When it comes to the admissions process in Goa, it involves
several crucial steps. Students are curious to researching colleges,
researching about the subjects available and what the college or university
offers, completing application forms and finally submitting required documents
to complete the application process. By exploring their website, reading course
list, attending information sessions, or contacting admissions representatives,
one can gather comprehensive information about the available subjects and
academic opportunities.
For Lethaniel Sequeira from Duler, Mapusa, completed his
Class 12 Arts in St Xavier’s Higher Secondary School, Mapusa, and has applied
for his college admission. He received a Directorate of Higher Education (DHE)
link to fill an admission form. “I had to fill my details such as, my email id,
passing certificate and leaving certificate of both Class 10 and 12 in the
form. I had to even upload a passport size photograph along with my Aadhaar
card and another picture with my signature on it. I then had to create a new
password to continue the admission process,” he says. He felt that the
procedure was very easy and fast. Lethaniel applied for Bachelor of Business
Administration in Saraswat Vidyalaya College, Mapusa and St Xavier’s College,
Mapusa. “I prefers online admissions over offline as the process is much
easier,” adds Lethaniel.
Shanawaz Aga, a resident of Socorro, Porvorim, completed his
Class 12 Vocational in St Xavier’s Higher Secondary School, Mapusa, found the
admission process a little difficult at the beginning. He explains, “The
admission process was done online. The college selects the students and later
the merit list will be uploaded on the DHE website.” He applied for Bachelor in
Computer Applications in St Xavier’s College, Mapusa, and he prefers online
admission but feels that the procedure has to be systematic.
A SYBA student at St Xavier’s College, Jai Vernekar, from
Canacona says, “First, I had to apply through the DHE portal. Then, we had to
select three preferred colleges and select the course we wanted. But then I
came to know that the DHE portal was not applicable for the Mass communication
stream. So enquiring about it, I came to know that we had to apply through a
college website, making it easier to apply for admission.”
With a preference for offline admission, he adds, “I find
the online admission process very confusing and at times had to face severe
site crashing issues. I think offline admissions are better as we are able to
communicate on one to one basis and the process becomes quite easier as I don’t
have to struggle with the form filling etc. Although offline mode of admission
is time consuming yet I still feel it’s better.” He has applied in St Xavier’s
College, Mapusa in Mass communication,
“I knew about the subject availability through the site.
Before choosing the course in this college, I went through the number of
subjects as well as availability of opportunities there in,” says Jai, who
travels to Canacona everyday for his classes.
Ninoshka Fernandes residing in Socorro, Porvorim shares her
experience about the admission procedure. “The admissions were done online and
I had to register on the DHE website. Once the registration was completed, I
had to fill the required details, which also included which college I wished to
apply for. My first preference was St Xavier’s College, Mapusa, second
preference was Saraswat Vidyalaya College, Mapusa and the third was Dnyanprassarak
Mandal’s College and Research Centre, Assagao and I chose Commerce stream,”
says Ninoshka. The admission process was a little confusing, but after she
inquired about it and the subjects, she found
it easy.
Joan Gonsalves from Santa Cruz, says she keeps herself
updated with the news and checks online about when the admissions would begin.
She says, “Apart from checking online and the news, I also have friends who
forward things if they find out any developments. I have applied at Dempo
College of Commerce & Economics, Cujira, Bambolim and the course that I
chose is Integrated Masters of Commerce.” She found the online admission
process easy. She adds, “When I decided to take this course, I joined a
Whatsapp group in which the teacher in charge keeps us updated. I also looked
up the old prospectus on the college site.” She prefers online admissions as it
quite simple to function and is much more convenient compared to offline
admissions.
Ruth Pereira, from Marna, Siolim, completed her Class 12 at
St Francis Xavier Higher Secondary School, Siolim and is now eager to join a
prestigious college for her higher studies. She found the admission process
slightly confusing. “To do the admission process a link was given through which
the admission form was displayed and I had to fill all the details. I have
chosen the Commerce stream and my first preference was St Xavier’s College,
Mapusa, second was Dnyanprassarak Mandal’s College and Research Center, Assagao
and third was Saraswat Vidyalaya College, Mapusa,” explains Ruth. However, Ruth
prefers offline admissions because online admissions could actually lead to a
lot of confusion.
According to Vishakha Jha from Panjim, who complete her FYBA
at St Xavier’s College and had to apply for Second Year admissions, students first
tried online admission and then if it was necessary, they had to go to the
college for the offline procedures. “I applied in St Xavier’s College, Mapusa
for the course of Journalism. The admission process was quick and easy and we
were already informed about the subjects we will learn during the course,”
informs Vishakha.
Some students found the process easy and convenient while others encountered challenges or confusion. The process highlights the importance of clear communication, systematic procedures, and readily available support to ensure a smooth and satisfactory admission experience for all students