Carmel College for Women, Salcete

Carmel College for Women, a Christian college, was established in 1964 to fulfil the long felt need for an institute for higher learning for women in Goa. Carmel College is situated on Margao-Cortalim highway, nestled at the foot of the hills, it is an excellent place for study and reflection. It is managed by the Sisters of the Congregation of the Apostolic Carmel, a Roman Catholic Congregation. The college is a NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council) accredited institution. It has been awarded B++ grade by the NAAC, which is an autonomous body appointed by the University Grants Commission.  

Department

• Department of English

• Department of Physics

• Department of Chemistry

• Department of Mathematics

• Department of Botany

• Department of Zoology

• Department of Biotechnology

Research

• Conservation status of Marsh Crocodiles of Goa

• Icthyo-faunal diversity off Goa's Coast

• Lepidopteran diversity (Butterflies, moths and skippers)

• Arachno-faunal diversity (Spiders, Scorpions, whip spiders and Whip scorpions)

• Mangrove fauna

• Nesting ecology of Baya Weaver birds

• Nesting ecology of crows as impacted by urbanization

• Eco-theology

• Ecotourism

• Sustainable Development

• Environment Education

Collaboration

• Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata

• Botanical Survey of India, Kolkata

• National Institute of Oceanography, Goa

• Centre for Ecologiacl Sciences, IISC, Mumbai

• Bombay Natural History Society, Mumbai

• Centre for Environment Education, Pune

• Goa Foundation, Goa

• The Green Cross, Goa

• Vivekanand Environment Awareness Brigade, Goa

Facilities