Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce

The Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, is located amidst picturesque surroundings at Khandola, 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. Recently, the college has introduced the post graduate programmes in Geography and Microbiology. PG in Chemistry and Commerce subjects was introduced from 2017 onwards. The Research Centres in Chemistry and Geography will enable students to pursue their PhD studies from 2018 onwards. This consistent growth of the institution is a reflection of the tireless efforts of the teaching faculty and efficient supporting staff.

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 and recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC) under 2(f) and 12(B). The college is currently accredited with Grade ‘A+’ (CGPA: 3.43) by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore, a U.G.C. body that grants accreditation to colleges and universities. The college has also been ranked in the NIRF Rank Band 101 to 150 for the academic year 2018-19.

Since its inception in 1989, our college has been instrumental in producing a plethora of intellectual individuals who have contributed significantly to the college, society, and the state at large. The primary aim of the college is to tap the intrinsic potential of the students from the rural vicinage and metamorphose them into individuals, capable of inculcating values in the society, be it sports, art, culture, music, academics and research. Over the past few years our college also has garnered a status symbol in Performing Arts thus leaving an indelible mark for future generations.

Our Institution has been accredited with Grade ‘A+’ (CGPA: 3.43) by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and has been ranked between 101 to 150 by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) for the ranking 2018-19, 2019-20 & 2020-21.

During 2023-24, the college could extend scholarship benefits to numerous students including beneficiaries of SC/ST/OBC including scholarship for minorities and disability awarded by various external agencies, Government of Goa and Government of India.

The B.Voc. in Software Technology course was started from 2020-21 for XIIth any stream students. The degree in B.Voc. will be obtained at the end of 6 semesters but the exit with a professional certificate is allowed at every semester.

The College also offers CBCS (Choice based Credit System programmes for T.Y.B.A, B.Sc and B.Com with General and Honours degree.