NAVNIRMAN SHIKSHAN SANSTHA'S LAXMIBAI SITARAM HALBE COLLEGE OF ARTS, COMMERCE AND SCIENCE, DODAMARG, established in 2008, stands as a prominent educational institution in Sindhudurg, Maharashtra. Affiliated with the esteemed University of Mumbai, the college, popularly known as L.S. Halbe College, has built a legacy of imparting quality education, especially to students in the rural Konkan region. The institution holds a NAAC 'B' Grade accreditation, reflecting its commitment to academic standards and institutional quality.
The college offers a comprehensive range of academic programs across Arts, Commerce, and Science streams. Its diverse undergraduate offerings include Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), and Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degrees, with various specializations provided through its sixteen dedicated departments. These departments encompass subjects such as Marathi, English, History, Economics, Political Science, Geography, Commerce, Accountancy, Banking & Finance, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, and Microbiology. For those seeking advanced studies, the college extends postgraduate opportunities with Master of Arts (MA) in Marathi, Master of Commerce (M.Com), and Master of Science (M.Sc) in Organic Chemistry.
Spread across a serene campus spanning 5 acres in Dodamarg, the college provides a conducive environment for learning and personal growth. While specific details on student enrollment or faculty numbers from recent years are not publicly available, the college strives to foster a supportive educational ecosystem, ensuring a well-rounded student experience. The institution prides itself on its accessibility and its role in bringing higher education to a wider section of society in the Sindhudurg district.