BARCOA is the representative body of scientists and engineers of the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai, founded by Padma Vibhushan Dr H. N Sethna in 1967 with an aim to dedicate this body, for advancement of science, scientific activity and science administration in the country. BARCOA is not simply an association, but is an institution, which thrives on quality, injects enthusiasm and imparts self-confidence among the members and colleagues.

Our motto is that life built on this foundation will lead to development of human values, which in turn will provide service to the society. With this, BARCOA has expanded its activity from science and has come forward to work for the general welfare for societal cause. In keeping with pace of advancement of technology, BARCOA perhaps was the first association, which understood the importance of computer education in the country and set up an educational complex for the benefit of society in 1988.

To day we can say with pride that many students got benefited out of this facility and many students are abroad based on the education received at BARCOA Educational Complex, Anushaktinagar. Also a constant source of scientific enlightenment comes through special lectures arranged time to time.

Distinguished personalities from various fields are invited to deliver talks for the benefit of employees and also the society. BAROCA has made handsome donations to the Prime Ministers relief fund, came forward to help the people affected by Tsunami and extended its service to Sausheelya- the school for socially challenged students by providing educational equipments for the students, rendered free computer course to the school drop outs of the neighboring area.

With this aim and objectives BARCOA will further continue to work for science and societal activities.