St. Edmund's College, Shillong

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St. Edmund's College, often known as SEC, is the oldest college in Shillong, Meghalaya, India. It is an educational institute of the Congregation of Christian Brothers. It was established in 1923 and celebrated its Platinum Jubilee in 1999.

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It is located in Laitumkhrah Road, sandwiched between NH 40 and Laitumkhrah main road. It's main gate is directly linked to NH 40, opposite to Fish Dale (Near Fire Brigade), Shillong. It has a green, sprawling campus with lots of buildings and sports facilities. The buildings in the campus includes the main college buildings, principal's office, library, counselling hall, Juvenate, Scholasticate, Chapel, School building, and some others. The sports facilities include a number of football and cricket grounds, basketball courts, volleyball court, and a squash court.

The campus has abundant greenery, with lots of trees and shrubs, which are well-maintained by its support staff. It also boasts of numerous flower gardens and lawns, as well as green houses. Academically, SEC has a long-standing good record. Its students have consistently figured in the Toppers' Lists of both MBOSE and NEHU year after year. The overall pass percentage is also excellent. National Assessment and Accreditation Council - NAAC has awarded the college the highest points ever awarded (87.5) to colleges in Eastern India, till date.

SEC was initially a boys' only college. Gradually, it has become a co-ed with seats available for girls in Higher Secondary (Commerce) and all the Degree Courses. Higher Secondary (Arts and Science), though, still offers seats for boys only.

The first Principal of SEC was Bro. J. E. McCann. The current Principal is Br. E. V. Miranda, cfc, from early 2006. This is his second term. His predecessor is Bro. L. D. Lobo, who had been appointed as Principal in St. Columba's, New Delhi (also a Christian Brothers' Institute).

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