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Goa Common Entrance Test 2024 ( GCET )

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Updated on Sep 25, 2025 13:43 IST

By Saumya Srivastava

Not applicable since GCET is not held anymore and admissions are done based on JEE Main scores

GCET question paper is expected to be released by the authorities of the Directorate of Technical Education, Goa, soon. Through the GCET question papers, the candidates can check the pattern of the examination and the sample problems. The candidates are advised to attempt and solve the previous year's question papers of GCET while preparing for the upcoming entrance exam. This will allow the candidates to understand the weightage and the questions that are commonly repeated in the examination. Solving previous year's GCET papers also provides the candidates with information about the subject weightage, marking scheme and more. Candidates are advised to attempt the GCET question papers regularly to ensure that they are well-prepared for the examination. Read to know more about GCET Question Papers.

Table of content
  • GCET Exam Pattern
  • Important Points of GCET Question Papers
  • GCET 2025 Question Papers FAQs
  • GCET Preparation Guides
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GCET Exam Pattern

Candidates can check the official GCET exam pattern online. Before preparation, the candidates are advised to check the exam pattern of GCET so that they are able to plan out their studies. Through the exam pattern, the candidates can check important information such as the mode, total number of questions, duration, type of questions, marking scheme and more. Candidates can check the previous year's GCET exam pattern given below for reference. 

Exam Details

Specifications

Exam Mode

Offline

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 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.

Q:   What is the marking scheme of GCET?
A: 

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 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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Important Points of GCET Question Papers

  • GCET question papers aim to help candidates get familiar with the exam pattern and the type of questions in the entrance exam.
  • GCET question papers also give candidates an idea about the important topics and questions which are mostly picked in the question paper.
  • Solving previous years' papers will allow the candidates to boost their time management skills. 
  • Another advantage of attempting previous years' papers is that the candidates will become familiar with the pattern and have higher chances of performing well in the examination.
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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Do I need to complete each GCET paper section in the allotted time?
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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:   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.

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GCET 2025 Question Papers FAQs

Read for GCET 2025 Question Papers FAQs.

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Commonly asked questions
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.

Q:   What is the medium of GCET question paper?
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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:   Are mock tests essential for GCET preparation?
A: 

Yes. Candidates are advised to attempt mock tests regularly to be well prepared for GCET. By attempting mock tests, the candidates will be able to understand how the entrance examination will be held. Mock tests will also help the candidates to know the current preparation progress and their commonly made mistakes. By identifying their commonly made mistakes, the candidates will be able to correct it so that the same is not made during the exam. Mock tests also help the candidates boost their time management skills.

Download previous year GCET question papers and sample papers. Use them for practice and improve your speed and accuracy. You can download GCET previous year question papers and the preparation guides for free.

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