Education In Goa

           

               EDUCATION IN GOA

 

Goa has a well-established education system with high literacy rates, boasting a literacy rate of 88.70% according to the 2011 Census. The state offers a comprehensive educational structure, including primary, secondary, and higher education, and is known for the quality of its government schools. 

Key Features of Education in Goa:

High Literacy Rates:

Goa ranks high in terms of literacy, with 92.81% of males and 81.84% of females being literate. 

Extensive Network of Schools:

The state has a significant number of schools, including primary, secondary, and higher secondary schools, with approximately 2,153 schools in total. 

Government Schools:

Goa is known for the quality of its government schools, with many parents preferring them over private schools. 

Diverse Educational Boards:

Most schools in Goa are affiliated with the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, but some are also affiliated with the CBSE and ICSE boards. 

Medium of Instruction:

English is the primary medium of instruction in Goa's schools, while Konkani and Portuguese are also taught in some institutions. 

Higher Education Institutions:

Goa has various colleges and institutions of higher education, including colleges offering diverse programs like BA in Mass Communication and various other arts, science, and commerce programs. 

Digitalization of Admissions:

The Directorate of Higher Education has implemented a centralized online admission portal (Samarth e-Governance Admission Portal) for government and aided colleges, streamlining the admission process. 

NEP 2020 Implementation:

Goa is implementing the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) in school education, restructuring it into Foundational, Preparatory, Middle, and Secondary stages. 

Goa Education Development Corporation (GEDC):

GEDC was established to promote and assist in the development of education institutions and services in Goa.