GCET
Engineering Excellence...
Academic Session 2026–27
Admissions 2026
— GCET Jammu
Government College of Engineering & Technology, Jammu. All information about B.Tech, B.Tech Lateral Entry, and M.Tech admissions — eligibility, procedure, timelines, seat intake and how to apply.
3 Admission Programmes
B.Tech · Lateral Entry · M.Tech
300+ Seats
B.Tech across 5 disciplines + TFW + Lateral + M.Tech
AICTE Approved · UoJ Affiliated
Govt. of J&K — Established 1987
Eligibility Criteria — B.Tech (Fresh)
Qualification
Passed 10+2 (Class XII) with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics from JKBOSE or any equivalent recognised Board.
Min. Marks
50% aggregate in PCM — Open Merit & OBC
40% aggregate in PCM — SC / ST candidates
40% aggregate in PCM — SC / ST candidates
Entrance Test
Must have appeared in the JKBOPEE Common Entrance Test (CET) for the current academic session. Selection is strictly merit-based on CET rank.
Register at JKBOPEE
Reservations
As per J&K UT Govt. norms — SC, ST, OBC, EWS, RBA, Ex-Servicemen (Wards), PwD, Sports, NCC, etc.
Category certificates must be issued by competent authority of J&K UT.
Note
Admission is provisional subject to University of Jammu verification.
Bring originals at time of joining
Tentative Timeline 2026
Dates below are tentative based on past JKBOPEE cycles. Official schedule is notified at jkbopee.gov.in.
1
JKBOPEE CET Registration
Jan – Mar 2026
Apply online on JKBOPEE portal, pay exam fee.
2
CET Examination
Apr – May 2026
Common Entrance Test conducted by JKBOPEE.
3
Merit List & Result
Jun 2026
Provisional merit list published on JKBOPEE site.
4
Document Verification / Counselling
Jul 2026
Report physically for verification; seat allotment.
5
Fee Payment at GCET
Jul – Aug 2026
Deposit semester tuition fee at the college.
6
Classes Begin
Aug – Sep 2026
New academic session commences.
Seat Intake — B.Tech 2026
AICTE-approved intake. An additional 5% Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) seats are filled over and above the base intake in each branch.
Reservations apply as per J&K UT Government norms — SC, ST, OBC, EWS, RBA, PH, Sports, Defence, etc.
Documents Required at Counselling / Joining
Class 10th Marksheet & Certificate (Date of Birth proof)
Class 12th Marksheet & Passing Certificate
JKBOPEE CET Rank / Allotment Letter
Domicile Certificate (J&K UT)
Character Certificate from last institution
Migration / School Leaving Certificate
Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/RBA etc., if applicable)
Medical Fitness Certificate
EWS Certificate (if claiming EWS reservation)
Anti-Ragging Undertaking (Self & Parent)
6 recent passport-size photographs
Gap Certificate (if applicable)
Carry 3 sets of photocopies of all documents along with originals. Fee Structure PDF is published separately each session on the college website and JKBOPEE portal.
Ready to Apply for B.Tech?
Register on JKBOPEE first, then login to the GCET portal to track your application.
J&K Domicile is mandatory for Lateral Entry admissions at GCET Jammu. Candidates from outside J&K UT are not eligible.
Eligibility Criteria — B.Tech Lateral Entry
Domicile
Bona fide J&K UT Domicile Certificate is mandatory. Candidates from outside J&K UT are not eligible.
Non-J&K candidates not eligible
Qualification (A)
Passed 3-year Diploma in Engineering in the relevant branch from a recognised Polytechnic / Board.
Minimum 45% marks in the qualifying Diploma. Preferred for admission into the matching B.Tech branch (e.g. Diploma in ME → B.Tech ME 2nd Year).
Minimum 45% marks in the qualifying Diploma. Preferred for admission into the matching B.Tech branch (e.g. Diploma in ME → B.Tech ME 2nd Year).
Qualification (B)
Passed B.Sc. (Non-Medical) with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics from a recognised University.
Minimum 45% marks in the qualifying B.Sc. B.Sc. candidates are typically admitted to CSE or EE branch.
Minimum 45% marks in the qualifying B.Sc. B.Sc. candidates are typically admitted to CSE or EE branch.
Selection
Merit of qualifying exam (Diploma / B.Sc. %). If applications are high, GCET may conduct a written or online entrance test; final selection is on test merit.
Seats
Supernumerary — 10% above sanctioned intake per branch. These do not reduce regular B.Tech seats.
Tentative Timeline 2026
Lateral entry dates are set by GCET Jammu independently. Check this page and the college notice board regularly.
Official Notification
Apr – May 2026
GCET issues notification inviting applications.
Online Application Window
May – Jun 2026
Apply through the GCET Applicant Portal.
Entrance Test (if required)
Jun 2026
Written/online test if applicant count is high.
Provisional Merit List
Jun – Jul 2026
Merit list published on GCET website.
Document Verification
Jul 2026
Shortlisted candidates report with originals.
Fee Payment & Joining
Jul – Aug 2026
Deposit semester fee and report to department.
Lateral Entry Seat Intake
Lateral entry seats are supernumerary — 10% over and above the regular sanctioned intake in each branch. These seats do not reduce general B.Tech seats.
Reservations as per J&K UT Govt. norms. Diploma candidates preferred in matching branch; B.Sc. candidates in CSE/EE.
Documents Required — Lateral Entry
Diploma Marksheets (all semesters) OR B.Sc. Marksheet
Diploma / B.Sc. Passing Certificate
Class 10th Certificate & Marksheet
Domicile Certificate (J&K UT) — Mandatory
Character Certificate from last institution
Migration / Relieving Certificate
Category Certificate (if applicable)
Medical Fitness Certificate
Gap Certificate (if gap in education)
Anti-Ragging Undertaking (Self & Parent)
6 recent passport-size photographs
GCET Admission Allotment / Offer Letter
Apply for Lateral Entry
Login to the GCET Applicant Portal — apply when the lateral entry admission is open.
Eligibility Criteria — M.Tech
Qualification
B.E. / B.Tech in a relevant engineering discipline from a recognised university / institute.
The qualifying degree branch must correspond to the chosen M.Tech specialisation.
Min. Marks
50% marks (or equivalent CGPA) in qualifying B.Tech — General / OBC
45% marks — SC / ST candidates
45% marks — SC / ST candidates
Entrance / Selection
Priority to candidates with a valid GATE score in the relevant paper.
If GATE-qualified candidates are insufficient to fill seats, University of Jammu conducts a separate entrance test; selection is strictly on merit. GATE 2026 Portal
If GATE-qualified candidates are insufficient to fill seats, University of Jammu conducts a separate entrance test; selection is strictly on merit. GATE 2026 Portal
Reservations
As per University of Jammu and J&K UT Govt. reservation norms applicable for PG programmes.
M.Tech Specialisations at GCET Jammu
Tentative Timeline 2026
M.Tech dates are announced by GCET in coordination with the University of Jammu. Check this page for updates.
GATE 2026 Examination
Feb 2026
GATE 2026 conducted by IIT Kharagpur.
GATE Result Announced
Mar 2026
Scorecard valid for 3 years.
GCET M.Tech Notification
May – Jun 2026
GCET issues M.Tech admission notification.
Online Applications Open
Jun – Jul 2026
Apply via GCET portal with GATE scorecard.
Merit List Published
Jul 2026
GATE-based merit list (and test merit if conducted).
Document Verification
Jul – Aug 2026
Report to GCET with original documents.
Fee Payment & Classes
Aug 2026
Deposit fee; M.Tech session commences.
M.Tech Seat Intake
Seat strength per specialisation as approved by AICTE and University of Jammu.
Actual seat count subject to AICTE approval for 2026–27 session.
Key Documents — M.Tech
- B.Tech Marksheets (all semesters)
- B.Tech Degree / Provisional Certificate
- GATE 2026 Scorecard (mandatory)
- Class 10th & 12th Certificates
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Character Certificate
- No Objection Certificate (if employed)
- 6 passport-size photographs
Apply for M.Tech at GCET
Register on the portal now — apply when M.Tech notifications are open.
GCET Applicant Portal
How to Apply on the Portal
The GCET Applicant Portal is used for Lateral Entry and M.Tech admissions (and for B.Tech applicants to track their joining). The process is the same across all programmes.
1
Register
Create a free account with your email and mobile number. Takes less than 2 minutes.
2
Complete Profile
Fill in your personal details — name, date of birth, address, category, and contact info.
3
Add Education
Enter your qualifying exam details — institution, year of passing, marks / percentage, and branch.
4
Upload Documents
Upload scanned copies of all required certificates (JPG/PDF). See the document list in your programme tab above.
5
Pay Fee & Submit
Pay the application fee securely online — UPI, net banking, or card. Submit and receive confirmation.