GCAS VSBC 2026 Registration Begins for Vacant UG Seats in Gujarat Colleges
For undergraduate courses, the Education Department of the Gujarat government has launched the Gujarat Common Admission Services (GCAS) Vacant Seat Based Counselling (VSBC) 2026.
For undergraduate courses, the Education Department of the Gujarat government has launched the Gujarat Common Admission Services (GCAS) Vacant Seat Based Counselling (VSBC) 2026. Sign-ups have begun through the official site, gcas.gujgov.edu.in. The link stays available from July 5, 2026, through July 15, 2026. This VSBC phase is designed to occupy seats that stayed unfilled after the earlier standard merit rounds. It offers a further opportunity to new applicants and to candidates who were not allotted any seat to obtain a UG placement. The initial VSBC merit list is expected to be published on July 6, 2026.
GCAS VSBC 2026 Key Details
Within the ten-day period, applicants are required to complete registration on the GCAS website. Marks from the most recent qualifying exam are used to create the merit list. After the list is issued, choice entry, seat assignment, and reporting to the institution will take place.
- Conducting authority: Gujarat Government’s Education Department
- Programme level: Undergraduate (UG)
- Official portal: gcas.gujgov.edu.in
- Helpline: 079 22880080 (11 AM to 5 PM)
GCAS VSBC 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Registration window opens | July 5, 2026 |
| Provisional merit list release | July 6, 2026 |
| Last date to register | July 15, 2026 |
Who Can Apply for GCAS VSBC 2026?
Eligible UG applicants looking for admission to Gujarat University–affiliated colleges and other participating state universities can take part in this VSBC round. Those applying for the first time because they skipped prior rounds are allowed to submit an application. Candidates who registered earlier but received no allotment may participate as well. Completion of the qualifying exam (Class 12 or its equivalent) is required for applicants. They also need to satisfy the eligibility conditions set by the selected programme and college.
How to Register for GCAS VSBC 2026?
To finish registration on the GCAS portal, use the steps given below.
- Go to gcas.gujgov.edu.in, the official site.
- Choose the UG admissions registration option.
- Provide details such as your name, selected course, birth date, category, gender, email address, and phone number.
- Select “Get OTP” so the OTP and user ID are sent to your phone and email.
- Sign in with the login details you received.
- Add academic information and upload the necessary documents.
- Pick preferred colleges and programmes in the choice list.
- Finalize the form and keep the confirmation page saved.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Before July 15, 2026, go to gcas.gujgov.edu.in and finish the registration process.
- Have soft copies ready of your Class 12 marksheet, identity proof, category certificate, and passport-size photo.
- On July 6, 2026, view the merit list and record your rank.
- Choose college and course options with care, keeping vacant seats in mind.
- Watch the portal for allotment notices and reach the assigned college within the given time.