Fazl Ali College
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Fazl Ali College, Mokokchung is the premier higher educational institution of Nagaland. The oldest college in Nagaland, it was inaugurated on 8th September, 1959 with Sarwan as Principal. Its motto is Academic Nulli Secundus (Second to None).
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The college was first set up as a private college through the initiative of people such as S.C. Jamir, R.C. Chiten, T. Aonok, Dr. Longri, Imlong Chang, Khelhoshe, Mayangnokcha and many other citizens of Mokokchung. The college made its beginning in what is now known as the old town hall of Mokokchung. In 1969 it was shifted to its present campus which is about 5 km from the heart of the town. Since its modest start with just 2 rooms, 43 students and 3 lecturers, the college has continued to grow in strength. The government took over the college in 1962. The science stream was introduced in 1983 with upgradation to B.Sc in 1999.
There are 13 departments (Arts and Science together)with Honours offered in 12 subjects. A special feature is the introduction of Functional English with assistance from the UGC since the year 2001. This is a vocational subject and is so far offered only in this college. Under the directive and assistance of the then department of Higher and Technical Education, Nagaland, the Career Guidance and Counseling Cell has also become operational.
