GU ART 2026: The application form will open in January 2026 and GU ART refers to the Goa University Admissions Ranking Test, a university-level entrance examination. The GOA university conducts this exam for the University and affiliated colleges into various postgraduate programs such as B.Ed., MA, MLISc, MSW, Master of Law, M.Sc, M.Com, and PG diplomas at Goa University and affiliated colleges for the academic year 2026.
Candidates can apply for a maximum of five subjects/specializations for the PG and/or B.Ed. Programmes
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Key Details About GU ART 2026
- Exam by: Goa University (GU).
- Offered Courses: PG programs including B.Ed., MA, MLISc, MSW, Master of Law, M.Sc, M.Com, PGDMLT, among others.
- Application Form: The application form will be available online on official Goa University website (unigoa.ac.in) and tothe online as per scheduled dates. Documents such as photograph, signatures, and certificates needed, and an application fee must be paid.
- Eligibility Criteria:Different eligbility criteria course wise.
- Exam Format & Syllabus: The syllabus has various subjects relevant to each program. Candidates are advised to check the official website for the detailed syllabus and chapter-wise weightage to optimize their preparation.
- Test Mode: The recent schedule indicates that tests are conducted online, with subject-wise papers for different PG programs.
- CDT: It is for candidates who want to change their stream of subject
- Important Dates: Application form opens in January and Test is possible in March/April 2026
When the GU ART 2026 Application opens?
It opens generally in January and closes in the month of February 2026, the whole process is online
I have studied different subjects now i want to apply for some other Subject is it possible in GUART 2025?
Yes, you can do so but you have to satisfy the eligbility criteria and appear in the CDT test whi happens before the GU ART 2026 test
Application & Selection Process
- Candidates will register online, must meet eligibility criteria, will upload required documents, and pay the application fee before the last date.
- Admit cards are released before the exam; candidates will download them from unigoa.ac.in using their credentials.
- After the test, answer keys and results are published on the website, with scores and ranks used for admissions into the appropriate PG courses.
| SC | 2% |
| ST | 12% |
| OBC NCL | 27% |
| PWD | 5% |
| Other University students | 10% |
| EWS UR | 10% |
| Children of Ex service men | 1% |
| Supernumerary Seats of Overseas candidates | 15% |
Application fee
Un-reserved/ EWS/OBC(NCL)-Rs.700 and Rs.600 for subsequent application
SC/ST category-Rs.375 and Rs.300 for subsequent application
Programs Covered in Recent Test SchedulesSubject Program Name Commerce Master of Commerce, PG Diploma in Banking & Finance Library Science Master of Library and Information Science Marathi Master of Arts in Marathi Marine Science Master of Science in Marine Science Mathematics Master of Science in Mathematics Microbiology Master of Science in Microbiology PGDCGMLT PG Diploma in Clinical Genetics & Lab Techniques Physics Master of Science in Physics Portuguese Master of Arts in Portuguese Psychology PG Diploma in Guidance & Counselling, MA Wellness Public Admin Master of Arts in Public Administration Remote Sensing & GIS Master of Science in Remote Sensing & GIS Social Work Master of Social Work
Exam PatternSection Difficulty Level Number of Questions I Least Difficult 15 II Difficult 15 III Most Difficult 20
Eligibility for GU-ART 2026 varies by course, with each postgraduate program having its own subject and qualification requirements.
College and Courses
| College Name | Available Courses |
| Shenoi Goembab School of Languages & Literature: | MA English, French, Hindi, Konkani, Marathi and Portuguese: |
| DD Kosambi School of Social Sciences & Behavioural Studies: | MA History, Political Science, Sociology, Geography and Psychology,MSW,Women Studies |
| Goa of Business School: | MA Economics,Mcom,MCA,MSc AI,MSc Data Science,MLISc |
| School of Physical and Applied Sciences: | MSc in Mathematics and Physics,MSc Electronics |
| School of Biological Sciences & Biotechnology: | MSc Microbiology, Botany and Zoology,Msc Biotechnology,MSc Food Technology,PG Diploma in Genetics and Medical Laboratory Techniques (PGDCGMLT) |
| School of Chemical Sciences: | MSc Chemistry,Msc Biochemistry |
| School of Earth, Ocean and Atmospheric Sciences: | MSc Applied Geology,Msc Marine Science,MSc Marine Microbiology,MSc Environmental Science |
| School of International and Area Studies: | MA International Studies: |
| Manohar Parrikar School of Law, Governance & Public Policy: | MA Public Administration,Master of Law, |
| School of Sanskrit, Philosophy and Indic Studies: | MA Philosophy,MA Sanskrit Studies |
Program-Wise Eligibility
| Course/Program | Eligibility Criteria |
| M.A. (Arts Subjects) | Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject (minimum 3 years) from a recognized university. |
| M.Com (Commerce) | Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or equivalent from a recognized university. |
| M.Sc (Science Subjects) | Bachelor’s degree in relevant science subject/field from a recognized university. |
| MCA (Master in Computer Applications) | Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics at 10+2; 30% marks required in GU-ART (5% relaxation for reserved categories). |
| M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence/Data Science | Graduation in relevant discipline; subject test in GU-ART required, no cutoff percent. |
| Master of Library & Information Science (MLISc) | Bachelor’s degree in any stream. |
| Master of Social Work (MSW) | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. |
| Master of Law (LL.M.) | Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university. |
| PG Diploma (Banking/Finance etc.) | Bachelor’s degree in any stream. |
| PGDCGMLT (Genetics & Lab Techniques) | Bachelor’s degree in allied sciences. |
| M.A. Wellness Counselling | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (GU-ART may not be mandatory). |
| MSc Marine Science, Remote Sensing, Physics, Mathematics, Microbiology | Bachelor’s degree in the relevant science subject. |
- For most PG programs, GU-ART performance determines eligibility along with prescribed minimum academic qualifications.
- Some programs may specify additional subject credits, honors/majors, or related specializations based on the university’s criteria.
- Reserved category: seats are reserved for these candidates and overseas candidates
Though the myeducationwire will update on the application form and other details but we will suggest the candidates to keep checking the official notification for exact and most current eligibility criteria as updates and special conditions may apply for particular courses or rounds. Eligibility criteria for GU-ART 2026 programs differ by course, but generally require a relevant bachelor’s degree for each stream.
Course-wise GU-ART 2026 Eligibility
| Program | Eligibility |
| MA (Arts subjects) | Graduation in relevant discipline |
| MCom | BCom or equivalent degree |
| MSc (Science subjects) | BSc in relevant discipline |
| MCA (Computer Applications) | Bachelor’s with Mathematics at 10+2; minimum 30% in GU-ART (5% relaxation for reserved) |
| MSc Artificial Intelligence/Data Science | Graduation in relevant subject; ranking based on GU-ART performance |
| MLISc (Library Science) | Graduation in any stream |
| MSW (Social Work) | Graduation in any subject |
| LLM (Master of Law) | LLB or equivalent law degree |
| PG Diploma (Banking/Finance etc.) | Graduation in any discipline |
| PGDCGMLT (Clinical Genetics) | Graduation in allied science discipline |
| MA Wellness Counselling | Graduation (no entrance required for some seats) |
| MSc Marine Science, Physics, Maths, Microbiology | Graduation in relevant science subject |
Where to Get Official Updates
- Visit the official Goa University portal: unigoa.ac.in.
- Important announcements and application forms will be available under the university’s admissions/announcements section.
- Previous years’ question papers and syllabus PDFs are available on education portals like aglasem.com
GU ART 2026 is not applicable for the following courses
Admission to the following Post-Graduation Degree Programmes shall not be based on GUART:
• M.B.A. Goa Business School, Goa University
• M.B.A. (Executive), Goa Business School, Goa University
• M.B.A. (Integrated), Goa Business School, Goa University
• M.B.A. (Financial Services), Goa Business School, Goa University
• M.B.A. (Integrated in Hospitality & Tourism), Goa Business School, Goa University.
• M.Sc. (Integrated) Data Science, Goa Business School, Goa University
• M.Sc. (Integrated) Economics, Goa Business School, Goa University
• M.Sc. Marine Biotechnology, School of Biological Sciences & Biotechnology, Goa University.
• M.Sc. International Hospitality and Tourism Management program(M.Sc. IHTM), V.M. Salgaocar Institute of International Hospitality Education
Admission-Ordinance governing the M.A., M.Sc. M.Com., M.S.W., M.T.T.M., M.P.Ed.,M.L.I.Sc., MBA, MBA (FS), MCA and Masters in International Hospitality and Tourism Management (MIHTM), Post Graduate Diploma and other such Masters Programmes of study conducted by the on-campus Schools of Goa University and its Affiliated Colleges based on the Choice Based Credit System of Instruction based on NEP 2020. (Effective from the Academic Year 2023-2024)
CDT Test
Candidates who are interested in applying for the M.Sc. Programmes in the discipline in which they have not studied at the undergraduate level are required to answer the Change of Discipline Test (CDT) in addition to the Ranking Test in the respective subject.
The CDT will be on the basis of the Ranking Test. Qualifying marks in the test is a minimum of 50% marks in the CDT to pass the test.
CDT test will be before the GU ART Test, which is conducted second week of February 2026
Question Type-MCQ
Duration-90 Minutes
Correct Answer-2 Marks
Negative Marking-0.50 Marks
Admission Mode- The admission will be offered on the vacant seats
Counselling
The counselling will be done for seat allotment at the Goa University or Samarth Portal. The candidates will deposit the Rs 10,000 as seat confirmation fee.
There shall be common Counselling for the following Programmes: a. M.C.A, M.Sc in Artificial Intelligence and M.Sc. in Data Science b. M.A. Psychology and M.A. Wellness Counselling
Course and Eligibility for CDT
| Course | Eligibility |
| MSc Physics | B.Sc. in Mathematics, Chemistry, Electronics and Computer Science, B.E./B.Tech in any discipline |
| Msc Mathematics | B.Sc. in Physics, Electronics and Computer Science, B.E./B.Tech in any discipline |
| Msc Mircrobiology | BSc Botany/ Zoology/Biotechnology/ Biochemistry/ Life Sciences/ Biological Sciences/ Home Science/Paramedical/ Physician Assistant/ Clinical Sciences / Forensic Science OR four-year Bachelor’s Degree in M.B.B.S./ B.A.M.S./ B.H.M.S./ Physiotherapy/Nursing/Agriculture/ Veterinary/ Forestry/ Pharmacy/ Fishery Sciences/ BDS/B.E.(Biochemical / Medical / Biotechnology)/ B.Tech (Biochemical / Medical/Biotechnology/ Food Science. |
| Msc Botany | Bachelor’s Degree in Life Sciences and allied disciplines/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences/Pharmacy/ Environmental Science |
| MSc Chemistry | Bachelor’s Degree in Physics/Mathematics/B Pharm/MBBS/BE in various Engineering disciplines. |
| MSc Biochemistry | B Pharm/ MBBS Degree |
| Msc Marine Microbiology | Bachelor’s Degree in Botany/ Zoology / Biochemistry/Life Sciences/ Biological Sciences/ Environmental Sciences/ Clinical Sciences/Forensic Sciences OR four-year Bachelor’s Degree in M.B.B.S./ B.A.M.S./B.H.M.S./ Agriculture/ Veterinary/ Fishery Sciences/ B.E. (Biochemical /Medical/Biotechnology)/ B.Tech. (Biochemical / Medical / Biotechnology/ Food Science/Food Technology) |
