Tetso College is affiliated to Nagaland University (NU), accredited by NAAC (National Assessment & Accreditation Council) and recognised under 2 (f)& 12(B) of the UGC Act 1956. Tetso College is a multidisciplinary PG college offering programs from the undergraduate to the postgraduate level in professional (BBA, BCA etc), humanities and commerce streams and an application has also been submitted to start Bachelors in Physical Education and sports with a student demographic across India.

The College was established in 1994 and is sponsored by the Council of Rengma Baptist Churches. Since its inception, Tetso College has been an institution for students from all backgrounds and walks of life who are driven and committed towards learning and lifelong excellence.

Tetso College has been an innovator in higher education with top-ranked academic programmes aimed at promoting a global vision through its wide network of collaborations with both foreign and domestic universities and institutions, industry, government, media houses and NGOs to further the institution’s mission and vision.

The academic programmes are rigorous and demanding, and also encompass a wide variety of experience and growth for all round development of students. It is grounded in digital learning and teaching through the integration of Google for Education, online courses, practical learning through internships, community outreach initiatives within the indigenous community and research development through Department and student research projects. Some of the recently introduced academic programmes include BA in Mass Communication, BA Linguistics, Bachelor of Computer Applications, and Bachelors of Social Work. A new addition in 2024 is the Bachelors of Music.

Tetso College has a diverse teaching and student profile, counting among its faculty recipients of scholarly achievements as gold medalists and awardees of research projects in their respective disciplines. Tetso staff and students come from not only the neighbouring states in the North East but across the different states in India allowing for cross-cultural learning and a diverse learning environment. The College offers Scholarships that are both merit and financial need-based for students. Tetso College takes its role seriously as an institution that promotes social mobility and representation of the larger indigenous community.

The Tetso Alumni Network has a vast presence succeeding at the international, national and state front with many of its alumni in academia, pursuing higher education and as working professionals in the corporate, government and private sector. The college also has an active IIPR cell which has supported around 30 entrepreneurs from among the student community in setting up their businesses.