Reservations for SC/ST/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/ PD category is applicable only to the candidates who have a valid reservation certificate issued by the Officer of the rank of the Deputy Collector or any other authorized Officer as notified by the Government of Goa. If the certificate is not issued by the competent authority then the application shall be considered under the Un-reserved category.

No, only Other University Candidates applying for the following PG Programmes which are offered at multiple locations/Institutions are required to submit their preferences of Institutions through the Google Form.
Candidates who are enrolled in colleges affiliated to Goa University and candidates from autonomous colleges affiliated to Goa University, are not required to fill in the online preference form.
Goa University Candidates need to attend the Physical Counselling.
Non-submission of preferences by Other University Candidates shall lead to non-allotment of seats.
Programme Names:
1. M.A. Hindi
2. M.A. Konkani
3. M.A. Marathi
4. M.Sc. Mathematics
5. M.Sc. Microbiology
6. M.Sc. Chemistry
7. M.A. Economics
8. M.Com
9. M.A. Psychology
10. M.A. English
11. Master of Law
12. Master of Computer Application
13. M.Sc Artificial Intelligence
14. M.Sc Data Science

Click here to fill the preference form: https://forms.gle/N9fYo58CsKkt654u9

No, Candidates who have applied for Programmes which are offered at single location (e.g. M.A. Political Science which is offered only at the University Campus) are not required to fill the preference form.
Candidates who are answering GU-ART for B.Ed. Programmes are also not required to fill the preference form.

Click here to view the Notification:https://www.unigoa.ac.in/uploads/confg_docs/20260204.120904~GU-ART_26-27_Notification.pdf

Preference Form Link: https://forms.gle/N9fYo58CsKkt654u9

No changes in preferences after the last date shall be permitted. In case candidates submit the Preference Forms multiple times, the latest submission shall be treated as final.

a) Candidates are required to go through the GU-ART Notification before filling the Application Form.
Click here to view the Notification: https://www.unigoa.ac.in/uploads/confg_docs/20260204.120904~GU-ART_26-27_Notification.pdf

b) Login into Samarth Portal by entering the Registration no. and Password to fill the application form and complete the payment process.
Click here for GU-ART Registration Link: https://unigoaadmission.samarth.edu.in/2026/

No, the candidates cannot use the Previous Years GU-ART registration Number and password to login. They are required to register afresh.
Click here for GU-ART Registration Link: https://unigoaadmission.samarth.edu.in/2026/

Yes, Only Candidates who are of Goan Domicile are eligible to apply for the B.Ed. Programme.
Candidates applying for B.Ed. are required to answer the GU-ART.
For further admission process please contact DHE.
DHE contact details:
Directorate of Higher Education, Government of Goa, SCERT Building, Alto-Porvorim, Bardez-Goa.
Tel: 0832-2410824/0832-2415585,
Email: dir-dhe.goa@nic.in

a) If the amount has not been deducted from your account then please make the payment again.
b) Please note: Certain DEBIT /CREDIT Cards are not enabled for internet banking you may contact your bank for more details or use another card.
Candidates are advised to use VISA/MASTER/MAESTRO CARD OR may use QR code for making the payment.
Do not close the tab wait until the Payment page is redirected.

If the payment is deducted from the bank but receipt is not generated then payment status can be checked by the candidate in the PAYMENT tab in the Registration Portal.

● The softcopy of the Passport size photograph and Signature provided by the candidate has to be according to the specification mentioned below:
● Digital Photo and Signature are required in .jpg or .jpeg image format.
● File size of digital photo must be within 10kb to 500.00 KB limit.
● The face must take up 70 - 80 % of the Photo.
● The photograph and signature are going to be considered for ID cards and Examination Registration Process.
● No Selfies or photos of passport size photograph or other pictures are allowed.

• Digital Photo and Signature are required in .jpg or .jpeg image format.
• File size of digital photo must be within 10kb to 500.00 KB limit.
• Document/Certificate/Marksheet related size of digital photo must be within 10kb to 500.00 KB limit.

1. Change of Subject for Candidates for Master of Arts / Master of Commerce Programmes:
Candidates who have passed Bachelor’s Degree examination in any subject of this University or any other recognized University and secured at least 40% of the aggregate marks in their qualifying examination may seek admission to the Master of Arts Degree Programme/ Master of Commerce Programme in a subject of their choice.
2. Change of Subject for Candidates for Master of Science Programmes:
Candidates who intend to apply for the M.Sc. Programmes in the discipline in which they have not studied at the undergraduate level are required to answer the Change of Discipline Test (CDT) in addition to the Ranking Test in the respective subject.
Refer OA–20: https://www.unigoa.ac.in/

• Candidates who have not opted for Major or Minor Subject in their respective programme are required to answer the Change of Discipline Test.
Refer OA–20: https://www.unigoa.ac.in/

The candidates who intend to apply for more than 1 Programme or specialization should use the same login (Email id & Password) and apply by adding a new programme and make payments for the additional Programmes.
No New Application Form is required to be filled.

● Select “Yes”
If you have previously studied in any college affiliated with Goa University and already have a Goa University Registration Number (PR Number).
● Select “No”
If you are joining Goa University (or an affiliated college) for the first time and do not have any Goa University registration number (PR Number) yet.

• The Seat Confirmation Fee is fully refundable in case of withdrawal of provisional admission within 30 days from the last date of Admission.
• Admission Fees shall be fully refundable in case a candidate fails to qualify the UG Examination within 60 days from the last date of admission.

Candidates applying for admission under the Caste Reserved Categories should have valid Caste Certificate to that effect issued by the Officer of the rank of the Deputy Collector or any other authorized Officer as notified by the Government of Goa.

The syllabus of GU-ART can be found on the official website of Goa University (Announcements/Notices Page)
Link: www.unigoa.ac.in/systems/c/admissions/announcementsnotices.html

List of documents:
• ID Proof
• Filled Counselling slip (provided before the counselling)
• Qualification Certificates & Marksheets
• Caste/Category Certificate (If applicable)

• Email Id: guart@unigoa.ac.in
• Contact Number: 8669609058

To report a query, candidates need to fill out the query form using the link provided.
Query Form Link: https://forms.gle/GPV6XDhDA9btY4wj6

While applying for the Master of Laws (LL.M.) programme, the applicant should follow these steps under scheme selection:
• Scheme Selection >> Non- NEP (Admitted prior to 2023-24)
• Available Schemes >> Honors
• Honours Subject >> other
• Honours Subject 1 Other >> Law
• Click On >> Save and Next