Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Sanquelim was established in 1988. It is one of the premier institutions setups with the aim of bringing quality higher education to the youth of the hinterlands of Goa.

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. It is accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

The college is set up on sprawling grounds amidst a verdant and serene environment. Situated as it is, at the junction of two important talukas of Goa viz. Sattari and Bicholim, the college caters to the higher education needs of students of almost 100 villages.

The college in turn is blessed with the unique distinction of a healthy and delicate blend of the rural and urban. A staff strength of around 100 members supports the academic and administrative needs of the college while a wide variety of subjects/subject combinations in this three – faculty college adds a diversity and richness in the outlook of its members.Considering the location and the purpose for which this college was originally set up, the efforts are constantly on to be in sync with modern trends in education.

The college runs three years courses for Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degrees which are awarded by Goa University, North Goa.

The semester system is followed for the three years degree program and each academic year comprises of two semesters. Admissions to First Year classes start immediately after the results of Goa Board of Higher Secondary School Certificate Exam, Goa.

No admission to any course is given one month from the beginning of the academic year. Students will be admitted provisionally, subject to the payment of fees etc. and their enrolment to Goa University.

Students who have passed an equivalent examination through any other recognized Board may also be temporarily admitted on production of a provisional Certificate of Eligibility from the Goa University, North Goa. Their admission will be confirmed only after the submission of the final Eligibility Certificate issued by the Registrar.

Vision:

• Empowerment For Social transformation Through Holistic education with a humane approach

Mission:

• To initiate positive social change Through Equal opportunity and diverse approaches, In a Healthy, responsive & inclusive environment

General Rules & Regulations at Government College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Sanquelim:

• All the students are responsible to the college Principal and Vice Principal for their general conduct both inside and outside the college
• All extra and co-curricular activities conducted in the name of the college, either within or outside the college, will require prior permission from the Principal/Vice Principal/Convenor, Students Welfare Committee/Director of the Association
• No Society, Association or Union will be formed in the college and no person invited to address any meeting without the Principal’s prior permission
• No student will collect any money within or outside the college campus, using the college name in any form as the contribution for extra co-curricular or for charity, without the prior permission of the Principal
• In case of permission is granted a complete account of the money so collected should be prepared and submitted within a period of 15 days of the completion of the event
• All the students have to have minimum 75% Overall attendance and minimum 50% attendance in individual subjects/papers for each semester in order to be eligible to answer the exams. Students who do not have minimum attendance will not be allowed to appear for the examination
• Notices once displayed on the Notice Board are deemed final and official communication to all
• If for any reason, the continuance of a student in the college is detrimental to the best interest of the college, the Principal can ask such a student to leave the college without assigning further reasons. In extreme cases, the student may be rusticated or dismissed from the college
• Outsiders are not allowed to meet the students in college unless permitted by the college authorities. Visitors will particularly not be permitted to meet students while a lecture/practical session is in progress except under exigencies, with prior permission of the Principal/Vice Principal
• The college will hold in reserve the Semester End Exam results of those students who fail to clear their dues (breakage, damage, loss, etc.) and fail to return library books by the end of the year