It is a well known fact that most of us have not been able to acquire primary education through our mother – tongue Konkani, as medium of instruction, nether could we get the benefit of studying Konkani as one of the optional or additional subject. It is quite likely that many of those who have gone through this anomaly might now be willing to study this language systematically, to enhance their knowledge of it and obtain an authentic certificate by answering some examination. Goa Konkani Akademi has formed two committee for the purpose 1) Syllabus Committee, 2) Examination Committee.

 Thus, with a view to enable Konkani populace, and also, for people speaking language other than Goa’s Office Language, Konkani, Goa Konkani Akademi took a decision in the year 2001 to conduct such courses and exams in order to create facilities towards the above mentioned need. These examinations are called “Konkani Pramannpotr Pariksha” (Konkani Certificate Examination) and they are conducted on four different levels.

 Konkani is the spoken language of Goa it is also Goa’s Official language. Learning Konkani in a systematic manner can facilitate a better rapport with the society and it could be used beneficially in the day - to – day dealings. At the same time, one should be able to express one’s thoughts and opinions more easily and clearly. These considerations have been given due weightage while preparing the syllabi.

 These Certificate exams are open to all students and common citizens irrespective of any age limit. The syllabi for all these four exams are available at the office of the Akademi, following are the four levels at which these examination are formulated.

1. Konkani Prarambh Pariksha                 (Level of Std. Fifth)
2. Konkani Pravesh Pariksha                    (Level of Std. Eighth)
3. Konkani Parichay Pariksha                  (Level of Std. Tenth)
4. Konkani Pravin Pariksha                      (Level of Std. Twelth)

 Akademi shall conduct the following two courses in future

1. Konkani ParangatPariksha                 (Level of Graduation) from 2007-2008
2. Konkani Pradnya Pariksha                 (Level of Post-Graduation) from 2007-2008

 Rules, Regulation and Procedure:

1. The Akademi conducts these exams once every year.

2. The students are examined by the written papers and orals.

3. Aims, objectives and syllabus about these exams are given in details in the booklet published by the Akademi.

4. Candidates are expected to pay the fees as to be prescribed from time to time while submitting their application forms

5. A candidate may answer any exam to begin with. However, he/she can answer only one exam during a year.

6. The candidate’s seat nos., examination centers and dates shall be notified by the Akademi prior to the examination.

7. Candidates are expected to study on their own and answer these examinations. Moreover, the Akademi may arrange contact-lecturers for the candidates.

8. The fees once paid for these exams are non – refundable even if the candidate is unable to answer the examination. In case the candidate applies again for any examination, it will be treated as fresh application.

9. Candidates are free to make use of Akademi’s Mgr. Dalgado Library in Panjim- Goa.