College

Dhempe College of Arts and Science

Panaji, Goa · Autonomous · Est. 1962

Also known as DCT's Dhempe College of Arts and Science, Dhempe College (Autonomous), Dhempe College Miramar

About Dhempe College of Arts and Science

Dhempe College of Arts and Science is an autonomous Dempo Charities Trust college at Miramar, Panaji, founded in 1962, offering BA, B.Sc, B.Sc Biotechnology and M.Sc Analytical Chemistry.

Dhempe College of Arts and Science was started in June 1962 by the Dempo Charities Trust and sits near the Miramar beach in Panaji. In its early years it was affiliated to the University of Mumbai and it moved to Goa University in 1985; it now runs as an autonomous college. The college offers B.A. and B.Sc. degrees, a B.Sc. in Biotechnology and an M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry. The 2026-27 prospectus lists a first-year B.A. fee of about ₹8,500 and a first-year B.Sc. fee of about ₹9,500. It has research labs, a language lab, a central computer facility and a gymkhana.

Courses and fees

CourseModeDurationSeatsFee per yearTotal fee
Bachelor of Arts Full-time 3 yrs — ₹8,520 —
2026-27
Bachelor of Science Full-time 3 yrs — ₹9,470 —
2026-27
Master of Science Full-time — — — —

Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.

Admission

Admission through: Merit

Students apply online through the e-Samarth admission portal; Goa Board students also apply for a provisional eligibility certificate through Goa University. Seats in each subject combination are given on merit and availability, with reservation as per state government rules. Admission is final only after the principal's approval, fee payment and Goa University approval.

Typical eligibility

  • Bachelor of Arts: Studying in: Class 12; any stream; universities set their own minimum marks
  • Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules
  • Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks

The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.

Apply on the official website ↗

Facilities

  • Library
  • Labs
  • Sports

Rankings and accreditation

Accreditation

  • NAAC A

Where these courses lead

Media

Journalist

Minimum: UG

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Education

School Teacher

Minimum: UG

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Education

Professor

Minimum: PG

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Law

Lawyer

Minimum: UG

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Finance

Chartered Accountant

Minimum: Class 12

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Science & Research

Research Scientist

Minimum: PG

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Technology

Data Scientist

Minimum: UG

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Agriculture

Agricultural Scientist

Minimum: PG

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Frequently asked questions

What is the first-year B.Sc. fee at Dhempe College?

₹9,470 for 2026-27 as per the prospectus, excluding exam fees and refundable deposits.

How are students admitted?

Apply on the e-Samarth portal

Is Dhempe College autonomous?

Yes, it runs as an autonomous college affiliated to Goa University.

Sources

Information verified on 26 Oct 2026

  1. Dhempe College of Arts and Science · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
  2. Dhempe College Prospectus 2026-27 · Prospectus PDF, accessed 26 Oct 2026