Goa University PG Admission 2026 (Round 2) Open: Eligibility, Fees, Entrance Exam, & How to Apply

Goa University has opened the second round of postgraduate admissions for 2026–27 academic session. Goa University Admission Ranking Test (GU-ART) Round 2 registration is ongoing to fill vacant seats for 41 PG courses across the main campus and affiliated colleges. The last date to apply is June 10, 2026. Candidates can apply online through the Goa University Samarth Admission Portal at unigoaadmission.samarth.edu.in/2026. The application fee is INR 750 for the Unreserved category and INR 375 for SC/ST candidates from Goa.

Goa University PG Admission 2026: Quick Overview

Goa University PG Admission 2026 Important Dates for Round 2

All the important dates related to the second round of Goa University PG admission 2026 are given below:

Programs Open for Goa University PG Admission 2026 Round 2

Round 2 PG admissions at Goa University is open for 41 programs at the university campus and affiliated colleges. The following programs are available:

Note on MBA: MBA admission at Goa University is not through GU-ART. Instead, CMAT or XAT scores are considered. For MBA (Financial Services), ATMA scores are accepted. Candidates seeking MBA admission at Goa University should refer to the separate MBA admission notification at unigoa.ac.in.

Eligibility for Goa University PG Admission 2026

Admission to all PG programs at Goa University through GU-ART is based on the ranking test score. Graduation marks are used only to verify eligibility, not for merit ranking.

• For Goa University graduates (NEP 2020 structure, enrolled from 2023-24 onwards): A student is eligible for a PG program in a discipline corresponding to either the major or minor discipline studied in their UG program, as per UGC CCFPP NEP Regulations.
• For candidates under CBCS or pre-NEP structure: Candidates must have completed an Honours or General degree in the relevant discipline, or as specified in the program-specific eligibility listed in the admission notification.
• Final year candidates: Students appearing in the final year of their graduation are eligible to apply. Admission is provisional and confirmed after UG results are declared. If a candidate fails to clear the qualifying examination, admission is cancelled and fees are refunded.
• Change of Discipline: Candidates who have not studied the PG discipline at the UG level may apply under the Change of Discipline scheme, subject to a minimum of 40% aggregate in the qualifying degree. They must appear for and pass the Change of Discipline Test (CDT) with a minimum of 50% marks to qualify for the GU-ART.
• Other University candidates: Candidates who have graduated from universities other than Goa University can apply using their GU-ART score or PG-CUET score on a first-come-first-served basis till the formally notified last date of admission. A 10% supernumerary quota is available for other university candidates at university campus programs.

GU-ART 2026 Exam Pattern

GU-ART (Goa University Admissions Ranking Test) is the entrance test for all PG programs at Goa University. It is a ranking test, not a pass/fail examination. The purpose is only to rank candidates; eligibility is determined by the graduation qualification separately.

Question paper structure:

Tie-breaker rule: In case two candidates score equal marks, Section III score is the first tie-breaker, followed by Section II score. If the tie remains, the university decides the order of merit.

Round 2 ranking: Round 2 candidates are ranked after all Round 1 candidates. If 100 candidates appeared in Round 1, Round 2 ranks begin from 101 onwards. The highest scorer in Round 2 gets rank 101.

The GU-ART syllabus for each program is available at unigoa.ac.in.

How to Apply for Goa University PG Admission 2026

Applications are submitted through the Goa University SAMARTH Portal. The step-by-step process to apply for Goa University PG Admission 2026 is as follows:

• Step 1: Visit unigoaadmission.samarth.edu.in/2026 and register with a valid email ID as a new user. Verify credentials using the link sent to your registered email.
• Step 2: Log in, select the program(s), and fill the online application form. You can apply for up to 5 programs using the same login credentials.
• Step 3: Upload the following documents:
  • SSC, HSSC, and UG marksheets (PDF format)
  • Income certificate, sports certificate, or cultural activity quota certificate (PDF/JPEG/JPG)
  • Recent passport-size photograph (JPEG/JPG; face occupying 70-80% of photo)
  • Reservation category certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD (PDF)
  • Declaration of Only Girl Child if applicable (PDF/JPEG/JPG, A4 size; format at Annexure XI)
• Step 4: Pay the application fee online through the Samarth portal only.
• Step 5: Submit the form. No changes are permitted after submission. A printout of the application form is NOT required to be submitted to the university.
• Step 6: Appear for the GU-ART Round 2 on June 23-24, 2026. Login credentials for the online test will be shared on the registered email ID.

Candidates do not need to fill multiple forms if applying to multiple institutions for the same program; one application covers all institutions.

For Other University candidates: After the test, submit institutional preferences online at the Google Form link by June 24, 2026. Other University candidates are not required to attend physical counselling in person.

Application Fees for Goa University PG Admission 2026

Documents Required for Admission 

The following documents must be kept ready in PDF or JPEG/JPG format (file size 10 KB to 500 KB) before filling the GU-ART Round 2 application form on the Samarth portal:

• SSC (Class 10) marksheet
• HSSC (Class 12) marksheet
• UG marksheet
• PG marksheet (if applicable)
• Income certificate (if applicable)
• Sports certificate (if applying under sports quota)
• Cultural Activity Quota certificate (if applicable)
• Recent passport-size coloured photograph (JPEG/JPG format; face must occupy 70-80% of the photo; do not upload selfies or photos of a printed photograph)
• Reservation category certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD (PDF format)
• Declaration of Only Girl Child (PDF/JPEG/JPG, A4 size only) — format available at Annexure XI of the notification

The photograph and signature uploaded during the application will also be used for the GU-ART admit card, student ID card, and examination registration. Printout of the application form is not required to be submitted to the university.

Seat Allotment for Goa University PG Admission 2026

After GU-ART results are published on unigoa.ac.in, seat allotment follows one of two routes depending on the program.

• Route 1: Direct Allotment (single location programs) For programs offered only at the university campus or a single affiliated college, seats are allotted directly based on GU-ART merit rank. No physical counselling is held. Selected candidates receive an admission offer and must pay the Seat Confirmation Fee of INR 10,000 on the Samarth portal within the notified deadline. Non-payment leads to forfeiture of the seat.
• Route 2: Physical Counselling (multiple location programs) For programs offered at both the university and affiliated colleges, or at multiple colleges, seats are allotted through physical counselling at the Goa University campus. Candidates must attend in person; seats will not be allotted to absent candidates.

Programs Requiring Physical Counselling: MA Hindi, MA Konkani, MA Marathi, MA Economics, M.Com., M.Sc. Mathematics, M.Sc. Chemistry, M.Sc. Microbiology, and LLM

The institution selected at the time of the Samarth registration form is not treated as the final preference; actual institution is allotted based on seat availability at the time of counselling. Reserved category seats that remain vacant after the first provisional list of Round 1 are transferred to the unreserved category.

Goa University PG Admission Fees 2026-27

Campus programs (Goa University Schools):

Affiliated Colleges fees:

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