Key Takeaway: Admissions to GTU-affiliated programs are conducted through multiple official portals based on the type of program:
- Professional UG/PG (e.g., B.E., B.Pharm, MBA, M.Tech) – via ACPC or ACPDC
- General UG/PG (e.g., B.Sc., M.Sc., MCA, BBA, M.Ed., PG Diplomas) – via GCAS
- Direct GTU-administered courses (Ph.D., Integrated MBA/MCA, PG Diplomas) – via GTU Samarth Portal
All admissions follow Government of Gujarat reservation norms and are regulated by UGC, AICTE, and NCTE guidelines.
1. Admission Portals & Official Links
- GTU Samarth Portal (Direct Courses): gtuadm.samarth.edu.in
- GCAS (General UG/PG): gcas.gujgov.edu.in
- ACPC (Professional UG/PG): gujacpc.admissions.nic.in
- ACPDC (Diploma Programs): gujdiploma.admissions.nic.in
2. Programs & Eligibility
2.1 ACPC-Managed Professional Programs
- UG: B.E./B.Tech, B.Pharm, B.Arch, B.Planning, B.Sc. Nursing
- PG: M.E./M.Tech, M.Pharm, MBA
- Eligibility: 10+2 or relevant Bachelor’s with 45–50%; entrance exams like GUJCET, JEE, GATE, CMAT, etc.
- Selection: Centralized counseling by ACPC
2.2 GCAS-Managed General Courses
- UG/PG Courses: B.Sc., B.Com, BCA, BBA, B.Ed., M.Sc., MCA, M.Com, M.Ed., PG Diplomas
- Eligibility: 10+2 or Bachelor’s with 50% (General), 45% (Reserved)
- Selection: Merit + course-specific entrance tests; apply via GCAS Portal
2.3 GTU Samarth Portal – Direct GTU Programs
- Programs: Ph.D., Integrated MBA/MCA (5-year), PG Diplomas (e.g., Data Science, Smart Cities, IPR)
- Eligibility: As per AICTE/UGC guidelines – typically 55%+ in Master’s or 10+2 for Integrated programs
- Selection: Merit, entrance tests (e.g., PET for Ph.D.), or national-level exam exemption
- Apply via: GTU Samarth Portal
3. Reservation & Relaxation Policy
- SC – 7%
- ST – 15%
- SEBC/OBC – 27%
- EWS – 10%
- PwD, Sports, Defence categories – as per government policy
Concessions in marks and fees apply per statutory norms.
4. Admission Process Overview
4.1 ACPC Admissions
- Register on ACPC Portal
- Upload documents, pay registration fee (₹500/₹250)
- Participate in counseling → seat allotment → document verification at assigned institute
4.2 GCAS Admissions
- Register on GCAS Portal with mobile OTP
- Select GTU and preferred colleges/programs
- Upload documents, pay ₹500 (General/OBC) or ₹250 (SC/ST/PwD)
- Submit choices → merit list → counseling & admission
4.3 GTU Samarth Admissions
- Visit GTU Samarth Portal
- Choose program (Ph.D., Integrated, PG Diploma)
- Fill form, upload documents, pay applicable fees
- Ph.D.: Appear for PET unless exempt → attend interview → submit proposal
5. Important Dates (Tentative – AY 2025–26)
| Program | Event | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| ACPC | Registration | April 2025 |
| ACPC | Last Date to Apply | 22 July 2025 |
| GCAS | Phase 2 Registration | 14–21 July 2025 |
| GCAS | Counseling | 24–30 July 2025 |
| GTU Samarth | Application Window | June–July 2025 |
| GTU Samarth | Ph.D. PET & Interview | July–August 2025 |
6. Fees & Scholarships
- Application Fees: ₹500 (General/OBC), ₹250 (SC/ST/PwD)
- Program Tuition Fees: As per individual course – available on portals
- Scholarships: MYSY, CM Scholarship, and Central/State schemes post-admission
7. Support & Helpdesk
- GTU Admissions: registrar@gtu.ac.in | +91-79-23267500
- Samarth Portal Support: helpdesk@gtu.ac.in
- GCAS: support-gcas@gujgov.edu.in | +91-9274100797
- ACPC: admissions@jacpcldce.ac.in | +91-79-26300360
- ACPDC: cdac2006@gmail.com | +91-79-26305516
Reference Links (Footnotes)
- GTU Admission Student Page
- GTU Samarth Portal
- ACPC Official Website
- ACPDC Diploma Portal
- GCAS Gujarat Admissions Portal