Japfü Christian College (JCC) is a

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residential

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College located at Kipfüzha,

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in the Indian state of

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. Established in 1996, it offers bachelors degree in six social sciences discipline, and masters degree in

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History

Japfü Christian College was established in 1996. The college takes its name from the nearby

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. JCC is located within the Mission Centre of Japfüphiki Baptist Church Council (JBCC) at Kipfüzha, 12km south of the capital city, Kohima.

Present Day

The college is a residential college for both boys and girls.

Courses Offered

JCC offers honours courses in

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and

. The college caters to the

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studies too. In addition, the college offers masters degree in sociology.

Faculty

Dr. Visakhonü Hibo is the Principal of the college. Most of the faculty is local. Dr. Akho Yhokha is the respective Chairman of the Board of Management.

Affiliations and Accreditation

It is affiliated to the

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. It is NAAC accredited with

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of 2.51 on four point scale at B + grade.

Extra Curriculum

College has its elite Badminton team by the name ZAPA Shuttlers, which is active on district to inter college level. College actively participates in many sports activities.

References

External links

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