Department of Konkani has been established since 1986. Presently there is one full time & one lecture basis lecturers. The courses offered are Konkani Major Group (Elective Subject from I-IV Semester and 3 Units (3 papers) at V & VI Semester with another subjects (at T.Y.B.A. Level). The Department has been very active in Academics as well as Co-curricular & Extracurricular activities.
The Department has organised several state level events including Literacy Conventions, Conferences, Symposiums, Seminars, Workshops, Orientation & Revision Programmes, Book –Release functions, etc. The Dept. has tied up with many institutions like Goa Konkani Akademi, Konkani Bhasha Mandal to host various events as well as to conduct Konkani Certificate examinations.
Knowledge of Konkani is an `Essential Qualification` for acquiring jobs in Government, Semi Government & Private Jobs in the State of Goa, since it is the official language of Goa. Therefore there are several job opportunities for students with B.A. in Konkani, ranging from the post of Teachers, Professors, Translators, Proof readers, Typesetters, Language Experts, Advertisers, Anchors on T. V. & other Media, Journalists etc.