PANAJI
The centralised admission process for non-professional undergraduate courses in Goa has drawn a strong response, with around 15,000 applications received on the State Higher Education Department’s portal.
According to the Directorate of Higher Education, scrutiny of applications is currently underway. Once completed, a provisional eligibility list will be released, followed by the merit list. Officials said the process is designed to ensure transparency and uniformity across colleges offering courses in arts, commerce, science, BCA, BBA and other streams.
For the past three years, admissions to undergraduate courses have been conducted through a centralised system. Applicants are required to apply online through the Directorate’s ‘Samarth’ portal, which serves as the single-window platform for all colleges.
This year, the application process began in March, immediately after the declaration of Class 12 results. The deadline for submission of applications was April 13. The Directorate noted that the centralised system has streamlined admissions, reducing duplication and ensuring that seats are filled on merit.
Officials added that once the merit list is published, students will be allotted seats in colleges based on their preferences and eligibility. The system is expected to ease the admission process for both institutions and applicants, while also curbing disputes over seat allocation.
With 15,000 applications already in, the demand for undergraduate courses remains strong, reflecting the continued preference among students for Goa’s higher education institutions. The final admission schedule will be announced once the scrutiny and merit list process is completed.
