The GCET 2026 Round 2 seat matrix is released on July 17, 2026 at dtegoa.gov.in, listing college-wise and branch-wise vacant seats available for Round 2 allotment after Round 1 counselling was completed in the first week of July 2026.
Students who did not receive an allotment in Round 1, or who wish to upgrade to a better college or branch, can use this seat matrix to identify open choices before filling Round 2 preferences on the DTE Goa counselling portal. The matrix covers all five B.E. colleges — GEC, PCCE, SRIEIT, DBCE, and AITD — plus Goa College of Pharmacy, with vacancies listed separately for each reservation category. Based on 2025 allotment trends, approximately 300–420 seats are expected to remain vacant across all institutions after Round 1, with the highest share in ST, SC, and private-college seats.
- Round 2 seat matrix release: July 17, 2026 at dtegoa.gov.in
- Covers all five B.E. colleges and Goa College of Pharmacy (GCP), all branches
- SC and ST category seats carry the highest vacancy rate after Round 1 due to smaller eligible applicant pools
- Branch-wise data available for CO, IT, ET, EE, ME, and Civil Engineering
- Students who accepted a Round 1 seat can still participate in Round 2 to upgrade their allotment
| Direct Link to GCET 2026 Round 2 Seat Matrix (OUT) |
What is the GCET 2026 Round 2 Seat Matrix?
The GCET 2026 Round 2 seat matrix is an official vacancy statement published by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Goa, showing the number of seats that went unfilled after Round 1 allotment — broken down by college, branch, and reservation category.
The matrix is structured as a multi-column table where:
- Rows represent categories — GEN (OPEN), OBC (OPEN), ST (OPEN), SC, NRI, CSP, GN, ESM, TFW, EWS, OGA, and PwD (horizontal reservation)
- Columns represent each college-branch combination — for example, GEC–CO, GEC–IT, PCCE–CO, SRIEIT–ME, and so on
- Cells show the number of vacant seats at that specific college, branch, and category intersection
Students check this document before filling Round 2 choices to confirm seats exist in their preferred category before locking preferences on the counselling portal.
GCET 2026 College-Wise Available Seats After Round 1 Allotment
The table below shows expected vacant seats for GCET 2026 Round 2 by college, based on 2025 DTE Goa allotment trends. Actual figures are published at dtegoa.gov.in on July 17, 2026.
| College | Location | Type | Total Seats | Expected Vacant for Round 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goa College of Engineering (GEC) | Farmagudi, Ponda | Government | 450 | 60–80 |
| Padre Conceicao College of Engineering (PCCE) | Verna, Salcete | Govt-Aided | 300 | 50–70 |
| Shree Rayeshwar Institute of Engg. and IT (SRIEIT) | Shiroda, Ponda | Govt-Aided | 300 | 65–90 |
| Don Bosco College of Engineering (DBCE) | Fatorda, Margao | Private Unaided | 375 | 65–85 |
| Agnel Institute of Technology and Design (AITD) | Assagao, Bardez | Private Unaided | 225 | 55–75 |
| Goa College of Pharmacy (GCP) | Panaji | Government | 60 | 10–20 |
| Total (Approx.) | — | — | 1,710 | 305–420 |
GEC Farmagudi is the most sought-after institution under DTE Goa counselling. GEC typically carries the fewest vacant seats into Round 2, particularly in Computer Engineering (CO) and Information Technology (IT), where GEN (OPEN) category seats are usually exhausted in the very first session of Round 1. Private unaided colleges DBCE and AITD carry more vacancies proportionally, particularly in reserved-category rows.
GCET 2026 Round 2 Branch-Wise Seat Distribution
Mechanical Engineering (ME) tends to have the highest number of vacant seats in Round 2, followed by Electronics and Telecommunication (ET). Computer Engineering (CO) and IT seats — especially at GEC — are largely exhausted after Round 1. The figures below are expected based on 2025 trends.
| Branch | GEC | PCCE | SRIEIT | DBCE | AITD | Expected Total Vacant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering (CO) | 6–10 | 8–12 | 14–18 | 12–16 | 12–16 | 52–72 |
| Information Technology (IT) | 8–12 | 10–14 | 12–16 | 10–14 | — | 40–56 |
| Electronics and Telecomm. (ET) | 10–14 | 12–16 | 14–18 | 12–16 | 10–14 | 58–78 |
| Electrical and Electronics (EE) | 12–16 | — | — | — | — | 12–16 |
| Mechanical Engineering (ME) | 14–18 | 10–14 | 16–20 | 18–22 | 16–20 | 74–94 |
| Civil Engineering | 10–14 | 10–14 | 9–14 | 13–17 | — | 42–59 |
If you missed Computer Engineering at GEC in Round 1, PCCE and SRIEIT are likely to still carry CO vacancies in Round 2. Students with Mechanical Engineering as their target branch have the widest range of colleges with available seats going into Round 2.
GCET 2026 Category-Wise Reservation and Vacancy Overview
The DTE Goa Round 2 seat matrix lists vacancies under each reservation category. SC and ST reserved seats show the highest vacancy rate after Round 1 — in 2025, only 14 SC candidates appeared on the state merit list against approximately 33 reserved SC seats across all colleges, meaning SC seats routinely carry unfilled slots into later rounds. The table below describes every category listed in the official seat matrix.
| Category Code | Full Name | Approx. Share | Who is Eligible |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEN (OPEN) | General – Open (Unreserved) | ~51% | All Goa-domicile applicants; highest competition |
| OBC (OPEN) | Other Backward Communities – Open | 27% | Non-migrant OBC with Goa-issued caste certificate |
| ST (OPEN) | Scheduled Tribe – Open | 12% | Non-migrant ST with Goa-issued caste certificate |
| SC | Scheduled Caste | 2% | Non-migrant SC with Goa-issued caste certificate |
| NRI | Non-Resident Indian | Up to 5% | NRI holding Indian passport; OCI and PIO also eligible |
| CSP | Central and State Personnel | 3% | Children of central or state govt. employees posted in Goa |
| GN | Goan Natives | 2% | Students whose parents or grandparents were born in Goa |
| ESM | Ex-Servicemen | 1% | Children or spouse of ex-servicemen |
| TFW | Tuition Fee Waiver | 5% supernumerary | GEN category students with family income below Rs. 8 lakh/year |
| EWS | Economically Weaker Section | Within GEN (OPEN) | General category students with valid EWS certificate |
| OGA | Outside Goa Applicants | Residual only | Students from outside Goa; called last in every round |
Important: Caste certificates issued by authorities outside Goa are accepted for eligibility checks only — they do not confer reserved category seats in DTE Goa counselling. To claim SC, ST, or OBC reservation, students must hold a certificate issued by the Deputy Collector or an equivalent Goa State authority.
How to Check the GCET 2026 Round 2 Seat Matrix
The GCET 2026 Round 2 seat matrix will be available at dtegoa.gov.in from July 17, 2026. Follow the steps below to locate your preferred college, branch, and category vacancy.
- Visit dtegoa.gov.in — the official DTE Goa portal
- Click on the Admissions 2026 or GCET 2026 section on the homepage
- Locate the link labelled Round 2 Seat Matrix or Vacancy Statement under the B.E. admissions section
- Open or download the PDF document
- Use Ctrl+F to search for your preferred college abbreviation — GEC, PCCE, SRIEIT, DBCE, or AITD
- Find your category row (GEN OPEN, OBC, ST, SC, NRI, etc.) within that college block
- Read the number shown for your preferred branch column (CO, IT, ET, EE, ME, Civil)
- A non-zero number means seats are available — note these before filling Round 2 choices on the counselling portal
The seat matrix is a read-only reference document. To actually participate in Round 2, log in to the DTE Goa counselling portal separately using your application number and fill or revise your college choices within the announced window.
GCET 2026 Round 2 Important Dates
All dates below are expected based on the 2025 DTE Goa B.E. admissions schedule and are subject to change. The official 2026 calendar will be published at dtegoa.gov.in.
| Event | Expected Date (2026) |
|---|---|
| Round 1 Counselling (Offline, DTE Porvorim) | July 1–5, 2026 (expected) |
| Round 1 De-reservation and Open Category Extension | July 4–5, 2026 (expected) |
| Round 2 Seat Matrix Release | July 17, 2026 |
| Round 2 Choice Filling Window | July 17–19, 2026 (expected) |
| Round 2 Allotment Result | July 22–23, 2026 (expected) |
| Round 2 Reporting and Document Verification | July 24–28, 2026 (expected) |
| Spot or Mop-up Round (if applicable) | September 2026 (expected) |
GCET 2026 Round 2 Seat Matrix FAQs
Ques. What does the GCET 2026 Round 2 seat matrix show?
Ans. The GCET 2026 Round 2 seat matrix shows the number of vacant seats across all participating colleges and branches after Round 1 allotment is complete. It is organised by reservation category (GEN, OBC, ST, SC, NRI, CSP, etc.) and by college-branch combination, and is published by DTE Goa at dtegoa.gov.in.
Ques. When is the GCET 2026 Round 2 seat matrix released?
Ans. The GCET 2026 Round 2 seat matrix is expected to be released on July 17, 2026 at dtegoa.gov.in, based on the 2025 DTE Goa counselling schedule.
Ques. Can students who accepted a Round 1 seat participate in Round 2?
Ans. Yes. Students who were allotted a seat in Round 1 can participate in Round 2 to attempt an upgrade to a preferred college or branch. If a better allotment is made in Round 2, the Round 1 seat is automatically cancelled. If no upgrade is available, the Round 1 seat is retained.
Ques. Which branch has the most vacant seats in GCET Round 2?
Ans. Based on 2025 trends, Mechanical Engineering consistently has the highest number of vacant seats going into Round 2, followed by Electronics and Telecommunication. Computer Engineering and IT seats — especially at GEC Farmagudi — tend to be largely exhausted after Round 1.
Ques. Are students from outside Goa eligible to participate in GCET Round 2?
Ans. Yes. Outside Goa Applicants (OGA) can participate in Round 2 and are allocated seats from whatever vacancy remains after all Goa-domicile categories — GEN, OBC, ST, SC, NRI, CSP, GN, ESM — are served.
Ques. Is a caste certificate from outside Goa valid for reserved category seats in Round 2?
Ans. No. Only caste certificates issued by the Deputy Collector or an equivalent Goa State authority are valid for claiming SC, ST, or OBC reservation in DTE Goa counselling. Out-of-state caste certificates are accepted for domicile eligibility purposes only, not for reservation benefit.
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