GCET 2026 Syllabus

GCET 2026 syllabus follows the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHSE) Class 11 and 12 curriculum for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (engineering) or Biology (pharmacy), tested through 75 MCQs per paper in English only. This structure mirrors national standards like NCERT with Goa-specific emphases on application-based problems, diagrams, and numericals, ensuring alignment between board exams and entrance preparation. Detailed topics appear in official GBSHSE PDFs on gbshse.gov.in, prioritizing conceptual depth over rote learning for the 120-minute papers.

Physics Syllabus

• Class 11 units span physical world/units, motion in straight line/plane, laws of motion, work/energy/power, rotational motion, gravitation, properties of solids/bulk matter, thermodynamics, kinetic theory, oscillations, waves.
• Class 12 covers electrostatics, current electricity, magnetic effects/current loops, magnetism/matter, EMI, alternating currents, EM waves, optics (ray/wave), dual nature, atoms/nuclei, electronic devices.
• Mechanics holds 30-35% weightage, with frequent numericals on v=u+atv=u+at or lens formula; diagrams like field lines essential.
• High-yield areas include electrostatics (20%) and optics (15%), blending theory with experiments.

Chemistry Syllabus

• Class 11: basic concepts/mole calculations, atomic structure, chemical bonding, states of matter, thermodynamics, equilibrium, redox reactions, hydrogen, s-block, p-block (Groups 13-14), organic basics/hydrocarbons, environmental chemistry.
• Class 12: solid state, solutions, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, surface chemistry, p-block (15-18), d/f-block, coordination compounds, haloalkanes/arenes, alcohols/phenols/ethers, aldehydes/ketones/carboxylics, amines, biomolecules, polymers, everyday chemistry.
• Organic reactions (35%) and physical numericals (30%) dominate, e.g., Nernst equation or rate laws.
• Mechanisms like SN1/SN2 and name reactions recur.

Mathematics Syllabus (Engineering)

• Class 11: sets/relations/functions, trigonometric functions, complex numbers/quadratics, linear inequalities, permutations/combinations/binomial, sequences/series, straight lines/conics, limits/derivatives, statistics/probability.
• Class 12: relations/functions, inverse trig, matrices/determinants, continuity/differentiability, applications of derivatives/integrals, integrals/applications, differential equations, vectors/3D geometry, probability.
• Calculus (25-30%) leads, with vectors (15%) and algebra (20%); problems involve dydx=y/xdxdy=y/x or dot products.
• 3D loci and probability distributions emphasize visualization.

Biology Syllabus (Pharmacy)

• Class 11: living world, biological classification, plant kingdom, animal kingdom, morphology/anatomy of plants/animals, cell structure/function, biomolecule transport, mineral nutrition/photosynthesis/respiration/plant growth, human physiology (digestion, breathing, circulation, excretion, locomotion, neural control).
• Class 12: reproduction (human/plant growth), sexual reproduction in plants, heredity/evolution, molecular genetics, biology/biotech principles, biotech applications, organisms/populations, ecosystem, biodiversity/conservation, environmental issues. Physiology (25%) and genetics (20%) prevail, with diagrams of heart cycles or pedigrees.
• Biotech processes like PCR feature prominently.

Preparation Approach

• Syllabus overlaps 90% with GBSHSE boards; start with textbooks, solve exemplars, then past GCET/JEE papers.
• Weightage dictates pacing—e.g., 3 weeks on Physics mechanics.
• No separate English tests, but comprehension aids MCQs.

FAQs

Q1. What syllabus base uses GCET 2026?

Ans. GBSHSE Class 11-12 curriculum covers Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology fully.

Q2. Does GCET 2026 syllabus match NCERT?

Ans. Syllabus aligns closely with NCERT Class 11-12, with Goa Board specifics.

Q3. How much Class 11 content features in GCET 2026?

Ans. Approximately 40% questions draw from Class 11 across subjects.

Q4. Where finds GCET 2026 syllabus PDF?

Ans. Official details available on gbshse.gov.in or dte.goa.gov.in.

Q5. Is Biology syllabus identical for pharmacy in GCET 2026?

Ans. Biology follows standard GBSHSE Class 11-12 for pharmacy stream.

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