The University took over the enhanced role of Centre of Post-Graduate Instruction and Research (CPIR) which was set after the liberation of Goa by India in December 1961, by the University of Bombay (now Mumbai), in June 1962. Since 1985 Goa University offers graduate and post-graduate studies and research programmes. It is currently (2014-19) accredited to the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in India with A Grade. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) (an organ of Ministry of Human Resources and Development, Govt. of India) has currently (2020) ranked the University at 81 and has always been in first 100 since 2016 among the Indian Universities. QS University rankings – a World University rankings agency – has ranked Goa University in the range of 56-60 among Indian Universities for the year 2019. Among the QS World University Rankings for ‘BRICS countries 2019’, Goa University is among the group of 241-250 universities. There are about 9000 universities in BRICS countries. Over the past 35 years, the University has steadily expanded its reach, both in terms of the number of affiliated colleges – professional and general education numbering to 61, as well as the diversity of courses offered. These colleges offer various courses leading to a degree at graduate, post-graduate level. 12 of them are also recognized as research centers to offer Ph.D. programmes. The University, on its campus, has 1 Centre, 16 Departments and 5 schools (Table 1). The formation of schools has been done at the start of the academic year 2019-20 with amalgamation of traditional departments to allow organic evolution of new courses. They offer programmes leading to Undergraduate degree (3), Master’s degree (35), M.Phil.(20) and Ph.D. degree (25) in various disciplines. In addition, 9 recognized institutions in various disciplines situated in the state of Goa are also recognized for research programmes leading to Ph.D. degree by the University.
Other Courses
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Hons.)
Courses and Details
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Bachelor of Arts or BA is an undergraduate program in arts. There are various disciplines such as English, Hindi, History, Journalism and Psychology in which BA can be pursued. The course can be pursued right after passing class 12th in India. Usually, a three-year course Arts programme is offered by colleges under various streams such as Design, Mass Communication,Hospitality. BA (Hons) or BA course can be pursued in a full-time, part-time, correspondence or distance education mode. It is mandatory to study five subjects along with few elective subjects. The subjects will vary depending on the selected subject.
Candidates can check the below mentioned eligibility criteria for admission to BA course
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Aspirants must have completed their 10+2 from a recognised board.
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Some colleges also specify that aspirants should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks at 10+2 level.
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Some colleges also offer 5% marks relaxation in this criteria for SC/ ST candidates.
Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Hons.)
BA Hons is different from BA Regular program as it offers a more extensive curriculum and more papers for each BA Hons specialization in a 3-year duration. When it comes to BA Hons vs BA, students prefer BA Hons as it offers a variety of subject knowledge than any regular BA program.
BA Hons Political Science is among the popular BA Hons specializations from top BA Hons Colleges like Delhi University and is the preferred choice for students aspiring to join civil services after BA Hons. The average salary offered to aspirants after BA Hons ranges between INR 4 to 9 LPA.