Synod College, located in Shillong, Meghalaya, is a co-educational institution managed and run by the Khasi Jaiñtia Presbyterian Synod Sepngi.[2] It was established in the year 1965 and affiliated with the North Eastern Hill University.[3] The college is a Government aided college.[4]
| Type | Public |
|---|---|
| Established | 1 July 1965 |
| Accreditation | Accredited Grade A+ by NAAC |
Academic affiliations | North Eastern Hill University |
| Principal | Dr. R. M. Lyngdoh [1] |
| Location | , , 25°34′59″N 91°52′30″E / 25.583°N 91.875°E |
| Website | https://www.synodcollege.edu.in |
History
editIn the year 1962, the Khasi Jaiñtia Presbyterian Synod (KJP Synod) in its general meeting, decided to set up an institution of higher education. Thus, Synod College was established on 1 July 1965 under the Christian Education Department of KJP Synod. The college started with pre-university course in Arts. Then in the year 1969 a degree course in Arts was introduced. This is followed by the opening of Science stream with pre-university course in the year 1987 and subsequently a degree course in Science from 1992.[5]
Departments
editScience
edit- Physics
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Botany
- Zoology
Arts and Commerce
edit- Khasi
- English
- Hindi
- History
- Geography
- Education
- Economics
- Philosophy
- Sociology
- Political Science
- Commerce
- Management
Accreditation
editThe college was first accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council in the year 2005 with B+ Grade.[6] The college was subsequently re-accredited Grade A with CGPA of 3.10 in the year 2011,[7] also Grade A with CGPA of 3.02 in the year 2017[8] and recently was re-accredited with Grade A+ in the 4th cycle with CGPA of 3.28 by NAAC.[9]
College Awards and Scholarship
editThe college has instituted various annual College Awards and Scholarships for rank holders, meritorious students and special scholarship for differently abled students as follows:[10]
- Primrose Gatphoh Memorial Award
- Thomas Jones Memorial Award
- Synod College Excellence Award
- Dr. D. Wanswet Award
- Special Scholarship for Meritorious Students
- Scholarship for the Differently Abled
- Synod College Achiever's Award
- Student with Potential Award
References
edit- ^ "Message from the Principal". Official Website | Synod College Shillong. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ "Departments – Khasi Jaintia Presbyterian Synod Sepngi". Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ "Affiliated College of North Eastern Hill University".
- ^ Bureau, The Meghalayan (2023-09-18). "Govt spending Rs 39.88 cr on monthly salary to 32 colleges". The Meghalayan. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Synod College science stream completes 25 years". The Shillong Times. 2012-11-25. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ "Certificate of Accreditation". Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "Cycle 2 Certificate of Accreditation". Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "Cycle 3 Certificate of Accreditation". Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "Grade Sheet Cycle 4". Retrieved 21 March 2024.
- ^ "College Awards and Scholarship" (PDF). Retrieved 21 March 2024.