Goa University is located on the outstricts of Panaji. It is built on a plateau called the Taleigao Plateau, located around five kilometers from the Goa state capital of Panaji. It can be approached either viaBambolimorDona Paula-Taleigao.This university was established in June 1985 and it merged with the Centre for Post Graduate Instruction and Research of the University of Mumbai. This university offers both graduate and post-graduate studies as well as research programmes. This university is accredited to the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in India. It has a rating of four stars. The main tasks of this university are: