This College was particularly named after Rev. Thomas Jones, also known as the father of the Khasi Alphabet, who was the first missionary from the Presbyterian Church of Wales to set foot in the Khasi Hills at Sohra on the 22nd of June 1841. Naming the college after him is a humble token of commemoration for his significant and monumental contribution to the Khasi community, especially as the pioneer in the field of education.
As per the provision provided by the Indian Constitution, Thomas Jones Synod College was established by the Khasi Jaintia Presbyterian Synod, Mihngi in the year 5th August, 1997 as a Religious Minority Institution. The same has been confirmed as per Government No. EDN,811/86- “The Governor of Meghalaya is pleased to make the following rules governing the maintenance grant to Aided Colleges of Meghalaya”.
Reference 2(g) “Minority College” means a college established and administered by a religious or linguistic Minority having the right to do so under Clause (1) of Article 30 of the Constitution of India.