Don Bosco College
Don Bosco College, situated in the heart of Panjim, was established in the year 2001. The college offers UG, PG and certificate courses like BBA, BA, MSW, B.PEd, MCA, etc. Additionally, it also provides a certificate course in Sound Engineering. The admission is based on both merit and entrance exam. The application mode is online.
The college had taken its place in the Top 100 in the rankings given by India Today and Outlook for BCA and Social Work.
Don Bosco College Highlights
| Established | Type | 2001 | Private |
| Affiliated to | Goa University |
| Approved by | National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)- BPEd |
| Courses offered | BA, BBA, BCA, BPEd, MSW, and MCA |
| Entrance exam | UGAT/ Don Bosco College Common Entrance Exam/ BPEd Entrance Test |
| Application mode | Online Mode |
| Admission Criteria | Merit/ Interview/ Entrance Exam |
| Facilities Available | Laboratories, Library, Media Studio, Multiple indoor and outdoor playgrounds, Hostel, Parking |
| Official Website | https://donboscogoa.ac.in/ |
Don Bosco College Rankings
| Body/ Magazine | Course/ Feature | Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| India Today | BSW | 33 | 2020 |
| India Today | BCA | 86 | 2020 |
| India Today | BBA | 90 | 2020 |
| Outlook | Social Science | 31 | 2020 |
| Outlook | Overall | 104 | 2020 |
| India Today | MBA | 77 | 2019 |
| India Today | BCA | 78 | 2019 |
Don Bosco College Courses
| Courses | Details |
|---|---|
| BCA | Duration: 3 years Eligibility: Must have passed HSSC or +2 equivalent examination recognized by Goa University with a minimum of 40%. Selection Criteria: Merit-Based + Interview |
| BA | Specialization: Mass Communication Duration: 3 years Eligibility: Must have passed HSSC or +2 equivalent examination recognized by Goa University with a minimum of 40%. Selection Criteria: Merit-Based + Interview |
| BSW | Duration: 3 years Eligibility: Must have passed HSSC or +2 equivalent examination recognized by Goa University with a minimum of 40%. Selection Criteria: Merit-Based + Interview |
| BBA | Specialization: Travel & Tourism Management and General Duration: 3 years Eligibility: Must have passed HSSC or +2 equivalent examination recognized by Goa University with a minimum of 55% (BBA) and 40% (BBA-T&T). Selection Criteria: Entrance Based (AIMA-UGAT) |
| B.PEd | Duration: 2 years Eligibility: Must have passed an Undergraduate program recognized by Goa University with a minimum of 50%. Represented any sport or game at International/ National/ Inter-University/ State Championships/ Inter-Collegiate Level. Selection Criteria: BPEd. Entrance Test |
| MSW | Duration: 2 years Eligibility: Must have passed an Undergraduate program recognized by Goa University. Selection Criteria: Merit-Based + Interview |
| MCA | Duration: 2 years Eligibility: Must have passed an Undergraduate program recognized by Goa University. Selection Criteria: Merit-Based + Interview |
Don Bosco College Admission
The admission to the college is both merit and entrance based followed by the interview.
How to Apply?
- To apply for any course, you have to create an account on their website to receive notifications through message, mail, or WhatsApp.
- First, you need to provide the personal details and documents required and make the online payment to complete the registration process.
- The student will be called for any further clarification if any.
- Interviews, physical verification of documents, entrance exam, takes place based on Goa University’s guidelines, Government of Goa, or the Central Government.
- Applicants can also withdraw the registration by submitting the Request Application Withdrawal.
Don Bosco College Facilities
The college offers various facilities to fulfil all the needs of the students as well as the teachers. Following are the facilities available on the campus:
- Classrooms: Classrooms are equipped with a computer, LCD projector, WIFI connectivity, and 3-1 surround sound systems. Online classes are held through software called ‘Moodle’ to ensure the best learning and teaching experience for both students and teachers.
- Laboratories: Labs are well-equipped and are accessible anytime during college hours. Each department has its own IT lab with the latest technology in Computers such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Adobe InDesign, and other Adobe Suite applications.
- Library: The college library facilities both paper-packed and e-books for the students. The library can be accessed at any time of the day.
- Sports: The college provides courts and provisions for games such as Football, Cricket, Handball, Volleyball, Kabaddi, Tennis, Chess, Carrom, Basketball, Table Tennis, and Badminton. It also facilities a Multi-purpose hall for yoga and aerobics and also a well-equipped gym.
- Media Studio: The college has a well-equipped soundproof studio with DSLRs, 4K-enabled video cameras, Three-Point lighting, Chroma-Screen or Green Screen, Online Video editing tools, Digital Sound Recording technology, LED lights, Video Mixers, Audio Mixers, Teleprompters, and many more. The students’ contents are presented in the YouTube channel named ‘Don Bosco TV’ as ‘Campus Notes.’
- Hostel: College also facilitates a separate hostel for boys and girls.
- Spirituality: A two-day retreat takes place annually for Catholic students. At the same time, the two-day session takes place for other faith students.
- Committees: The college facilitates various committees to provide a harmonious atmosphere, showcase talents, such as Women’s Cell, Cultural, Prevention of Ragging, Literary, Students Welfare & Redressal, and many more led by the faculties of the college.
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