Thomas Jones Synod College is located in Jowai, the District Headquarter of the West Jaintia Hills District, Meghalaya. The College was established with a vision of providing college education to young men and woman who wish to have their education under Christian auspices by the erstwhile Khasi Jaintia Presbyterian Synod vide its Resolution No. 34 (E) CED of the Synod meeting held during 13th - 17th of March, 1996 at the Balang Mawten, Rangthong Presbytery