Goa University, [GU] North Goa

The university was established in 1985 and is one of the few universities in the country to offer Western languages such as Portuguese, French and other languages. The Department of Portuguese and Lusophone Studies in the university is the only one of its kind in the entire Indian Subcontinent.

Goa University is UGC and NAAC recognized and offers UG, PG, and Doctoral courses in departments such as Languages and Literature, Life Sciences and Environment, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences.

It has been affiliated with over 55 colleges in the state and 29 of these colleges provide general education and the rest provide professional education enrollment. The library of the university has been designated as a UN repository and receives UN published documents.

Goa University Quicklinks:

• Courses
• Collaborations
• Ranking
• Cut off
• Infrastructural Facilities
• Scholarships
• Eligibility Criteria
• Admission
• Hostel Details

Goa University Courses:

The number of programs and the total number of student strength at the University campus is on increase. There are 26 departments imparting PG education at the University campus harbors about 2000 students today for the PG programs alone.

There are about 500 students registered for Ph.D. programs doing their research at the university departments, affiliated colleges, and recognized institutions.

Goa University Collaborations:

Goa University, North Goa has MoUs and Collaborations with Universities across the globe. These collaborations and made to conduct cooperative activities in Education and help the overall growth of students at Goa University.

Goa University Ranking:

Goa University has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) of India with an 'A' Grade. The following are the rankings of the University.

• The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) (an organ of Ministry of Human Resources and Development, Govt. of India) in its cycle of ranking Indian Higher Educational Institutions in the year 2020, ranked Goa University at 81st rank among the Universities.
• QS University rankings have ranked Goa University in the range of 61-65 among Indian Universities for the year 2020.
• Among the QS World University Rankings for 'BRICS countries 2019', Goa University was among the group of 241-250 universities out of 9000 universities in BRICS countries. 
• India Today Magazine ranked Goa Univesity at the 20th level among the State-funded Universities in India and among the overall universities 
• The Week Magazine ranked Goa University at 36th position (in 2019).

Goa University Cut off: 

The cut offs for admission into the university change every year for the various courses. The university decides the cutoff values based on the following factors:

• Number of Candidates appearing for the entrance exam
• No of the candidates passing in the exam
• The difficulty level of question paper
• No. Of vacancies for this exam

The Goa University cut off may vary according to the section.

The candidates will be notified when the Goa University cutoffs are released. They will be notified via SMS or E-mail. The candidates can check the cut offs at the official website of the university.

Goa University Infrastructural Facilities:

The below listed are the Goa Univesity Facilities provided to the students enrolled in the University. 

1. Census Microdata
2. Computer Centre
3. Counselling
4. Digital Learning & Initiatives
5. Estate Management
6. Guest House
7. Health
8. Hostels/Mess
9. Library
10. Other Units
11. Remote Sensing Lab
12. Seminar Halls
13. Sports

Goa University Scholarship:

Goa University helps students get financial assistance through Goa Government, the University Grants Commission (UGC), or other means. Find the list of possible Goa University Scholarships below.

Funding Support From Goa Government:

• The Goa Financial Assistance also known as the "Bursary Scheme"
• Dayanand Bandodkar scheme for higher education for orphans
• Fee waiver scheme
• Interest-Free Education Loan Scheme

Funding Support From UGC:

• Indira Gandhi Scholarship Scheme For Single Girl Child
• Merit Scholarship Scheme For University Rank Holders
• Research Fellowship in Sciences for Meritorious Students
• Dr. D.S. Kothari Post-Doctoral Fellowships (PDF) in Sciences, Medical Sciences & Engineering Sciences
• Dr.S Radhakrishnan Post Doctoral Fellowship (PDF) in Humanities and special Social Sciences(including language)
• Rajiv Gandhi National Fellowship
• Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Research Associateship (RA) for Foreign Nationals
• Junior Research Fellowship in Engineering & Technology
• Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) in Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences
• Post-Doctoral Fellowship to Women Candidates
• Maulana Azad National Fellowship for Minority Students

Funding From Other Agencies:

• Ministry of Minority Affairs (GoI)
• Ministry of Minority Affairs (GoI)
• Dept. of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (GoI)
• Dept. of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (GoI)
• Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment (GoI)