Oriental College Kohima
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Oriental College Kohima, established 1996

Transcend.

From ignorance to knowledge, from darkness to light, to go beyond.

A UGC-recognised college of Arts and Commerce in Kohima, affiliated to Nagaland University.

The campus, below East Circular Road

A college on the hill above Kohima, since 1996

Oriental College Kohima was established in 1996 under the Christian Youth Organization of Christian Revival Church, Kohima Village. The organization is registered under the Registration of Societies Act, 1969 (H/RS-4958, dated 25 January 2008).

Founded to meet the growing demand for quality higher education in Nagaland, the college promotes academic excellence, discipline, moral values and holistic development, and encourages vocational, technical, cultural, social and ethical learning for students of every creed, caste and community.

Aerial view of the Oriental College Kohima campus with the hills of Kohima behind Students learning embroidery at the college Skill Fest
1996
Year founded
5.2
Acre campus
9
Subjects offered under the FYUGP
1.4 km
From Kohima town

Find your path

The nine subjects offered under the B.A. FYUGP, and the careers each one opens up.

Courses & curriculum

Swipe to see all nine subjects

B.A.

Economics

  • Economist & policy analyst
  • Banking & finance
  • Data analytics & market research
  • Government & planning bodies
  • Teaching & academia
  • International trade & development
B.A.

Education

  • Teaching (school & college)
  • Educational administration
  • Curriculum & policy research
  • Educational psychology & counselling
  • EdTech & online learning
B.A.

English

  • Teaching & academia
  • Content writing & editing
  • Journalism & publishing
  • Public relations
  • Civil services
  • Translation & interpreting
B.A.

History

  • Historian & researcher
  • Archaeologist
  • Museum curator
  • Civil services
  • Government jobs
  • Teaching & academia
B.A.

Political Science

  • Civil services (IAS, NCS)
  • Political analyst
  • Public administration
  • Diplomacy
  • International relations
  • NGO & policy research
B.A.

Philosophy

  • Teaching & research
  • Ethics & policy
  • Law & civil services
  • Journalism & writing
  • Religious studies & theology
B.A.

Tenyidie

  • Language teaching & preservation
  • Translation & interpretation
  • Cultural research & documentation
  • Media & broadcasting
  • Writing & literature
B.A.

Sociology

  • Social work & community development
  • Policy analysis & research
  • Human resource management
  • Journalism & media
  • NGO & advocacy work
B.A.

Mass Communication

  • Journalism (print, broadcast, digital)
  • Public relations
  • Advertising & media management
  • Content creation & digital marketing
  • Film & documentary production
NIELIT logo NIELIT Study CenterAdd-on computer courses
Diploma in Computer Application 6 months
Course on Computer Concepts (CCC) 80 hours

More than a degree

Holistic education, skill development and personality enhancement.

Students learning electrical fittings at Skill Fest

Skill Fest

A week every year of hands-on training in trades from coffee plantation and floriculture to baking, carpentry and electrical fittings.

Read about Skill Fest

Life Skills & Personality Development

An exclusive LSPD course taught alongside the regular syllabus, so students graduate confident and self-reliant.

Scholarships

Up to 50% off tuition for top scorers, and free tuition for students from low-income families.

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The girls' hostel on campus

Hostels on campus

Separate boys' and girls' hostels, a library, computer lab, gym, day care and college buses.

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Recent activities

Seminars, sport, culture and service from the past few months.

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Community service

NSS community activity

Students took part in a community service programme organised by the NSS unit.

Sports

Sports & games

Prize distribution for the Cultural cum Literary & Annual Sports Meet.

Cultural

Cultural programme

A celebration of culture, creativity and the talents of the college community.

Life on campus

Fiestas, field trips, sport and service. Follow us for more.

Begin your degree at Oriental College

Admissions for 2026–27 are open. Read the prospectus, register online or at the office, and secure your seat early.