GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE

The college, also known as Carstreet College, is a degree institution located in Mangalore, Karnataka, India. It was established in 2007 and initially operated from the Government PU College building in Balmatta before relocating to the Government Primary School building in Carstreet in 2008. In October 2017, the college was renamed the Dr. P. Dayananda Pai - P. Sathisha Pai Government First Grade College and was reopened by Basavaraj Rayareddy, the Minister for Higher Education of Karnataka, with patrons Dayananda Pai and Sathisha Pai attending the inauguration. The college is permanently affiliated with Mangalore University and is led by Principal Dr. Jayakara Bhandary M. It offers undergraduate programs including BA, BCOM, BSC, BSW, BCA, and BBA, as well as postgraduate programs in MA, MCOM, and MSW. The institution also promotes curricular activities such as the National Service Scheme, Youth Red Cross, and Rovers and Rangers. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission and was accredited 'A' grade by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council in March 2023 following its second assessment cycle.