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Time of India
3 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Only 19% of seats taken after Round 2 of UG intake
Ahmedabad: Over 91,000 students have confirmed their admissions at the end of the second round of undergraduate admissions for the 2025-26 academic year via the Gujarat Common Admission System (GCAS) portal. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Out of a total of 4.71 lakh seats available across 13 govt universities, around 3.80 lakh remain vacant. The third round of admissions begin on Friday. As per official data, 91,556 students secured admission in the first two rounds, which accounts for about 19% of the total seats. The admission committee expects this number to rise to 60–70% by the end of the first phase. Additionally, around 70,000 students who appeared for the Class 12 supplementary exams will be included in upcoming admission rounds once their results are declared. This year, several universities shifted from centralised to decentralised admission systems, which has allowed high-merit students to receive multiple offers across colleges and programmes, resulting in initial rounds favouring top-ranked candidates. As the rounds progress, lower-merit students will start receiving offers.
Time of India
17-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
GCAS portal registration deadline extended to May 21
Ahmedabad: The online application deadline for the first phase on the GCAS ( Gujarat Common Admission System ) portal has been extended to May 21, benefiting students. Since March 25, more than 2 lakh students have finished their quick registration for undergraduate programme admissions. The GCAS portal offers centralised admission to various undergraduate courses throughout Gujarat. Nearly 1,000 complimentary form-filling and verification centres have been set up by universities and colleges across the state to assist with admissions. Official sources confirm that complete form-filling and online application verification commenced on May 9. The deadline extension accommodates students awaiting their Class 12 General Stream marksheets, scheduled for distribution on May 19, as original marksheets are required for verification. The education minister conducted a review meeting with vice-chancellors of GCAS-affiliated universities on May 15 to ensure seamless admissions. A dedicated helpline has been established to resolve students' technical difficulties. As of May 16, total 2,08,981 students have completed quick registration, whilst 1,22,619 have chosen their preferred college-programme combinations and 1,17,999 have submitted their online applications. The free support centres have assisted over 50,000 students and parents. GCAS has established official accounts on Instagram, YouTube, X, and LinkedIn to support students through admissions. Educational videos have been uploaded, with the GCAS Instagram channel receiving more than 5,37,000 visits.
