GBU MOP-UP Round 2026 Registration Begins; Apply by August 17
Gautam Buddha University (GBU) has started accepting applications for the MOP-UP Round 2026 for undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) admissions. Interested candidates can apply through the official admission portal at gbuadm.samarth.edu.in. The application window will remain open until August 17, 2026. The counselling and admission process will be conducted on August 18, 2026 at the GBU campus in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The MOP-UP Round is the final opportunity for admission for the 2026-27 academic session. It is being conducted to fill seats that remain vacant after the previous admission rounds.
GBU MOP-UP Round 2026 Key Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting University | Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida |
| Round Name | MOP-UP Round (UG and PG) |
| Academic Session | 2026-27 |
| Application Portal | gbuadm.samarth.edu.in |
| Application Deadline | August 17, 2026 |
| Counselling-cum-Admission Date | August 18, 2026 |
| Counselling Mode | Offline at GBU campus |
Source: gbuadm.samarth.edu.in
Who Should Apply for the MOP-UP Round?
The MOP-UP Round is open to candidates who were not selected in the earlier admission rounds. It also provides an opportunity for students who missed the Phase 5 deadline on July 31, 2026. Candidates who did not apply during the previous rounds can also apply, while candidates who had registered earlier but did not receive a seat may participate as well. Seats will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to fulfilment of the eligibility criteria specified in the official GBU admission brochure for the 2026-27 academic session.
How to Apply for GBU MOP-UP Round 2026?
The application process will be conducted online through the Samarth admission portal.
- Visit the official website at gbuadm.samarth.edu.in.
- Click on the New Registration link on the homepage.
- Enter your personal, academic, and contact details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates.
- Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Review the application form carefully.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page.
Candidates should keep scanned copies of all required documents and a valid online payment method ready before beginning the application process.
What Should Candidates Carry for Counselling?
Candidates who complete the registration process must report to the GBU campus in Greater Noida for the counselling and admission process on August 18, 2026.
They should carry the following original documents along with one set of self-attested photocopies:
- Class 10 mark sheet and passing certificate
- Class 12 mark sheet and passing certificate
- Graduation mark sheets and degree certificate, for PG applicants
- Category and domicile certificates, if applicable
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Valid photo ID proof
- Printed application form
- Application fee payment receipt
Admission will be confirmed only after document verification and payment of the applicable admission fees at the university.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Visit gbuadm.samarth.edu.in and complete registration before August 17, 2026.
- Check the eligibility criteria for the desired programme in the official 2026-27 admission brochure.
- Keep scanned copies of academic and category-related documents ready for upload.
- Pay the application fee online and save the payment receipt.
- Download and print the submitted application form.
- Reach the GBU Greater Noida campus on August 18, 2026 for offline counselling with all original documents and photocopies.