St Gonsalo Garcia College

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St. Gonsalo Garcia College is a college in Vasai, Mumbai established in 1984. The college is recognized by and is registered as an institute of the University of Mumbai.[1] The college was converted into a 750-bed COVID-19 care centre during the first wave of Coronavirus pandemic in 2020.[2]

Foundation[edit]

It is dedicated to Saint Gonsalo Garcia (1556 – 5 February 1597), the diocesan patron saint of Vasai and the first Catholic Saint of India.[3] He was martyred for preaching Christianity in Nagasaki, Japan along with the other martyrs.

Academics[edit]

The following courses are available in this college:

Undergraduate Courses:-

  • Bachelor of Commerce (B.COM)
  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A)
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Management Studies (B.M.S)
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Financial Markets (B.F.M)
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Banking and Insurance (B.B.I)
  • Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance (B.A.F)
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSc(I.T.))

Postgraduate Courses:-

References[edit]

  1. "Mumbai University Third Merit List Released, Get Direct Links to College Merit Lists Here, Check at mu.ac.in". Jagranjosh.com. 24 June 2019. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
  2. S; May 23, hya Nair / TNN / Updated; 2020; Ist, 18:47. "750-bed centre at Vasai college | Mumbai News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 September 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. Oct 13, Ashley D'Mello / TNN /; 2008; Ist, 02:48. "St Gonsalo Garcia: The 1st Indian saint | India News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 September 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  4. "GG College". www.ggcollege.ac.in. Retrieved 25 September 2021.

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  1. St.Gonsalo Garcia College of Arts & Commerce Prospectus 2013-2014