ADMISSION DUNIYA

Goa University is a state public university established in 1984 under the Goa University Act and started functioning in 1985. It is located on the Taleigão Plateau in Goa and serves as the main higher education institution for the state.

The university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with a B++ Grade (CGPA 2.87). It follows the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, offering flexibility in academic choices and multiple entry and exit options for students.

The campus spans over 400 acres and provides facilities such as advanced classrooms, a central library, hostels, research centers, sports grounds, and Wi-Fi connectivity. Goa University has several affiliated colleges across the state that offer undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in arts, science, commerce, management, law, engineering, and social sciences.

In national rankings, the university consistently features among the top public universities in India. It has also been listed in the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings and within the 151–200 band in NIRF (University Category).

1. Undergraduate Admissions

Admissions to undergraduate programs are conducted online through the Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Goa.
Candidates must register and fill the application form on the admission portal.
Selection is based on merit in the 12th standard (HSSC) or equivalent examination.
Candidates must upload documents like mark sheets, identity proof, photographs, transfer certificates, and category certificates (if applicable).
Once merit lists are released, students must attend counselling and confirm their admission by paying the course fee.

2. Postgraduate Admissions

For postgraduate programs, Goa University conducts the Goa University Admission Ranking Test (GU-ART).
Admission is primarily based on the GU-ART score, followed by document verification and counselling.
In some cases, merit in qualifying examinations or national-level entrance exams is also considered.
The process involves online registration, appearing for the test (if applicable), checking results, and attending counselling for seat allocation.
Physical counselling sessions are held at the university campus for final seat confirmation.

3. Eligibility Criteria

For UG Programs: Candidates must have passed the 12th or equivalent examination from a recognized board with the required subjects.
For PG Programs: Candidates must hold a recognized bachelor’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum qualifying percentage.
For Ph.D. Programs: A master’s degree in the respective discipline with required marks and performance in entrance tests or interviews conducted by the university.

4. Important Points

Goa University publishes separate notifications for UG and PG admissions each year.
The university follows the reservation policy as per the Government of Goa norms.
Admission dates generally start around April–May for UG programs and December–April for PG programs.
Students must keep scanned copies of all necessary documents ready before applying online.
Counselling is mandatory for final admission confirmation.
Fee payment, eligibility verification, and document submission are completed at the time of counselling.