While the online centralized admission process for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) courses is going on through the government’s GCAS portal, the government has received several complaints from parents. They informed the helpline that some colleges are contacting students and saying that they will confirm admission once the offline admission starts.
In response, the government has issued a strict circular to all university Vice Chancellors, clearly stating that no college is allowed to conduct offline admissions on its own. The complete admission process must only be done through the GCAS portal.
Government Responds to Complaints: “Do Not Mislead Parents”
The Commissioner of the Higher Education Department has sent a circular to the Vice Chancellors of all 15 government universities connected to the GCAS portal. The circular mentions that students and parents have called the GCAS cell and said some colleges are misleading them by saying they don’t need to apply right now.
These colleges are telling students that when offline admission starts, the college will call them and confirm their admission. But this year, the government has declared that the entire admission process is centralized and will be carried out only through the GCAS portal.
Strict instructions have been given to make sure that no such misleading behavior is done by any college offering UG, PG, B.Ed, LLB or other courses affiliated to any government university.
No Offline Admission at All – Government’s Clear Warning
The circular also mentions that in the academic year 2025–26, no admission will be accepted through offline mode. All colleges and faculties affiliated with government universities must follow this rule without exception.
However, many students and parents are still hoping to get admission into top colleges. The confusion is leading to panic among some students who think they might lose seats if they wait for the online process.
Students Will Get Multiple Course-College Options Based on Merit
This year, the GCAS system has been decentralized, meaning students will get more than one college course option based on their merit. This step is taken to provide better flexibility and wider access to quality education.
The government has stated that colleges should not make false promises or accept applications outside the GCAS system, as this misguides students and parents and goes against government policy.
