Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science, South 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 by providing courses in Arts and Science at the Graduate, and Postgraduate and Ph.D. levels.
The college is affiliated to Goa University, North Goa and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) & 12(B) under Act, 1956. It is re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "A" Grade - (CGPA Score 3.41 on a 4 Point Scale in 3rd Cycle) in the year 2014.
The only college in Goa to be Autonomous. The Goa University, North Goa adjudged the college as the “Best Affiliated College” at the time of its Silver Jubilee in the year 2009. Chowgule College was also awarded the Best Educational Institute award by Business Goa at their award ceremony awards for Corporate Excellence in 2014.
To achieve excellence in education the college decided to go for Academic Autonomy and it was granted by UGC and Goa University, North Goa in August 2014. Autonomy will provide academic freedom to the college to design its own programs, courses, methods of instruction and the evaluation system. Autonomy will promote healthy practices such as community service and extension activities for the benefit of society.
Under Autonomy, the college has proposed Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) and the semester pattern of study. The main thrust is to develop skills for employment through internships.
To sum up, the college is marching towards global leadership in imparting relevant education of high standards in a disciplined and conducive environment. Chowgule College has been a pioneer in higher education since Goa’s liberation. The college believes that constant renewal is the key to excellence. The path forward sees us building the community and assisting in nation building by imparting quality higher education.
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.
| Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Graduate Diploma in Analytical Techniques (PGDAT) | Full Time | 1 Year | Graduation |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Genetics & Medical Laboratory Techniques (PGDCG&MLT) | Full Time | 1 Year | Graduation |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA) | Full Time | 1 Year | Graduation |
| Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
| Master of Science - Information Technology | Full Time | 2 years | B.Sc |
| Master of Science in Chemistry | Full Time | 2 Years | B.Sc |
| Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
| Master of Arts in Economics | Full Time | 2 Years | B.A |
| Master of Arts in Geography | Full Time | 2 Years | B.A |
| Master of Arts in Hindi | Full Time | 2 Years | B.A |
| Master of Arts in Psychology | Full Time | 2 Years | B.A |
| Stream | Duration |
| Certificate Course in Pathological Techniques (CCPT) | |
| Certificate Course in Human Genetics (CCHG) | |
| Animation Course (Beginner's Level) | 6 Months |
| Animation Course (Intermediate Level) | 1 Year 6 Months |
| Animation Course (Professional Level) | 2 Years 3 Months |