Goa University: Ranking, Courses, Fees, Admission, Placements

Goa University Overview

Goa University Latest Updates

• June 10, 2022: The registration process is open for AIMA UGAT 2022 till July 17
• May 30, 2022: Goa University Integrated MBA Admission 2022 is open. Apply till June 03.
• May 10, 2022: Goa University MBA (Financial Services) Admission 2022 begins; the last date to apply is May 27.

Goa University was established in 1985 and is recognized by UGC and NAAC. It 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. 

Table of Contents

• Quick Insights
• Ranking
• Courses
• Departments
• Admission
• Why Choose Goa University?
• Cut off
• Result
• Infrastructure
• Placements
• Scholarships
• Collaborations
• Alumni

Goa University Quick Insights

Goa University 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. The highlights of the institute are mentioned below:

Quick Insights of Goa University
Year of Establishment	1985
Type of University	Public
Accreditation	NAAC
Recognition	UGC
Courses Offered	Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Doctoral, PG Diploma, Certificate
No. of Courses	235
No. of Students	2043
No. of Faculties	176
Campus Area	427 acres
Infrastructural Facilities	Computer Center, Seminar Halls, Hostel, Mess, Remote Sensing Lab, Guest House, Library, etc
Location	Teligao, Goa, India

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 NIRF 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 in 36th position (in 2019).

Goa University Courses

Goa University offers 26 departments imparting PG education at the campus and it 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. 

Department	Course
Social Work	MSW, BSW
Library and Information Science	M.L.I.Sc, B.L.I.Sc
Computer Application	MCA
Commerce	M.Com, MBA
Science	B.Sc (Hons), B.Sc

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Goa University Departments

Goa University offers courses in streams like Medicine, Management Studies, Agriculture, Computer Applications, etc. The departments at the institute are mentioned below:

Social Work	Computer Application	Food Technology
Library and Information Science	Commerce	Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry	Microbiology	Biotechnology
Analytical Chemistry	Organic Chemistry	Marine Biotechnology

Goa University Admission

Goa University admission 2022 application process is available only through an online mode and candidates can obtain the application form from the official website of the university. Goa University selects its candidates for the PG courses based on their performance in the GU ART exam (Goa University Admission Ranking Test).

Goa University Eligibility Criteria

Goa University's merit list is prepared based on the rank obtained in the entrance test under which admission is provided. For admission in M.Phil or Ph.D. programs, Goa University accepts a valid score in JRF/ NET/ SET/ GATE/ GPAT. The eligibility criteria for courses in different disciplines are as follows:

B.Pharm Eligibility Criteria:

• Candidates should be of Indian nationality to be eligible for admission to B.Pharm.
• Candidates Should have passed a diploma in pharmacy with at least 45% marks 

M.Phil / Ph.D Eligibility Criteria:

• Should have a master’s degree in the relevant subject.
• First preference for the candidates who qualified NET/ SET/ JRF/ GATE/ GPAT.

PG Diploma Eligibility Criteria:

• The candidate should have minimum graduation from a recognized university.

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Why Choose Goa University?

Goa University was ranked 81st in the University category in the NIRF ranking 2020. There are currently 57 colleges connected with Goa University that offer undergraduate, graduate, doctorate, diploma, and professional programs. There is one center, 16 departments, and five schools in the university. In addition, the university has nine recognized institutions for research programs leading to Ph.D. degrees. The percentage of women outnumber men in this university. 

Goa University Cut Off

Goa University cut off 2022 for admission into the university as every year varies for the various courses. The candidates can check the cut offs at the official website of the university. 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

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Goa University Result

Goa University results 2022 was announced by the institution for the examinations held in 2021. Students who took exams in 2021 can see their Goa University result 2021-22 by logging in using their login credentials.

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Goa University Infrastructure

Goa University's infrastructure offers hostels for both the girls as well as the boys. It is provided for the PG students. It is dependent on the availability of seats. The below-listed facilities are provided to the students enrolled in the university:

• Census Microdata
• Computer Centre
• Counseling
• Digital Learning & Initiatives
• Estate Management
• Guest House
• Health
• Hostels/Mess
• Library
• Other Units
• Remote Sensing Lab
• Seminar Halls
• Sports

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Goa University Placements

Goa University placements 2022 drive like every year, was organized for eligible last-year students. The highest package offered was INR 6 LPA. The Goa University placement cell approaches a number of well-known firms to invite them to participate in the effort and hire qualified students with a competitive wage package. The list of recruiters visiting the institute is as follows: 

HDFC Bank	Indusind Bank	Chowgule Industries
Phlox Educon	Caculo	ICICI Bank
Remote Software Solutions	Indoco Remedies	Vipra Primeware Infotech
Comprise Software Solutions	Auto Industries	New Vision Printing Services
Faria Holding	Imperial Wealth Services	Persistent Systems

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Goa University Scholarships

Goa University helps students get financial assistance through Goa Government, the University Grants Commission (UGC), or other means. Following are the types of scholarships offered by the institute:

• Funding Support From Goa Government
• Funding Support From UGC
• Funding From Other Agencies

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Goa University Collaborations

Goa University has MoUs and collaborations with universities across the globe. These collaborations are made to conduct cooperative activities in education and help the overall growth of students at Goa University. Following are the institute's collaborations with some renowned institutions:

Country	Partnering University
USA	University of South Carolina, Aiken
Argentina	Universidad De Palermo
Mexico	University of Colima
Indonesia	Universitas Telkom
India	CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum, Dehradun
	Drepung Losel Ling Monastery, Mundgod, Karnataka

Goa University Alumni

Goa University has a dedicated alumni relations committee for the sole purpose of engaging the alumni with the university perpetually. The alumni association has been energetic in imparting a platform for all of the alumni to engage and network and organizes a large number of occasions each year. Following are some of the notable alumni are as follows:

Notable Alumni	Profession
Anish Sood	Indian Music Producer
Shikha Pandey	Indian Cricketer
Madhavi Sardesai	Editor
Laxmikant Parsekar	Indian Politician
Tapan Acharya	Indian Actor