Loyola College, Williamnagar

Loyola College, Williamnagar, is a Jesuit-run institution situated about 4 km away from Williamnagar town on a spacious 25-acre campus. Established in 2013 for undergraduate education, it traces its roots to Loyola Higher Secondary School, which began in 2010 to provide higher secondary courses in Arts and Commerce. Loyola College, Williamnagar is affiliated with the college North Eastern Hill University, Shillong.

The college is affiliated with North Eastern Hill University and offers undergraduate programs in Arts, Commerce, and Science. It has also adopted the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme in line with the National Education Policy, aiming to provide students with broad-based academic exposure and skills.

Guided by Jesuit values such as care for the individual, service, and leadership, Loyola College emphasizes holistic education. Alongside academics, it focuses on character formation, co-curricular activities, and personal growth, enabling students to develop into well-rounded individuals.

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) programme is one of the degree courses offered for Students who have completed 10+2 in the Arts stream or other relevant fields can apply for the course, Course in Bachelor of Commerce with a specialisation in Management offered to students who wish to pursue higher studies in business and management. Eligible candidates must have completed 10+2 in Commerce or related subjects.

Diploma in computer science course is designed for students who have an interest in practical skills in the field of computer science. The campus provides good facilities, including spacious classrooms, a well-equipped library, and residential hostels for girls.

The hostel environment is designed for comfort and includes gardens and open seating areas, while staff quarters and other amenities make the campus a safe and inclusive space. Loyola College has gained recognition for its academic performance, with students consistently securing ranks in university examinations.

Its establishment also holds social significance, as it was founded to improve access to higher education among the Garo tribal community in East Garo Hills, a region previously marked by low enrolment in higher studies.