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	SHREE DAMODAR COLLEGE OF COMMERCE & ECONOMICS G. R. KARE ROAD, MARGAO - GOA PROSPECTUS

PROSPECTUS

VIDYA VIKAS MANDAL - THE PARENT BODY

The Liberation of Goa in 1961 opened up avenues for higher education and professional education in the State. However, there were no facilities for Commerce education in South Goa. With an ardent urge to fill this glaring gap, a group of young, enlightened professionals and entrepreneurs, fired with zeal and vision of empowering the youth in this part of the State, embarked upon a seemingly Herculean mission and established the Vidya Vikas Mandal in Margao in 1971. Vidya Vikas Mandal is an educational socrety dedicated to the development of quality education. In 1973, the Mandal established its first institution – Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics - a Commerce college affiliated to the University of Bombay.

From this modest beginning, the Mandal soon grew into a premier educational society, managing professional and management institutes, a Distance Education centre and a Computer Centre. It has since successfully branched out into pre-primary, primary and secondary education. Recently it has also become a Post-Graduate Centre in Commerce

Today, Vidya Vikas Mandal is a leading educational society of recognised merit, managing the following quality institutions:

1. Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics (Accredited by NAAC at the B++ level)

2. Govind Ramnath Kare College of Law

3. R. M. Salgaocar Higher Secondary School

4. H. M. N. Gaunekar Institute of Management Training & Research

5. Goa Study Centre of Indira Gandhi National Open University

6. Vidya Vikas Academy (a High School affiliated to ICSE)

7. V. V. M.'s Computer Centre

SHREE DAMODAR COLLEGE OF COMMERCE & ECONOMICS

Established in 1973, Vidya Vikas Mandal's Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics is recognized all over Goa as a premier institution of higher education. Located in Tansor, Margao, the College is ensconced in a peaceful environment. The river Sal flowing by the campus, the beautiful trees and the well-tended garden have endowed the College campus with natural beauty. The College has facilities such as spacious classrooms, a richly stocked library, well-equipped computer laboratories, a multipurpose hall for indoor games and a canteen, which the staff and students put to optimum benefit. The College boasts a complement of highly qualified, experienced and dedicated teaching faculty.

VISION

The College sees itself as a torch-bearer imparting total quality education in Commerce

MISSION

The College stands committed to nurturing an environment for the holistic growth of our students and faculty, by imparting knowledge, values and skills in Commerce, conducive to good citizenship.

In keeping with its Vision and Mission statements, the College has set before itself the following objectives:
a) To strive for academic excellence
b) To be the preferred choice of students from South Goa for education in Commerce and related fields
c) To allow students adequate academic flexibility to choose areas of specialization suitable to their needs and abilities
d) To give students an all-round education that contributes to their knowledge and skills, as well as to the development of their personalities
e) To instill in students individual and community-based values so as to contribute to their development as responsible, worthy citizens of this country
f) To inculcate in students a love and desire for learning that extends beyond their college tenure
g) To encourage the academic and holistic development of the faculty, so as to foster a spirit of commitment and continuing enthusiasm, which will be reflected in the quality of the teaching-learning process

In our attempt to realize these objectives, the College has specified goals to be achieved by 2010.

1. To be a regular Post-graduate teaching center in Commerce i.e. to offer the regular M.Com course on the campus
2. To expand the number of programme options available to students at the undergraduate level
3. To introduce some value-added, add-on courses
4. To have a total of 6 teachers who have completed Ph.D., and 8 who have registered for Ph.D.
5. To encourage teachers to present papers at seminars
6. To have at least one State-level seminar every year and one National Seminar at least every alternate year
7. To encourage publications by teachers
8. To conduct at least one workshop every year for teachers of the college
9. To give students greater opportunities to participate in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities
10. To bring about an improvement in students' attendance
11. To initiate one inter-collegiate annual sports event and one inter-collegiate annual cultural event, to be sponsored preferably by ex-students
12. To expand the College's Extension Activities
13. To step up student participation in community outreach programmes so as to build community values
14. To build linkages with industry and the Government

Damodar College has U.G.C. recognition and is permanently affiliated to Goa University. In 1999, the College was assessed by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), and was accredited with Three Star Status. The College opted for reaccreditation during September 2006, and was reaccredited at the B++ level for a further period of five years.

In recognition of the pioneering work done by the Vidya Vikas Mandal, the IGNOU set up its Regional Study Centre (RSC) in Shree Damodar College in the year 1987. This Centre offers distance education programs in a wide range of Undergraduate and Post-Graduate courses.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has accredited the College as a centre for coaching classes for the CA Professional Examinations, viz. CPT, CA PE-I & CA PE-II. Similarly, the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has accredited the College as a centre for coaching classes for the CS Foundation Course Examination.

The College pioneered the BCA programme in 1997, which has proved to be a highly successful programme option for students after they complete Std. XII. In 2005 the College received UGC sanction for an Innovative course designed entirely by the College. Called Bachelor of Financial Services (BFS), the programme aims to produce graduates who will have knowledge as well as practical skills in one of the most rapidly growing sectors of the world economy and the Indian economy too. From 2006-07, the College is also offering the regular M.Com programme of Goa University, allowing our B.Com graduates vertical mobility on the same campus.

While our focus is on academics, we make every possible effort to encourage the all-round development of our students. The NSS and NCC (Army, Navy and Girls Wing) offer students ample opportunities for character formation and personality development. The wide range of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities organized by the Students' Council, Gymkhana and Cultural Union provide platforms for bringing the talents of our students to the fore. Sports and cultural activities have always been the forte of Damodar College. Student seminars, symposia and exhibitions on matters of social relevance are held on a regular basis under the guidance of teachers.

Remedial classes and merit coaching classes are a regular part of college activities: the former cater to the needs of the weaker students and the latter are targeted at the above- average students.

The Career Cell of the College arranges for coaching for those who are interested in answering competitive examinations. Interface with industry and formally organized campus interviews have helped find good placements for our graduates. It is a matter of great pride and satisfaction for us that since 2001, reputed companies like Hewlett Packard Ltd., Wipro, Infosys, and many more have regularly recruited a large number of our students through campus recruitments.

The Women's Cell works hard to create awareness of gender equality, sensitize students to women's issues and through its programmes helps in the empowerment of our girl students.

The College has an alumni association called Damodar Ex-Students Association, which helps ex-students keep in touch with one another. We also have a Parent-Teacher Association, which seeks to improve our students' all-round development and progress. The Association focuses on ways and means to improve physical facilities in the College.

In keeping with the name of our parent body, 'Vidya Vikas Mandal' the Management and Staff of Damodar College are directed to the common purpose of the 'Vikas' of Vidya. With the blessings of the Almighty we have made commendable strides in this direction. here

TEACHING FACULTY

Principal : Dr. I. Bhanu Murthy M.Com., M.Phil., Ph.D.

Vice Principal: Mr. Gopalkrishna G. Kondli M.A (Econs),LLB

Asst. Principal : Dr.(Ms.) Prita D. Mallya M.A. (Econs), M. Phil (Econs),Ph.D.

FACULTY MEMBERS

COMMERCE & BUSINESS MANAGEMENT:
1.	Dr. I. Bhanu Murthy	M.Com., M.Phil., Ph.D.
2.	Ms. Nirmala Gopinathan (Head)	M.Com., M. Phil.
3.	Mr. S. K. M Bhat.	M.Com., B. Ed., CA
4.	Ms. Lina R. Sadekar	M.Com
5.	Ms. Shami R. Pai	M.Com
6.	Ms. Anjali S. Lal	M.Com., P.G.D.F.M.
7.	Mr. Sanjay P. Sawant Desai	M.Com.
8.	Ms. Shilpa G. Prabhudesai	M.Com., M. Phil.
9.	Mr. Manoj S. Kamat	M.Com.
10.	Mr. Edwin B. Barretto	M.Com
11.	Mr. Rodney D’Silva	M.M.S.
12.	Ms. Jyoti S. Naik	M.Com
13.	Ms. Rupali Sangodkar	M.Com

ECONOMICS & BANKING :
1.	Mr. Gopalkrishna. G. Kondli (Head)	M. A., LL.B.
2.	Ms. Lydia Menon	M. A., LL.B., P.G.D.E.S.
3.	Dr. Prita Mallya	M. A., M. Phil., Ph.D.
4.	Mr.B.P.Sarath Chandran	M. A., M. Phil
5.	Ms. Lira Menezes Gama	M. A.
6.	Ms. Manasvi M. Kamat	M. A.,PGDIBO, PGDM
7.	Ms. Rohita D. Deshprabhu (on FIP Leave vacancy)	M. A.

MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS :
1.	Mr. Vasudev G. Patil (Head )	M.Sc.
2.	Ms. Maria. E. Abranches	M.Sc., M.A. (Port), DHE., Dip. in Comp.
3.	Ms. Nutan. G. Nayak	M.Sc.
4.	Ms. Natasha D’Souza	M.Sc.

BUSINESS COMMUNICATION & ENGLISH :
1.	Ms. Florence Rebello	M. A.(Eng.), M. A.(Hist.) P.G.D.M.M., C.I.C.
2.	Ms. Monica Patil	M. A.
3.	Ms. Cheryl Serrao	M. A.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY :
1.	Ms. Sharmila S. Kunde	B.E.

BUSINESS LAW :
1.	Mr. P. P. Singh	M. A., LL.M.
1.	Mr. Anand Redkar	M. A., LL.M.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION :
1.	Mr. Sudhakar T. Naik	B.Com., B. P. Ed.

GEOGRAPHY
1.	Dr. Godugu Shrinivas	M.A., Ph.D

BCA Self-Financed Course
1.	Mr. Kissan Gauns Desai (Head)	MCA
2.	Mr. Sunil Naik	M.Sc. (Elec.)
3.	Ms. Dimple Paul	M.C.A.
4.	Ms. Samita Naik	M.Sc. (IT)
5.	Ms. Susan Daniel	M.C.A.
6.	Ms. Deepa Pujari	B.E
7.	Mr. Dhiraj Nagwekar	M.Com, PGDCA

M. Com Self-Financed Course
1.	Ms. Deepa Dhumatkar	M. Com
2.	Ms. Pooja Prabhudesai	M. Com.
3.	Ms. Sheryl Da Silva	M. Com

LIBRARIAN :
1.	Ms. Mancy Rege	B. A., M. L. I. S

NON-TEACHING STAFF

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF :
1.	Mr. Prakash Tendulkar [ Accountant & Office-in-charge]	B. Com.
2.	Ms. Shruti S. Nayak [U.D.C.]	B. Com.
3.	Ms. Teja Jana. Naik Jr. Stenographer	B.C.A.
4.	Ms . Maria. E. Fernandes [L.D.C.]	B. A.
4.	Mr. Seby Cruz D’Silva [L.D.C.]	B. Com.
4.	Ms. Archana Naik [L.D.C.]	B. Com.
4.	Ms. Sarita Mirajkar [L.D.C.]	B. Com.
4.	Ms. Jean Braganza [L.D.C.]	B. Com.

LIBRARY STAFF :
1.	Mr. Shivaji Bhandari[Attendant]
2.	Mr. Bhikaji Naik[Attendant]	B.A

B. C. A. STAFF :
1.	Ms. Anita Fernandes [Senior Asst.]
2.	Ms. Ms. Melissa D' Costa [Junior Asst.]	BCA
3.	Ms. Preeti Karmalkar [Junior Asst.]	M. Com

SUBORDINATE STAFF
1.	Mr. Shivram Shetkar
2.	Ms. Mr. Satyavan Prabhu
3.	Mr. Pandurang Borkar
4.	Mr. Ramakant Shetkar
5.	Mr. Prem Bahadur
6.	Mr. Bappo Varak
7.	Mr. Mano Shelko
8.	Mr. Injo Lambor

ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES

1. BACHELOR OF COMMERCE [B. Com]

The 3-year Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) degree programme has two semesters at each year. The semester system is being introduced from the academic year 2007-08. The course structure is outlined below.

FIRST YEAR B. COM • SEMESTERS I & II (7 papers, each carrying 100 marks + 1 paper carrying 50 marks)

1. English/Geography22 Students may opt for
2. Business Economics -1 & II
3. Principles of Management -1 & II
4. Financial Accounting -1 & II
5. Mathematical Techniques -1 & II
6. Information Technology -1 & II
7. Foundation Course -1 & II (Students may opt for Any One of the following)3
a) Accounting -1 & II
b) Marketing-l& II
c) Cost Accounting (Elements of Cost) -1 & II
d) Practical Banking -1 & II
8. Environmental Studies (50 marks)

SECOND YEAR B. COM - SEMESTERS III & IV (7 papers, each carrying 100 marks)

1. Business Communication / Business Environment - I & II
2. Business Economics - III & IV
3. Commerce Paper
4. Commerce Paper
5. Statistics - I & II
6. Business Law - I & II
7. Applied Component Paper'- I & II (Students may opt for Any One from a list of papers to be notified by Goa University)4

THIRD YEAR B. COM - SEMESTERS V & VI (6 papers, each carrying 100 marks, and 2 papers, each carrying 50 marks in Semester V)
(7 papers, each carrying 100 marks in Semester VI)

1. Commerce Paper
2. Commerce Paper
3. Business Economics - V & VI
4. Elective Course - Paper I
5. Elective Course - Paper II
6. Elective Course - Paper III
7. 2 Skill-based papers in Semester V (each of 50 marks) and a Project Paper in Semester VI (of 100 marks)5.
' All issues relating to the B.Com programme will be as per the revised Ordinances of Goa University.
2 Students may opt for Any One and the College authorities will assign them to either of these two subjects on Merit basis; the paper chosen at Semester I will continue for Semester II as well.
3 The paper chosen at Semester I will continue for Semester II as well.
4 The paper chosen at Semester III will continue for Semester IV as well.
5 Marks obtained in the skill-based papers and the project paper will be converted into a letter grade.
The Elective courses include
a) Financial Accounting, Auditing and Taxation
b) Business Management
c) Banking & Financial Services
d) Cost & Management Accounting
e) E-Commerce
f) Insurance

Students may opt for Any One of the above Elective courses, in which he/she will have to complete three papers each in Semester V and Semester VI.

ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION TO FY B.COM

A. For being eligible for admission to the First Year of the Three Year Integrated Course leading to the Degree of B.Com from Goa University, a candidate must have passed
(i) Higher Secondary School Certificate (Std. XII) Examination conducted by the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (henceforth referred to as Goa Board) in the Commerce Stream

OR
(ii) Higher Secondary School Certificate (Std. XII) Examination in Vocational Stream , conducted by the Goa Board in the subjects notified by Goa University
OR
(iii) The Std. XII (Commerce) or similar examination of another body equivalent to the Goa Board and recognized as such by Goa University.6
B. A candidate not covered under any of the above three categories, but desirous of seeking admission to First Year B.Com may apply to the College. However, the Registrar of Goa University along with the Dean of the Faculty of Commerce and Chairperson of the Board of Studies shall decide the eligibility.
C. A candidate admitted for Semester I shall be deemed eligible for admission to Semester II.
D. A candidate migrating from another University and desirous of direct admission to Semester II may be considered for admission provided he/she has passed the First Term/Semester I examination of that University with those subjects for which admission is sought and undertakes to successfully complete the other compulsory papers of Semester-1.

SCHEME OF EXAMINATIONS

1. The College shall conduct the First Year and Second Year B.Com Examinations on behalf of Goa University. The TY B.Com examinations will be conducted by Goa University.
2. The Academic Year shall consist of two semesters: Odd Semester (Semester I, III & V) and Even Semester (Semester II, IV & VI).
G Such students must obtain a Provisional Eligibility Certificate (on payment of Eligibility Fee of Rs.200/ -) from Goa University at the time of seeking admission (the eligibility fee for foreign students is US$ 50, payable at Goa University). They must also produce a Final Eligibility Certificate from the Goa University, before appearing for the examination, failing which their results will be withheld,
3. There shall be two modes of evaluation of the academic performance of students, viz. the-Infra-Semester Evaluation (ISA) and the Semester-End Examination (SEE). A student shall be required to appear for ISA as well as SEE.
4. There shall be Intra-Semester Assessment (ISA) of 20 marks for each paper of 100 marks and ISA of 10 marks for each paper of 50 marks for each semester. At the end of each semester, there shall be one 80-marks examination of 150 minutes duration for each 100-marks paper in the semester and one 40-marks examination of 90 minutes duration for each 50-marks paper in the semester. This shall be called the Semester- End Examination (SEE). A student shall be required to appear for both components, i.e. ISA & SEE.
5. The ISA shall be conducted during the semester by using modes of evaluation such as objective/written tests, assignments, orals, classroom quizzes, seminars, presentations, etc. Students shall be assessed twice in ISA, with each assessment carrying 10 marks.
6. The SEE for Semesters V & VI of TY B.Com will be conducted by Goa University. SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATION
A Supplementary Examination shall be conducted for Semesters I & II and Semesters III & IV before the commencement of the next academic year. Each theory paper at the Supplementary Examination (Even semester and Odd semester) shall be of 80 marks and 150 minutes duration. There will be no supplementary examination for the Intra-Semester/ln-Semester component of evaluation.
The categories of students who are eligible to appear for the Supplementary Examination are defined below.
1. A student who has appeared at Semester-l and Semester-ll examinations, but failed to secure minimum marks for passing in not more than 3 papers each in these semesters, shall be eligible to appear for the Supplementary examination in these papers of Semester I and/or II as the case may be. Such repeat appearance shall be indicated in the Statement of Marks.
2. A student who has appeared at Semester-lll and Semester-IV examinations, but failed to secure minimum marks for passing in not more than 3 papers each in these semesters, shall be eligible to appear for the Supplementary examination in these papers of Semester III and/or IV as the case may be. Such repeat appearance shall be indicated in the Statement of Marks.
3. A student who did not appear either wholly or partly for. Semester I and/or Semester II and Semester III and/or Semester IV, on medical grounds, or on account of representing the College/University/State/Nation in NCC, NSS, Cultural activities or Sports shall be eligible for the respective supplementary examinations. Such cases shall be decided by the College. Such appearance(s) at the Supplementary Examinations shall be treated as First Attempt.

STANDARD OF PASSING, CLASS & GRACING

Standard of Passing at FY / SY / TY B.Com Examinations: To pass the Examination a candidate must obtain a minimum of 40% marks in the SEE for each paper and 40% in SEE and ISA taken together for each paper. There is no separate passing for the In- Semester Assessment component.
Award of Class: Class will be awarded as follows
40% and above but less than 50%Pass Class
50% and above but less than 60%Second Class
60% and above but less than 70% First Class
70% and above Distinction
Gracing: Gracing at the FY & SY B.Com examinations shall be done as per amended Ordinance No. OA-5.16 of the Goa University.
Improvement of Performance: There is no provision for improvement of performance at Semesters I, II, 111 and IV.
This provision is available only in the case of Semesters V & VI. A student wishing to improve his/her performance at these two semesters shall be permitted to reappear only during the immediately subsequent regular Semester V & Semester VI examination. However such a candidate shall be allowed to appear only in the SEE component of the papers of Semester V and/or Semester VI examinations excluding the Project paper and the Skill-based papers. The marks secured at the first appearance in the Project paper and the Skill-based papers as also in the ISA component of the other papers, shall be carried forward for tabulation of the result under "improvement of performance". The performance of a candidate, who appears under this provision and fails to improve, shall be ignored. A candidate can appear only once under this clause.

REVVALUATION & PERSONAL VERIFICATION OF MARKS

There shall be no revaluation of answer books at FY/SY B.Com Examinations.
However, facility for the Personal Verification of answer books for each examination shall be available to FY and SY B.Com students. Personal Verification of marks shall be carried out by the candidate in the presence of the Principal/Vice-Principal and the concerned examiner, provided he/she applies (with a prescribed fee of Rs. 10O/- per paper) for the same within one week'from the declaration of results. Given below is the procedure for Personal Verification of marks:
1. On a notified day and time (which should not be later than 10 days after the receipt of application from the candidate) the candidate shall be shown the answer book in the chamber of the Principal/Vice Principal and in the presence of the Examiner concerned.
2. If the candidate is not satisfied with the results on Personal Verification of the answerbooks, he/ she may apply to College Grievance Committee within a week.
3. The Grievance Committee shall take appropriate action as per Ordinance 0.47.23 and inform the candidate accordingly.

EXEMPTION

An unsuccessful candidate who obtains the minimum percentage of marks prescribed for passing in a subject shall be exempted from reappearing in that subject. He/she shall be declared to have passed the full examination on his/her passing in the remaining subjects.

II. BACHELOR OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS - [BCA]

The BCA Programme is a self-financed 3-year, 6-semester programme. Each semester is of approximately 5 months duration. The Odd Semesters (Semesters I, III & V) will begin in June and the Even Semesters (Semesters II, IV & VI) will begin in December.
Each Semester shall have four Theory courses (each of 100 marks and 6 credit points) and two Laboratory courses (each of 50 marks and 3 credit points). Semester VI shall have four theory courses and a Project work (each of 100 marks and 6 credit points). Every Semester shall carry a total of 30 credit points.
7 All issues relating to the BCA programme will be as per the revised Ordinances of Goa University

COURSE STRUCTURE

FIRST YEAR BCA SEMESTER I

1. Problem Solving and Programming in Java (100 marks)
2. Computer Organization and Operating System (100 marks)
3. Basic Accounting (100 marks)
4. Mathematics - I (100 marks)
5. Java Programming Lab (50 marks)
6. Operating Systems Lab (50 marks)
7. Environmental Studies8 (50 marks)

FIRST YEAR BCA SEMESTER II

1. Data Structures using Java (100 marks)
2. Communication Skills-l (100 marks)
3. Advanced Accounting (100 marks)
4. Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science (100 marks)
5. Data Structures Lab (50 marks)
6. IT Tools Lab (50 marks)
7. Environmental Studies (50 marks)

SECOND YEAR BCA SEMESTER III

1. DBMS (100 marks)
2. Computer Networks (100 marks)
3. Communication Skills - II (100 marks)
4. Probability and Statistics (100 marks)
5. RDBMS Lab (50 marks)
6. VB. Net Lab (50 marks)

SECOND YEAR BCA SEMESTER IV

1. Software Engineering -1 (100 marks)
2. Introduction to Management Functions (100 marks)
3. Managerial Economics (100 marks)
4. Cost Accounting (100 marks)
5. UML Lab (50 marks)
6. Data Analysis and Accounting Lab (50 marks)

THIRD YEAR BCA SEMESTER V

1. Software Engineering - II (100 marks)
2. Web Technology (100 marks)
3. IT Project Management (100 marks)
4. Elective9 -1 (100 marks)
5. CASE Tools Lab (50 marks)
6. Web Technology lab (50 marks)

THIRD YEAR BCA SEMESTER VI

1. e-Commerce Applications (100 marks)
2. Information Systems Audit (100 marks)
3. ERP Systems (100 marks)
4. Elective-I I (100 marks)
5. Project work (100 marks)
8 A non-credit course carrying 50 marks in each semester at FY BCA
9 Elective Papers I & II at TY BCA Semesters V & VI respectively are to be chosen from the list approved by Goa University and shall be only from the Commerce and Management disciplines.

ELIGIBILITY FOR FY BCA

For being eligible for admission to the Three Year Integrated Course leading to the Degree of BCA, a candidate must have passed
A. The Higher Secondary School Certificate (Std. XII) Examination or its equivalent in any Stream conducted by the Goa Board OR
B. The Examination of another University or Body recognized as equivalent thereto (the eligibility conditions at C under the B.Com course apply here as well)

SCHEME OF EXAMINATIONS

1. The College shall conduct all BCA Examinations on behalf of the Goa University.
2. There shall be an in-semester element and an end-semester element in the evaluation of the performance of candidates for every course, each carrying equal weightage of 50%.
3. Evaluation of Theory courses:
In-semester Evaluation (ISE) shall be conducted in a continuous manner in the form of regular assignments, quizzes, submissions and tests. Out of maximum 50 marks, at least 30 marks shall be evaluated by conducting one or more class test(s) during the normal lecture periods of the semester.
End-semester Evaluation (ESE) and Supplementary Evaluation consists of an examination ' of 2 hours duration for 50 marks.
5. Evaluation of Laboratory courses:
jSE shall be conducted in continuous manner in the form of regular assignments, submissions and tests. Out of maximum 25 marks, at least 15 marks shall be evaluated by conducting one or more lab test(s) during the semester. Every student has to maintain a record of work done in the form of a journal.
ESE and Re-Examination consists of an examination of 25 marks of 2 hour 15 minutes duration. An online examination and a viva voce shall be jointly conducted by an internal and external examiner.
6. Evaluation of Project work: ISE for 50 marks shall be done by the project guide based on the record of work done and quality of work done. ESE and Re-Examination consists of an oral viva-yoce and demonstration for 30 marks jointly conducted by the project guide and the external examiner. The External examiner shall allot maximum 20 marks for the Project Report
7. Evaluation of Environmental Studies for Semesters I & II: The course will have ISE for 25 marks and ESE for 25 marks. ISE shall consist of at least 1 class test of minimum 15 marks and one or more assignments, quizzes, presentations during the semester.
The ESE shall be of 90 minutes duration. A candidate has to secure a minimum of 40% marks of the total marks for securing pass. A grade will not be allotted for this course nor will the marks be included for the purpose of calculating SPI/CPI. However, the Degree will not be allotted unless the candidate passes this course. A candidate who has not secured pass percentage shall re-appear for the ESE until pass percentage is secured. There shall be no supplementary examination for this course.
8. A candidate is eligible to appear for the end-semester theory, laboratory and Project examination provided he/she satisfies the minimum attendance rules framed by Goa University.

SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMINATIONS & RE-EXAMINATIONS

All matters relating to supplementary examinations will be as per the Ordinances of Goa University.

SCHEME OF GRADING, CLASS & GRACING FOR BCA

1. Grading Scheme
a) Relative grading scheme shall be followed to compute the grade for each student.
b) The final grades for the course would be awarded taking into account the collective performance in the In-Semester and End-Semester or Supplementary or Re- Examination evaluations, as the case may be.
c) For each course taken by the student, a letter grade will be assigned based on the performance in all assessments. These grades are:
AA, AB, BB, BC, CC, CD, DD, EE, II and FF
Each grade not only indicates a qualitative assessment of the student's performance but also carries an equivalent number called the grade point.
d) Each grade not only indicates a qualitative assessment of the student but also carries an equivalent number called the grade point.e) The grade points corresponding to different letter grades are defined b

Letter Grade Grade point Letter Grade Grade point
AA 10 CD 5
AB 9 DD 4
BB 8 EE 0
BC 7 II 0
CC 6 FF 0
The grade points corresponding to different letter grades are defined below:
Grade point |
f) A candidate passes the courses if he/she gets any grade in the range between AA and DD
g) The letter grade EE is given to a candidate on account of poor performance in the ESE in case of a theory course only.
h) The letter grade II is given to a candidate on account of inability of a candidate to appear for the ESE due to valid reason. Such candidate has to apply to the Principal of the college within seven days from the end of the Examination communicating the reason for absence supported by documentary evidence. The Principal shall take appropriate decision based on the documentary evidence provided by'the candidate.
A candidate is awarded FF grade on account of poor performance or failure to appear for the ESE without justification or failure to appear for supplementary/re-examination.
j) If a candidate is awarded FF grade during the ESE or supplementary examination of a theory course, he/she has to reappear for the ISE as well as ESE components when that course is being offered next.
k) If a candidate is awarded FF grade during the re-examination of a laboratory or project course, he/she has to reappear for the ESE component only when that course is being offered next.
I) A candidate getting a letter grade of II at the regular ESE for a course and subsequently appearing for Supplementary examination or Re-examination, shall be allotted a suitable grade from AA to DD or FF. The letter grade assigned to the range of marks in which this total falls at the regular End-semester examination shall be the grade that is to be allotted to the candidate. If this letter grade corresponds to EE grade, then the candidate shall be awarded FF grade.
m) A candidate getting a letter grade of EE at the regular examination for a theory course and subsequently appearing for Supplementary examination shall be allotted a suitable grade from DD or FF. If the letter grade corresponding to the range in which this total marks fall at the regular End-semester examination is DD or above then the candidate is allotted letter grade DD. Otherwise, letter grade FF shall be awarded to the candidate,
n) After securing FF grade in the first attempt, the highest grade that can be allotted to a candidate in his/her subsequent attempt(s) is DD.
2. Performance Indices
a) Semester Performance Index (SPI): The performance of a student in a semester is indicated by a number called SPI. The SPI is the weighted average of the grade points obtained in all the courses during the semester. SPI to be calculated as follows:
SPI = "Gradepoint x course credit / "credits of each paper in semester
SPI has to be rounded to two decimal digits
b) Cumulative Performance Index (CPI): The overall performance of a student for the entire programme is obtained by calculating a number called CPI. The CPI is the weighted average of the grade points obtained in ail the courses for the programme. The CPI is also calculated to two decimal places.
c) Each semester grade report for the student shall carry his/her SPI. The final semester mark-sheet will indicate the CPI.
3. Award of class: The final class for the B.C.A. degree would be awarded as per the following scheme:
Distinction: CPI equal to or greater than 8.5
First class: CPI equal to or greater than 6.5 but less than 8.5
Second Class: CPI equal to or greater than 5.0 but less than 6.5
Pass Class: CPI equal to or greater than 4.0 but less than 5.0
4. Gracing: Due to the relative nature of grading, there is no provision for gracing in the individual course. However, entitlement marks awarded by Goa University for candidates due to NSS, NCC or Sports shall be awarded as per the relevant Goa University Ordinance.

ATTEMPTS AND IMPROVEMENT OF CLASS

1. Attempts: A student shall be considered to have passed a course at first attempt, provided he/she passes with a letter grade of DD or higher, at the regular examination.
2. In addition to the above, a candidate securing II grade and later passing the course at the Supplementary or Re-Examination shall be considered to have passed the course at first attempt.
3. All other cases would be treated as second attempts.
4. A candidate is allowed to repeat an entire year in order to improve the performance.

III. BACHELOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES [BFS]

This Undergraduate programme is the first of its kind in the country and has been designed entirely by Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics under the UGC Tenth Plan Innovative Courses Scheme. It is the only college in the country that has received UGC sanction and recognition for the conduct of this course.
10 All issues relating to the BFS Programme are as per the Ordinances, which are subject to final approval by Goa University.
This 3-year, 6-semester programme provides a focused programme for students who wish to pursue careers in corporate finance, banking, insurance and financial services. Graduates from the course are likely to be employed in the areas of financial management, banking, insurance, mutual funds, and financial services in general. Their knowledge of financial markets would make graduates of this programme eligible for employment in all types of financial institutions.

FIRST YEAR BFS SEMESTER I (7 papers, each carrying 100 marks)

1. Communication Skills
2. Quantitative Techniques - I
3. Essentials of Management -1
4. Essentials, of Accounting - I
5. Business Economics
6. Theory & Practice of Banking
7. Fundamentals of Business Computer Applications

FIRST YEAR BFS SEMESTER II (7 papers, each carrying 100 marks)

1. Business Communication
2. Quantitative Techniques - II
3. Essentials of Management - II
4. Essentials of Accounting - II
5. Indian Financial System
6. Indian Business Environment
7. Environmental Studies

SECOND YEAR BFS SEMESTER III (7 papers, each carrying 100 marks)

1. Direct Taxes
2. Cost Accounting
3. Indian Securities Market
4. Financial Services
5. Financial Management
6. Fundamentals of Insurance
7. Foreign Exchange Markets

SECOND YEAR BFS SEMESTER IV (7 papers, each carrying. 100 marks)

1. Indirect Taxes
2. Management Accounting
3. Indian Economy
4. International Finance
5. Corporate Finance
6. Marketing of Financial Services
7. Business Law

THIRD YEAR BFS SEMESTER V (7 papers, each carrying 100 marks)

1. Financial Auditing
2. Accounting for Financial Services
3. Financial Sector Legislation
4. Fundamentals of Strategic Management
5. Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
6. Stock Market Operations
7. Research Methodology

THIRD YEAR BFS SEMESTER VI

Compulsory Internship and Project (700 marks)

ELIGIBILITY FOR BFS

1. Eligibility for Admission to First Year BFS: For being eligible for admission to the
First Year of the Three Year Integrated Course leading to the Degree of Bachelor of
Financial Services a candidate must have passed Standard XII in any stream of the
Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education or any other equivalent examination recognized by Goa University.
2. Eligibility for Admission to Second Year BFS: A candidate who has completed and passed Semester I shall be eligible for admission to Semester III.
3. Eligibility for Admission to Third Year BFS: A candidate who has completed and passed Semesters I, II & III shall be eligible for admission to Semester V

SCHEME OF EXAMINATIONS FOR FIRST YEAR & SECOND YEAR BFS

1. The College shall conduct all BFS Examinations on behalf of Goa University.
2. The Academic Year shall consist of two semesters: Odd Semester (Semester I, III & V) and Even Semester (Semester II, IV & VI).
3. There shall be In-Semester Evaluation (ISE) of 40 marks for each paper of 100 marks. ISE of all papers except the project paper shall consist of two written tests and other evaluation components such as quizzes, assignments, presentations, group discussions ,as decided by the teacher and notified at the beginning of the semester.
4. At the end of each semester, there shall be one 60-marks examination of 2 hours duration. This shall be called the End-Semester Examination (ESE). A student shall be required to appear for both components, i.e. ISE & ESE.
5. There shall be no revaluation for the BFS course.
6. Evaluation at Semester VI: Semester VI comprises compulsory internship at an organization and submission of a project report based on the internship.
a) Evaluation will be carried out jointly by the organization where the student does his/ her internship, the project guide appointed by the College and an external examiner appointed by Goa University.
b) The evaluation will consist of evaluation at the workplace, evaluation of documentary proof of work done, assessment of the project report and a viva voce examination at the end of semester VI.
c) The scheme of marks for this Semester and the marks allotted for each component of evaluation are yet to be finalized by Goa University.

STANDARD OF PASSING, CLASS & GRACING FOR BFS

1. Standard of Passing at Semesters I, II, III, IV & V of the BFS Programme:
a) A student shall obtain a total of at least 40 out of 100 marks in the ISE & ESE components taken together in each paper to be declared as passed.
b) A student shall obtain a minimum of 20 out of 60 marks at the ESE for each paper to be declared as passed.
c) There is no separate passing for the ISE component.
d) There is no Supplementary Examination for this programme.
e) A candidate, who has failed in any paper in any semester, shall be allowed to appear only in those paper(s) in which he/she has failed in the following semester examination.
2. Standard of Passing at Semester VI:
a) A student shall obtain at least 40% in the Project paper to be declared as passed.
b) A student who has not submitted the Project report by the stipulated date'shall not be permitted to appear for the viva voce examination and shall not be considered to have passed in the said examination.
c) A student who has submitted the. Project report by the stipulated date, but does not appear for the viva voce examination at the end of the Semester shall not be considered to have passed in the said examination. However such a student shall be allowed to appear for the same in the following semester.
2. Award of Class: Class will be awarded as follows
40% and above but less than 50% Pass Class
50% and above but less than 60%Second Class
60% and above but less than 70% First Class
70% and above Distinction
3. Gracing: Gracing at the BFS examinations shall be done as per amended Ordinance No. OA-5.16 of the Goa University.
4. Award of Class:
a) The class shall be declared on the basis of percentage of aggregate of marks obtained in all six semesters taken together.
b) The mark sheet issued at the end of the Sixth semester shall show the aggregate marks obtained in each Semester as well as the overall class obtained.
c) To be eligible for award of class, a student shall complete the course in the minimum prescribed period and shall pass Semesters V and VI in the first attempt.
d) There shall be no improvement of class for the BFS Programme

COMMON RULES & REGULATIONS FOR ALL UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

Students should note that all admissions are provisional and subject to confirmation of Enrolment Registration / Eligibility by Goa University. The College authorities will not be
responsible for denial of eligibility by the University.

MIGRATION FROM ANOTHER UNIVERSITY

Students migrating from any other recognized University might be considered for admission to SY B.Com or TY B.Com provided that
1) They have passed the First Year or First Year & Second Year Examination respectively in all the subjects from that University.
2) They should have offered at the First Year/Second Year the same subjects available under the scheme of Goa University
However, in case the scheme of subjects in that University differs from the scheme adopted by Goa University, the students will be required to complete the necessary courses as per the ordinances of Goa University.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

Students desirous of seeking addmission to the college for FYB.Com / FYBCA/FYBFS, must submit their application in the prescribed form along with the following documents:
1. One recent Passport size Photograph (to be affixed to the admission form)
2. Leaving Certificate (in Original with One attested Xerox Copy)
3. Mark Sheet (in Original with One attested Xerox Copy)
4. Provisional Eligibility Certificate from Goa University (in case of students from other Universities & Boards)
5. No Objection Certificate (NOC) (in case of students from other Colleges in Goa)

GOA UNIVERSITY REGISTRATION

Students seeking admission to FY B.Com / FY BCA / FY BFS and all new entrants to the College (SY & TY) shall submit their application for Registration at Goa University through the Principal. The prescribed Registration Fee is to be paid at the time of admission.

ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATE

Students who have passed Std. XII from any Board other than the Goa Board, are required to obtain a Provisional Eligibility Certificate from Goa University before applying for admission to the College. They must subsequently submit a Final Eligibility Certificate from Goa University before the Semester ll/Term II Examination, failing which their result will be withheld.

TRANSFER CERTIFICATE

Students from other colleges affiliated to the Goa University seeking admission to this College must produce a NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE (N.O.C.) from the college last attended, without which they will not be admitted. Subsequently, they should apply for a TRANSFER CERTIFICATE in the prescribed form, which is available in the College Office and pay the T.C. Fee of Rs.50/- to the College last attended, failing which their admission is liable to be cancelled.

PAYMENT OF FEES

Fees for FY / SY / TY B.Com and BFS are payable in full for the whole year at the time of admission. In case of FY/SY/TY BCA, fees for the Odd Semester are payable at the time of admission. Fees for the Even Semester are payable in full within a week from re-opening of the College for the Even Semester. Default in payment may result in fine and/or the removal of the student's name from the roll without notice.

GENERAL DEPOSIT

General Deposit is payable at the time of admission to First Year and will be carried over from year to year.

ADMISSION RULES

1. Admission to any class is for the whole year. Students are required to pay the fees for both the semesters/terms even if they discontinue their study at any time during the year. Students who wish to discontinue from the second term should intimate their wish to the College in writing before the end of the Winter Vacation. In such case, the payment of fees for the second term, wherever fees are payable term-wise, may be exempted.
2. Students Should note that passing of the lower class examination (i.e. FY & SY) from the college does not automatically result in admission to the next higher class (i.e. SY & TY respectively). They must complete the procedure for admission and pay the prescribed fees.
3. Attendance at lectures and practicals is compulsory. Absence at a single lecture or practical will be treated as absence for the whole day.
4. There shall be minimum attendance of 75% per semester/term at lectures delivered during the semester/term. Students who do not have the minimum attendance will not be allowed to appear for the examination.
5. The Principal reserves the right to refuse admission to a student whose past record and conduct were considered unsatisfactory.
6. Date of Commencement of Classes: 15th JUNE 2007.
7. Last Date for Admission to All Classes: 16th JULY 2007.
8. Admission to Foreign Students: A student of non-Indian nationality should apply for admission to the College through the Embassy/High Commission of his/her country in India and the Qoa University. He/she must obtain an Eligibility Certificate from Goa University on payment of US $50 & submit the same to the College along with the Admission Form.
Foreign students will be not be given admission unless their passport contains a provisional student's visa and unless they produce their AIDS Test Certificate obtained from the competent authorities.

FEE STRUCTURE FOR FY B.COM / PY BCA / FY BFS

Given below is the Fee Structure for the three Undergraduate programmes offered by the College.
Fees are Payable in full for the whole year, except BCA, where the Tuition fees are for each semester/term and are payable semester/term-wise
Head of Fees FYB.Com FYBCA11 FY BFS
1 Tuition Fees 1050.00 6000.00 1523.00
2 Library Fees 315.00 315.00 315.00
3 Gymkhana Fees 158.00 158.00 158.00
4 University Registration Fees 400.00 400.00 400.00 (including cost of form)
5 General Deposit • 50.00 50.00 50.00
6 Students' Aid Fund 53.00 53.00 53.00
7 Examination (Semesters I & II) and 320.00 470.00 470.00 Mark Sheet Fees (including cost of form)
8 Computer Lab Fees - - 1848.00
9 Information Technology Course Fees 525.00
10 Other Fees 158.00 158.00 158.00
11 PTAFees 100.00 100.00 100.00
TOTAL 3129.00 7704.00 5075.00
Note: Students taking Geography, will pay an additional Practical Lab fee of Rs. 158/- per annum. The PTA Membership fee is a one-time fee of Rs. WO/- to be paid at the time of admission to the College.
11 The fee structure for the revised BCA course is yet to be received from Goa University and is liable to change.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR B.COM, BCA & BFS

TERMS

Odd Semester/18' Term
Even Semester / 2nd Term

BREAKS & VACATIONS:

Ganesh Chaturthi Break
Winter Vacation
Christmas Break
Summer Vacation 15.06.2007 to 17.11.2007 19.11.2007 to 26.04.2008 14.09.2007 to 19.09.2007 29.10.2007 to 17.11.2007 24.12.2007 to 01.01.2008 29.04.2008 to 14.06.2008

EXAMINATIONS:

First Year & Second Year:

First Semester/Term Exam 12.10.2007 onwards
Second Semester/Term Exam 26.03.2008 onwards
Third Year Annual Exam 05.04.2008 onwards

RULES FOR CANCELLATION OF ADMISSION & REFUND OF FEES

As per the most recent circular received from Goa University, all fees are to be refunded as under if a student cancels his/her admission
1. For students who change from one course/faculty to another in the same college the fees are to be suitably adjusted.
2. ' All fees paid by a student at the time of admission shall be refunded to him/her except special fees and contribution to Students' Aid Fund after deduction of 12.5% as administrative charges, if the student/guardian informs the Principal of the college in writing before the date of commencement of the Academic term/year that he/she desires to cancel his/her admission.
3. If a student/guardian informs the Principal of the college in writing within 30 days from the date of the commencement of the term that he/she desires to cancel his/her admission, all fees shall be refunded to him/her after deduction of 15% of the fees collected as administrative charges.
4. If a student/guardian informs the Principal of the college in writing within 45 days from the date of the commencement of the term that he/she desires to cancel his/her admission, all fees shall be refunded to him/her after deduction of 20% of the fees collected as administrative charges.
5. If a student/guardian informs the Principal of the college in writing upto 30th of September of the academic year that he/she desires to cancel his/her admission, all fees shall be refunded to him after deduction of 30% of the fees collected as administrative charges.
6. If a student/guardian informs the Principal of the college in writing beyond 30th
September of the academic year but before the start of the Even Semester / 2nd term of the academic year, that he/she desires to cancel his/her admission, all fees shall be refunded to him/her after deduction of 50% of the fees collected as administrative charges.
7. If a student/guardian informs the Principal of the college in writing after the start of the Even Semester / 2nd term of the academic year that he/she desires to cancel his/her admission, 100% of all fees collected shall be deducted, but only deposits shall be refunded.
In all cases of cancellation, the University enrolment fees shall be refunded in full, unless the fees have already been remitted to the University.
Whenever a dispute arises either due to interpretations or genuineness of the case, the matter shall be forwarded for consideration and decision of the Vice-Chancellor, whose decision will be final and binding on all.

Mode of Assessment:

A. For Semesters I, II & III, the student's performance at each paper will be evaluated as below
In-Semester Assessment (ISA) 50 marks
3 tests of 10 marks each 30 marks
Tutor Marked Assignment 10 marks
Seminar Presentation 10 marks
End-Semester Assessment (ESA) 50 marks
B. The detailed assessment for Semester IV (500 marks) will be as follows:
Assessment by the Industrial Organization 150 marks
Assessment by External Examiner 150 marks
Assessment by Faculty Guide 100 marks
Assessment of Seminar Presentation of the Dissertation 100 marks
Minimum Passing Marks: 40 marks in each subject for Semesters I, II & III; 40% marks for each assessment head of semester IV.

LIBRARY & BOOK BANK

The College has a large library, having a balanced collection of books on subjects of prescribed study, current topics, science, literature, philosophy, history, sports and other topics. The library has approximately 20,000 books, about 60 periodicals, journals, national and local dailies. The Reference Section of the library has valuable encyclopedias, General Knowledge books, etc. The library is enriched every year with a books purchased on the recommendation of teachers.
The timings of the library are as follows:
Lending Section: 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon (Open for students from Monday to Friday).
Reference Section: 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. (Monday to Saturday)

Borrowing of Books:

All students who have paid the General Deposit for the use of the Library at the time of admission and who are regular bona fide students of the College may become members of the College Library.
Every student who is a member of the Library will be issued one Library Card and two Borrower's Tickets for Home Lending.
Students must take good care of the books borrowed and verify and ensure the good condition of the same. A student found to have damaged books/periodicals/journals would be heavily fined.
A Library book once issued can be retained by a student for one week from the date of issue.
The books may be renewed on request, if there is no demand for them. Renewal will be at the discretion of the Librarian.
A student will be charged a fine of Re.1/- per day per book for delay in returning a book.

LIBRARY RULES

1. Every student must have his/her valid Identity Card and Library Card while entering the library.
2. Every student must maintain silence and discipline in the Library. Misbehaviour on the part of students may invite penal action and denial of access to the Library.
3. Periodicals, magazines, newspapers, journals etc. can be borrowed against the student's Identity Card, but cannot be taken out of the Reading Room.

Mode of Assessment:

A. For Semesters I, II & III, the student's performance at each paper will be evaluated as below
In-Semester Assessment (ISA) 50 marks
3 tests of 10 marks each 30 marks
Tutor Marked Assignment 10 marks
Seminar Presentation 10 marks
End-Semester Assessment (ESA) 50 marks
B. The detailed assessment for Semester IV (500 marks) will be as follows:
Assessment by the Industrial Organization 150 marks
Assessment by External Examiner 150 marks
Assessment by Faculty Guide 100 marks
Assessment of Seminar Presentation of the Dissertation 100 marks
Minimum Passing Marks: 40 marks in each subject for Semesters I, II & III; 40% marks for each assessment head of semester IV.

LIBRARY & BOOK BANK:

The College has a large library, having a balanced collection of books on subjects of prescribed study, current topics, science, literature, philosophy, history, sports and other topics. The library has approximately 20,000 books, about 60 periodicals, journals, national and local dailies. The Reference Section of the library has valuable encyclopedias, General Knowledge books, etc. The library is enriched every year with a books purchased on the recommendation of teachers.
The timings of the library are as follows:
Lending Section: 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon (Open for students from Monday to Friday).
Reference Section: 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. (Monday to Saturday)

Borrowing of Books:

All students who have paid the General Deposit for the use of the Library at the time of admission and who are regular bona fide students of the College may become members of the College Library.
Every student who is a member of the Library will be issued one Library Card and two Borrower's Tickets for Home Lending.
Students must take good care of the books borrowed and verify and ensure the good condition of the same. A student found to have damaged books/periodicals/journals would be heavily fined.
A Library book once issued can be retained by a student for one week from the date of issue. The books may be renewed on request, if there is no demand for them. Renewal will be at the discretion of the Librarian.
A student will be charged a fine of Re.1/- per day per book for delay in returning a book.

LIBRARY RULES

1. Every student must have his/her valid Identity Card and Library Card while entering the library.
2. Every student must maintain silence and discipline in the Library. Misbehaviour on the part of students may invite penal action and denial of access to the Library.
3. Periodicals, magazines, newspapers, journals etc. can be borrowed against the student's Identity Card, but cannot be taken out of the Reading Room.
4. Books stamped as Reference Books will not be available for Home Lending, and must be referred to in the Reading Room of the library.
5. Students must not mutilate or handle carelessly the books, magazines, periodicals etc. belonging to the College library.
6. Library Card / Borrower's Tickets are not transferable. In case of such transfer, both the student who is responsible for the transfer and also the one who has made use of such transferred Card/Ticket may be punished and may be denied entry in the Library thereafter.
7. All the Library Rules given in this Handbook as well as those periodically notified on the Notice Board will be binding on every student who is the member of the Library.
8. In case of loss of a book, the student will have to replace the book or pay the market price of the book, as instructed by the Librarian.

BOOK BANK

Meritorious students from low-income groups are provided with a set of books at the beginning of every year. The Book Bank is enriched every year with standard textbooks on different subjects. The scheme has become popular since it facilitates learning especially for poor and deserving students. Students are requested to familiarize themselves with Book Bank Rules before using this facility. The Book Bank scheme, along with the Rules will be notified at the beginning of every year. Interested, eligible students are advised to take advantage of the scheme.

CO-CURRICULAR & EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

A. College Students' Council

The Students' Council is constituted according to the Goa University Rules with the following aims and objectives
To promote the all round development of the students of this college
To organize co-curricular and extra-curricular activities of the college
To discuss any suggestions, plans of action, resolutions, issues etc. pertaining to the general welfare of the student community of the college.
The Council consists of:
a) President Principal of the College (Ex-officio)
b)Teacher Advisor A Teacher of the College nominated by the Principal
c) General Secretary Elected by all the students in the College.
d)0ne each of the following categories from each class/division, as applicable:
i. Class Representatives: One elected from each Class.
ii. Division Representatives: One elected from each Division.
iii. One Lady Student Representative from each Class: Students from all
divisions of the Class will vote
Elections to the Council are held not later than one month from the commencement of each academic year or within one month of the declaration of the University Results. Counting of votes is done the very day of the elections and the results are declared on the basis of simple majority vote.

B. College Gymkhana

Sports activities are governed by a Gymkhana Committee, which consists of the following
a) President Principal (Ex-officio)
b) Secretary Physical Director
c) Teacher Advisor Nominated by the Principal
d) General Captain To be elected from among the Captains
e) Captains of different teams To be nominated by the Director of Physical Education
The major activities of Gymkhana consist of organization of inter-class sports events, participation in various Inter-Collegiate Sports activities and organization of the Annual Athletic Meet.

C. College Cultural Union

The following are the main objectives of the Cultural Union:
• To bring out students' talents in dramatics, singing and other spheres of Fine Arts
• To organize enlightening talks by eminent personalities from all walks of life
• To generate an interest in the folk art and traditions of the country
The Cultural Union comprises
a) President Principal of the College (Ex-officio)
b) Teacher Advisor Nominated by the Principal
c) General Secretary Elected by all the students
d) One Student Representative elected from each Division
e) One Lady Student Representative elected from each Class (All students will vote).

COLLEGE MAGAZINE

Every year, we publish our annual magazine, 'DAMODAR'. Its Editorial Board consists of the members of the staff and student representatives. It provides a creative outlet for our young budding poets and writers. The editorial board invites creative literary efforts such as short stories, poems and articles and sketches by the students. Students are free to contribute in English, Hindi, Konkani and Marathi. The magazine is also a chronicle of the activities during the year and carries reports of the Convenors of various committees.

STUDENTS' CONSUMER COOPERATIVE SOCIETY

The College runs a Students' Consumer Cooperative Society where textbooks and stationery are sold to students at concessional rates. The usual discount allowed is 10% to all students. The profit of the Society is used for the welfare of the student community of this College. Since its inception in 1974, the Society has made tremendous progress and has been applauded by press and others. Even other colleges occasionally avail of the services of this Society.

NATIONAL CADET CORPS

The College has the Army, Navy and Girls Units of N.C.C. Our NCC Officers and Cadets have done remarkably well and brought laurels to the College and the NCC Directorate.

NATIONAL SERVICE SCHEME

Every year, about 500 students are enrolled in our N.S.S. Unit. Apart from being involved in socially useful projects, these students participate in a ten-day Special Camp, which involves cornmuniii/ work.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES

I. MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Freeships and concession in fees are granted to genuine cases of economic hardship at the discretion of the Principal.
In addition, students can avail of Government of India's National Scholarships, E.B.C. Scholarships of the Government of Goa, National Merit Scholarships, Freeships to children of freedom fighters, etc. which are given by the Central / State Governments. Students are advised to check the Notice Boards in this regard from time to time.

II. ACADEMIC PRIZES AND AWARDS

The College awards merit prizes to students securing the first four ranks in all classes FY, SY & TY, B.Com, BCA & BFS for their outstanding academic performance in the year. In addition to these, there are also special endowments and subject prizes.

TY B.COM

1. Ramacrisna M. Salgaocar Scholarship of Rs. 10OO/-, instituted by the Shri. Ramacrisna M. Salgaocar Charitable Trust, is awarded to the student from this college securing highest marks at TY B.Com.
2. Late Dr. G. V. Kamat Helekar Scholarship of Rs. 501/- has been instituted by Vidya Vikas Mandal to commemorate the services of late Dr. G. V. Kamat Helekar in the field of education and to honour his relations with Vidya Vikas Mandal. This scholarship is awarded to the student from this college securing highest marks at TY B.Com.
3. Shree Damodar Vidyaprasarak Saunsthan, Loliem, Rolling Shield is awarded to the student from this College securing the highest marks at TY B.Com.
4. Late Mr. Harshad a/s Shambhu M. Shenvi Kantak Trophy is awarded to the student of this college securing highest marks at FY, SY and TY B.Com taken together.
5. Shri G. M. Daivajna Prize of Rs. 250/- is awarded to the student from this College securing the highest marks in Financial Accounting, Auditing & Taxation (Papers III, IV and V taken together) at TY B.Com.
6. Shri H. K. Aparanji Prize of Rs. 150/-, instituted by Shri K. V. Kulkarni, is awarded to the student from this College securing the highest marks in Financial Accounting, Auditing & Taxation (Papers III, IV and V taken together) at TY B.Com.
7. Late Shri Upendra Vithal Kamat Prize of Rs. 250/-, instituted by Shri Umesh Kamat & family is awarded to the student from this College securing the highest marks in Financial Accounting, Auditing & Taxation (Papers III, IV and V taken together) at TY B.Com.
8. C. P. Da Costa Prize of Rs. 750/- is awarded to the student from this College securing highest marks in Business Management (Papers III, IV and V taken together) at TY B.Com.
9. C. P. Da Costa Prize of Rs. 750/- is awarded to the student from this College securing highest marks in Banking & Finance (Papers III, IV and V taken together) at TY B.Com.
10. Damodar College Prize is awarded to the student of this college securing the highest marks in Cost & Management Accounting at the TY B.Com. Examination (Papers III, IV and V taken together). However, the prize is not awarded in case the maximum marks secured are less than 50%.
11. Late Shri V. G. Sahasrabudhe Prize of Rs. 201/-, instituted by Shri Bhaskar G. Nayak, is awarded to.the student from this College securing highest marks in Business Economics Papers I, II & III taken together.
12. Marathi Arthashastra Parishad Ninth Conference (1985) Commemoration Prize of Rs.i 201/- is awarded to the student of TY B.Com from this College securing highest marks in Business Economics Papers I, II & III taken together.
13. Late Smt. Ivaturi Suryabangaramma Memorial Prize of Rs. 501/- instituted by her son, Dr. I. Bhanu Murthy, is awarded to the student of TY B.Com from this College securing highest marks in Commerce Papers I, II & III taken together.
14. Dr. Jose Manuel da Piedade Rebelo Memorial Prize of Rs. 501/- instituted by his daughter, Ms. Maria E Abranches, is awarded to the student from this College securing highest marks in Computer Systems at T.Y.B.Com.
15. Mrs. Sheela H. Naik Gaunekar Shield for Most Studious Lady Student at TY. B.Com:
This shield and cash prize of Rs. 501/- is awarded to the lady student in TY B. Corn who scores highest percentage of marks at FY B.Com and SY B.Com taken together. A minimum achievement of 50% is necessary.

TY BCA

1. Prof. D. V. Borkar Prize of Rs. 501/-, instituted by Mrs. M. E. Abranches is awarded to the student of this college securing the highest marks at T.Y.B.C.A.

SYBcom

1.. Late Jose Mariano Fernandes Rolling Shield is awarded to the student from this College securing 191 Rank at SY B.Com.
2. Late Miss Rajashri Venkatesh Prabhu Alvenkar Prize of Rs. 125/-, instituted by Mr. Vijay Prabhu Alvenkar is awarded to the student of this College securing highest marks at SY B.Com.
3. Shri G. M. Daivajna Prizes are to be awarded as follows
i. A cash prize of Rs.150/- is to be awarded to the student from this College securing the highest marks in Accounting & Financial Management at S.Y.B.Com.
ii. A cash prize of Rs. 150/- is to be awarded to the student from this College securing the highest marks in Financial Accounting, Auditing & Taxation at S.Y.B.Com.

FYBcom

1. Late Miss Tejaswini Vithal Vadiye Prize of Rs. 101/- is awarded to the student from this College securing 1s* rank at FY B.Com. - Semesters I & II taken together.
2. Shri G. M. Daivajna Prizes are to be awarded as follows:
i. A cash Prize of Rs.100/- is to be awarded to the student from this College securing the highest marks in Financial Accounting - I & II at FY B.Com Semesters I & II
ii. A cash Prize of Rs. 100/- is to be awarded to the student from this College securing the highest marks in Accounting - I & II at FY B.Com Semesters I & II
3. Late Prof. D. B. Wagh Prize of Rs.201/-, instituted by Mrs. M. E. Abranches, is to be awarded to the student securing highest marks in Mathematics - I & II at FY B.Com
Semesters I & II taken together.

III. SPECIAL PRIZES AND AWARDS

1. Late Advocate H. M. Naik Gaunekar Shield for the Most Outstanding Student in T.Y.B.Com.
This Rolling Shield and cash prize of Rs. 501/- is awarded to the Most Outstanding Student in TY B.Com.
2. Mr. C. P. Da Costa Rolling Trophy for Best All Round Performance at T.Y.B.C.A.
This Rolling Trophy is awarded to a student in TY BCA based on his/her outstanding all round performance including studies, participation in Sports, Cultural and other extra- curricular activities.

IV. CULTURAL UNION PRIZES

1. Mopkar Trophy is awarded to the Best Orator.
2. Mansoor Rayani Trophy is awarded to the Best Hindi Singer.
3. LPT Association Shield is awarded to the Best Konkani Poet.
4. Cultural Union Shield is awarded to the Most Outstanding Student in Cultural Activities.

V. N.C.C. PRIZES

A. Naval Wing

i. Divisional Officer's Cup for Best All-Round Naval Cadet donated by Mr. Gopalkrishna G. Kondii
ii. Award for The Most Sincere Cadet of the Naval Wing

B. Army Wing

i. Late Mr. Sushant K. Naik Rolling Trophy for Best All Round Army Wing Cadet
ii. Late Master Rajiv Rebello Rolling Trophy for the Most Sincere Cadet of the Army Wing donated by Ms. Joan M. Rebello

C. Girls' Wing

i. Late Yashwant D. Poi Raiturkar Trophy for Best All Round Girls Wing Cadet.
ii. Award for The Most Sincere Cadet of the Girls' Wing

VI. N.S.S. PRIZES

1. Best N.S.S. Volunteer (Boy)
2. Best N.S.S. Volunteer (Girl)
3.NSS Programme Off icer'sf Shield given for meritorious services in N.S.S.

VII. GYMKHANA AWARDS

1. Adv. Bernardo de Souza Rolling Trophy is awarded for Interclass Football Championship
2. M/s Ghode Sports Rolling Trophy is awarded for Interclass Hockey Championship
3. The Best Sportsman Trophy
4. The Best Sportswoman Trophy
5. The Best Individual Male Athlete Trophy
6. The Best Individual Female Athlete Trophy

VIII. PRINCIPAL'S DISRETIONARYPRIZES

These prizes are awarded at the discretion of the Principal, to students of the college who render meritorious services to the college.

IX. INTER-COLLEGIATE TROPHIES

1. Shri. U. N. Bene Trophy is awarded to the winning team in the Inter-Collegiate Quiz Contest organized by this College.
2. Late Shri. Vasant N. Kamat Trophy is awarded for the best College Magazine in Goa.

TENTATIVE PROGRAMME FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2007-08

JUNE 2007
15.06.07	Friday	College Re-opens; Staff Meeting at 9.30; IQAC meeting
16.06.07	saturday	Principal's Address & Briefing to students of FY B.Com/BCA/BFS at 10.00a.m.
18.06.07	Monday	Commencement of all classes
		Members of the Board of Management meet the Teaching Staff
20.06.07	Wednesday	Orientation for NCC Cadets
23.06.07	Saturday	Form Filling for NSS Volunteers
25.06.07	Monday	Orintation of NSS Volunteers
30.06.07	Saturday	Inauguration of NSS Activities

JULY 2007
01.07.07	Sunday	Starting of NCC Parades
02.07.07	Monday	Starting of CA PE I & PE II Coaching Classes & CS-Foundation Course Coaching Classes
07.07.07	Saturday	Staff Academy - Paper Presentation
09.07.07 to 11.07.07	Monday to Wednesday	Student Enrichment Programme - an NSS activity for FY students
14.07.07	Saturday	Staff Meeting
16.07.07	Mondayday	Last date for Admission; Project Orientation to Final Year
21.07.07	Saturday	College Elections
25.07.07	Wednesday	First Meeting of elected Student Representatives
28.07.07	Saturday	Inauguration of Student bodies

August 2007
01.08.07	Wednesday	Founders' Day
04.08.07	Saturday	General Body Meeting of Students' Consumer Cooperative
06.08.07 to 08.08.07	Monday to Wednesday	Intra-Semester Evaluation Tests in all subjects for studentsof FY B.Com, BCA & BFS and SY BFS
10.08.07	Friday	Career Cell Activity
14.08.07	Tuesday	Staff Meeting
15.08.07	Wednesday	Independence Day Celebration, Ceremonial parade by NCC Cadets; Tree Plantation by NCC Cadets & NSS volunteers
19.08.07	Sunday	Annual General Body Meeting of Parent-Teacher Association
20.08.07	Sunday	Sadbhavana Divas (jointly organized by NSS & NCC)
24.08.07	Friday	First Annual Financial Services Seminar (organized by BFS students)
25.08.07	Saturday	Malaria Awareness Talk

September 2007
05.09.07	Wednesday	Teachers' Day Celebration
06.09.07 to 08.09.07	Thursday to Saturday	Intra-Semester Evaluation Tests in all subjects for studentsof FY B.Com, BCA & BFS and SY BFS
12.09.07	Wednesday	Staff Meeting
13.09.07	Thursday	Singing Competition
14.09.07 to 19.09.07	Friday to Wednesday	Ganesh Chaturthi Break
20.09.07	Thursday	Resumption of Classes after Ganesh Chaturthi Break
25.09.07	Tuesday	Aids Awareness Talk
27.09.07 to 29.09.07	Thursday to Saturday	Students' Enrichment Programme - An NCC Activity for TY Students

October 2007
02.10.07	Tuesday	Ganesh Jayanti
04.10.07	Thursday	Dept. of Commerce & Management - State Level Seminar
09.10.07	Tuesday	Dept. of Economics & Banking - State Level Seminar
10.10.07	Wednesday	Staff Academy - Paper Presentation
11.10.07	Thursday	Staff Meeting
12.10.07	Friday	Commencement of FY & SY B.Com/BCA/BFS First Semester / First Terminal Exams
29.10.07 to 17.10.07	Friday to Saturday	Winter / Diwali Vacation

Winter Vacation Activities-

Study Tour / Excursion

NSS Special Camp

November 2007
19.11.07	Monday	College Reopens for Second Semester / Term Staff Meeting
20.11.07 to 21.11.07	Tuesday to Wednesday	Answer Paper Verification Process
24.11.07	Saturday	*Bizbuzz*- Inter Collegiate Competition
26.11.07	Monday	Declaration of First Semester / Term Results
27.11.07	Tuesday	First Annual Seminar Organized by M. Com Students
30.11.07	Friday	U. N. Bene Iner-Collegiate Quiz Competition

December 2007
01.12.07	Saturday	World Aids day - Rally (NSS)
03.12.07	Monday	Feast of St. Francis Xavier
06.12.07 to 08.12.07	Thursday to Saturday