Don Bosco

John Melchior Bosco, popularly known as Don Bosco, was an Italian Roman Catholic priest, educator, and writer of the 19th century.
While working in Turin, where the population suffered many of the ill-effects of industrialization and urbanization, he dedicated his life to the betterment and education of street children, juvenile delinquents and other at-risk youth.
Don Bosco developed a teaching method based on love rather than punishment, a method that became known as the Salesian Preventive System. It is based on three pillars: Reason, Religion and Loving Kindness.
Don Bosco was canonized as a Saint on April 1, 1934 and was given the title of "Father and Teacher of Youth". He is the patron saint of apprentices, editors, publishers, school children, young people, magicians & juvenile delinquents.

St. John Melchior Bosco

16 Aug 1815 - 31 Jan 1888

Salesians of Don Bosco

The Salesians of Don Bosco, a religious order of the Catholic Church, was founded by St John Bosco in the year 1859.
Through a global network of educational and social service organizations which include universities, institutions of higher education, schools and social development centres, we care for the less privileged and the marginalized sections of the society.
We serve over nine million young people the world over.

Because of the reach and expertise in the field of education, the Society holds a Consultancy Status at the United Nations.

Don Bosco in India

In India, the Salesians of Don Bosco began their operations in 1906. From a small beginning with a trade school and a hostel for poor children at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, the Society today has over 5,000 members.
Its services are offered through Don Bosco University, 39 colleges which include 3 engineering colleges, over 100 technical schools, and a large network of high schools and scores of non-formal technical and agricultural centres, spread across the country, covering the entire spectrum of social development.
The Society is also involved in literacy centres, shelters for street children, rehabilitation and relief operations.

The Govt. of India has recognized the Salesians of Don Bosco as the largest non-governmental provider of technical education in the country.

In 1946, Rev. Fr Vincent Scuderi SDB came to Goa to begin work in Panjim. He established the Salesian presence by starting an Oratory. A host of activities for the young spread to every corner of the state and along the Konkan belt.

In 2004, a Vice-Province was formed, which in 2007 became the full-fledged Panjim Province.
The Salesian through the network of houses across Goa and a few districts of Karnataka & Maharashtra, serve the community through - Animation Centres, High Schools, Higher Secondary Schools, Technical Centres, National Institute of Open Schooling, Youth Centres, Village Development Programs, Agriculture Training Centres, Counselling Centres, Don Bosco College of Engineering Fatorda, Don Bosco College of Agriculture Sulcorna and Don Bosco College Panjim.

Don Bosco College

Located in the heart of Goa's capital - Panjim, Don Bosco College is vibrant with the common ethos of the numerous Salesian Educational institutions round the world.

Established in the year 2001 by the Goa Salesian Society, later transferred to The Don Bosco Society for Higher Education Panjim, the institution has consistently achieved outstanding results and recognition in academics, sports, co-curricular activities and community service.

Our Vision

We strive to Promote Holistic Education of the Young, Especially of the Marginalized in the Don Bosco Way Making Them Agents of Transformation for a Better Tomorrow.

Our Mission

Provide youngsters with an integral formation of Academics, Professional and Human commitment.

Our Approach

Our educational philosophy and style is founded on three principles - Reason, Religion and Loving Kindness.
We achieve this by striving for a close interaction between Academics and Value Formation.
Special attention is focused on the formation of educators.
We have imbibed a family spirit characterized by the presence of teachers and administrators among and for the students.

History

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2023-24
  • BBA students won 1st place in National Business Plan contest at Government College of commerce n eco Borda
  • BBA students won 1st place at Damodar College of commerce at money matters 5.0
  • BBA students won 1st place at Conquest 3.0 at Dempo College
  • BBA students won 1st place at Presentation Competition at Management day celebration organised by Damodar College of Commerce and Eco and GMA
  • BBA students won 1st place in the Hide Design Fashion Show organised by JD School of Design
2022-23
  • 2 August 2022, Don Bosco College inaugurated their first music club christened 'Club Cadenza', at the hands of popular Goan musician and arranger, Mr Mukesh Ghatwal.
  • 11 August 2022, The Investiture Ceremony 2022-23 successfully inducted the newly elected students of the Don Bosco College Student's Council.
  • Synthesis 2022, Celebrated with Zeal at Don Bosco. Synthesis is an inter-class competition with a series of on stage and off stage events.
  • 25&26 August 2022, the students took a break from academics to unwind and enhance their interpersonal skills. A total number of 146 students went to St. Joseph Vaz Retreat Centre, Old Goa by bus accompanied by eight staff members. The students who were not going for the retreat assembled in the college premises for various life skill sessions.
  • 29 August 2022, The Film Club or the 'Cinemaniacs' of Don Bosco College, Panjim organised their inaugural event. The inaugural event was an interaction with Mr. Bhupesh Bandekar, a lively and enthusiastic actor/writer from Goa itself and the screening of his latest Netflix Hindi feature film ' 'Looop Lapeta'.
  • 'Don Bosco Panjim' celebrates Triple Jubilee with Rector Major Fr Ãngel Fernandez Artime.
  • 19 September 2022, Department of BBA (general), had organised a session on 'Managing Stress For Students And Employees'.
  • 26 September 2022, the Department of Business Administration, Travel and Tourism, organized their annual event "Magnify" to commemorate the world tourism day which is celebrated globally on 27 September.The theme for the event was 'Rethinking Tourism'. The participants from various colleges presented their documentaries based on the theme 'Rethinking Tourism', and a colourful fashion show followed on the same lines. The departmental students presented an amazing Goan dance at the inaugural and a medley of traditional Goan songs was sung by the same before the valedictory function.
  • 27 September 2022, The Books and Beyond club of Don Bosco College, Panaji, was inaugurated by Dr. Isabel de Santa Rita Vas. Dr. Vas spoke about the relationship between theatre and books. This included the way reading books help one in life, increase our vocabulary and help us express ourselves more clearly. A theatre workshop was conducted by Dr Vas and students participated in various theatre-based activities. The students learnt about the different actions and expressions in theatre.
  • Heritage is an important part of everyone's ancestry and it is in this regard Don Bosco college has signed a MOU with Soul Travelling Goa to understand the heritage of Goa in a better manner. The heritage club organized a session for the departmental students to introduce to them 'Soul Travelling' and its activities. The speaker for the session was Mr. Clyde Telles, Operation Head from Soul Travelling.
  • 15-19 November, Cinemania, started with a bang at Don Bosco College, Panjim with their Film club, 'Cinemaniacs,'. A 2-day event with various colleges being able to participate. Cinema was held on the 21st and 22nd of October 2022.
  • To impart event management skills to the students of BBA, a 5 day workshop was conducted at Don Bosco College, Panaji.
  • 5&6 January 2023, The 10th edition of the annual program "Colossus 10.0" by the Department of Computer Applications of Don Bosco College. The two day IT festival witnessed participants from 8 colleges all over Goa.
  • Sports committee of Don Bosco College organised an inter class Basketball Tournament in association with department of Physical Education on 9th January with 10 teams participating in the same. The one day tournament was a great success as all the students enthusiastically participated.
  • 27 January 2023, The Mass Communication department of Don Bosco College, Panjim organised a session on "International Film Screening"which was conducted by the Film Makers to share their experiences and knowledge with the students, about spreading awareness through cinema. An interactive short film screening session. Acclaimed filmmakers Massi Milaniliano, Mr Albert and Maheshwar Rao shared their knowledge and experiences with the students and promoted the film festival, 'Life After Oil'.
  • 01 February 2023, A session on Cybercrime Awareness Talk for the Youth was organised. The resource person invited for the talk was Mr Vidyanand Pawar - Police Inspector from the Cybercrime Police Station, Ribandar. It was an informative session on Cybercrime on various topics like types of cybercrime activities, some case studies that occurred in the state of Goa, sections in law and punishments for people committing cybercrime and also how to prevent becoming a victim of cybercrime.
  • 3 February 2023, The 8th edition of COSMOCRAT, an annual Management event organised by the BBA department, 'Business Talks 2023' The theme was, 'Embracing Change and Technology in Business and Management'.
  • February 4, 2023.'Intercollegiate Event' COSMOCRAT was held on The event witnessed participation from five different colleges across Goa.
  • A workshop on the growing racket sport "pickleball" was held for Bachelor of Physical Education students in collaboration with Globel Sports Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai.
  • 8 February 2023, The Ecotiva club of Don Bosco College, Panjim invited Mr, Ferdin Sylvester, domain expert in solid waste management and circular economy approaches on to deliver a session on waste segregation at source. The session was organised by TERI in association with CCP, Panjim under the circular waste solutions project, hosted by the club.
  • 23 & 24 February 2023, Don Bosco's Annual Flagship Event Meteora 2023 Returns with a Great Thrill with the theme Summer Spectrum.
  • 10 March 2023 , As a part of Prime Mahotsav, Prime Media along with Manipal Hospital Goa organised a Free Health Check-up Camp for women in collaboration with Extension committee and Women cell of Don Bosco college, Panjim.
  • 15 March 2023 to commemorate the International Women's Day which is celebrated worldwide, Five women achievers were felicitated by the women's cell of the Don Bosco College, Panjim.
  • 14 March 2023, Animal rescue awareness programme was organised in association with the College Ecotiva club on , in relation with the study and awareness of wildness and environment. Session was on 'Wildlife Rescue: Myths, Misconceptions and Human-Wildlife Conflict'
  • 24 March 2023, the Extension Committee of the Don Bosco College, taking a strong step towards making our children safe, organised a fruitful session on the topic 'Good Touch Bad touch at Ramdas Government Primary School, St-Inez Panjim.
2021-22
  • 26 Sept 2021, The department of BBA Travel and Tourism organised their annual event Magnify in the offline mode. The students took up the task of studying the work and effort behind many traditional occupations of Goa and how these occupations could be turned into viable tourism products for alternative income. The journey of several people holding different traditional occupations was documented in the form of documentaries.
  • The Ecotiva club organised and informative session on the topic of e-waste management being the need of the hour. The speaker Mr Sushant Figueiredo delivered a session on co-creating sustainable solutions for waste management.
  • In October, Health and Fitness club began with inter class basketball tournament followed by football, modified handball and volleyball tournaments. Goa Physical Education teachers' Volleyball event for the Directors of Physical Education from across the state. The final match between the Directors of North and South Colleges, the North walked away with the trophy.
  • Weekly intra-mural competition were organised by the department of Physical Education for their students.
  • The BBA department organised a 5-day lateral course on event management that was informative and entertaining.
  • A mirco fiction competition was organised by the Literary committee for the students of the college. Raashi salgaonkar of FY BAMC and Lillian Dsouza of SY BBA bagged the First and Second place resp.
  • The department of Mss Communication organised a Google Fact-checking session. An indepth session was conducted on Sustainable Menstrual Choices and Womens Rights and Laws by the Women's cell. And in-depth session on Adolescent Relationships and Sexual Health was conducted for the students of Social Work.
  • The newly inauguratedRed Ribbon Club marked their first year with several sessions and webinars to uplift and educate students.
  • Poster making competition, essay competition, session on Universal Declaration of Human Rights was conducted by social work dept. in collaboration with Taleigao Legal Aid cell and V.M Salgaoncar College of Law on the occasion of International Human Rights Day.
  • 10 December 2021, Business talks - an annual management event was held to educate and shape future entrepreneurs and business managers.
  • Binelle- an intra mural event by the department of Physical Education.
  • Inaugural of Boskon studio to develop the skills of students in the field of audio visual production and Mass Communication.
  • Placement cell took the responsibility to armour final year students with necessary skills, information and job opportunities.Several career guidance talks along with campus placements were held.
2019-20
  • 5&6 December 2019, Dempe College of Arts and Science, Miramar won the intercollegiate event METEORA on the theme of 'Wrath of Empires' organised by the Cultural committee. Goa Medical College, Bambolim were the Runners Up of the event.
  • Department of Mass Communications organised workshops conducted by experts and professionals from the field of Photography, Personality Development, Digital Media, & Films and Television at the PRIME TIME event.
  • St Xaviers College, Mapusa were the overall winners and Rosary College, Navelim, the Runners Up at COLOSSUS 9.0 organised by BCA.
  • V.M. Salgaoncar Institute of International Hospitality Education, Raia won the 1st Place and Home Science, Panjim, the 2nd Place at MAGNIFY organised by BBA T&T on the theme 'Tourism and Jobs: a better future for all'.
  • IAS All India Civil Services Entrance Exam Coaching classes began at Don Bosco College, Panjim, in association with ALS, Delhi.
  • National Seminar on 'Old Age Care and Welfare: Issues, challenges and the way forward', was organized in association with NSIDC, New Delhi.
  • Saraswat Vidyalaya's Sridora Caculo College of Commerce, Mapusa, emerged overall winners of 'Business for Change' themed COSMOCRAT 7.0 organised by BBA.
  • SY BPEd won and FY BPEd were the Runners Up for the SYNTHESIS, an intra-collegiate event on the theme 'Bollywood Movies: Synthesis Goes Desi' held on August 21, 2019.
  • Students participated in the 'Bonderam Passoi' on the occasion of Bonderam at Divar.
  • A Women's Day celebration took place in the college with women alumni from different fields being felicitated.
  • A two-day spiritual retreat for the Catholics was conducted at Joseph Vaz Spiritual Renewal Centre, Old Goa and in the college for the the students of other faiths.
  • A two-day Drone Workshop was organized by Makematics Technologies LLP, Bangalore for the BCA students.
  • SY BBA won the 1st place, SY MSW the 2nd place and SY BBA T&T the 3rd place at the Eco-Friendly Vase Making competition organised on the occasion of the Friendship day by the Life Skill Education committee on August 2, 2019.
  • SY BPEd won the Selfie Booth competition organised on the occasion of the Friendship day with the theme 'Extending Friendship with Nature' by the Life Skill Education committee on August 2, 2019.
  • SY BPEd won the Treasure Hunt competition organised on the occasion of the Friendship day with the theme 'Extending Friendship with Nature' by the Life Skill Education committee on August 2, 2019.
  • BPEd won the 1st place, and BAMC & BBA T&T combined won the 2nd place at the Ghumat Aarti competition organised on the occasion of the Ganesh Chathurthi by the Life Skill Education committee on August 24, 2019.
  • BPEd won the Idol Crafting competition organised on the occasion of the Ganesh Chathurthi by the Life Skill Education committee on August 24, 2019.
  • TY BBA won the 1st place, Social Work dept. the 2nd place, and FY BBA the 3rd place at the Live Crib competition organised on the occasion of the Christmas celebrations by the Life Skill Education committee on December 20, 2019.
  • TY BBA won the 1st place, FY BBA the 2nd place, and SY BBA the 3rd place at the Carol Singing competition organised on the occasion of the Christmas celebrations by the Life Skill Education committee on December 20, 2019.
  • TY BAMC won the 1st place, SY BAMC the 2nd place, and Social Work department the 3rd place at the Wreath Making competition organised on the occasion of the Christmas celebrations by the Life Skill Education committee on December 20, 2019.
  • ENTHUSIA, an intercollegiate kabaddi and volleyball tournament was organized by the BPEd department. Don Bosco College, Panjim, were the winners of Kabaddi, Govt College, Pernem were the Runners Up. Volleyball was won by the Goa University and Don Bosco College, Panjim emerged Runners Up. Don Bosco College, Panjim, won the first place at the Handball and Rosary College, Navelim were the Runners Up.
  • Intra Collegiate SPORTSMANIA was won by FY BBA T&T. The second by SY BBA and the third by TY BCA.
  • HERCULES 2019, the intercollegiate strongest man of Goa University was conducted by the BPEd department. Bhushan Patil won the first place, Rehan Malik second, Toship I Kabnoor came third.
2018-19
  • The department of Social Work organised One day sensitization program on 'Drug abuse prevention' and street play competition for college students. Dempo College, Cujira won the first place, Dhempe College, Miramar won the second place and PES College, Ponda won the third place.
  • FY BPEd won and SY BPEd were the Runners Up for the SYNTHESIS, an intra-collegiate event on the theme 'Cultures Around the World' held on August 21-23, 2018.
  • Dhempe College, Miramar emerged overall winners of the PRIME TIME (Jalwa) on the theme 'Production Studio Houses/ Media Houses' organised by the Department of Mass Communications.
  • Dnyanprassarak Mandal's College and Research Centre, Mapusa were the overall winners and St Xaviers College, Mapusa, the Runners Up at COLOSSUS 8.0 organised by BCA.
  • Goa Multi Faculty College, Dharbandora, won MAGNIFY organised by BBA T&T on the theme 'Tourism and the Digital Transformation'.
  • Saraswat Vidyalaya's Sridora Caculo College of Commerce and Management , Mapusa, were the overall winners of COSMOCRAT 6.0 on the theme of 'Ethics and the Future of Business' organised by BBA.
  • Melange, an event for higher secondary students was organized by the college. Each department put up an event to provide a glimpse at the skills and knowledge required to pursue that stream.
  • A two-day National Seminar on 'The Development of the Indian Constitution and contemporary challenges in modern India' was organized by the Social Work department.
  • International Yoga Day was celebrated in the campus on 21st June 2018.
  • A National Workshop on Sports Psychology was conducted by the BPEd department.
  • HERCULES an intercollegiate events was organized by the department of BPEd.
  • The department of BPEd organized ENTHUSIA an intercollegiate sports event.
  • An Arduino Programming and Robotics Workshop was organized by the BCA department.
  • Workshop on Building IoT Applications and Home Automation was conducted by the BCA department.
  • The SPORTSMANIA organised by the department of Physical Education was won by FY BBA, TY BBA T&T were the Runners Up and the TY BCA won the third place.
  • TY BBA T&T won the 1st place, SY BAMC the 2nd place and SY BPEd the 3rd place at the Collage Making competition occasion of the Friendship day on August 6, 2018.
  • TY BCA won the 1st place and FY BBA the 2nd place at the Short Film Making competition organised on the occasion of the Mothers Day by the Value Education commission on September 8, 2018.
  • FY BBA T&T won the 1st place ad TY BBA the 2nd place at the Star Making competition organised by the Value Education committee on December 15, 2018.
  • TY BBA won the 1st place and FY BCA the 2nd place at the Christmas Wreath Making competition organised by the Value Education committee on December 15, 2018.
  • TY BBA won the 1st place and TY BCA the 2nd place at the Ornamental Christmas Decoration competition organised by the Value Education committee on December 15, 2018.
  • TY BBA won the 1st place and SY BBA T&T & BSW jointly won the 2nd place at the Carol Singing competition organised by the Value Education committee on December 20, 1018.
  • TY BBA won the 1st place and SY BPEd the 2nd place at the Live Crib and the Best Decorated Class competition organised by the Value Education committee on December 20, 1018.
  • SY BAMC won the 1st place, TY BBA the 2nd place, and SY BBA the 3rd place at the Rangoli Making competition organised by the Value Education committee on January 31, 1019.
  • TY BBA won the 1st place, FY MSW the 2nd place , and SY BBA the 3rd place at the Grain Art competition organised by the Value Education committee on January 31, 1019.
  • Chowgule College, Margao, won the intercollegiate event METEORA on the theme of 'Taking a Ride Back to the 70s' organised by the Cultural committee on December 6-7, 2018.
  • CES , Cuncolim won the first place at Kabaddi and the second place by MES, Vasco at the ENTHUSIA organised by the department of Physical Education. Govt. College Sanquelim were the winners of the Volleyball tournament, and S.S. Dempo College emerged Runners Up.
  • Baseball girls team won Gold medal in Baseball tournament organized by Goa university.
  • Handball Girls team won Silver medal in Handball tournament organized by Goa University.
  • Cricket Girls team won Silver medal in the Cricket tournament organized by Goa University.
  • Badminton Boys team won Silver medal at the Badminton tournament organized by Goa University.
2017-18
  • Department of Mass Communications organised PRIME TIME on the theme 'The Aspects of Filmmaking'.
  • MES College of arts and commerce, Vasco were the overall winners and St Xaviers College, Mapusa the Runners Up at COLOSSUS 7.0 organised by BCA.
  • Goa Multi Faculty College, Dharbandora, won MAGNIFY organised by BBA T&T on the theme 'Sustainable Tourism ' a Tool for Development'.
  • SY BPEd won and SY BBA were the Runners Up for the SYNTHESIS, an intra-collegiate event on the theme 'Prophesy: Create the Future' held on August 21-22, 2017.
  • MES College of arts and commerce won 1st place at COSMOCRAT 5.0 organised by BCA was won by , Vasco and the 2nd place by Saraswat Vidyalaya's Sridora, Caculo College of Commerce and Management, Mapusa.
    At the SPORTSMANIA organised by the department of Physical Education FY BBA emerged winners, TY BBA T&T were the Runners Up and the TY BCA won the third place.
  • ENTHUSIA, an inter-Collegiate volleyball & Kabaddi championship event was organised by the department of Physical Education. In Kabaddi,1st place was won by C.E.S, Cuncolim, the 2nd by M.E.S. Zuarinagar. The Volleyball was won by Govt. College, Sanquelim, and the Runners Up were S.S. Dempo College, Bambolim.
  • Our BCA students won TECHOTSAV organized by Government College, Khandola on 7th Dec 2017
  • The BCA department obtained laurels at inter-collegiate event TECHLIPSE, organised by St. Xavier's College, Mapusa.
  • The Department of Mass Communication won the first place at 'Influence 2017' at Fr. Agnel College, Pillar for documentary film festival.
  • The Department of Mass Communication won the first place in 'Village Voice', citizen journalism competition for 'NoteWordy' an event organized by Fr. Agnel College, Pilar.
  • BSW organised a Sensitization program on 'Drug abuse prevention' in association with NISD ( National Institute of Social Defence, New Delhi).
  • Poster Making Competition on the theme 'Say No to Druge' organised by the department of Social Work.
  • The Men's team won the 1st place in the basketball tournament organized by Goa University and 1st place at the Men's cricket tournament organized by Salgaonkar College of law.
2016-17
  • PRIME TIME on the theme of 'Popular Culture' was organised by Dept. of Mass Communications. Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts & Science, Margao, were the winners and St. Xaviers College, Mapusa were the runners up.
  • SY BPEd won and BBA T&T were the Runners Up for the SYNTHESIS, an intra-collegiate event on the theme 'Live the Colour' held on August 24-25, 2016.
  • MES college of arts and commerce, Vasco, won COLOSSUS 6.0 organised by BCA; the runners up were Fr. Agnel College of Arts and Commerce, Pilar.
  • Mushtifund Aryaan Higher Secondary School, Panjim won ITECH organised by BCA and the runners up were TB Cunha Higher Secondary School, Panjim.
  • MES College of arts and commerce, Vasco, won BBA organised COSMOCRAT that had the theme 'Where Young Minds Think Globally'.
  • MAGNIFY, an event of BBA T&T was won by Rosary College of Commerce and Arts, Navelim. It had the theme 'Tourism for All - promoting universal accessibility'.
  • 'In Conversations' ' an executive interaction to motivate students with stories of success was organized by the college.
  • Students of Travel and Tourism participated in a National Seminar 'Shaping young minds'.
  • the general championship trophy at BRAVOLIA an inter collegiate management event organized by Sant Rawod Maharaj College, Kudal ' Maharashtra was won by TYBBA.
  • Goa University won the intercollegiate event INSIGHT 2K16 on the theme of 'Escape Reality' organised by the Cultural committee on February 22-23, 2017.
  • The BCA students won TECHNOTRONICS an IT Event by St. Xavier's College, Mapusa Goa.
  • Intra-college SPORTSMANIA had the following results: First prize went to TY BCA, Second to SY/TY BBA, and the third to BSW.
  • FY BBA won the 1st place, TY BBA T&T the 2nd place and TY BCA the 3rd place at the Portrait competition organised by the Value Education committee on the occasion of the birth day of John Bosco on August 16, 2016.
  • Goa University won the intercollegiate event INSIGHT 2K16 on the theme of 'Escape Reality' organised by the Cultural committee on February 22-23, 2017.
  • The BCA students won TECHNOTRONICS an IT Event by St. Xavier's College, Mapusa Goa.
  • Intra-college SPORTSMANIA had the following results: First prize went to TY BCA, Second to SY/TY BBA, and the third to BSW.
  • FY BBA won the 1st place, TY BBA T&T the 2nd place and TY BCA the 3rd place at the Portrait competition organised by the Value Education committee on the occasion of the birth day of John Bosco on August 16, 2016.
  • Don Bosco Women's team won the intercollegiate volleyball and football tournaments.
  • Don Bosco College Football team were the Runners-Up in the Darshan Trophy held at Lele grounds, Tilkwadi Belagavi.
2015-16
  • The Institute of Hotel Management, Porvorim, won MAGNIFY that had the theme 'One Billion Tourists, One Billion Opportunities' organised by BBA T&T.
  • BBA organised COSMOCRAT with the theme 'Where Young Minds Think Globally'. It was won by MES College of arts and commerce, Vasco.
  • Rosary College, Navelim, won COLOSSUS 5.0, organised by BCA; the runners-up were St. Xaviers College, Mapusa.
  • BPEd won and TY BBA were the Runners Up for the SYNTHESIS, an intra-collegiate event on the theme 'Express Yourself' held on August 25-26, 2015.
  • The winners of ITECH organised by BCA were Mushtifund Aryaan Higher Secondary School, Cujira; the runners up were Peoples Higher Secondary School, Panjim.
  • Department of Social Work organised 'All Goa Inter Higher Secondary Konkani Street play competition' on 19th August 2016.
  • Social Work held a workshop on 'Superstitious beliefs in India' on 31st October 2016.
  • Department of Mass Communications organised PRIME TIME with the theme 'Empowering Youth through Citizen Journalism' in collaboration with US Consulate, Mumbai and International Centre, Goa.
  • The BCA students won TECHLIPSE 2015 organized by St Xavier's College, Mapusa and TECHNIGYAN 2015 by Dhempe College, Miramar.
  • Our college was the sole associate in Goa with PRATHAM, the NGO which facilitated the Annual All India Survey since 2015 to provide reliable estimates of children's enrolment and basic learning levels across the country.
  • Caste on the Menu Card, a 21- minute students documentary co-filmed in 2014 by Atul Anand was awarded Best Student Documentary Award and Jeevika Freedom Award at the 12th Jeevika Asia Livelihood Documentary Festival, New Delhi on Nov 1, 2015.
  • A 1-day IT fest 'I-Tech' was organized for Higher Secondary Schools for the first time by the BCA department.
  • 'In Conversations' ' an executive interaction to motivate students with stories of success was organized by the college.
  • Students of Travel and Tourism participated in a National Seminar 'Shaping young minds'.
  • Institute of Hotel Management, Porvorim won the intercollegiate event INSIGHT 2K15 organised by the Cultural committee on March 9, 2016.
  • On the occasion of the Friendship day Value Education Committee organised a Poster Making Competition on the theme of 'Building Relations by breaking Boundaries'. The first place was won by BPEd and the second place by FY BBA T&T.
  • TY BCA won the 1st Place and BPEd won the 2nd place in the Flag Making competition organised on the eve of the Independence day by Value Education committee.
  • BPEd won the 1st Place and BSW won the 2nd place in the Rangoli Making competition organised on the eve of the Independence day by Value Education committee.
  • BBA and BBA T&T were tied on the 1st place at the Dahi Handi competition organised by Value Education committee on September 12, 2015. BCA came at the 2nd place.
  • BSW won the Fancy Dress competition organised by the Value Education committee on September 12, 2015.
  • TY BAMM won the Photography Competition on the theme of 'Stress Faced by Adolescence'on the occasion of the World Health Day organised by the Value Education committee on October 10, 2015.
  • BSW won the Taditional Dress competition at the Fun Week organised by the Value Education committee on December 14, 2015.
  • BAMM were the winners of the Retro Day at the Fun Week organised by the Value Education committee on December 15, 2015.
  • BCA were the winners of the Goth Day at the Fun Week organised by the Value Education committee on December 16, 2015.
  • BAMM won the Neon Day on the occasion of the Fun Week organised by the Value Education committee on December 17, 2015.
  • BAMM won the Cartoon Day at the Fun Week organised by the Value Education committee on December 18, 2015.
  • BBA T&T won the Carol Singing competition organised by the Value Education committee on December 21, 2015.
  • BCA won Live Santa, Crib and Star Making competition as a part of the Christmas celebrations organised by the Value Education committee on December 21, 2015.
  • BBA T&T the Wealth out of Waste competition organised by the Value Education committee on the occasion of the Feast of Don Bosco on the theme 'Don Bosco, Friend of the Young' on January 29, 2016
2014-15
  • Introduced the Master of Social Work [MSW], a Post Graduate program for the first time in the State of Goa, affiliated to Goa University.
  • Our college was the sole associate in Goa with PRATHAM, the NGO which facilitated the Annual All India Survey since 2015 to provide reliable estimates of children's enrolment and basic learning levels across the country.
  • The BCA students won TECHLIPSE 2015 organized by St Xavier's College, Mapusa.
  • The BCA students won TECHNIGYAN 2015 by Dhempe College, Miramar.
  • The BCA students won IRIX organized by Chowgule College, Margao.
  • The BCA students won NOESIS organized by Rosary College, Navelim.
  • Omkar Jha of BBA won the All Goa Elocution event by the Lion's Club of Chicalim held at Vasco.
2013-14
  • Dept. of BCA won first place at TECHNOGYAAN organized by Dhempe College of Arts and Science, Miramar.
  • Dept. of BCA won first place SYNERGY organized by MES College of Arts and Commerce, Zuarinagar.
  • Dept. of BCA won first place at NOESIS organized by Rosary College of Commerce and Arts, Navelim.
  • Dept. of Physical Educations girl's football team was winners at the Second Don Bosco Oratory Inter-Collegiate futsal tournament.
  • The Boys football team was the Runners-Up at the Inter-Collegiate football tournament organized by Goa University.
  • The Girls football team was the Runners-Up at the Inter-Collegiate football tournament organized by Goa University.
  • Women's hockey team was winners at the Inter- Collegiate Hockey tournament organized by Goa University.
  • Boys football team winners at the 9-a-side Football tournament organized by Salgaonkar College of Law, Panjim.
  • Lysha Fernandes won 2 gold and 1 silver medals in the 22nd Goa State Taekwondo Championship and 2nd Poomsae Taekwondo Championship organized by T.A.G.
  • Aniket Kerkar won 4 gold medals in the Inter-Collegiate power lifting and Weightlifting Championship (in 56kg and 59kg category respectively) and won the title of IRON MAN and STRONGEST MAN.
  • Ashish shirodkar won a Gold medal in the Inter- Collegiate Weightlifting Championship (in 62 category).
  • Lysha Fernandes won Gold medal in the intercollegiate Taekwondo Championship.
  • Shubhada Shilkar won a Bronze medal in the Inter-Collegiate Judo Championship.
  • Aniket Kerkar won a Gold medal in the State Weightlifting Championship (56kg category).
  • Minaxi Karapurkar won a Gold medal in Triple Jump and 100m Hurdles.
  • Darshana Gawas won a Gold medal in in Long Jump and 100m Sprint.
  • Sonali Shetyekar won a Bronze medal in 200m.
  • Minaxi Karapurkar , Darshana Gawas , Sonali Shetyekar and Lysha Fernandes won Gold medal in 4X100m relay.
  • Women's team was Runners-Up at Inter-Collegiate Athletics Championship.
  • Aaron Pereira won a Silver medal in Shot Put.
  • Sneha Naik won a silver medal in the 24th Senior National Tennis Ball Cricket Championship 2013-14 held at Ranchi, Jharkhand.
  • Women's Football team was Runners-Up a West zone Inter University Football Women's Championship held at Rajasthan, qualified for All India Football Championship at Haryana.
2011-12
  • College won the 1st place at EXODUS organised by St Xavier's College on 4th February, 2012.
  • Leon Lawrence and Shireen Araujo won the essay writing competition organised by the Sri Ramchandran Mission on the topic 'Success must bestow Humility'.
  • Farvin Gonsalves and Peter Noronha won the 1st place for IT paper presentation on 'Computer Graphics and Virtual Reality' at Fr Agnel College in September 2011.
  • The Department of BCA won the 1st place at the IT Fest organized by MES College on 27th and 28th February, 2012 and at the IT fest organized by St Xavier's College on 29th February 2012.
2010-11
  • Don Bosco College enrolled as a member of Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Computer Society of India and The American Centre.
  • The college was placed 2nd at KALEIDOSCOPE organized by Sophia College, Mumbai.
  • Frazel Afonso and Alton D'Souza secured the 2nd place for duet singing at 'Kantara Singing Competition' organized by Carmel College, Nuvem.
  • Disha Mashelkar was awarded the 2nd best speaker at the State Inter-Collegiate Debate Competition organized by Govt. College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Khandola.
  • Sepra Pires topped in the BCA Dept followed by Pascola D'souza and Nadia George.
2009-10
  • The students won the 1st place at MERCHANTS '09 organized by Fr. Agnel College, Pilar.
  • The college women's team won the Football Tournament at the University level.
  • 5th Oct 2009, The Travel & Tourism Department bagged the 1st place for 'Portuguese Day' organized by St. Xavier's College along with Fundacao Oriente and Instituto Camoes.
2008-09
  • Introduced the Bachelor of Social Work [BSW], an Undergraduate Program, for the first time in the state of Goa, affiliated to Goa University.
  • 27th & 28th September 08, The Travel and Tourism Department organized a two-day workshop on 'Go Green: Sustainable Tourism'.
  • 9th February, 2008, The BPEd. department signed an MoU with Universidade de Catholica Brazil.
  • The institution secured the three top ranks for BCA at Goa University for the second consecutive year.
  • The college won MERCHANT '08 organized by Fr Agnel College, Pilar and BIZZ-BUZZ organised by Damodar College, Margao.
  • Secured laurels at 'XPRESSION '09 organized by DMC College, Assagao.
  • Bagged the Winning Trophy at CHARIZMA '09 organized by Carmel College, Nuvem and COLOSEUM '09 organized by ICFAI.
  • 12th September 2009, The Department of Social Work organized a workshop on 'Current Trends in Social Work'.
2007-08
  • Introduced the Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA] & Bachelor Mass Media [BAMM], Undergraduate Programs, Affiliated to Goa University.
  • Don Bosco signed a valuable partnership with TTAG to ensure interaction between tourism industry stalwarts and personnel and the BTTM Department of the college.
  • The students of the BCA department secured the #1 Place at CHARIZZMA '07 organized by Carmel College, Nuvem.
  • Won 'MERCHANTS 07' conducted by Fr. Agnels College, Pillar.
  • Won second place at 'COLLOSEUM' organized by ICFAI, Porvorim.
  • International linkage was established between University of Porto, Portugal, Portuguese Olympic Committee and the Don Bosco College Physical Education Department. The MOU was signed on 9 February 2008 to allow research programmes for teaching faculty and student exchange programmes.
2006-07
  • June 2006, Introduced the Bachelor of Business Administration, Travel & Tourism [BBA TT], Undergraduate Program for the first time in the State of Goa, Affiliated to Goa University.
  • The college achieved a score of 98.4% at the University for TY Exams.
  • The BCA department won laurels at CHARIZZMA '06 conducted by Carmel College, Nuvem and at INFOFEST'06 organized by the Computer Science and Technology Department, Goa University.
  • The BCA department obtained the Overall Trophy in ATTITUDES '06 conducted by the Dept. of Computer Science and Technology, Goa University.
2005-06
  • The Dept. of Physical Education conducted the 27th Alchemist Federation Cup football Championship at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda under the aegis of the Goa Football Association and All India Football Federation.
  • The Dept.of Physical Education organized the Goa State Games 2005 under the guidance of Sports Authority of Goa for the first time. The Sports Journalist Association of Goa recognized this achievement and honoured the college with the 'Best Organizers Award 2005'. Chief Minister, Shri. Manohar Parrikar flagged off the torch relay with over 5000 participants starting from the Nehru Stadium Fatorda to Don Bosco College, Panjim.
  • 17-18 November 2005, The Dept. of Physical Education organized Goa National Summit as a part of the International Year of Physical Education and Sports declared by the United Nations. The Governor of Goa, his Excellency S.C. Jamir inaugurated the summit and the world renowned cricketer Kapil Dev was the chief guest for the closing ceremony. A representative of the United Nations office in Geneva Dr. Ruben. F. Del Prado was one of the key speakers during the summit.
2004-05
  • June 2004, Introduced the Bachelor of Physical Education [BPEd] a Graduate Program for the first time in the State of Goa, affiliated to Goa University.
2003-2004
  • The first batch of Bachelor of Computer Applications [BCA], passed out in the year 2004.
2001-02
  • June 2001. Don Bosco, Panjim inaugurated a new Don Bosco College, Panjim by introducing the Bachelor of Computer Applications [BCA], an Undergraduate Program, affiliated to Goa University. The first batch had 64 students.

Leadership & Governance

Principal's Message

Our College is a Vibrant, Young and Enterprising. Having commenced in the year 2001, it offers as of today 1 graduate and 7 undergraduate degree programs. To have started so many courses in such a short period of time is an achievement by itself.
Our faculty is one of the best, dedicated and illustrious, whereas the students are known for their positive attitude and discipline. Not only do our students excel in academics but set the bar in the state of Goa for sports and extracurricular competitions. The number of intercollegiate events won by our students bears testimony to their active participation.
We emphasize on value education, something which is most needed in today's times. Using the principles of reason, spirituality and rapport of the founder, Don Bosco, our staff engage with students in a welcoming and professional manner.
Don Bosco College is moving ahead with a committed approach to conquer all heights - to face the impossible and to set high standards for others to follow. All of this has been achievable only through the committed efforts of our faculty members, who are enthusiastic towards their vocation, students who are motivated to excel, and Management who are supportive, and a blessings from God above.

Dr. Cedric Silveira

Officiating Principal

Dr Silveira is an academician with a flair for writing. He holds a PhD in Management and has written research articles for UGC and Scopus journals. A voracious reader he has contributed to many a newspaper both freelance and management articles. He is also a columnist for a popular Goan magazine.

Rev. Fr. Joaquim Lobo

Director, Don Bosco College, Panjim

Fr Joaquim is a Salesian priest whose interest is in creative media, research, writing, music and sports. He executes multiple responsibilities with finesse. He is the editor of the much appreciated Salesian magazine 'Sangati' and heads the higher education department of the Salesians in the province.

Director's Message

Don Bosco College is born out of a vision for a better world, a happier world. It is the love for the young that inspired Don Bosco, the unparalleled educationist, to learn the art of education, perfect it and offer it to the world. The Preventive System of education which is nowadays called the Expressive System is the result of this great saint's experiments with education. Reason, Faith and Love are the strong pillars on which this system stands. Only those people who are fully committed to education will be able to understand, reflect and implement it to perfection. The Salesians and Academic Staff at the Don Bosco College have taken upon themselves to give of their very best by updating themselves and bringing to the young the latest skills, knowledge and competency.
In the years gone by, the college has achieved some outstanding results in the field of education, co-curricular activities and human maturing. The presence of the well-formed, committed staff has made all the difference. Don Bosco college will continue to provide a unique space for the young to grow and mature into good human beings and great citizens of the country.
The year 2024-25 will surely be better than the last. The management and the staff are always ready to welcome you dear students to the college with committed hearts and minds for the sole purpose of education: to impart right knowledge, inspiring wisdom and lasting values.

The Don Bosco Society For Higher Education Panjim

Don Bosco Society for Higher Education Panjim is a non-profit society registered with the Government of India, under the Societies Registration Act 1960 in the year 2010. Don Bosco College, which was founded in the year 2001 under Goa Salesian Society, its parent body, was subsequently absorbed by the Society.

Rev. Fr. Clive Telles

Provincial, Panjim Province • Chairman

Rev. Fr. Francis Silveria

Treasurer & Economer, Panjim Province • Treasurer

Rev. Fr. Banzelao Teixeira

Vice Provincial • Vice Chairman

Rev. Fr. Joaquim Lobo

Director, Don Bosco College, Panjim • Secretary

Br. James Marcus

Director, Don Bosco Oratory, Panjim •

Rev Fr Jacinto Dias

Administrator, Don Bosco Panjim •

Rev. Fr. Avin Carvalho

Principal, Don Bosco School, Panjim •
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