GCET 2026 Round 2 Seat Matrix: Vacant Seats After Round 1 by College and Branch

The GCET 2026 Round 2 seat matrix, to be published at dtegoa.gov.in around July 14, 2026, shows vacant seats across all five participating engineering colleges and Goa College of Pharmacy after Round 1 allotment is complete.

Students not allotted a seat in Round 1, or those who want to upgrade their college or branch, can participate in GCET 2026 Round 2 counselling conducted by DTE Goa. Based on 2023-2025 trends, approximately 250-300 seats out of roughly 1,900 total engineering seats remain vacant after Round 1 — concentrated at private colleges and in branches such as Mining, Civil, and Mechanical Engineering. Computer Engineering and IT at Goa College of Engineering (GCE), Farmagudi, fill almost completely in Round 1. Note that since 2024, B.E. admissions in Goa are based on JEE Main scores; the GCET written exam continues only for B.Pharm admissions.

• GCET 2026 Round 2 seat matrix is expected to be released around July 14, 2026 on dtegoa.gov.in, once Round 1 reporting is complete.
• Five engineering colleges participate: GCE Farmagudi, PCCE Verna, DBCE Fatorda, AITD Assagao, and SRIEIT Shiroda.
• Private colleges collectively account for ~1,350 engineering seats and report 15-25% vacancy rates after Round 1 based on previous year data.
• GCE is the only government engineering college in Goa and fills most branches in Round 1; Mining Engineering consistently has the highest vacancy even at GCE.
• Students who accepted a Round 1 seat can participate in Round 2 to upgrade their branch or college without losing their existing allotment.

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What is GCET 2026 Round 2 Seat Matrix?

The GCET 2026 Round 2 seat matrix is the official document released by DTE Goa listing every seat available for allotment in the second counselling round. After Round 1 allotment, some seats become vacant because students decline their allotment, fail to report within the deadline, or surrender their seat to seek a better option in Round 2. DTE Goa compiles these vacancies and publishes the updated seat matrix before Round 2 choice filling opens.

The Round 2 seat matrix tells you:

• Which branches at which colleges still have open seats
• How many seats are available in each reservation category (Open, OBC, SC, ST, PWD)
• Which branches are completely exhausted and will not be available for Round 2 choice filling

Checking the Round 2 seat matrix before filling your preferences prevents wasted choices on fully-filled branches and helps you build a realistic, strategic preference order.

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College-Wise Total Seats in GCET 2026

The table below shows the approximate total approved intake for each participating college under GCET 2026 counselling. Actual Round 2 vacancies will be a subset of these totals based on Round 1 fill rates. All figures are based on 2025 approved intake data; verify the confirmed 2026 intake at dtegoa.gov.in.

GCE is the most sought-after college in Goa and typically fills all branches except Mining Engineering in Round 1 itself. The four private engineering colleges collectively carry the majority of Round 2 vacancies each year. Goa College of Pharmacy seats are limited and admission is based on GCET (Physics and Chemistry) or NEET scores for pharmacy students.

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Expected Branch-Wise Vacant Seats After Round 1 (Based on 2025 Trends)

The table below shows the expected vacancy level for each branch and college in GCET 2026 Round 2, based on 2023-2025 counselling trends. Actual vacant seat counts will be published by DTE Goa on dtegoa.gov.in around July 14, 2026. All data below is indicative and based on previous year trends.

Key takeaways from the expected Round 2 vacancy pattern:

• Mining Engineering at GCE has the highest persistent vacancy in Goa engineering admissions — seats often remain unfilled even after the spot round. Students with a strong interest in the mining sector can expect a seat here without a very high JEE Main score.
• Computer Engineering at GCE fills completely in Round 1; Round 2 offers no realistic CSE opportunity at GCE for most students.
• Mechanical and Civil Engineering at private colleges carry the largest absolute number of vacancies into Round 2, giving students a genuine upgrade path if they accepted a less-preferred branch in Round 1.
• Students who secured a seat at a private college in Round 1 should check if any GCE branch (Electrical, E&TC, Mechanical) opens up in Round 2, as this is often a worthwhile upgrade.

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How to Check GCET 2026 Round 2 Seat Matrix

Follow these steps to access the official GCET 2026 Round 2 seat matrix on the DTE Goa portal:

1. Visit the official DTE Goa website at dtegoa.gov.in.
2. Go to the "Admissions" or "GCET 2026 Counselling" section on the homepage.
3. Look for the link titled "Round 2 Seat Matrix" or "Seats Available for Round 2 Choice Filling."
4. Click the link to download the seat matrix PDF or view the online table.
5. Filter by college and branch to identify seats available in your preferred combinations.
6. Note down your preferred open branches before starting Round 2 choice filling.
7. Lock your choices within the Round 2 choice filling window — unfilled forms are not considered for allotment.

Keep the seat matrix open in a separate browser tab while filling your Round 2 choices so you can cross-check availability before finalising your preference order. Students who received a Round 1 allotment and want to upgrade must also participate in the Round 2 process; skipping it means they keep their Round 1 seat.

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GCET 2026 Round 2 Counselling: Important Dates

The table below lists the expected GCET 2026 Round 2 counselling schedule based on DTE Goa’s historical timelines. All dates are subject to official confirmation; check dtegoa.gov.in for updates.

Students allotted in Round 2 must complete in-person document verification at DTE Goa, Porvorim within the specified reporting window. Missing the reporting deadline results in automatic cancellation of the Round 2 allotment. Students then fall back to their Round 1 seat if they had accepted one; students without a prior seat lose their admission opportunity for that round.