Institutional Profile

St. Joseph's College (https://stjosephjakhama.ac.in/), an autonomous institution of higher learning estd.1985 by the catholic diocese of Kohima, Nagaland, is administered by residential catholic priests, and situated at Jakhama, 15 km from the state capital Kohima. A beacon of academic excellence and holistic development, rooted in faith, integrity, and service. Guided by the motto, 'Arise and Shine', the college shapes the future of students with a steadfast commitment to intellectual growth, moral uprightness and social responsibility. Affiliated to Nagaland University, accredited by NAAC at 4th cycle with A grade (CGPA 3.22/ 4), the highest grade for any college in Nagaland. UGC approved and registered at AISHE(C-16686). Student strength is 4000, and 5 hostels in the campus with 600 students. Special living apartments for international students. 25 buses ply from the city for student transportation. Lively vibrant campus. Nagaland is an Indian state in its north-eastern region, bordering Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and Manipur. The state is 'a tapestry of tribes, festivals, music, and craft' and 'bridges traditions and modern governance across 17 districts and as many vibrant tribes'. Music frames life in Nagaland - from warrior ballads and love laments to soulful Gospel harmonies. Each tribe preserves a unique sonic palette (https://nagaland.gov.in/).An annual cultural festival, the Hornbill festival, is conducted from 1-10 December, and the location is just a few kms from Jakhama (https://tourism.nagaland.gov.in/events/hornbill-festival/). Located at an elevation of roughly 1600 to 2188 m., Jakhama features a cool and temperate highland climate, characterized by pleasant summers and chilly, sometimes cold winters with high humidity, frequent cloud cover and regular rainfall. A clean and environment friendly campus, with no air/water/noise pollution. The temperature ranges between 17-25 degrees (62-77 F) during warmer periods, but nights can drop to be chilly.