Government College of Engineering, Karad, Satara

Admissions

Government College of Engineering, Karad (GCEK), conducts 2025-26 admissions through Maharashtra's Centralized Admission Process (CAP) via cetcell.mahacet.org, primarily based on MHT CET/JEE Main scores for B.Tech (intake ~1,150 seats across 10 branches), GATE for M.Tech (144 seats), and institute-level tests/interviews for MCA/PhD
Eligibility requires Class 12 PCM with 45% aggregate (40% reserved).​

Eligibility Criteria

80% Home State quota; TFWS/EWS seats available.​

Expected Cutoffs 2025-26 (MHT CET Percentile)

Based on 2024 trends (Round 1 CAP) + seat matrix; actual varies by branch/round:

Notes:

• Cutoffs drop 2-5 percentiles per CAP round (Round 3: 5-10% lower).

• 2024 Round 1 Computer: 97.85 (General HS); expect similar/slight rise due to demand.

• JEE Main: CRL percentile converted to MHT CET equivalent.​

Documents Required for Verification

• MHT CET/JEE Main scorecard/admit card

• Class 12 marksheet + passing certificate

• SSC for date of birth

• Domicile certificate (Maharashtra)

• Caste/income validity (reserved)

• Gap certificate (if applicable)

• College leaving certificate​

Application: Online CAP registration (Dec 2025-Mar 2026, INR 800); no direct institute applications except spot rounds.​

Admission Process Steps

1. Register online (Dec 2025-Mar 2026 for UG/PG), pay INR 800-1,000 fee, upload documents (Class 12/scorecard/domicile/caste).

2. Qualify MHT CET (Apr-May 2026)/JEE Main (Jan/Apr 2026); fill CAP choices including GCEK.

3. Participate in 3 CAP rounds + spot (Jul-Sep); merit-based allotment.

4. Report for verification, pay fees (~INR 84K-1.78L/year UG, low govt rates), confirm seat.​

Key Dates (Tentative 2025-26)

Scholarships for EBC/SC/ST (full tuition waiver)
Direct PhD applications via gcekarad.ac.in.