Type of College

Private

Established

2002

Affiliation

Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar

About Don Bosco College, Itanagar

Don Bosco College, Itanagar was established in 2002 and it is an educational institution of the Catholic Church, belonging to and managed by the Salesians of Don Bosco Educational Society (registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1890: No.50 SR/ITA/4034). The college is named after St. John Bosco (1815 – 1888) popularly known as Don Bosco – Father and Friend of Youth. He was a Catholic priest and a prominent educationist engaged in the welfare of youngsters.

It is affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar.

Don Bosco College, Itanagar aims to impart quality higher education to the youth of Arunachal Pradesh. We intend to contextualize education so that the youth of Arunachal Pradesh can grow up with love of one’s culture and maintain the good customs and traditions of Arunachal Pradesh.

The college offers traditional courses in Arts and Commerce streams. The college is intend to launch vocational and professional courses in the future that would go a long way in developing skilled personnel in the state of Arunachal Pradesh as well as create avenues for self-employment and also well-equipped with all modern facilities.

College Emblem:
The thrust of the college emblem is spreading wisdom through learning. The lit lamp and the open book are indicative of this mission. Our endeavour is not merely spreading knowledge but imparting true wisdom that leads to holistic development of the individual and the progress of humanity.

It is to be realized through the vision and the educative system of Don Bosco. Thus the picture of Don Bosco is placed at the center. The overall shape of the cross speaks for the salvation of all. Thus true wisdom begins with self-sacrifice.

The quill of the Hornbill (State bird of Arunachal Pradesh) placed on either side of the emblem stands for the unity and integrity among the various tribes that will be achieved by receiving the light of true wisdom.

Along with it the institution seeks to preserve the culture and tradition of the tribes – the wisdom of the ancients.

Motto:

"Lead Kindly Light" is a plea to the Divine to lead us on to the path of true knowledge.

Vision:

  • Excelling to Empower

Mission:

  • Integral formation of academic excellence and human commitment

Core Values:

  • To follow the preventive system of Education of Don Bosco (Reason, Religion and Loving kindness)
  • To Promote human values of integrity, concern and personal morality
  • To Promote harmony and synergy in Unity (In the Pluri-cultural context of Arunachal Pradesh)
  • To Experience the Spiritual as one’s meaning and centre of existence

 

Mentoring:

  • All the students of the college will be divided into groups of 30 each or more and assigned to a lecturer who will act as a mentor to the group. The mentors will follow up the students of his/her group in every possible way guidance and motivation, monitoring attendance, assessing performance in assignments/tests, etc.

Prohibition of Ragging:

  • As per the directives of Honourable Supreme Court ragging in the campus is strictly prohibited and those found indulging in it will be expelled/rusticated from the institution as per the college rules

College Uniform:

  • To maintain the unique features of the College and to uphold the traditional values of Arunachal Pradesh, Don Bosco College has its own uniform. It comprises of black coat, black trousers and cream shirt (full sleeves) for boys as well as girls. No jeans are allowed for uniform even if black
  • The uniform is compulsory and the students are expected to wear uniform on every Monday and Friday and other important days as and when notified. NO UNIFORM NO ATTENDANCE IS THE POLICY. A College T. Shirt is a necessary part of the College Uniform to be worn on TUESDAY and THURSDAY. It is compulsory for all

Dress Code:

  • Students are to come to college decently and neatly dressed. Boys are to wear full length trousers and full or half sleeved shirts. Girls are to wear full length trousers (short pants are strictly prohibited)/salwar-kameez/ galle/ skirts and full or half sleeved shirts/blouses. Caps, cargo, track suits/jerseys/sleeveless shirts/shorts or see-through tops are strictly not allowed. T-Shirts with objectionable Graffiti are not permitted in the college for any function
  • Internal Assessments:

 

  • Under the Semester System, students will have Internal Assessments done in each semester (One Common Examination of 3 hours and Paper preparation and Presentation). This is compulsory and a student failing to secure a minimum of 8 marks for each subject or absence of the same will find himself/herself debarred a student automatically from the End Semester Examination

Grassroot Level Research (GLR):

  • As a special feature of the college, there is a Grassroot Level Research programme. Young students will be initiated to the methodology of research in the grass root level. Under this programme of study various villages in and around the college will be covered for research into the Socioeconomic and cultural life of the people

Merit Scholarship:

  • Don Bosco Scholarship/endowments have been instituted by the college for the students who excel in the University examinations every year. Students obtaining more than 60% marks (in every subject) in the University examination will be awarded scholarship as determined by the College Authority from time to time. The College grant cash Award and citation to the Rank Holders in the Final Examination of the University. Their names are also entered in the HALL of FAME.There will be a BEST STUDENT Award for every department after the RGU result. The Highest scoring student in aggregate for the particular subject will receive a Cash Award and Citation

Co-Curricular and Extension Services:
1. NSS: The National Service Scheme is a voluntary organization of College students under the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development to inculcate social consciousness and a sense of responsibility, discipline and dignity of labour among youth. The college Unit of the NSS is vibrant with activities and takes up a number of adult education and health-education programme each year and summer camps under the guidance of the Programme officer.
2. JESUS YOUTH and DON BOSCO YOUTH:
The College’s JESUS YOUTH and DON BOSCO YOUTH units will try to inculcate religious values, faith experience, knowledge about Jesus and his teaching, about Don Bosco and his spirituality, personal growth and a commitment to moral upright living. Any student irrespective of caste, creed, and denomination can be a member of these.
3. Clubs and Group Activities:
The College encourages the formation of student clubs under the guidance of the teaching staff. The clubs are literary and cultural, Arts, Information and Games and Sports. Literary and cultural club encourages and promotes language related activities such as debates, seminars, workshops, singing, dancing, music etc. While Games and Sports club search, expose and develop talents in Games and Sports. Red Ribbon Club intends to promote voluntary blood donation and awareness programmes related to HIV/AIDS and substance abuse. The Bosconian Choir has been formed to propagate good music and offer opportunities to the students to develop their singing talent. The members of the Bosconian Proclaimers proclaim the Word of God during the Assembly and other functions of the college.4. Counseling Cell and Career Guidance:
The college has a counseling and career guidance cell. Counsellors will be available from time to time for students to seek help.
5. Seminars and Programmes:
The college organizes special courses and seminars of varying nature to promote an all-round development of students. Every department will organize a departmental seminar for that department at least once a year.
Library:

  • The College has a sufficiently good Library which remains open on all working days but during the office hours only. The Library guidelines will given in the HANDBOOK.
Levels of study
Commerce
Streams Mode Duration Eligibilty
Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy Full Time 3 Years 10+2
Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management Full Time 3 Years 10+2
Arts
Streams Mode Duration Eligibilty
Bachelor of Arts in Economics Full Time 3 Years 10+2
Bachelor of Arts in English Full Time 3 Years 10+2
Bachelor of Arts in History Full Time 3 Years 10+2
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Full Time 3 Years 10+2
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology Full Time 3 Years 10+2
  • Library
  • Sports
  • Laboratories
  • Internet
  • Auditorium
  • Classroom
  • Seminar Halls

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