 1,000 – 1,300 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 1,200 – 1,500 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 1,800 – 2,200 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2,000 – 2,500 |
| Civil Engineering | 2,400 – 2,900 |
Expected values based on GCET 2025 Round 1 OBC allotment trends. Official cutoffs will be published on dtegoa.gov.in on July 17, 2026.
Other GCET Colleges OBC Closing Ranks — Expected Round 1 2026
Private aided and unaided colleges under GCET offer more aggregate OBC seats and see comparatively relaxed closing ranks. OBC students with ranks above 1,500 who may not secure GCE can target these colleges. The table below lists expected Round 1 OBC closing ranks by college and branch, based on GCET 2025 trends.
| College | Branch | Expected OBC Closing Rank — Round 1 |
|---|---|---|
| PCCE, Verna | Computer Science and Engineering | 1,500 – 2,000 |
| PCCE, Verna | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 2,000 – 2,600 |
| PCCE, Verna | Mechanical Engineering | 3,000 – 3,600 |
| PCCE, Verna | Civil Engineering | 3,400 – 4,000 |
| DBCE, Cuncolim | Computer Science and Engineering | 2,000 – 2,600 |
| DBCE, Cuncolim | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 2,600 – 3,200 |
| DBCE, Cuncolim | Mechanical Engineering | 3,400 – 4,000 |
| AITD, Assagao | Computer Science and Engineering | 2,400 – 3,000 |
| AITD, Assagao | Electronics and Communication Engineering | 3,000 – 3,600 |
| SRIEIT, Shiroda | Computer Science and Engineering | 3,000 – 3,800 |
| SRIEIT, Shiroda | Mechanical Engineering | 4,000 – 4,800 |
All figures are expected values based on GCET 2025 Round 1 trends. Official data will be published on dtegoa.gov.in after July 17, 2026.
Factors Affecting GCET 2026 OBC Cutoff
Several variables determine where the OBC closing rank settles in each counselling round. Understanding these helps students set realistic expectations during choice filling:
- Number of reserved OBC seats per college and branch — a larger OBC seat pool relative to OBC applicants leads to more relaxed closing ranks.
- Total qualified OBC applicants in GCET 2026 — a higher number of qualified students tightens competition and pulls closing ranks numerically lower.
- Branch preference trends — CSE and IT attract the most OBC applicants, giving them sharper cutoffs than Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
- Round number — Round 1 always records the tightest cutoffs; later rounds are more relaxed as seats vacated by students who upgrade or withdraw return to the pool.
- GCET 2026 marks and rank — a higher score earns a better rank, directly determining a student’s position on the OBC merit list used for allotment.
GCET 2026 OBC Cutoff FAQs
Ques. What is the expected GCET 2026 OBC Round 1 closing rank for CSE at GCE Farmagudi?
Ans. Based on GCET 2025 trends, the expected OBC Round 1 closing rank for Computer Science and Engineering at GCE Farmagudi is approximately 800–1,000. The official figure will be released on dtegoa.gov.in on July 17, 2026.
Ques. How is the GCET OBC cutoff different from the General category cutoff?
Ans. OBC students compete within a dedicated reserved seat pool and are ranked on a separate OBC merit list. As a result, OBC closing ranks are numerically higher (more relaxed) than General category closing ranks for the same college and branch.
Ques. When will GCET 2026 Round 1 OBC cutoff ranks be officially released?
Ans. DTE Goa is scheduled to release the GCET 2026 Round 1 allotment result, including OBC closing ranks, on July 17, 2026. Students can check the official portal dtegoa.gov.in for the published data.
Ques. Will GCET OBC cutoffs change in Round 2 compared to Round 1?
Ans. Yes. Round 2 and later rounds typically have higher (more relaxed) OBC closing ranks because seats vacated by students who upgrade, freeze, or withdraw in Round 1 are added back to the pool. Students not allotted in Round 1 should participate in all subsequent rounds.
Ques. Is the OBC cutoff the same across all GCET colleges?
Ans. No. Each college has its own OBC closing rank based on its seat intake and the volume of OBC applications for that branch. Government colleges like GCE record much tighter cutoffs than private colleges such as SRIEIT or AITD.
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