Goa University is a state-level university, accredited by NAAC with Grade A for being a leading pedagogic institute. Goa University imparts education at UG, PG, Doctoral & Diploma levels. It has a total of 56 affiliated colleges providing both professional and general education. The University on its campus has 1 Centre, 14 Departments, and 7 Schools. In addition, 9 institutions are recognized for research programs leading to the Ph.D. degree by the University. Check: Goa University Courses 

Goa University offers education in various streams like engineering, commerce, management, science, and arts. Candidates are selected on the basis of an entrance test namely GU ART for admission to PG courses. Other than GU-ART Goa University accepts several national-level entrance scores such as NEET UG, NEET PG, GATE, NATA, ATMA, CMAT, GPAT, etc. 

Over 30000 youth are studying in affiliated colleges and over 2000 are enrolled in PG courses at the university campus. The percentage of women (over 60%) outnumber men (over 40%). The university offers several amenities for the students’ convenience such as Library, Hostel, Computer Center, Health Center, etc. The institute has a scholarship facility in the form of financial assistance for deserving & academically sound students. 

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Goa University Important Dates 2023

Events

Dates
Application opens GU-ART 2023 (PG/B.Ed) December 27, 2022
Application closes GU-ART 2023 (PG/B.Ed) January 25, 2023
GU-ART 2023 round 1 Test (PG/B.Ed) February 26, 2023, & March 5,12,19, 2023
Last Date to Apply for Ph.D. Programs February 28, 2023
PhD Interview March 9-March 10, 2023
List of Selected candidates for PhD admission March 20, 2023
Last date for verification of Documents (PhD) March 31, 2023
Last date for payment of fees for PhD February session April 7, 2023
MBA (Executive) Application Deadline March 20, 2023
GCET 2023 Last date to submit application (B.Tech) April 20, 2023
GCET 2023 Exam Date  (B.Tech) May 13 – 14, 2023
GCET 2023 Result (B.Tech) May 17, 2023

Goa University Key Facts: 

  • Accreditation: Goa University is a State University, has Grade A accreditation from NAAC. 
  • Ranking: Goa University has been ranked between 101-150 in University Category, between151-200 by NIRF 2022 for the Overall category & QS Asia University Rankings placed the institute at 501-550th rank. 
  • Courses: Goa University offers courses in several domains & disciplines at UG, PG, Doctoral & Diploma levels. The university is most searched for top courses like MBA, MCA, PhD & B.Ed Programs.
  • Admission: Goa University conducts GU- ART for admission to several programs such as B.Ed, M.A, M.Sc, LLM & a lot more. The university considers a qaulified score in GCET conducted by DTE, Goa for admission to Goa University B.E & B.Pharm. Several other national-level entrance scores are accepted by the university such as GATE, NATA, NEET UG, NEET PG, GPAT, etc. 
  • Fees: Goa University imparts multiple courses at UG, PG & Doctoral levels & among them Goa University MBA & Ph.D. programs are the most searched ones which offered at a feasible fee structure which is INR 2.57 Lakhs & INR 49,545 Lakhs respectively. Read more: Goa University Fees

Goa University Courses & Fees

Goa University offers courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate levels. However, the UG courses are offered by the colleges affiliated with the university. Tabulated below are the details regarding the same: 

Courses  Course Details  Selection Criteria 
B.E  Duration: 4 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with 40% marks in aggregate. Or Polytechnic Diploma OR B.Sc with Mathematics as one of the main subjects with 45% marks in aggregate Fees:		 A qaulified score in GCET conducted by DTE, Goa
B.Arch Duration: 5 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 with English with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) from a recognized board Fees: 		 NATA 
B.A Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: Passed 10+2 Level Fees: INR 15,510		 Based on marks in the last qualifying marks 
B.Sc  Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 Level Fees:
B.Sc (Ag.)  Duration: 4 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 Level Fees:
B.Com  Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 Level Fees: INR 30,000
BBA  Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 level Fees: 
BCA Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: Passed 10+2 level Fees: INR 30,000
B.P.Ed Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: Graduation in Sports-related field Fees:
MBBS Duration: 5 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 with PCB with 45% marks in aggregate Fees: 		 A qualified score in NEET UG
B.A.M.S Duration: 5.6 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 with PCB with 45% marks in aggregate Fees:		 NEET UG Score 
B.Pharm Duration: 4 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 with PCB with 45% marks in aggregate OR Diploma in Pharmacy with 45% marks Fees: 		 A qualified score in GCET conducted by DTE, Goa
B.Lib.Sc  Duration: 1 Year
Eligibility: Graduation Fees: INR 27,874		 Based on marks in the last qualifying marks
BHMS Duration: 5 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 with PCB with 45% marks in aggregate Fees:		 A valid score in NEET UG
LLB Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: A Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university Fees: 		 Based on marks in the last qualifying marks
BBS Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 Level Fees:
BDS Duration: 4 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 with PCB with 45% marks in aggregate Fees:		 NEET UG score 
BFA Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 Level Fees:		 Based on marks in the last qualifying marks 
BSW Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 Level Fees:
BPA Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 with Music Fees:
B.Ed  Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: Graduation or Post Graduation or equivalent with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university Fees: 		 Qualified score in GU-ART 
B.A + B.Ed  Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 Level Fees: 		 Based on marks in the last qualifying marks 
B.Sc + B.Ed  Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 Level Fees: 
BBA + MBA Duration: 5 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 level Fees: INR 4.17 Lakhs
B.A + LLB Duration: 5 Years
Eligibility: Graduation Fees:
M.E  Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: B.E/ B.Tech in the relevant discipline Fees:		 GATE 
M.A  Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree or any other equivalent degree with at least 40% marks Fees: INR 20,080		 Performance in GU-ART
M.Sc  Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: B.Sc or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline with at least 45% marks in aggregate Fees: INR 32,450
M.Com  Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: Graduation in Commerce with at least 40% marks Fees: INR 20,080
MBA  Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline wth 50% from a recognised university Fees: INR 2.57 Lakhs 		 ATMA Sore
MCA Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: Graduation with 55% marks (50% marks for SC/ ST) & Mathematics as a subject at 10+2 level Fees: INR 43,650		 CET conducted by C-DAC
M.Pharm Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: B. Pharm Fees: 		 GPAT score 
LLM Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: LLB Fees: INR 69,964		 Perforamnce in GU-ART 
MPA Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree or any other equivalent degree with at least 40% marks Fees: INR 12,410		 Based on marks in the last qualifying marks 
M.Lib.Sc  Duration: 1 Year
Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree or any other equivalent degree with at least 40% marks Fees: INR 31,690
MS Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: MBBS 		 NEET PG
MD Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: MBBS 
MTTM Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in Tourism Service or B.A in Tourism or B.Sc. in Hospitality and Hotel Administration or Bachelor in Hotel Management with 55% marks in aggregate  		 Based on marks in the last qualifying marks
PhD  Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: Master’s degree with 55% marks in related field (50% marks for SC/ ST) Fees: INR 49,545 		 GU-PET score & students who have SET/NET/JRF score are exempted from GU-PET 
M.Phil  Duration: 1 Year
Eligibility: Master’s degree with 55% marks in related field (50% marks for SC/ ST) Fees: INR 17,290		 CSIR NET/ UGC NET/ GATE/ SLET/ JRF/ ICMR or ICAR qualified candidates are exempted from GU-PET
PG Diploma Duration: 1 Year
Eligibility: Graduation in relevant field Fees: INR 47,734		 Based on marks in the last qualifying marks
Certificate  Duration: 6 Months
Eligibility: 10+2 level Fees: INR 4,200

Goa University Application Process

The university keeps the application process in Online mode so that students can apply for any curriculum from anywhere. The steps need to be followed while applying for Goa Univeristy: 

  • Candidates must visit the official website of Goa University. 
  • Students must check the admission page & apply for the desired course. 
  • Fill in all the requisite personal & academic details correctly. 
  • Candidates are required to take a print copy of the filled-in application form, generated by the system in PDF format, immediately after online submission of the form.
  • The print copy of the application form, duly signed by the candidate along with the Demand Draft and attested copies of required documents should be dispatched by Speed Post. 
  • Candidate should mention name, Reference Number and the Program name applied for on the reverse side of the Demand Draft. 

Required Documents: 

  • Marksheet & Certificate of 10+2 level, Graduation, Post Graduation 
  • Category Certificate 
  • ID Proof 
  • Photograph of Candidate’s 

Check: Goa University Admission

Goa University Placements 

Goa University arranges placements drive every year for the eligible last year students. Academically sound students get lucrative placements offer through out the recruitment drive organised by the institute. The placement cell of Goa UNiversity approaches numerous prominent companies to participate in the drive & hire deserving students with handsome salary package. 

  • The highest package was offered at INR 6 LPA 
  • The average CTC rose to INR 3 LPA
  • Major recruiters are Chegg India, HDFC, Geist Research Pvt. Ltd. and Tavant Technologies

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Goa University Scholarship

The university has a number of scholarships, freeships, research studentship available for deserving and meritorious students. Listed below are the details for the same: 

  • Merit Scholarship: The students securing more than 60% marks in the qualifying examination in respect of Arts, Commerce & Management Studies and at least 65% of the aggregate marks in Science Streams are eligible.
  • Free Studentship: The students whose parents’ income does not exceed INR 3 LPA can apply for this. The candidate must have secured at least 45% marks in Arts, Commerce & Management Studies and 50% marks in the Science stream. 
  • Research Studentship: Full-time research scholars who have obtained a minimum of 55% marks in Master’s degree and whose Ph.D. registration has been confirmed are eligible. 

Other Scholarships by various Government/ Institutions: 

  • Post Matric Scholarship to Schedule Tribe (ST) Community
  • Post Matric Scholarship to Schedule Caste(SC) Community
  • Post Matric Scholarship to Other Backward Classes(OBC) Community
  • Post Matric Scholarship to Differently Abled Person
  • Dayanand Bandodkar Scheme for Higher Education for Orphans
  • Fee Waiver Scheme for SC/ST Students pursuing Higher Educations

Check: Goa University Scholarship

Goa University Facilities

Following are some of the facilities offered by the university to cater to the need of the students: 

  • Hostels: There are separate hostel facilities for both the male and female students on the university campus. There are 2 hostels each for men and women with well-equipped facilities like Mess, WiFi connectivity, Sports, TV room, Bus service, etc. Priority is given to students who have enrolled for PG programs and research scholars in the university. The students enrolled in the affiliated colleges will only be provided accommodation on the basis of availability. Check: Goa University Hostel
  • Library: There is a huge collection of over 208519 books, 35827 reference books, 243 journals, and 214 e-books. Apart from this, students can also have access to digital databases, CDs, DVDs, and e-journals. A total of 120 students can be seated in the library. 
  • Computer Centre: The university computer centre was set up with the assistance of UGC to provide IT services to both faculty and students. It is equipped with all the latest software for easy access. There are a total of 24 computer labs spread over the university with internet connectivity of 1 Gbps. 

FAQs

Ques. Is Goa University an accredited university?

Ans. The Goa University is a renowned university accredited with 'A' Grade by NAAC and is recognized by AIU. Further, Goa University has been categorized under Rank-band: 151-200 in the overall category in the recently released NIRF listing 2022.

Ques. Does Goa University provide any scholarship facility to its students?

Ans. Yes, there are GoI approved scholarship facilities offered by Goa Universities such as Postgraduate Indira Gandhi Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child for PG students and UGC Research Fellowships in Science for meritorious students.

Ques. Who are the top recruiting companies for Goa university? 

Ans. Many renowned companies visit Goa University for placement drive such as QUB Tourism Services Pvt. Ltd., Online Productive Solutions, Mangal Analytics & Research Consulting Pvt.Ltd, Masons, Lakshya Academy, IMS CAD Centre Helix Technic Info System Pvt. Ltd, HDFC Mutual Fund, GMI Zarhak Academy, Finolex Cable Ltd and many more.

Ques. How are the infrastructure facilities at Goa University campus?

Ans. Goa University offers modern high-tech computer Laboratories with Wi-Fi facilities and as well as equipped with multiprocessor servers and the latest PC and Networking devices. The University also provides Hostel facilities with all modern amenities for the students offering food and lodging facilities.

Ques. Where is Goa University located in the state?

Ans. Goa University is situated on Taleigao Plateau overlooking Zuari estuary on a picturesque campus which is spread over 402 acres with rich state-of-the-art infrastructure within close vicinity of the capital city of Panaji, in North Goa. 

Ques. Is Goa University a private or government University?

Ans. Goa University is a public higher education state run institution, headquartered in the city of Panaji, in Goa.

Ques. Has Goa University received any Global ranking as of now?

Ans. Yes, Goa University is one of the top public universities in India which is ranked under  #501-550 band in Asian University Rankings 2022 by QS University Ranking 2022. As per QS ranking 2022, the university has also been placed under 61-65 ranked band in India. 

Ques. Is Goa University really cheap to do an MBA Programme?

Ans. Yes, In comparison to other contemporary universities, Goa University MBA Programme costs merely INR 42000/- for its whole 2 year tenure. As such, doing MBA from Goa University is not much expensive comparatively as per the revised fees structure in 2023.

Ques. What is unique about Goa University?

Ans. Goa University is a state run AIU approved one of the 'A' grade institutions accredited by the National Assessment Accreditation Council (NAAC). Over the past 35 years, the University has gradually expanded its reach, both in terms of the number of affiliated colleges numbering to 61, as well as the diversity of courses offered. These colleges offer various courses leading to a degree at graduate, PG level wherein 7 of them are also recognized as research centres to offer Ph.D. programs.

Ques. How should I reach Goa University?

Ans. Goa University is located a mere 7 km from Capital City, Panaji, atop the Taleigao Plateau. The campus is 29 km, a 45 minute drive from Dabolim Airport and 35 km ( a 60 minute drive ) away from Madgaon railway station, on the Konkan Railway. There are daily buses running from Mumbai, Bangalore and Pune to Goa (Panaji). The buses usually stop opposite Kadamba Bus Station in Panaji.