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Time of India
29-07-2025
- General
- Time of India
After 19 rounds, several seats in colleges still vacant
Ahmedabad: Despite completing 19 rounds of admissions through the Gujarat Common Admission System (GCAS) portal, a large number of seats in govt university-affiliated colleges across the state remain vacant. This has prompted several universities—including Gujarat University—to demand the reopening of registration and an additional round of admissions. GCAS was introduced two years ago to centralise the admission process for undergraduate courses in arts, commerce, and science. Earlier, individual universities conducted their own admissions, typically concluding within three rounds—two online and one offline. College administrators now argue that the centralised system has proven inefficient. "Even students with 40–50% marks used to get admission somewhere under the old system. But now, despite multiple attempts and 19 rounds, many students still haven't secured a seat," said the principal of a leading Ahmedabad college. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad In Gujarat University alone, thousands of seats remain unfilled. According to GCAS data, 45,945 seats have been allotted in affiliated colleges, but the university is yet to receive updated vacancy figures from several institutions. Many colleges have delayed uploading final admission data, further complicating the picture. With the 20th round currently underway, universities are growing increasingly frustrated. Several institutions have submitted formal appeals to the state government, urging that the GCAS portal be reopened for fresh registrations to fill the remaining seats. Gujarat University has officially backed this demand. The situation has sparked concern among students and parents, many of whom are unsure whether additional rounds will be held in time for the new academic session. College authorities warn that unless changes are made, hundreds of seats could go to waste even as students remain without admission.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Undergraduate admissions in Gujarat under GCAS cross 2.6L mark in special Phase 1
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat Common Admission System (GCAS) successfully completed Special Phase 1 of undergraduate admissions, with 2,66,699 students confirming their admissions across various universities and colleges in the state by 5pm on July 15. This figure represents 77.06% of the 3,46,096 verified applicants during the current admission cycle, indicating strong participation in the centralised admission process. As per the data released, a total of 3,65,710 students registered under Phase 1, Phase 2, and the special phase. Out of these, 3,46,096 applications were verified. Based on their preferences and college intake capacities, 2,90,249 admission offers were extended to students. Among these, 2,78,649 students confirmed their admission through the online mode, while 2,66,699 students confirmed their admission by physically visiting the allotted university or college. Moving forward, students seeking UG admissions can now register for Special Phase 2 from July 14 to July 21. Additionally, students can visit the nearest verification centres for document verification between July 14 and July 22, wherever applicable. The admission process for Special Phase 2 will be conducted in five rounds, beginning on July 24. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad At the postgraduate level, Round 7 of the second phase of PG admissions commenced on July 15 through the GCAS portal and will conclude on July 16. On the first day of this round, 56,076 PG students confirmed their admission across various institutions by 5pm. With both undergraduate and postgraduate admissions progressing efficiently, the GCAS portal continues to streamline the higher education enrolment process in Gujarat for the academic year 2025-26.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Delay in card issuance leave scholarship students struggling
Ahmedabad: As admissions through the Gujarat Common Admission System (GCAS) portal continue, students eligible for post matric scholarship are facing major hurdles due to delays in issuance of freeship cards and alleged non-compliance by colleges. The scholarship scheme provides fee exemptions to students from socially and economically disadvantaged communities, including those from SC, ST, and economically weaker sections. However, students report that it currently takes 4-5 days to receive the freeship card after securing admission. In the interim, many colleges are allegedly refusing to accept freeship card tokens as proof of eligibility for the scholarship and are pressuring students to pay full fees upfront to confirm their seats. This situation has sparked widespread anger among students who depend on the scheme to access higher education. In Gujarat University-affiliated colleges, freeship card holders are entitled to full fee exemption, with the department of social justice and empowerment directly reimbursing the fees to institutions. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) submitted a formal complaint to the Gujarat University vice chancellor, demanding strict action against colleges violating the policy. The student body has also urged the university to ensure refunds to students who were compelled to pay full fees despite being eligible for exemption and called for disciplinary measures against erring college authorities.
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Admission blunders: Flaws alleged in GCAS allotments
Ahmedabad: Allegations of flawed allotments have been made against the Gujarat Common Admission System (GCAS) amid the ongoing admission process. The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) claimed that a student who failed in Class 12 was allotted admission in not just one, but three different colleges affiliated with Gujarat University (GU). The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) claimed that a student who failed in Class 12 was allotted admission in not just one, but three different colleges affiliated with Gujarat University (GU). The discrepancy came to light only when the student went to pay the fees and was found to be ineligible due to failure. This is not the first time GCAS has drawn criticism. Earlier, there were complaints of incorrect allotments such as a female student receiving admission in place of a male candidate. Despite July being halfway through, the admission process is still ongoing, causing delays and confusion among students who continue to wait for confirmed admission. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad In response, NSUI submitted a memorandum to the Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG), demanding immediate resolution to these issues. Despite multiple admission rounds, many seats in Commerce remain vacant. In light of such inefficiencies, officials decided to implement a single college offer system for admissions to law colleges, similar to the BEd admission model. Starting July 10, students will be offered admission to one college only, based on their given preferences. They must confirm their admission by paying fees by July 11. If a student wishes to participate in further rounds, they must give consent, without which they will not be eligible for subsequent rounds. GU currently has 22 law colleges offering 1,920 seats, but only one govt-aided law college is participating in the GCAS admission process.
Time of India
10-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
50k seats vacant in Gujarat University colleges after three GCAS rounds
Ahmedabad: The centralized admission process through the Gujarat Common Admission System (GCAS) saw only partial success, with only 12,942 students securing admission to colleges under the Gujarat University. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This leaves over 50,000 seats vacant in various arts, commerce and science colleges affiliated with the university, which offers more than 60,000 seats in total. Three admission rounds under GCAS have been completed so far. However, compared to the earlier system where universities handled their own admissions and most students were placed within three to four rounds, the current process lagged behind. Many students are yet to secure admission, despite registering for the process. Veer Narmad South Gujarat University admitted the highest number of students — 27,362. In contrast, Somnath University saw only 22 admissions. Other universities such as Saurashtra University (20,296), North Gujarat University (14,888) and Maharaja Sayajirao University (9,182) also filled a significant number of seats. Sources said most of the students who confirmed their admission scored over 75%, while those with lower marks are still waiting for offers from preferred colleges. Many students hope to secure better colleges in the next rounds and have not confirmed their admission yet. The fourth round is currently underway while the fifth round will begin after June 13. Students will also have the opportunity to change their college preferences during this phase. Professors have raised concerns about delays in the current GCAS process, stating that the procedure that once took a week now stretches over a month, causing stress and uncertainty among students. It remains unclear whether the upcoming rounds will resolve the issue of vacant seats.
