GCET BArch Pattern 2024: Know Marking Scheme & Exam Duration

Goa Common Entrance Test 2024 ( GCET )

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Saumya Srivastava
Updated on Sep 25, 2025 11:53 IST

By Saumya Srivastava

Not applicable since GCET will not be held and admissions will be done based on JEE Main scores

GCET 2025 exam pattern will be prepared and released online by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Goa. Candidates will be able to check the details regarding how the examination will be held through the GCET exam pattern 2025. Important information such as the exam mode, duration, type of questions, marking scheme and more will be available to the candidates from the official exam pattern of GCET 2025. Before starting the preparation, the candidates are advised to check and refer to the GCET exam pattern. Along with the exam pattern, the candidates are also advised to check the official GCET 2025 syllabus. Read to know more about the GCET 2025 Exam Pattern. 

Table of content
  • GCET 2025 Exam Pattern
  • GCET 2025 Exam Pattern - Division of Questions
  • GCET 2025 Syllabus
  • GCET 2025 Pattern FAQs
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GCET 2025 Exam Pattern

Candidates can check the official exam pattern of GCET 2025 from the table given below.

Exam Details

Specifications

Exam Mode

Offline i.e., Pen-and-Paper-Based Test

Language

English

Question type

Multiple-choice questions

Total Papers

Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology

Total number of questions( per paper)

75

Time allotted to attempt the test

Two hours for each paper

Marking scheme

Each correct response carries one mark, while there is no negative marking for wrong/ multiple answers.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the marking scheme of GCET?
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The official marking scheme of GCET will be prepared and released by the authorities. For every correct response, the candidates will be allotted one mark. The authorities will not deduct any marks for incorrect answers. Unattempted questions will also not be marked negatively. Since there is no negative marking, the candidates are advised to attempt all questions in GCET to raise their chances of scoring well in the entrance examination.

Q:   What is the medium of GCET question paper?
A: 

The authorities will conduct GCET in English language. No other language will be used to prepare the question paper of GCET. Candidates are advised to prepare themselves to attempt the examination is the official medium as prescribed by the authorities. In case of any problems during the examination, the candidates are requested to seek assistance from the invigilators present in the exam centre. Since the examination is an OMR-based test, the candidates will have to read the question and mark the correct answer out of the available options.

Q:   What is the duration of GCET?
A: 

According to GCET exam pattern, total duration of entrance examination is 6 hours. GCET has three papers, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. For each paper, 2 hours will be given.

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GCET 2025 Exam Pattern - Division of Questions

Subjects

No. Of Questions

Duration

Physics

75 (Seventy-Five)

120 minutes

Chemistry

75 (Seventy-Five)

120 minutes

Mathematics

75 (Seventy-Five)

120 minutes

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Do I need to complete each GCET paper section in the allotted time?
A: 

In GCET, students do not have to complete each section of question paper in an allotted time. Exam has to be completed within 2 hours. No extra time will be given.

Q:   What are the type of questions present in the GCET paper?
A: 

GCET paper will have objective questions. For each question, four options will be available. Candidates will have to select the correct answer and submit it.

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GCET 2025 Syllabus

GCET 2025 syllabus will be released online and will consist of all of the subjects, topics and units that have to be studied for the entrance exam. Candidates will be able to know which topics they will have to prepare to have a higher chance of securing more marks in the entrance exam through the GCET syllabus 2025. By knowing the syllabus of GCET 2025 beforehand, the candidates will be able to perform well in the exam and score well enough to get admission into their preferred course and college. The official question paper will be prepared based on the GCET 2025 syllabus

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is GCET syllabus important for the preparation process?
A: 

Candidates should be familiar with GCET syllabus before and during preparation. By checking syllabus beforehand, they will be able to understand which subjects and topics have to be studied for entrance exam.

Q:   Do I have to study the entire GCET syllabus?
A: 

For GCET, students should prepare entire syllabus. Since question paper will be prepared based on topics from GCET syllabus, it will help them to score well in exam. However, students can check some important topics and focus on them.

Q:   Where can I access the official GCET syllabus?
A: 

GCET syllabus will be prepared and released by the authorities of the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) Goa online at dte.goa.gov.in. No other mode will be used to declare the official GCET syllabus. The subjects, units and topics to be studied for the entrance examination will be released through the GCET syllabus. While preparing for the examination, the candidates are advised to check the official syllabus. 

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GCET 2025 Pattern FAQs

Read for GCET 2025 Pattern FAQs.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Is exam pattern important for GCET preparation?
A: 

For GCET preparation, candidates should know exam pattern. Through exam pattern, candidates can check details on how examination will be held. Some important details are exam duration, number of questions, marking information and more.

Q:   Where can I check the GCET exam pattern?
A: 

Candidates will be able to check the GCET exam pattern online at dte.goa.gov.in. The detailed information on how the entrance examination will be held can be checked through the exam pattern of GCET. No other mode will be used by the authorities to release the official exam pattern. Important details such as the exam mode, duration, nature of questions, marking scheme and more will be available through the GCET exam pattern. Before preparation, the candidates are advised to check the exam pattern carefully.

Q:   What is the division of questions in the GCET paper?
A: 

According to GCET pattern, the exam will have 225 objective questions. Paper is divided into three sections, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Each section will have 75 questions. For every question, correct option has to be selected.

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