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Educational Institutions in Goa

If you thought that Goa was only about sand, sea and a spill of tourists, think twice. Goan residents take their education quite seriously. So there are quite a number of excellent educational institutions in Goa which the state can boast of. The Goa University is the premier centre of learning. There are several professional colleges, which includes distributed branches in Engineering, distributed branches in Medical, distributed branches in Bio-Medical Engineering, Polytechnics and ITI. Management studies, law colleges and a catering institutes too form a vital part in the list of educational institutions in Goa.

The Goa Medical College is among the oldest in Asia and a highly respected institution. The prestigious National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) is a leader in marine research in India.

Educational Institutions in Goa that offer courses in marine engineering, fisheries, hotel management and cuisine are also well-known in India. The Central Library in Panaji and the Xavier Centre for Historical Research are treasure chests of knowledge.

The State also hosts a premier Business school i.e. Goa Institute of Management which is autonomous and was founded in 1993 by Fr. Romuald D'souza.

Goa was under the control of Portuguese for a long period. Still today the state continues to offer Portuguese as a third language in most of its schools. The Goa University also offers Bachelor and Master's degrees in Portuguese language.

Most of the schools of Goa are affiliated to the State SSC. However, the schools run by ICSE or CBSE are very popular for their quality education.

A list of the names of the educational institutions in Goa is given below:

• Schools in Goa
• Colleges in Goa
• Management Colleges in Goa
• Engineering Colleges in Goa
• Medical Colleges in Goa
• Universities in Goa
• India Education

Schools in Goa

Most of the schools of Goa are affiliated to the State SSC. However, the schools run by ICSE or CBSE are very popular for their quality education. This section spans through the Public schools, Private schools, Convent, Montessori and Government Schools in Goa. Given below is a list of the names of the schools in Goa along with other informative details:

Viscount High School,  
Pernem-512 Goa
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Vinayak Shenvi High School,  
Aquem Baixo Rawanfond Margao-601 Goa
Phone: 0832-2739673
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Union High School,  
Goa
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Trinity School,  
Salcette Cazgomsen Tembim Curtorim Goa-403709
Phone: 0832-2786331
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The Progressive School Of Commerce,  
Opp Municipal Market Mapusa Goa-403507
Phone: 0832-2262272
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T B Cunha New High School,  
Opp Pandava Chapel Aquem Margao-601 Goa
Phone: 0832-2735104
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St .Xaviers Higher Secoundary School,  
Gomes Catao Bldg P O No 32 Mapusa Goa-403507
Phone: 0832-2250233
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St Thomas High School,  
Cansaulim-712 Goa
Phone: 0832-2754241
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St Thomas Girls High School,  
Aldona-508 Goa
Phone: 0832-2293223
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St Thomas Boys High School,  
Santarxet Aldona-508 Goa
Phone: 0832-2293258
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St Teresa's High School,  
Mangor Hill Vasco Goa-403802
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St Teresa Jesus High School,  
Canacona-702 Goa
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St Rock's High School,  
Olavo Diniz Tolecanto Velim-701 Goa
Phone: 0832-2760292
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St Rita High School,  
Maina Curtorim-709 Goa
Phone: 0832-2786294
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St Pius X High School,  
Orlim-724 Goa
Phone: 0832-2745145
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St Mary's High School,  
Feira Alta Mapusa-507 Goa
Phone: 0832-2262500
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St Mary's Convent High School,  
Altinho Mapusa Goa-403507
Phone: 0832-2262600
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St Lawrence High School,  
Agacaim-204 Goa
Phone: 0832-2218789
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St Jude's High School,  
Betalbatim-713 Goa
Phone: 0832-2721729
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St Joseph School,  
Karai Shiroda-103 Goa
Phone: 0832-2306512
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St Joseph High School,  
Arpora-518 Goa
Phone: 0832-2276689
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St Francis Xavier H School,  
Fracalian House Bammon Vaddo Siolim Goa-403517
Phone: 0832-2272245
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St Cruz High School,  
Nr St Crux Church Santa Cruz Goa-403005
Phone: 0832-2228378
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St Britto High School,  
Dattawadi Mapusa Goa-403507
Phone: 0832-2252266
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St Anthony's High School,  
Monte Guirim Mapusa-507 Goa
Phone: 0832-2262432
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St Anne's Primary School,  
Borda Margao-601 Goa
Phone: 0832-2735773
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St Anne's Convent High School,  
Tivim Mapusa-502 Goa
Phone: 0832-2255533
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Shri Nirakar Vidyalay,  
Maxem Loliem Canacona-728 Goa
Phone: 0832-2640225
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Shri Damodar Vidyalay,  
Loliem Canacona-728 Goa
Phone: 0832-2640242
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Shree Mallikarjun Vidyalaya H School,  
Char Rasta Canacona-702 Goa
Phone: 0832-2643153
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Sharada Mandir School,  
Miramar Panjim Goa-403001
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Sharada English High School,  
Marecel Goa-403107
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Shantadurga High School,  
Bicholim-504 Goa
Phone: 0832-2362129
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Seva Samiti Adarsh V V School,  
Matrukrupa Kalpataru Hsg Soc Margao-601 Goa
Phone: 0832-2739526
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Saviour Of The World H School,  
Nr Saviour Of The World Church Loutulim-718 Goa
Phone: 0832-2777050
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Sarvajanik High School,  
Carambolim Corlim-110 Goa
Phone: 0832-2285481
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Saraswati Vidyalaya,  
Mala Fountainhas Panjim Goa-403001
Phone: 0832-2228995
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Saraswati Higher Sec School,  
Kawale Ponda-401 Goa
Phone: 0832-2314770
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Sacred Heart High School,  
Bardez Parra Goa-403510
Phone: 0832-2250973
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S V Wagle High School,  
Mangueshi Mardol-404 Goa
Phone: 0832-2357251
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S S Samitis English H School,  
Ponda-401 Goa
Phone: 0832-2313099
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S S Angle Higher Secondary School,  
Moshem Loliem Canacona-702 Goa
Phone: 0832-2640525
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Rosary Primary School,  
B-16 La Campala Miramar Panjim-01 Goa
Phone: 0832-2229173
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Rosary Higher Secondary School,  
Salcete Nr Church Navelim Navelim, Goa-403707
Phone: 0832-2722436
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Rev Fr Joseph Vaz High Sch,  
Holy Family Convent Sancoale Cortalim-710 Goa
Phone: 0832-2550226
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Regina Mundi School,  
P O Chicalim-711 Goa
Phone: 0832-2512392
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Regina Martyrum High School,  
Assolna-701 Goa
Phone: 0832-2760393
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Rajmat Padmavati Soundekar High School,  
Bandora Ponda-401 Goa
Phone: 0832-2312898
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Progress High School,  
Jose Falcao Road Panjim Goa-403001
Phone: 0832-2226411
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Presentation Convent High School,  
Borda Goa-403601
Phone: 0832-2702607
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Colleges in Goa

Goa College Of Engineering,  
Farmagudi Goa-403401
Phone: 0832-2312160
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St. Xavier College,  
Altinho Mapusa Goa-403507
Phone: 0832-2262356
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St Tereza Jr College,  
Candolim-515 Goa
Phone: 0832-2276998
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Shree Mallikarjun College Of Arts And Commerce,  
Canacona Goa-403702
Phone: 0832-2643109
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Saraswat Vidhyalaya Coll Of Comm And Management,  
Telang Ngr Khorlim Mapusa-507 Goa
Phone: 0832-2250208
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Rosary College Of Comm And Arts,  
Nr The Church Navelim Goa-403707
Phone: 0832-2736864
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Purushottam Walawalkar Jr College,  
Prabhavati Niwas Feira Baixa Mapusa-507 Goa
Phone: 0832-2250337
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Parvatibai Chowgule College,  
Gogol Margao Goa-403602
Phone: 0832-2738181
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P Walavalkar Jr Coll Of Arts And Sci  
Telang Ngr Khorlim Mapusa-507 Goa
Phone: 0832-2250043
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Narayan Zantye College Of Commerce  
Bicholim I.E.Sarvan,Vathadev Bicholim Goa-403529
Phone: 0832-2361377
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M E S College Of Arts And Commerce,  
Zuarinagar Goa-403726
Phone: 0832-2555772
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Govt College Of Arts Science And Commerce,  
Sanquelim Goa-403505
Phone: 0832-2364271
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Govt College Of Arts Science And Commerce,  
Quepem Goa-403705
Phone: 0832-2662342
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Goa University,  
Taleigao Plateau Bambolim Goa-403202
Phone: 0832-2221376
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Goa Medical College,  
Bambolim Goa-403202
Phone: 0832-2224441
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Goa Dental College,  
Bambolim Goa-403202
Phone: 0832-2233214
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Goa College Of Pharmacy,  
18th June Rd Panaji Goa-403001
Phone: 0832-2226882
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Goa College Of Home Science,  
D B Rd Panaji Goa-403001
Phone: 0832-2227603
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Salgaocar College Of Law,  
Miramar Panjim-01 Goa
Phone: 0832-2422225
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Goa College Of Art,  
Altinho Panaji Goa-403001
Phone: 0832-2226104
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G V M College Of Commerce And Economics,  
Ponda Goa-403401
Phone: 0832-2312875
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Dnyan Prasarak Mandals Coll Of Commerce,  
Hl Top Assagao-507 Goa
Phone: 0832-2262488
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Dhempe College Of Arts And Science,  
P O No 222 Miramar Panaji Goa-403001
Phone: 0832-2422096
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Damodar Junior College Of Science,  
Comba Margao Goa-403601
Phone: 0832-2723828
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Damodar College Of Commerce And Economics,  
Tansor,Comba P Box No 347 Margao Goa-403601
Phone: 0832-2722086
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Chowgule College,  
Curtorim Rd Margao-601 Goa
Phone: 0832-2732504
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Carmel College,  
Margao-Panjim Rd Nuvem Goa-403604
Phone: 0832-2730832
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Agnel Polytechnic,  
Agnel Ashram Agnel Ganv Verna Goa-403722
Phone: 0832-2783814
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Goa College Of Architecture,  
Home Science Bldg Campal Panjim Goa-403001
Phone: 0832-2236435
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Fr Agnel College Of Arts And Commerce  
Pilar Goa-403203
Phone: 0832-2218673
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Driving Schools

Bai Fatima Motor Driving School  
Miramar Opp V.P Sinari Bungl Near Law College Panaji Goa
Phone: 0832-2222383
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Indian Driving School  
Pinto Chambers Panjim Dr Shirgaonkar Road B/H Govind Bldg Goa-403001
Phone: 0832-2422196
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Educational Institutes

Sap Solution Academy  
Alfran Plaza, MG Road, Panjim
Phone: 0821-4247110
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Learn English Goa  
44 1st Ward
Phone: 9850466169
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Iias School Of Management  
Pooja Bldg Nr Dhempe College Miramar Goa-403002
Phone: 0832-2421359
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Iti/Odps  
Holy Family House Next To Cine Lata Margao Goa-403001
Phone: 0832-2519168
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Fr Agnel Institute Of Commerce  
Costa Pereira Bldg Opp Municipal Garden Margao Goa-403601
Phone: 0832-2732471
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Vinray Worldwide Education Consultants  
Dejewel Tonca Nr Miramar Circle Panjim Goa-403002
Phone: 0832-2423075
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Troublex Engineers  
201 2 Nd Flr Sirsat Bldg Opp Taxi Stand Mapusa Goa-403507
Phone: 0832-2250173
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Suma Couriers  
Gr Flr Malbaro Bldg Nr Navhind Times Press Panaji Goa-403001
Phone: 0832-2238041
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Goa Institute Of Management  
Goa-403006
Phone: 0832-2444446
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Fundacao Cidade De Lisboa  
Dias Bldg Rua De Ormuz Panjim Polytechnic Panjim Goa-403001
Phone: 0832-2223969
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Carvalho's  
2 Nd Flr Minguel L F Road Nr Sauz Hotel Margao Goa-403601
Phone: 0832-2738378
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Sea Scan Marine Services Pvt Ltd  
Ground Flr St Inez Next To Fire Station Panjim Goa-403001
Phone: 0832-2423409
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Institute of Hotel Management

1. Institute of Hotel Management
   Alto Porvorim, Bardez, Goa - 403521
   Phone: 0832-2417379/ 2417252
   Fax: 0832-2417209
   E-mail: ihmgoa@sancharnet.in
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   1. Bachelor of Science programme in Hospitality and Hotel Administration
   2. Craftsmanship Course in Food Production 1½ Years
   3. Craftsmanship Course in Food and Beverage Service

CAD Training

Softtech Engineers  
Shop 5, Kamat Arcade, Near Ganesh Temple, Sant Inez, Panaji, Goa
Phone: 9326107690
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Website: softtech-engr.com
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Management Colleges in Goa

Goa University, Department of Business Administration,
Bambolim, PO Taleigao,
Plateau, Goa 403203 Goa
Course/Degree: MMS
Eligibility: Graduation
Duration: 2 years

Goa Institute of Management (GIM)
Ribandar, Panaji, Goa 403001
Course/Degree: Full- time MBA (PGDBM) and executive MBA.
Duration: 2 years and 3 years respectively.
Status: Autonomous.
Seats: 120.
Director: Mr. Peter F.X. D'Lima.
(For those who wish to do a PhD, is a resource center for programs in Management for Goa University)

Department of Management Studies, Goa University
Panaji- 403203
Phone no: 0832-230722
Fax: 0832224184

Faculty of Management Studies, Goa University
Sub Post Office, Talegoa Plateau, Panaji- 403 203
Phone no and Fax: 0832- 224184

Engineering Colleges in Goa

Given below is a list of the names of the Engineering Colleges in Goa along with other informative details:

Goa College of Engineering
Farmagudi, North Goa,
P.O. Ponda, Goa-403401
YOE/Status: 1963/ Government
Courses: Civil Engineering (Seats: 40)
Mechanical Engineering (Seats: 40)
Electrical Engineering (Seats: 60)
Electronics and Telecomm. Engineering (Seats: 60)
Computer Engineering (Seats: 60)
Information Technology (Seats: 60)

Agnel Charities(Agnel Seva Sangh) Padre Conceicao College of Engineering, Verna
Vill. Salcette,
South Goa - 403722.
YOE/Status: 1997 / Private
Courses: Mechanical Engineering (Seats: 60)
Electronics & Telecomm Engineering (Seats: 60)
Computer Engineering (Seats: 60)
Information Technology (Seats: 60)

Shri Rayeshwar Institute of Engg. & Information Technology
Hill Top Karai Shiroda
Goa - 403 103.
YOE/Status: 2001/ Private
Courses:
Electronics & Telecomm. Engineering (Seats: 60)
Computer Engineering (Seats: 60)
Information Technology (Seats: 60)

Goa College of Architecture
Miramar, Panaji 403001
Courses: B. Arc.
Phone no: 7144

Medical Colleges in Goa

The discipline of Medicine too doesn’t take a back seat, and so there are several medical colleges in Goa and colleges related to medicine.

Given below is a list of the names of the Medical Colleges in Goa along with other informative details:

Name: Goa Medical College
Address: Bombolim P.O. Santa CruzTiswadi
Panaji - 403202
Telephone: 0832-2458727
Fax: 0832-2458728
EMail: goamed@hotmail.com
Contact Information:
Dean: Dr. V.G.Dhume
Phones (Resi): (0832) 2458952
Course: MBBS No. of seats: 100

Name: Goa Dental College & Hospital
Address: P.O. Bambolim, Goa – 403202
Course: BDS. No. of seats: 40
MDS. No. of seats: Oral Medicine 2, Orthodontics 2, Conservative Dentistry 2, Periodontics 2, Prosthodontics 3

Name: Kamaxi Devi Homoeopathic Medical College
(Affiliated to Goa University, Teleigao Plateau, Goa)
Address: Hill Top,Shiroda, Goa-403103.
Course: B.H.M.S.

Name: Bhartiya Sanskrit Prabodhini Gomantak Ayurved Mahavidyalaya & Research
Centre. (Affiliated to Goa University
Teleigao Plateau, Goa)
Address: Vaje, Shiroda
Goa – 403 103
Course: Ayurvedacharya
No. of seats: 40

Name: Goa College of Pharmacy
Address: Panaji-Goa-403 001
Courses: D. Pharm (Diploma in Pharmacy); No. of seats: 60
B. Pharm (Bachelor in Pharmacy); No. of seats: 60

Name: Institute of Nursing
Address: Old Goa Medical, Panaji, Goa
Course: B.Sc Nursing
No. of seats: 30

Universities in Goa

Management studies, law colleges and a catering institute too form a vital part in the list of educational institutions in Goa.

The Goa University is the premier centre of learning.

There in one major and reputed university in Goa and that is the Goa University.

Goa University was established in 1985 incorporating the then existing PG Centre for Instruction and Research of the University of Bombay.

The 23 PG Departments and 2 Centres of studies offer academic programmes leading to Masters and Ph.D degrees in various disciplines.

The University also offers PG Diploma programmes in selected disciplines.

In 2001 the University was accredited with Four Star rating on a 5-point scale by NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council).

Its PG departments, over the years have developed excellent facilities for research.

A list of the informative details of Goa University is given below:

Name: Goa University
Address: Goa University
Sub Post Office Goa University
Galeigao Plateau
Goa - 403 206 Goa
Type: State University
Tel: 2451375, 2452019
Fax: (0832) 2456108
EPABX: (0832) 2451345 to 48, 2456480 to 85
Website: goauniversity.org

Vice Chancellor: Prof. P.S. Zacharias
Tel: (0832)2451576 Ext- 200, 201 (O) 2451374(R)
Fax: (0832) 2451184
Email: vc@unigoa.ac.in

Registrar: Dr. Mohan M Sangodkar
Tel: (0832) 2451376 Ext - 202, 203(O)2451373(R)
Fax: (0832) 2452889
Email: registra@unigoa.ac.in

Library: 2456031

India Education

"The twain that bore of numbers and of letters give

Are eyes, the wise declare, to all on earth that live."

Today India may not be the world leader in education but it is the country, which is credited with developing the numeral system of the world.

When the whole world was deep asleep in darkness of ignorance Indians were busy discovering new things. Even today India has largest number of graduates in the world.


History
Education in India has a very long history. Ancient India had the tradition of 'Gurukuls'. Under this system students have to live at the 'Ashram' (abode) of the teacher and get the education. This form of the education is known as 'Guru-Shishya Pramapara'.

At that time education was treated as a matter of personal concern and it was not at all emphasized on mass production like modern education industry. The making of man was regarded as an artistic and not the mechanical process. According to the ancient Indian education the training of the mind and the thinking process were essential for the acquisition of knowledge.

The formal admission ceremony was known as 'Upanayana'. With the accomplishment of this ceremony the child had to leave his home for the 'ashrama' where he would receive education. It was supposed to be the re-birth of the child and was known as 'Dvijya', which means, "twice born". Sanskrit was the language of teaching. It was supposed to be the language of learned men. The academies of higher learning were known as 'Parisads'. The education system involved of three basic processes, which included 'Sravana', 'Manana' and 'Nidhyasana'.

In the 'Sravana' stage of education, students received 'shrutis' knowledge, which was passed orally from one generation to another. The second stage was 'Manana' which means that pupils had to think themselves about what they have heard. They have to make their own inferences and assimilate the lesson taught by their teacher into the life. The third stage 'Nidhyasana' means complete comprehension of truth and its use in the life.

In ancient India women were given the equal right to education and teaching. Women seers like 'Gayatri' were prominent participants in educational debates and the proceedings of the 'Parishads'.( Assemblies) It was mainly the Brahmins followed by Kshatriyas that received education at the Gurukuls while the boys from the lower caste learnt their family trade from their fathers.

Few of the most important universities of India in the ancient times were Taxila, Vikramshila and Nalanda. Taxila University of 7th century BC was famous for medical studies and a galaxy of eminent teachers such as Panini, the well known grammarian, Kautilya, the minister of Chandragupta Maurya, and Charaka, a medical teacher of repute.

Nalanda was the highest learning center not just of India but also of the entire South Asia. Students from foreign countries like China, Japan, Korea used to come here for higher studies. It had around 10,000 students and teachers on its roll cards. The University had eight colleges. And one of the colleges had four-storied building. It was one of the earliest examples of residential cum learning complex.

Vikramshila University. Varanasi was famous for religious teachings. In the South, Kanchi was famous for its studies while the Vallabhi University was no less. Huan Tsang in his records mention the university to be at par with Nalanda and Vikramshila universities.

India had several great minds at work, which contributed in every aspect of life. The concept of zero, decimal and Pythagoras Theorem were all developed here.

As India progressed from ancient to medieval its education system deteriorated. Various factors were responsible for the degradation of this most efficient and most ancient education system of the world.

Present
The present educational system of India is an implantation of British rulers. Wood's Dispatch of 1854 laid the foundation of present system of education in India. Before the advent of British in India, education system was private one. With the introduction of Wood's Dispatch known as Magna Carta of Indian education, the whole scenario changed. The main purpose of it was to prepare Indian Clerks for running local administration. Under it the means of school educations were the vernacular languages while the higher education was granted in English only. British government started giving funds to indigenous schools in need of help and thus slowly some of the schools became government-aided.

Contemplating on the new system which was introduced Mahatma Gandhi expressed his anguish in following words, "I say without fear of my figures being challenged successfully, that today India is more illiterate than it was fifty or a hundred years ago, and so is Burma, because the British administrators, when they came to India, instead of taking hold of things as they were, began to root them out. They scratched the soil and began to look at the root, and left the root like that, and the beautiful tree perished. The village schools were not good enough for the British administrator, so he came out with his program. Every school must have so much paraphernalia, building, and so forth. Well, there were no such schools at all. There are statistics left by a British administrator which show that, in places where they have carried out a survey, ancient schools have gone by the board, because there was no recognition for these schools, and the schools established after the European pattern were too expensive for the people, and therefore they could not possibly overtake the thing. I defy anybody to fulfill a program of compulsory primary education of these masses inside of a century. This very poor country of mine is ill able to sustain such an expensive method of education. Our state would revive the old village schoolmaster and dot every village with a school both for boys and girls. "

Today education system in India can be divided into many stages.

• Pre- Primary - It consists of children of 3-5 years of age studying in nursery, lower kindergarten and upper kindergarten. At this stage student is given knowledge about school life and is taught to read and write some basic words.
  
   
• Primary - It includes the age group of children of 6-11 years studying in classes from first to fifth.
  
   
• Middle - It consists of children studying in classes from sixth to eighth.
  
   
• Secondary - it includes students studying in classes ninth and tenth.
  
   
• Higher Secondary - Includes students studying in eleventh and twelfth classes.
  
   
• Undergraduate - Here, a student goes through higher education, which is completed in college. This course may vary according to the subject pursued by the student. For medical student this stage is of four and a half years plus one year of compulsory internship, while a simple graduate degree can be attained in three years.
  
   
• Postgraduate - After completing graduation a student may opt for post graduation to further add to his qualifications.

• The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE): This is the main governing body of education system in India. It has control over the central education system. It conducts exam and looks after the functioning of schools accredited to central education system.
   
• The Council of Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE): It is a board for Anglo Indian Studies in India. It conducts two examinations 'Indian Certificate of Secondary Education' and 'Indian School Certificate'. Indian Certificate of secondary education is a k-10 examination for those Indian students who have just completed class 10th and Indian school certificate is a k-12 public examination conducted for those studying in class 12th.
   
• The State Government Boards: Apart from CBSE and CISCE each state in India has its own State Board of education, which looks after the educational issues.
   
• The National Open School: It is also known as National Institute of Open Schooling. It was established by the Government Of India in 1989. It is a ray of hope for those students who cannot attend formal schools.
   
• The International School: It controls the schools, which are accredited to curriculum of international standard.

• Girl education at elementary level.
• National Program for Education of Girls at Elementary Level (NPEGEL)
• Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV)
• Mahila Samakhya Scheme

• Construction of classrooms and new schools
• Opening of non-formal schooling centers
• Setting up early childhood education centers.
• Appointment of teachers.
• Providing education to disabled children.

Other important endeavors taken up by Indian government for the development of education in India includes:

• Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
• Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan
• Integrated Education for disabled children
• National Council of Educational Research and Training

• All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS), New Delhi
• Air Force Medical College (AFMC), Pune
• Christian Medical College (CMC), Ludhiana
• Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
• Grants Medical College, Mumbai
• Institute of Medical Science (BHU), Varanasi
• Jawaharlal Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Pondicherry
• Maulan Azad Medical College (MAMC), Delhi
• Lady Harding Medical College ((LHMC), Delhi (for girls only)

• Aeronautical and Aerospace engineering
• Agriculture engineering
• Computer engineering
• Electronic and electrical engineering
• Industrial engineering
• Marine engineering
• Mining engineering

• Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi
• Indian Institute of Technology, KANPUR
• Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
• Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai
• Indian Institute of Technology, Chennai
• Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee
• Institute of Technology, BHU
• NIT Karnataka, Surathkal

• Indian Institute of Management, Bangalore
• Indian Institute of Management, Kolkata
• Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow
• Indian Institute of Management, Indore
• Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi
• Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi
• Symbiosis, Pune
• JBIMS, Mumbai
• XLRI, Jamshedpur

• Development of International cooperation and peaceful coexistence through education.
• Promotion of equality. It could be achieved by providing equal access and equal condition of success to children.
• A common educational structure (10+2+3) for the whole of India.
• Education for women's equality. The Indian education should be used as a tool to change the status of women in the society.
• Equalization of SC population with others in the matter of education. This is ensured by giving incentives to parents who send their children to schools, providing scholarship to SC students for higher studies, reservation of seats in institution of higher studies in India, recruitment of SC teachers.
• Opening of primary schools in tribal area for promotion of education in ST people.
• Development of curriculum and study material in the language of tribal people.
• Emphasis on the education of minorities.
• Adult education - Initiation of National Literacy Mission, for teaching illiterate people of age group 15-35. And making them aware of the day-to-day realities of their surroundings.
• Increasing the scope of Operation Blackboard for upliftment of standard of primary education in India.
• Secondary education curriculum should expose the students to differentiated roles of science, the humanities, and social science. .
• Redesigning of courses of higher education to meet the increasing demand of professionalism.
• Providing enhanced support to the research work in Universities. Efforts to relate ancient Indian knowledge with the contemporary reality.
• Setting up of Open Universities and Distance Learning centers to promote the goal of education as a life long process.
• A combined perspective of technical and management education.
• Minimum exposure to computers and training in their use to be the part of professional education.
• The All India Council for Technical Education will be responsible for maintenance of norms and standards, accreditation, funding, and monitoring of technical and management education in India.
• Multiple task performance for teachers such as teaching, research, development of learning resource material, extension and management of the institution.
• Providing teachers a better deal to make education system in India work in proper way, as teachers are the backbone of the system. Providing better facilities to institutions and improved services to students.
• Development of languages in great deal.
• Measures to be taken for easy accessibility of books at minimum costs to all sections of students.
• The purpose of examination to be to bring about qualitative improvement in education. It should discourage memorization. - (Highly agreed by Kenneth, that's why as of now our Indian Education System Sucks).
• Methods of teacher recruitment to be recognized one to ensure merit and objectivity in the system. - (Highly agreed by Kenneth - Very important for quality education of the kids (tomorrow's future), that's why the mental balance and the visionary of the teacher should be assesed.)
• Reviewing of educational developments by the Central Advisory Board of Education (CABE)
• Review of the implementation of the parameters of the policy every five years. (Highly agreed by Kenneth, otherwise the teachers or the management tends to take the system for granted.)
• Strengthening the base of pyramid of Indian population for proper development of education system in India. .

• Ayurveda is the earliest school of medicine known to the world and 'charaka' is known as the father of Ayurveda. He developed this system some 2500 years back.
• Takshila was the first university of world established in 700 B.C.
• Nalanda University, built in 4 AD, was considered to be the honor of ancient Indian system of education as it was one of the best Universities of its time in the subcontinent.
• Indian language Sanskrit is considered to be the mother of many modern languages of world.
• Place value system was developed in India in 100 B.C.
• Aryabhatta, the Indian scientist, invented digit zero.
• Trigonometry, algebra and calculus studies were originated in India.

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