Ponda Education Society's (P.E.S.) Shri Ravi S. Naik (S.R.S.N.) College of Arts & Science, Ponda, North Goa was established on 20th June 1986. 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) on 1st May 1998 under Act, 1956. It is re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) - (1st Cycle) on 12th February 2002.

Ponda is a developing town of historical importance, surrounded by all the important temples in Goa. A group of people interested in education established the Ponda Education Society and in consultation with experienced and eminent educationists started the Arts and Science College and Higher Secondary School in June 1986 at Farmagudi, Ponda, Goa.

The college was established by the combined efforts of many prominent educationists and social workers of Ponda City. It was observed that students of Ponda Taluka and surrounding areas had to travel long distances to obtain higher education on completion of their H.S.S.C. studies, as there was no general higher education facility available in Ponda at that time.

Besides, education was beyond the reach of the poorer section of society. As a result, the poor and deserving students in this area who could not afford to travel long distances were deprived of higher education. Thus the Ponda Education Society's decision to start the college came as a welcome idea, which would help the majority of the students in Ponda Taluka.

The Society approached the then Chief Minister of Goa. Shri. Pratap Singh Rane for the present premises at Farmagudi, which is owned by the Tourism Department, Government of Goa. This building of the Government was not in use for many years.

The Government of Goa led by the then Chief Minister leased the building along with 35,000 square meters of land to Ponda Education Society for 5 years. Thus the college was started on 20th June 1986. In 1992, the President Shri. Ravi S. Naik, then the Chief Minister, converted the lease from 5 years to 99 years for the betterment of the educational institution.

In June 2002 the college was officially named as P.E.S.'s Shri. Ravi S. Naik College of Arts & Science.

Since 1986, twenty-six batches of students appeared for the T. Y. Examination conducted by Goa University, North Goa. Thousands of them have successfully graduated and settled. Many of them are holding a good position and doing well in life.

The college offers three years undergraduate program in Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) & Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) courses affiliated with Goa University, North Goa. It also offers some career-oriented courses.

Vision:

• Is to be a Centre of Higher Education, that prepares youth for becoming capable, useful and upright citizens, able to face the challenges faced by the country and the global village
• Is to act as a catalyst for a holistic development of the rural community

Mission:

We aim to achieve our vision…

• By ensuring that our faculty is highly qualified and committed to the transference of high levels of knowledge and values to the students
• By promoting activities that inculcate student community interaction for meeting the local needs
• By evolving programs that will enable the students to find practical applications of the knowledge gained
• By providing an atmosphere where an all round development of personality is possible

General Rules & Regulations at P.E.S.'s Shri. Ravi S. Naik College of Arts & Science:

• The college attaches great importance to good discipline and the same shall be observed by the students in the college. Disobedience, misconduct or misbehavior or failure to comply with any rules will be severely dealt with.
• Students shall abide by the rules that may be enforced by the principal of the college from time to time and shall do nothing inside or outside the college, that will interfere with its orderly administration. They shall not invite or instigate any outsider to enter the college premises by their action or speech.
• Conduct of students in the classes as well as in the college premises shall be such, as will cause no disturbance to fellow students or to other classes.
• Students must not attend classes, other than their own, without the permission of the Teacher concerned.
• Students must not loiter in the college premises while the classes are in progress.
• Students are expected to take proper care of the college property in keeping the premises neat and tidy. Any damage done to the college property is a breach of discipline and will be severely dealt with. Every class will be held responsible for the cleanliness of their classroom.
• No person shall be invited to address a college meeting or an association without the prior permission of the principal. Even in college debates, it is necessary to get all the subjects proposed for discussion, approved in advance and such debates should be held under the Presidentship of the person approved by the principal.
• Ragging of any kind in the college premises is strictly banned by law.
• Students must attend all classes, practicals, seminars, tutorials, according to the timetable on all working days of the college. Students must not remain absent for classes, practicals, tutorials, seminars and examination without the prior permission of the Principal.
• It is proposed to prepare task forces to maintain the campus clean and tidy and every student shall participate in this activity.
• Smoking in the college premises is strictly prohibited.
• Absolute silence is expected in the college library and reading room.
• Every Student must have his or her identity card with him /her when he/she is in the college premises.
• The use of Mobile Phones is not permitted on the college campus.