Goa University, North Goa

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 Key Facts: 

• Accreditation: Goa University is a State University, has Grade A accreditation from NAAC. 
• 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: 

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 

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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

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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.