Jaintia Eastern College, affectionately known as “the People College,” stands as the foremost educational institution in the easternmost region of Meghalaya. Affiliated with North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, it holds recognition under sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act 1956 and was reaccredited with a Grade ‘B’ by NAAC in 2021. In 2014, the college established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) under the leadership of a senior Assistant Professor to continually enhance the quality of education and monitoring of the teaching-learning process.
The genesis of Jaintia Eastern College traces back to a pivotal meeting on June 16, 1992, held at Moowakhu, Dkhiah, chaired by the late Rev Tiplang Dkhar, then President of the Society for Higher Education. Attended by notable figures including the late Rev S.W. Lyngdoh, then Secretary of the Society for Higher Education, parents, well-wishers, and prominent citizens of the region, the meeting deliberated on the feasibility of establishing a college in Khliehriat. It culminated in the resolution to establish ‘Jaintia Eastern College’.
Commencing initially with Pre-University courses in Arts under the leadership of Dr. Phervision Nongtdu as the founding Principal, the college progressively expanded. It attained the status of offering Bachelor Degrees in Arts and Commerce in 1993 and 2011, respectively, and holds permanent affiliation with North Eastern Hills University, Shillong. The formal inauguration took place on October 23, 1992, with Shri. O.L. Nongtdu, then Home Minister of the Government of Meghalaya, presiding over the ceremony.
With implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, unveiled by the Government of India in July 2020, which serves as a comprehensive blueprint for the future of the country’s education sector, the college adopted the same as per guidelines and frameworks prepared by the affiliating university for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Hence in accordance with the policy, the college upgraded Three Year Undergraduate Programme (TYUP) to Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) since the session 2023-24.
In a testament to its commitment to inclusive education, the college inaugurated its Post Graduate Departments in Khasi and Education in 2022, aiming to provide opportunities for economically disadvantaged students who may not have access to postgraduate education elsewhere.
Vision, Mission and Objectives of the College
Motto: “Education for All”
Vision
To provide quality and affordable Education to all sections of the society.
Objectives
- To impart higher and quality education in rural areas.
- To provide vocational trainings to the educated unemployed youths.
- To impart skills on Information Technology.
- To provide career guidance and counselling.
- To promote environmental awareness.
Mission
The College is committed to serve the society by developing the young generation to face the challenges of this contemporary world and to remain socio-economically alert. Through knowledge-based education, students are sensitized to be competent in the employment opportunities also. Apart from creating an atmosphere to promote all round development of an individual, the college also equip them to become good citizens and to meet the social needs of our nation, not just a mere job seekers. Through various college-activities, an awareness regarding preservation and restoration of the environment is also in the roadmap of the college.