Students in Gujarat Protest GCAS Glitches Affecting University Admissions
GCAS glitches spark outrage among students in Gujarat
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Students in Gujarat are expressing frustration over the Gujarat Common Admission System (GCAS) due to ongoing technical issues and procedural inconsistencies that hinder the university admission process. Protests led by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) demand immediate reforms to address these problems, which threaten students' academic futures.
- 01Protests were led by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) against the GCAS system due to persistent issues.
- 02Students reported that several integrated courses were not available during registration due to pending approvals.
- 03Technical glitches included the lack of an edit option for course selection and delays in receiving OTPs for application completion.
- 04Concerns were raised about how students passing supplementary exams will be accommodated in the admission process.
- 05The registration fee is Rs 300 for general category students and Rs 150 for reserved category students, regardless of admission outcomes.
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In Gujarat, the Gujarat Common Admission System (GCAS) has faced backlash from students over ongoing technical and procedural glitches that disrupt the university admission process. On Wednesday, members of the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) organized protests, highlighting the system's inconsistencies and demanding immediate reforms. Despite complaints from students and parents since its inception two years ago, the government remains committed to using this centralized portal for admissions. Students have reported issues such as the unavailability of several integrated courses during registration due to pending approvals, limiting their options. Technical problems, including the lack of an edit option for course selection and delays in receiving one-time passwords (OTPs), have further complicated the application process. Additionally, there is uncertainty regarding how students who pass supplementary exams will be integrated into the admission process, as well as confusion over admission quotas for CBSE board students. The ABVP has urged the GCAS office at the Knowledge Consortium of Gujarat (KCG) to address these issues promptly, warning that continued neglect could jeopardize students' academic futures. The registration fee structure, which charges Rs 300 for general category students and Rs 150 for reserved category students regardless of admission status, has also attracted criticism.
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The ongoing issues with the GCAS could significantly affect students' ability to secure admissions in government and select private universities, potentially pushing them towards private institutions.
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