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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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MSW Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Must have passed an Undergraduate program recognized by Goa University.
Selection Criteria: Merit-Based + Interview
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MCA Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Must have passed an Undergraduate program recognized by Goa University.
Selection Criteria: Merit-Based + Interview
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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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Don Bosco College FAQs 

Ques. What is the entrance test structure for B.PEd in Don Bosco College?

Ans. Following is the B.PEd entrance test structure:

  1. Interview/ Certificate: 10%
  • Level of Participation
  1. Physical Fitness Test: 60%
  • Bleep Test - CV Endurance
  • Push-Ups - Upper Body Strength Endurance
  • Vertical Jump - Explosive Strength in Legs
  • Modified Sit and Reach - Flexibility
  • 30 meters Sprint - Speed
  • Sit-Ups (Abdominal Endurance
  1. Written Test: 30%
  • Games and Sports
  • Basics of Human Anatomy
  • Basics of statistics
  • Results of Olympics, World Cups
  • Sports Awards and Sports Personalities
  • Different Competition and Formats in Games and Sports

Note: Students must produce medical certificates (Government) to appear on the entrance test

Ques. Is the syllabus for Don Bosco College courses framed under Goa University?

Ans. Yes, one can view the complete syllabus for all the courses on the official website. The changes in the syllabus as intimated by the Goa University will be displayed on the site.

Ques. What are the seating capacity and fee structure for BPEd at Don Bosco College?

Ans. The seating capacity for the BPEd course is 50. The academic fee for this course is ₹ 49554 per fiscal year.

Ques. Where is the Don Bosco College located and is it easily accessible?

Ans. As the college is located in the city's heart, it can be easily accessed by both public and private transport.

Ques. How are the Don Bosco College Placements?

Ans. The Placement Cell of the college provides an interface between the companies and the students. The notifications for the job fair are displayed on the notice board. The college organizes campus interviews with reputed companies such as Wipro, Oracle, TCS, Pentair, IFB, Elin electronics, Zydus, Indigo, Maruti Suzuki, Beard Design, Optiwiz, and many more to secure better jobs.