Updated on Mar 10 2026, 10:06 AM IST
Children's University, Gandhinagar offers admission at the postgraduate and doctoral levels. Children's University admission to PG courses is based on the candidate's academic record in the last qualifying examination which is a bachelor’s degree. Children's University PhD admissions are given based on the valid UGC- NET / NET – JRF / UGC –CSIR NET / GSET scores.
Candidates who want to apply for Children's University PG course admission can fill out the application form on the Gujarat Common Admission Services (GCAS) portal. Applicants need to meet the eligibility criteria of Children's University Gandhinagar before applying.
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To apply for Children's University Gandhinagar admission, visit the GCAS portal: gcas.gujgov.edu.in
Students must fill out the application form as per the instructions mentioned on the portal.
Pay the application forms fee as directed by the portal.
Scan and upload the required documents with valid proportions.
Thereafter, students should exercise the option of preference-filling.
The university offers PGD, M.Sc, M.A and M.S.W programmes at the PG level. Children's University PG courses include M.A Sanskrit, MSW, M.Sc Foods and Nutrition, M.A Education, M.A Gujarati and M.A Child Psychology. The details related to courses and Children's University PG eligibility criteria are mentioned in the table below.
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
Bachelor's degree (B.A. or equivalent) under 10+2+3 pattern from a recognised university. | |
Go to the GCAS portal to apply to Children's Research University PG courses.
Fill in the application form with the necessary details.
Candidates must fill out their Children's University course preference during the preference-filling round.
The Children's University selection process will be based on merit according to past academics.
Provisional seat allotment will be displayed on the GCAS portal.
Document verification will take place at the time of Children's University admission.
Students are advised to pay the Children's University course fee as prescribed by the management.
Children's University admissions are confirmed only after the verification of the documents.
PhD courses are offered in various specialities such as PhD Mathematics, PhD Sanskrit, PhD Physics, PhD Psychology, PhD Home Science, PhD Education and PhD Gujarati. The details related to PhD courses and the Children's University Gandhinagar PhD eligibility criteria are mentioned in the table below.
Course | Eligibility Criteria |
PhD | Master's degree in a relevant discipline with 55% marks |
Eligible candidates must appear in an entrance examination that is CRU PET, conducted by the university.
NET/GATE-qualified candidates are exempted from the entrance examination.
Qualified candidates must participate in the further rounds for Children's University admission.
Children's University interview process should be attended by the eligible students.
To prove the authenticity of their credentials, applicants should pay the Children's University admission fee.
Children's University admissions are confirmed only after the verification of the documents.
Class 10th mark sheet
Class 12th mark sheet
Degree mark sheet
Photo ID Proof
Date of birth certificate
Migration Certificate (If applicable)
Transfer certificate
Passport size photographs
Allotment letter
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Note: Under the M.Sc course offered at Children's University, students need to do an internship of a minimum 4 weeks duration.
Children's University PG course admissions are offered on the basis of merit by the counselling session conducted by the GCAS.
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