Government Johnson College
 Govt. Johnson College Official Logo | |
| Motto | Primus inter pares |
|---|---|
Motto in English | First among equals |
| Type | Co-ed undergraduate college |
| Established | 27 July 1993 |
| Affiliation | Mizoram University |
| Principal | Prof. K. Vanlalmawia |
| Location | , , 796001 , 23°43′13″N 92°42′37″E / 23.7203498°N 92.710145°E |
| Colors | blue |
| Website | johnsoncollege |
Government Johnson College is an educational institution located near police headquarters, Shivaji Tillah, Khatla, Aizawl, Mizoram. It is currently affiliated with Mizoram University.[1]
History
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Bungkawn College: Bungkawn college traces its beginning when the community leaders of Bungkawn had the objective of beginning academic pursuits closer to students in the neighborhood. On 20 May 1992, Bungkawn College was established and the private college solely depends on the financial contribution made by the local community. Following the policy of Government of Mizoram, it was amalgamated with Johnson College, Khatla on 24 October 2002.
Johnson College: Previously named Khatla Arts and Commerce College, it was established on 27 July 1993 by community leaders of Khatla, Aizawl. The college is named after Mr P.P. John, an education-minded and a prominent resident of Khatla, who generously donated a sum of ₹12 lakhs. Consequently, the commerce stream was dropped and the Institution renamed Johnson college.[2]
Departments
[edit]The college has the following departments:
- Department of English
- Department of Mizo
- Department of History
- Department of Education
- Department of Political Science
- Department of Economics
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Profile of Affiliated/Constituent Colleges under Mizoram University" (PDF). Mizoram University. Retrieved 27 September 2012.
- ^ Prospectus of Govt. Johnson College, 2012
