DCT's Dhempe College of Arts & Science is a NAAC A accredited college in Miramar, Panaji, Goa, affiliated to Goa University.
Dhempe College of Arts & Science is located at Miramar, Panaji, Goa, 403001, near the Miramar beach in the capital city of Panaji. The college is run by the Dempo Charities Trust. It is accredited by NAAC with an 'A' grade.
The college was established in June 1962 by Late Padmashri Vasantrao S. Dempo and inaugurated by Late Dayanand Bandodkar. It initially functioned under the affiliation of the University of Bombay until 1985 and later came under Goa University. On 23rd February 2026, the University Grants Commission conferred Autonomous Status on the college for a period of ten years.
The college is affiliated to Goa University and offers B.Sc., B.A., B.Sc. Biotechnology and M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry programs. It has offered the M.Sc. in Analytical Chemistry since 2018–19. Its vision is to be an autonomous centre of academic excellence, fostering innovation, research, and holistic development. One mission area is Research & Innovation, which aims to strengthen a research-driven culture through student-led projects, faculty contributions, and industry academia collaborations.
The college has a central computer facility with high-speed internet and LAN connectivity, with over 100 computers. Facilities listed include a Research Laboratory, College Library and Digital Library. The founders established hostel facilities for outstation students and introduced a Night College for working aspirants.
In 2015, the college received Green Certification under the Green Standard Certification Programme, becoming the first institution of higher learning in Goa to receive such recognition. In 2016, it was recognised as a 'College with Potential for Excellence' under the XI Plan of the University Grants Commission. In NIRF 2024, it was placed in the 151–200 band. It has received funding under the DBT Star College Scheme for strengthening the undergraduate science component.