Saint Mary's College, Shillong

Addressing to the locations of Shillong and Laitumkhrah, Meghalaya, Saint Mary’s is an old college which was founded in 1937. This affiliated college which occupies a total land area of 15. 99 acres got accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). With a strength of 2,633 students and faculty, of 84, the college has 24 courses to its bouquet spread across 7 degree programmes.

Saint Mary’s College is one of the reputed college providing education in the field of Arts, Science, Commerce and Computer Applications. There are available facilities in Saint Mary’s is an Old College that are intended to improve the learning experiences and also promote the learning activities.

The essential facility of the institution enables students, faculty, and the University community to access numerous books, encyclopedias, journals, as well as digital resources. Internet, reprography also is offered, with the KOHA library management system setup, making work easy. For those who would like to maintain healthy body weight through exercise the college has a gym and sports amenities.

Information technology infrastructures avail the latest technology to the students for their learning. The college requires the services of two canteens and a Nescafe Coffee Corner to feed the college need. Besides acting as a host to various events and seminars, the auditorium contributes to an active students’ life at the campus.

Saint Mary’s College has a wide choice of undergraduate programmes with 24 full-time courses . The academic programmes include B. Sc , B. A, B. Com, BCA , and honours in respective subject fields of study. At Saint Mary’s College, the admission requirement is open and based on merit but fails to explain the procedure of admission in detail.

It is probable that the college takes academic achievement in the qualifying examinations as its principal determinant for admission. Lack of information regarding certain entrance examinations has been recorded; however, the college website or admissions office should be visited for any recent information on their requirements and deadlines.

That is why in its activities today, the college pays special attention to the availability of a diverse curriculum and infrastructure. According to the year 2002, College alumni association called “Alumni Association of Saint Mary’s College” commonly abbreviated as AASMC occupies an important position in social networking of the former college students as well as in the development of college.

Such a reputation and a great supportive base of alumni value the college and its influence on students’ lives as well.