Type of College

Government

Accreditation & Recognition

UGC, NAAC with "B++" Grade

Established

1989

Affiliation

Goa University, North Goa

About Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Khandola

Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Khandola was established on 20th June 1989. It is one of the premier institutions to impart & provide a platform in the field of higher education for the deserving candidates and prove to be a milestone in the path of progress.

The college is affiliated to Goa University, North Goa and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) & 12(B) Act, 1956 on 24th August 2006. It is accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "B++" Grade (Fist Cycle) in 2005.

The college aims towards offering quality education to its students in fulfillment of all the specifications laid down by University Grants Commission and Goa University, North Goa. The college also focuses on empowering students to be good leaders who will spread the light of knowledge, harmony, and equality in all spheres of life.

The Government College of Arts, Science, and Commerce located amidst picturesque surroundings at Khandola on radiating from NH4A (Panaji – Ponda), Banastarim-Marcela-St.Estevam Road. The college was established in the academic year 1989-90, initially with B.A. and B.Com. programmes. In the subsequent year (1990-91) the Science faculty was introduced.

The college has a well-designed building and the extension of building with all modern amenities and state of art auditorium is under way. All the three streams of the college (Arts, Science, and Commerce) are permanently affiliated to Goa University, North Goa.

The college has introduced several innovative courses over the years, viz Certificate Course in Tally, Sales tax, Library and Information Science etc. In fact this year too Orientation Programme on Practical Banking has been conducted.

Various Certificate Courses are proposed with the primary objective of developing not just graduates but resourceful citizens. The college has an NSS Unit for 300 volunteers who will be engaged in socially beneficial projects.

The college offers specialization in Microbiology, Chemistry, and Computer Science, semi specialization in Chemistry and Microbiology for B.Sc.; specialization in Advanced Accountancy, Cost and Management Accounting and Business Management for B.Com degree and semi specialization in Economics, Pol.

Sc., Geography, Psychology, English, Konkani, Marathi, and Hindi for B.A.

Vision:

  • Centre for Excellence

Mission:

  • To dedicate our energy to be responsive to the needs of an ever-changing society by promoting excellence in academics and art

Goals & Objectives:

  • To promote high standards of education in an environment conducive to the needs of undergraduate students
  • To provide an undergraduate education that will enable students to be responsive to the needs of an ever-changing society
  • To promote the advancement of scholarly and artistic activities for students and faculty
  • To foster a culture that supports and reinforces ethical and pro-social values
  • The college has an attractive, campus situated in secured and serene atmosphere suitable for learning
  • The college has separate individual departments for all subjects with young, dynamic faculty and non-teaching staff and with good results.
  • The college has the most eminent Faculty members and they are really well qualified, experienced and truly committed towards enhancement and development of the students.
  • The institution is working with a shining sun, the spectrum which is radiating in all possible directions.
  • The college has well-equipped with modern facilities like library, laboratory, classrooms, computer lab, canteen, seminar halls, multipurpose halls & playground etc.
  • A sufficient number of classrooms with varying sizes are made available for the smooth conduct of different classes in the college.
  • It has a rich collection of over 20,435 books in various disciplines. Apart from books for general reading, the Library subscribes to 27 journals (National and International), 19 magazines, 18 newspapers, 714 project reports and the Government Gazette. The Collection includes an encyclopedia of high repute, dictionaries, directories, yearbooks, rare titles and 450 CDs.
  • Poor and deserving students are eligible to avail textbooks from the Book Bank for their use during the academic year.
  • It comprises of LCD Projectors, overhead projectors, slide and film projectors, audio amplifier mixer system, T.V. and V.C.R., DVD system, video cassettes and large collection of classical and recreational music cassettes, musical instruments such as DrumSet, Guitars, Violin, Congo, Digital Synthesizer (electrical organ), Tablas and Harmonium
  • The college has established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) to assure the quality of the college & publishes college magazine
  • The college runs a canteen inside the campus where staff and students can have meals and snacks prepared in a hygienic manner and at an affordable cost
  • Internet & Wi-Fi facilities may be availed by the students and teachers as per their needs.
  • A multipurpose auditorium complex with facilities for large meetings, cultural programs, and indoor sports activities is under construction and is also being partially used for those purposes.
  • The college has a large playground, Basket Ball court and facilities and equipment for different sports like Cricket, football, Volleyball, Hockey, badminton, Table tennis and so on.
  • A health care has been started in the college for the benefit of students and the local population. Two highly qualified Doctors weekly visit the centre. Checkups are done and medicines are given free of costs.
  • State Government and the Central Government offers a number of scholarships to the meritorious students and the students belonging to SC / ST / OBC
  • A special complaint cell (Sexual Harassment Cell) has been formed for the female students in the college. Students can directly complain orally or by written application to the head of the cell.
  • The institute provides the training facility like- face to face interview, resume making, communication skills, that help the students to face the campus recruitment.
  • For every course, the college imparts practical training to its students that helps them to understand better, improve their demonstrative skills, eliminate hesitation and in this process strives to mold them into industry ready professionals.
  • The college is permitted to enroll 300 students as NSS volunteers. The unit aims at encouraging social service and its related benefit to the volunteers in the form of exhibiting cultural talents, attending camps.
  • The college maintains a "Students Welfare Fund" to provide financial help to the poor and deserving students, on application from such students, subject to the availability of funds

Strengths & Features:

  • Committed and qualified Faculty
  • Supportive Non-Teaching and Laboratory staff
  • Spacious Premises
  • Well, Equipped Library
  • College Bus Facility
  • Class Rooms with LCD Projector
  • Well equipped Physics, Chemistry, Microbiology & Computer Science Laboratories with Broad Band and WiFi Internet facility with Air conditioning wherever possible
  • Well equipped Geography, Psychology & I.T. Laboratories with Broad Band and WiFi Internet facility with LCD Projectors
  • Mini-Gym and Recreation Facilities
  • Impressive and Excellent Results at University Examinations
  • Simple and Transparent Admission Procedure
  • Timely Declaration of Results and Post Result Counselling
  • Air Conditioned and Well equipped Seminar Hall with LCD/OH Projector and in-house A. V. System
  • NSS Unit for 300 students
  • Wide exposure through Study Tours and Field Visits
  • Huge encouragement for Sports and Games
  • Unlimited Scope for showcasing Creativity and Cultural Talents.Air Auditorium
  • Campus Canteen

 

Levels of study
Science
Streams Mode Duration Eligibilty
Bachelor of Science Full Time 3 Years 10+2
Commerce
Streams Mode Duration Eligibilty
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) Full Time 3 Years 10+2
Arts
Streams Mode Duration Eligibilty
Bachelor of Arts Full Time 3 Years 10+2
  • Library
  • Sports
  • Laboratories
  • Internet
  • Auditorium
  • Gymnasium
  • Classroom
  • Placement
  • Wi-Fi
  • Health Centre / Hospital
  • CCTV Surveillance System
  • Playground
  • Curricular Activities
  • Multipurpose Hall
  • N.S.S.
  • Common Rooms
  • Students Welfare Fund
  • Computer Lab
  • Cafeteria/Canteen
  • Bus Facility
  • Anti Ragging
  • Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee

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