Top Colleges in Meghalaya
Meghalaya which is situated in the foothills of eastern Sub-Himalayas is a home of various top colleges of India such as IIM Shillong, NIT Shillong, and many more. As per the census 2011, the literacy rate of the state i.e. 74.43% is a bit more than the literacy rate of India i.e. 74.04%. The education system of Meghalaya originated with the discovery of the Khasi Alphabet Script in the year 1842.
The higher education of the Meghalaya state consists of quality education in technology, fashion, teaching and many more streams. There are total 9 universities in this state as per the data furnished by University Grant Commission, out of which North-Eastern Hill University is a central university and rest are private institutions. According to the AISHE data shared by MHRD, the state has 63 colleges. There are 6 Government Colleges, 15 Private Colleges under Deficit in AID, 7 Private Colleges under Adhoc Grant in AID, 7 Private Colleges under Lumpsum Grant in AID and 28 Private Colleges Self Financed.
Government Colleges
1. Tura Govt. College, Tura, West Garo Hills
Tura Government College, established in 1958, is a general degree college situated in Tura, Meghalaya. This college is affiliated with the North Eastern Hill University.
- Type: Public
- Established: 1958
- Location: Tura, Meghalaya, India
- Affiliations: North Eastern Hill University
- Website: tgctura.edu.in
Courses Offered:-
- B.Sc Geography Hons
- BA Economics Hons
- BA Education Hons
- BA English Hons
- BA Garo Language Hons
- BA History Hons
- BA Philosophy Hons
- BA Political Science Hons
- B.Com Hons
- B.Sc Botany Hons
- B.Sc Chemistry Hons
- B.Sc Geography Hons
- B.Sc Mathematics Hons
- B.Sc Physics Hons
- B.Sc Zoology Hons
2. Kiang Nangbah Govt. College, Jowai, Jaintia Hills
Kiang Nangbah Government College, established in 1967, is a general Degree College situated at Ladthadlaboh, Jowai, in Meghalaya, India. This college is affiliated with the North Eastern Hill University.[1] This college offers bachelor’s degree courses in Arts, Science and Commerce.
- Type: Public
- Established: 1967
- Academic affiliations: North Eastern Hill University
- Location: Ladthadlaboh, Jowai, Meghalaya, India
- Website: kiangnangbahcollege.ac.in
Courses Offered:-
- B.Sc Geography Hons
- BA Economics Hons
- BA Education Hons
- BA English Hons
- BA Khasi Language Hons
- BA History Hons
- BA Philosophy Hons
- BA Political Science Hons
- B.Com Hons
- B.Sc Botany Hons
- B.Sc Chemistry Hons
- B.Sc Geography Hons
- B.Sc Mathematics Hons
- B.Sc Physics Hons
- B.Sc Zoology Hons
3. College of Teacher Education, Tura, West Garo Hills
College of Teacher Education, Tura, Rongkhon Funded by Government of Meghalaya it was establishment in 1993 and approved by NCTE it is affiliated to NEHU (North Eastern Hill University) Shillong.
- Type: Public
- Established: 1993
- Academic affiliations: North Eastern Hill University
- Location: National Highway 51, Rongkon, Tura, Meghalaya 794001
- Website: ctetura.edu.in
Courses Offered:-
- B.Ed
4. Sohra Government College, Sohra, East Khasi Hills
Sohra Government College, established in 1982, is a general degree college situated at Sohra , in Meghalaya. This college is affiliated with the North Eastern Hill University.
- Type: Public
- Established: 1982
- Academic affiliations: North Eastern Hill University
- Location: Cherrapunjee, Meghalaya, India
- Website: sohragovernmentcollege.nic.in
Courses Offered:-
- B.Sc Geography Hons
- BA Economics Hons
- BA Education Hons
- BA English Hons
- BA Garo Language Hon
- BA History Hons
- BA Philosophy Hons
- BA Political Science Hons
5. Captain W.A. Sangma Govt. College, Baghmara, South Garo Hills
Capt. Williamson Memorial Govt. College is situated in South Garo Hills in Meghalaya state of India. Established in 1992. This college is affiliated with the North Eastern Hill University.
- Type: Public
- Established: 1992
- Academic affiliations: North Eastern Hill University
- Location: Baghmara -794102, South Garo Hills
- Website: southgarohills.gov.in/cwmgc
Courses Offered:-
- B.Sc Geography Hons
- BA Economics Hons
- BA Education Hons
- BA English Hons
- BA Garo Language Hons
- BA History Hons
- BA Philosophy Hons
- BA Political Science Hons
6. Williamnagar Govt. College, Williamnagar, East Garo Hills
Williamnagar Govt. College, established in 2000, is a general degree college situated at Williamnagar in Meghalaya. This college is affiliated with the North Eastern Hill University.
- Type: Public
- Established: 2000
- Academic affiliations: North Eastern Hill University
- Location: Williamnagar-794111, East Garo Hills, Meghalaya
- Website: eastgarohills.gov.in/wgcwilliamnagar
Courses Offered:-
- B.Sc Geography Hons
- BA Economics Hons
- BA Education Hons
- BA English Hons
- BA Garo Language Hons
- BA History Hons
- BA Philosophy Hons
- BA Political Science Hons
Private Colleges under Deficit in AID
1. St. Anthony’s College, Shillong
St. Anthony’s College is an educational institution in the north eastern part of India. The Salesians of Don Bosco, an International Society founded by St John Bosco (1815–1888) in Italy, has more than 17,000 members who are known as Salesians of Don Bosco. They are in present 132 countries, and specialize in education and social service institutions for youth. Founded in 1934, St. Anthony’s College has the distinction being the first institution of higher learning established by the Salesians world-wide. At present, it is under the leadership of Principal, Br. (Dr.) Albert Longley Dkhar, SDB.
- Address: Bomfyle Road, Lachumiere, Shillong, Meghalaya 793001
- Website: anthonys.ac.in
2. St. Edmund’s College, Shillong
St. Edmund’s College, often abbreviated as SEC, is an educational institute of the Congregation of Christian Brothers located in Shillong, Meghalaya, India. It is the oldest college in Meghalaya and second oldest in Northeast India behind Cotton College, Guwahati (1901).[1][3] It was established in 1924 and celebrated its Platinum Jubilee in 1999. An alumnus of St. Edmund’s College, Shillong or St. Edmund’s School, Shillong is often called an Edmundian.
- Address: Old, Jowai Rd, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, Meghalaya 793003
- Website: sec.edu.in
3. St. Mary’s College, Shillong
Founded in 1937 by the RNDM missionary sisters St. Mary’s College, Shillong, Meghalaya, India is one of the oldest catholic colleges, serving 2000 young women of the north east region of India. 99% of the teaching takes place on the self-contained campus.
- Address: Boyce Rd., Laitumkhrah, Shillong, Meghalaya 793003
- Website: smcs.ac.in
4. Lady Keane College, Shillong
Lady Keane College, established in 1935, is oldest women’s general degree college situated in Shillong, Meghalaya. This college is also first women’s degree college in North East India. This college is affiliated with the North Eastern Hill University.
- Address Secretariat Hills, Shillong, Meghalaya 793001
- Website: ladykeanecollege.edu.in
5. Sankardev College, Shillong
Sankardev College, established in 1962, is a general degree college situated in Shillong, Meghalaya. This college is affiliated with the North Eastern Hill University.
- Address: Bishnupur, Shillong, Meghalaya 793004
- Website: sankardevcollege.edu.in
6. Shillong College, Shillong
Shillong College, established in 1956, is a general degree college situated in Shillong, Meghalaya. This college is affiliated with the North Eastern Hill University.
- Address: Bomfyle Road, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, Meghalaya 793003
- Website: shillongcollege.ac.in
7. Synod College, Shillong
- Address: Jaiaw, Shillong, Meghalaya 793002
- Website: synodcollege.edu.in
8. College of Teacher Education(PGT), Shillong
- Address: Laitumkhrah, Shillong, Meghalaya 793003
9. Shillong Commerce College, Shillong
Shillong Commerce College, established in 1986, is a general degree college situated in Shillong, Meghalaya, India.
- Address: Boyce Road, Laitumkhrah, Shillong, Meghalaya 793003
- Website: scccollege.ac.in/
10. Seng Khasi College, Shillong
- Address: Mawlai Nongpdeng, Jaiaw, Shillong, Meghalaya 793002
- Website: sengkhasicollege.in
11. Union Christian College, Umiam Khwan
Union Christian College, Meghalaya, established in 1952, is a general degree college situated in Shillong, Meghalaya. This college is affiliated with the North Eastern Hill University.
- Address: Umiam Khwan, Ri Bhoi District, Meghalaya-793122
- Website: uccollegemeghalaya.ac.in
12. Ri Bhoi College, Nongpoh
Ri-Bhoi College, established in 1984, is a general degree college at Nongpoh, in Meghalaya. This college is affiliated with the North Eastern Hill University. This college offers bachelor’s degrees in arts.
- Address: Nongpoh, Meghalaya 793102
- Website: ribhoicollege.ac.in
13. Nongstoin College, Nongstoin
Nongstoin College, established in 1978, is a general degree college situated at Nongstoin, in West Khasi Hills district, Meghalaya. This college is affiliated with the North Eastern Hill University. This college offers bachelor’s degree in arts, science and commerce.
- Address: College Rd, Nongpyndeng, Nongstoin, Meghalaya 793119
- Website: nongstoincollege.ac.in
14. Don Bosco College, Tura
Don Bosco College, Tura was established in 1987 to provide education to the people of Meghalaya. The college employs over 100 teaching and support personnel. The college enrolls over 2000 students from the various states of North East India. In addition to its co-educational high school, Don Bosco College Tura offers Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, and Bachelor of Business Administration degrees.
- Address: DBC Road, Tura, Meghalaya 794001
- Website: donboscocollege.ac.in
15. Mendipathar College, Mendipathar
Mendipathar College, established in 1971, is a general degree college situated at Mendipathar, in Meghalaya. This college is affiliated with the North Eastern Hill University.
- Address: Mendi – Damra Rd, Salpara, Mendipathar, Meghalaya 794112
- Website: mendipatharcollege.com
Private Colleges under Adhoc Grant in AID
1. Sngap Syiem Memorial College, Mawkyrwat, West Khasi Hills
Sngap Syiem College, established in 1985, is a general degree college situated at Mawkyrwat, in Meghalaya. This college is affiliated with the North Eastern Hill University. This college offers bachelor’s degree in arts.
- Address: Mawkyrwat-Mawlangwir Rd, Mawkyrwat, Meghalaya 793114
- Website: sngapsyiemcollege.ac.in
2. Tirot Singh Memorial College, Mairang, West Khasi Hills
Tirot Sing Memorial College, established in 1987, is a general degree college situated at Mairang, in Meghalaya. This college is affiliated with the North Eastern Hill University. This college offers bachelor’s degree in arts.
- Address: Mairang, Meghalaya 793120
- Website: tirotsingmemorialcollege.in
3. Acheng Rangmapa College, Mahendraganj, South West Garo Hills
- Address: Mahendraganj, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya 794106
4. Tikrikilla College, Tikrikilla, West Garo Hills
- Address: Tikrikilla, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya 794109
- Website: westgarohills.gov.in/tikricollege
5. Women’s College, Shillong, East Khasi Hills
The Women’s College, Shillong is an Education India sponsored linguistic minority institution established in 1984. Functioning now from its own complex at Upper New Colony, Laitumkharh, Shillong, India, the college offers academic courses from the plus two level to the Three Years integrated Degree (Honours & Pass) in the Arts stream of studies.
- Address: Upper New Colony, Laithumkhrah, Shillong, Meghalaya 793003
- Website: womenscollege.ac.in
6. Nongtalang College, Nongtalang, Dawki, Jaintia Hills
Nongtalang College, Nongtalang, West Jaintia Hills district, Meghalaya, India was Established in the year 1988, by the people and village Durbar (Council) of Nongtalang to promote the cause of Higher Education in Nongtalang Village in Particular and War-Jaintia area in general
- Address: Nongtalang Road, Nongtalang, Meghalaya 793109
- Website: nongtalangcollege.org
7. Durama College, Megonggre, Rongkhon, West Garo Hills
- Address: Durama College Road, Tura, Meghalaya 794001
- Website: duramacollege.in