Colleges in Goa

After the JEE results are announced, the DTE Goa releases the information brochure and application forms in early May. To seek admission to the BE course of Goa University, it is necessary to fill the application forms correctly and submit them physically to the collection centers by mid-May.

Goa University has strong industrial links and has attracted a wide range of recruiters for its engineering courses. Some of the most popular names include Abbott India Ltd., AFour Technologies, Open Destinations, and Anant Infomedia Pvt. Ltd., etc. Other regular recruiters include Syngenta Biosciences, Jubilant Foodworks and consulting firms. The companies recruit students through the annual campus drives.

Yes, there is support available beyond the curriculum for BE students. The support provided by Goa University for BE students includes-

• Special coaching classes for UPSC/GPSC.

• Guidance provided by resource persons for competitive exams.

• Workshops conducted in association with the Bodhi Academy.

The Directorate of Student Placement and Alumni Relations (DSPAR) actively works to bridge the gap between academics and industry. For students pursuing a BE at Goa University, the cell organizes campus recruitment drives, soft skills training, and workshops to boost employability. They have also signed MoUs with specialised training providers like Rubicon Skills Development to ensure students are well-prepared for technical interviews and professional challenges in the corporate world.

Goa University BE seat matrix is updated annually by the Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) based on sanctioned intakes and government directives. For e.g., Don Bosco College of Engineering has an approved intake of 60 for Civil and 90 for Computer Engineering. This matrix is a crucial tool during counselling at the DTE Office.

Yes, Goa University has separate quotas for the development of specific BE student groups. These include a 1% reservation for children of ex-servicemen, as well as a 5% reservation for Persons with Disabilities (PwD), subject to a minimum of 1 seat per program. Supernumerary seats, up to 15% of the total number of seats, are also provided for overseas students, including 1 seat per programme earmarked specifically for Kashmiri migrants as per UGC directives.

To ensure fair access, Goa University strictly follows the state government's reservation guidelines for its BE admissions. The current seat distribution includes: 
27% for Other Backward Classes (OBC).
12% for Scheduled Tribes (ST).
10% for the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) of the Un-Reserved Category.
2% for Scheduled Castes (SC).
These percentages apply to both local domicile and All India seats as per the Directorate of Higher Education. 

Aspirants need to appear for CDAC's CCAT (Computerized Common Admission Test) for PGCP-AC. Candidates are selected based on their scores in entrance test. Aspirants must also meet the eligibility criteria to get admission in this course.

The total course fees is INR 90,000 + GST for PGCP-AC at MET Institute of Information Technology Mumbai. Selected candidates have to pay the course fees to confirm their seat in the institute.