Shillong College is a private college in Meghalaya which was established on August 15, 1956. The college offers popular Undergraduate level programs with various specializations including Business Administration, Science, Commerce, IT Humanities or Arts, and Mass Communication. The admission for all the popular courses like BBA, BCA, B.Com, B.A., etc. is done based on the merit in the qualifying examinations. Students can apply for admission through the online and offline modes of the application process. Check Shillong College Admission

Shillong College Key Points

  • Shillong College is accredited by NAAC Bangalore with Grade ‘A’. 
  • Apart from the North Eastern Hill University affiliation, the college is also affiliated with the Meghalaya Board of School Education, Tura (HSSLC courses).
  • Shillong College is organized and managed as per the UGC guidelines and State Govt. rules.
  • The college provides placement under various sectors like Banking, IT, Food, Education, Law, and more. Also, the students will get internship opportunities.
  • All the faculty of Shillong College is highly qualified and renowned in their respective segments. Read More
  • The college has started the PG programs for those students who have great academic records. 
  • The college has reserved various seats for the students who are an excellent sportsperson, NCC cadets, and NSS volunteers.

Shillong College Courses & Fees

Shillong College, Meghalaya provides admission to the students under General and Professional Courses. The general courses include BA, B.Com, B.Sc. while the professional courses are BBA and BCA. These courses are also available in various specializations. Tabulated below are the details of the courses offered by Shillong College:

Program Program Details Selection Basis
BA Duration: 3 Years
Fees: INR 20,730 (1st Year Fees) Eligibility: Must have passed H.S.L.C or 12th Std. or Equivalent Examination in Science from a recognized board with a minimum aggregate of 45% marks
Specializations: Education, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, English, Khasi, Hindi, and Garo
Depend on the merit in the qualifying examination
B.A. (Hons) Duration: 3 Years
Fees: INR 20,730 (1st Year Fees) Eligibility: Must have passed H.S.L.C or 12th Std. or Equivalent Examination in Science from a recognized board with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks
Specializations: Education, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Economics, Sociology, English, Hindi
B.Sc Duration: 3 Years
Fees: INR 32,610 (1st Year Fees) Eligibility: Must have passed H.S.L.C/12th Std. or Equivalent Examination in Science from a recognized board with a minimum aggregate of 45% and (50% marks in the subject in which Honours to be offered) Specializations: Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, Economics
Depend on the merit in the qualifying examination

 
B.Com Duration: 3 Years
Fees: INR 20,730 (1st Year Fees)
Eligibility: Must have passed H.S.L.C/12th Std. or Equivalent Examination in Science from a recognized board with a minimum aggregate of 45% and 50% marks in aggregate if the subject is not offered at the higher level examination.
BBA Duration: 3 Years
Fees: INR 35,310 (1st Year Fees)
Eligibility: Must have passed H.S.L.C/12th Std. or Equivalent Examination in any stream (Commerce/Arts/Science) from a recognized board with a minimum aggregate of 50% and with Economics (45% marks) as one of the optional subjects. . Specialization: Business Administration
Depend on the merit in the qualifying examination


 
BCA Duration: 3 Years
Fees: INR 57,170 (1st Year Fees)
Eligibility: Must have passed H.S.L.C/12th Std. or Equivalent Examination in any stream (Commerce/Arts/Science) from a recognized board with a minimum aggregate of 50%. There will be a special preference for the candidates having Mathematics/Computer Science as one of the subjects. Specialization: Computer Application
B.Sc Microbiology Duration: 3 Years
Fees: INR 32,610 (1st Year Fees)
Eligibility: Must have passed H.S.L.C/12th Std. or Equivalent Examination in Science (chemistry) from a recognized board with a minimum aggregate of 50% and biology (45% marks) as optional subjects 50% marks in Aggregate.
Merit-Based
M.A. Duration: 2 Years
Fees: INR 34,110 (1st Year Fees)
Eligibility: Must have passed H.S.L.C/12th Std. or Equivalent Examination in Science (chemistry) from a recognized board with a minimum aggregate of 50% and biology (45% marks) as optional subjects 50% marks in Aggregate.
Specialization: English
Merit-Based

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Shillong College Placements

Shillong College has an active training and placement cell under several sectors like Banking, IT, Food, Education, and Medical. The cell organizes Aptitude tests, guest lectures, group discussions, and mock tests to prepare the students for the competitive exams and final placements. Mentioned below are some of the Shillong College Placements trends:

  • The placement process consists of six steps. It includes the invitation of companies, registration of students, slot allocation, pre-placement talk, student selection, and a job offer.
  • The college doesn’t have a package system. There will be a competitive exam and if passed then candidates will further pursue PG courses after that they will be hired.
  • The placement cell of the college has collaborated with various companies such as Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Hundredfold Academy, ITM Business School, Mahindra, and more.
  • The top recruiters who visited the campus were HDFC Bank, Reliance Jio, TCS, Mahindra, Chillibreeze.
  • Also, the top recruiting sectors on the list are Banking, Management, BPO, and Education. 
  • Several reputed companies visit Shillong College to attract the students with the best talent. Below are the best companies offering the best placement opportunities:
HDFC Bank TCS
Mahindra Chillibreeze
Reliance Jio Reliance
S10 Healthcare Solutions Ltd. Anudip Foundation

Shillong College Placements Statistics

Below are the details of the placements of the placement drive 2018-2019:

Recruiter  Students Participated Students Recruited
TCS 88 40
HDFC 91 4
Reliance Jio 26 3
Chillibreeze 35 0
S10 Healthcare Solutions Ltd. 3 3

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Shillong College Scholarships

Shillong College offers various academic awards and scholarships to meritorious students and those who are in need, so that they can pursue higher education. These awards have been launched from the Golden Jubilee year, 2006. 

Shillong College Rewards

Candidates from various disciplines are awarded prize money based on their performance in academics. Below is the list of some awards offered by the college:

  • S. C. Dutta Memorial Prize
  • N. K. Sarkar Prize in English
  • D. Mukherjee Prize in Physics
  • Smt. R. Devi Prize in Zoology
  • T. J. Khabib Memorial Award in Chemistry
  • Certificate of Merit for Excellence in Co-curricular Activities
  • NCC Award for best performer
  • NSS Award for Best Performer
  • Best Performer in Sports and Games Award, NCC, NSS at the State or
    National Level.
  • Awards by Shillong College Alumni Association.
  • Special Scholarship and Stipend for Physically Handicapped Students. 

Shillong College Scholarships (Merit-based)

  • Biman Behari Deb Roy and Nirjharini Deb Roy Memorial scholarship for women pursuing PG course. Students who are pursuing master’s degrees and obtained first-class with good rank in undergraduate courses will get Rs 4 Lakhs for further education.
  • T. J. Kharbhih Memorial Scholarship in Chemistry
  • Jaya Bhattacharjee Memorial Award in 2017 instituted for the highest scorer in commerce from the higher secondary and degree of commerce stream.

How to Avail Shillong College Scholarships?

Candidates are required to fill the online application form and submit it along with the mandatory documents. The form is made available on the official website on a timely basis. 

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Shillong College FAQs

Ques. How is Shillong College, Meghalaya?

Ans. Shillong College, Meghalaya is an impressive place that offers integral and transformational education to its students. All the facilities like infrastructure, environment, and campus life are excellent. It is based on international standards. In a very short period, it has established a wide and strong vision. It offers interactive classes, experienced and highly qualified faculties, extra-curricular activities, events, and more that make this college unique.

Ques. Does Shillong College provide any financial assistance to students?

Ans. Yes, Shillong College offers financial assistance to students that belong to economically challenged backgrounds and are meritorious. It supports the overall need or specific need of the students in the form of awards and scholarships. The goal of all the scholarships is to support the students financially who have a desire to pursue higher education and can’t afford the education.

Ques. What extracurricular activities are offered by Shillong College?

Ans. Shillong College offers various extracurricular activities including Gymnasium, Yoga, Cultural Activities, and Sports activities. 

Ques. What is the minimum percentage requirement at Shillong College? 

Ans. Students pursuing UG or PG courses at Shillong College shall maintain a minimum attendance of 75% to be eligible for the end-term examination.

Ques. What is the highest package offered at Shillong College? 

Ans. Shillong College doesn’t have a package system. There will be a competitive exam and if passed then candidates will further pursue PG courses after that they will be hired.