Kohima Science College is anchored in the concept of science education. It was established in view of the growing aspirations of the Naga people for science education in the state through the initiative of some prominent citizens of Nagaland. This small group of men felt the need to bring about positive changes in our land which was lacking in many aspects.

Kohima Science College, Jotsoma, established in 1961 with science education in higher secondary and under graduate levels, has grown at a healthy rate and is now recognised as one of the State's finest colleges. Now, 57 years after its founding, and an enviable Grade A accreditation in 2011 (1st cycle) and 2017 (2nd cycle) with CGPA of 3.05 and 3.42 by the UGC National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Kohima Science College has become Nagaland's only autonomous Government P.G. College. The college offers 11 undergraduate programmes in a broad spectrum of science subjects and English literature. It offers master’s programme in Anthropology, Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics and Zoology. The college also has three research laboratories. The college aspires to engage in not only improving the standards of science education in the State but also generate knowledge that is value-based. Kohima Science College has been successively affiliated to Guwahati University, North-Eastern Hill University and Nagaland University.

Kohima Science College, Jotsoma (KSCJ) was founded in 1961 with a mission to encourage and impart science education and has since remained a preeminent college in the state of Nagaland and the N.E. India. With the changing times, the college has remodeled its mission to respond to the emerging needs of the contemporary society by expanding its focal area without losing its focus on the original mission. Our vision is built on the following pillars of mission:

• Develop and maintain high academic standards in terms of curricula content and teachers’ academic proficiency in accordance with the changing academic and social benchmarks while being firmly anchored in immutable moral values.
• Adopt student-centric policies to foster academic excellence, innovation and entrepreneurship. Nurture student leadership, talents and social engagement with international outlook yet weaned in an environment of respect for regional ethos and cultural identities.
• Carry out creative and socially relevant research among faculty and students to create a base of knowledge for the state and the society and focus at efficient technology transfer.
• Institutionalize innovative and best practices in the workplace by using transparent and decentralized working environment that promotes shared vision, spirit of teamwork and community service amongst the students and the faculty members.