What is GCAS ?
GCAS Admission Process
The Gujarat Common Admission Services(GCAS) is a centralized online admission portal initiated by the Education Department of the Government of Gujarat.It streamlines the admission process for various UG and PG programs across state-run universities and their affiliated collages, allowing students to apply to multiple institutions through a single platform.
GCAS, or Gujarat Common Admission Services, is a centralized online admission portal launched by the Education Department of the Government of Gujarat. It aims to streamline the admission process for various undergraduate and postgraduate program across government universities and affiliated collages in the state.
Who Should Apply?
Eligible Candidates:
- Undergraduate Programs: Student who have completes their 12th grade(HSC) from recognized board like GSEB, CSEB, ICSE, or Equivalent.
- Postgraduate Programs: Graduates holding a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
Courses Offered:
- UG Courses: BA, BCom, BSc, BBA, BCA, B.Ed, LLB, BSW, BFA, etc.
- PG Courses: MA, MCom, MSc, MBA, MCA, M.Ed, LLM, MSW, etc.
- New User ID Creation:
1. Visit the GCAS website
2. Look for an “Apply Now” option or register through the online registration link:
Fill Personal Details:
Name: As per 12th Marksheet (HSE).
Date of Birth: In DD/MM/YYYY format as per 10th/HSE Marksheet.
Mobile No.: Include country code (e.g., (91) 9632388997).
Email ID: Provide a valid and active email (e.g., abc@gmail.com).
Review & Submit Form
OTP Verification:
OTP sent to registered email and mobile.ID Creation:
Username and password sent to registered contacts.Post Registration:
Change password immediately.
Use given credentials to log in.
Note: A unique student ID is generated after registration.
- Admission Process:
Login: Use the User ID and Password received after registration
2.OTP Verification: OTP sent to registered email and mobile.
3.Access Application Form: Available after successful login.
4.Select Preferences: Choose desired streams, courses, and universities/colleges within the state (multiple selections allowed).
5. Application Form:After selecting courses and colleges, the student must fill out the application form.
6. Application Form Guidelines (Short):
Name: As per 12th (HSE) Marksheet.
DOB: As per 10th Marksheet/School Leaving Certificate.
Category: Upload valid proof if applying under EWS, SC, ST, OBC, SEBC, Nomadic or De-notified Tribes.
Final Steps (Short):
Review: Recheck the entire application form before final submission.
Fee Payment: Pay a one-time fee via the Payment Gateway (covers all selected courses/universities).
Confirmation: Filled form is auto-sent to the student’s registered email.
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4. Final Submission:
Student must submit the completed application form after review and payment..
Application Forwarded: Sent to all selected universities/colleges.
Merit List: Each institution prepares its own merit list and informs students via email.
Admission Process: Shortlisted students visit the institution for document verification and fee payment.
Enrollment: University/College confirms and enrolls the student.
2.Enter Email ID, Application, and Date of Birth; click Submit.
3.Receive OTP on registered email/number.
4.Use OTP to reset password.
Other Important Instructions (Short):
Answer all questions before final submission.
Use updated email ID and contact number—all updates will be sent there.
Provide parents’/guardians’ active contact number.
Enter accurate qualification details for proper shortlisting.
Visit the selected University/College for document verification and enrolment upon receiving an email.
Differently-abled students must upload a certificate showing over 45% disability.