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:
Mission:
Core Values:
Mentoring:
Prohibition of Ragging:
College Uniform:
Dress Code:
Grassroot Level Research (GLR):
Merit Scholarship:
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:
Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
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Bachelor of Commerce in Accountancy | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resource Management | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
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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 |