GLS DAT 2026 seat allotment has been released on the official admission portal at admission.glsuniversity.ac.in — log in immediately, accept your allotted seat, and pay the admission fee online before the announced deadline to confirm your place at GLS Institute of Design.
GLS University releases its Design Aptitude Test (DAT) 2026 seat allotment through the centralised online admission portal. After the allotment is declared, you get a limited window to log in, review the allotted programme and specialisation, accept the seat online, and complete the admission fee payment. Students who do not complete both steps within the deadline lose the allotted seat automatically — no extensions are granted.
- Seat Allotment Released: June 7, 2026 on the official GLS University admission portal.
- Accept the seat and pay the admission fee before the notified deadline to avoid automatic cancellation.
- Admission fee payment is fully online — debit card, credit card, UPI, or net banking accepted.
- The GLS Institute of Design student login link is at admission.glsuniversity.ac.in/glsid/login.aspx.
- After online acceptance, report to GLS Institute of Design with all original documents for physical verification.
| Direct Link — GLS DAT 2026 Seat Allotment Portal (OUT) |
| GLS Institute of Design — Student Login Portal |
Steps to Accept GLS DAT 2026 Seat Allotment Online
Use the following steps on the official GLS University admission portal to accept your allotted seat before the deadline:
- Visit the GLS Institute of Design student portal at admission.glsuniversity.ac.in/glsid/login.aspx.
- Enter your registered application number and date of birth to log in to your account.
- Navigate to the "Seat Allotment" section visible on your student dashboard.
- Review the allotment details carefully — programme, specialisation, and batch as allotted by the institute.
- Click "Accept Seat" to confirm you wish to take up the allotted programme.
- The portal will redirect you automatically to the online payment gateway to pay the admission fee.
- Complete the fee payment using your preferred payment mode and wait for the transaction confirmation.
- Download and save your seat acceptance confirmation letter and payment receipt from the portal immediately.
If you do not wish to take the allotted seat, you may click "Reject Seat" on the portal. Rejection may affect your eligibility in subsequent allotment rounds — review the GLS University 2026 counselling schedule carefully before rejecting your allotment.
How to Pay GLS DAT 2026 Admission Fee Online
Fee payment is built directly into the seat acceptance flow on the portal. Once you click "Accept Seat," you are redirected to the payment gateway. Follow these steps to complete payment without errors:
- After accepting the seat, you are automatically redirected to the payment gateway — do not close or navigate away from the browser.
- Select your preferred payment mode: debit card, credit card, UPI, or net banking.
- Enter your payment credentials and click Pay / Confirm to initiate the transaction.
- Wait for the transaction success screen — do not press Back or refresh the page during the payment process.
- Once confirmed, click Download Receipt and save the PDF. Note down your transaction ID for records.
If payment fails but the amount is deducted: Wait 48 to 72 hours for the automatic refund before raising a complaint. Do not make a duplicate payment immediately. Contact the GLS University admission helpdesk at admission.glsuniversity.ac.in with your transaction reference number and a bank statement if the refund is delayed beyond 72 hours.
Documents Required for GLS DAT 2026 Seat Acceptance
Keep scanned copies ready for online upload during acceptance and originals ready for physical verification at the institute on the reporting date:
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| GLS DAT 2026 Admit Card | Examination identity proof |
| GLS DAT 2026 Scorecard or Merit Result | Merit and rank verification |
| Class 10 Marksheet and Passing Certificate | Date of birth and basic qualification proof |
| Class 12 Marksheet and Passing Certificate | Eligibility verification for design programmes |
| Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC — if applicable) | Reservation category benefit claim |
| Domicile or Residency Certificate | Gujarat or home state quota eligibility |
| Recent Passport-size Photographs | Online upload and physical submission at institute |
| Government Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, or Passport) | Identity verification at the institute |
| Seat Acceptance Confirmation Letter | Proof of online acceptance (download from portal) |
| Admission Fee Payment Receipt | Proof of seat confirmation fee paid online |
Carry self-attested photocopies of all documents along with originals when you report to GLS Institute of Design for physical document verification.
GLS DAT 2026 Admission Fee Details
The admission fee payable at the time of seat acceptance is notified by GLS University along with the allotment result on the portal. The table below outlines the known fee components — verify the exact current-year programme-wise fee on the official portal before initiating payment:
| Fee Component | Details |
|---|---|
| GLS DAT Registration Fee (already paid) | Rs. 2,000 — paid at the application stage before the exam |
| Seat Confirmation or Admission Fee | As notified on the official portal at the time of allotment — varies by programme |
| Accepted Payment Modes | Debit card, credit card, UPI, net banking (online only — no cash or DD) |
| Fee Adjustment | Seat confirmation fee is typically adjusted against first-semester tuition fee |
| Refund Policy | As per GLS University 2026 admission refund rules — check the official prospectus |
Log in to admission.glsuniversity.ac.in and check the payment screen for the exact admission fee amount specific to your allotted programme before proceeding.
What to Do After Accepting the GLS DAT 2026 Allotted Seat
After completing online seat acceptance and fee payment, your admission to GLS Institute of Design is provisionally confirmed. Complete these steps to finish the full admission process:
- Download and print your seat acceptance confirmation letter and admission fee receipt from the portal — keep multiple copies.
- Note the reporting date — GLS University publishes the schedule to report to the institute on the official admissions portal and announcement page.
- Arrange all original documents and their self-attested photocopies well before the reporting date.
- Report to GLS Institute of Design on the notified date for in-person document verification by institute officials.
- Pay any remaining academic fees as per the institute’s full academic year fee structure after document verification is complete.
- Collect your provisional admission letter and student ID card from the institute after all formalities are complete.
Missing the physical reporting deadline after online acceptance can still result in cancellation of your admission, even after fee payment is confirmed. Monitor all announcements at admission.glsuniversity.ac.in and the GLS University announcements page regularly.
GLS DAT 2026 Seat Allotment FAQs
Ques. Where do I log in to accept the GLS DAT 2026 seat allotment?
Ans. Log in at the GLS Institute of Design student portal at admission.glsuniversity.ac.in/glsid/login.aspx using your application number and date of birth. The seat allotment details and the Accept Seat option appear on your dashboard after logging in.
Ques. What is the last date to accept the GLS DAT 2026 seat allotment?
Ans. The deadline to accept the GLS DAT 2026 allotted seat is announced along with the allotment result on the official portal. You must accept the seat and complete admission fee payment before this deadline. Seats not accepted within the deadline are automatically cancelled without exception.
Ques. Which payment modes are accepted for GLS DAT 2026 admission fee payment?
Ans. The GLS University admission portal accepts online payment through debit cards, credit cards, UPI, and net banking. Cash or demand draft payment is not accepted at the online seat acceptance stage — payment must be completed digitally through the portal.
Ques. What happens if I reject the GLS DAT 2026 seat allotment?
Ans. If you reject the allotted seat, it is returned to the seat pool for subsequent rounds. Depending on the round, you may or may not remain eligible to participate in further allotment rounds. Review the GLS University 2026 counselling schedule carefully on admission.glsuniversity.ac.in before choosing to reject.
Ques. What should I do if my fee payment fails during GLS DAT 2026 seat acceptance?
Ans. If your payment fails but the amount is deducted from your bank account, wait 48 to 72 hours for the automatic refund. Do not make a duplicate payment immediately. If the refund does not appear after 72 hours, contact the GLS University admission helpdesk with your bank transaction reference number and a bank statement.
Ques. Is the GLS DAT 2026 seat confirmation fee adjusted against tuition fees?
Ans. Typically, the seat confirmation fee paid during online acceptance is adjusted against the first-semester tuition fee for the allotted programme. Confirm the exact adjustment policy with GLS Institute of Design during document verification, as per the 2026 fee structure published on the official portal.








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