Salesian College came into existence on May 25, 1982, primarily as an institution that offered a three-year course in Philosophy for the young members of the Salesian Society and the Diocesan Seminarians in North East India. In 1995, the college was affiliated to Nagaland University as a full-fledged Degree Arts College, with a new nomenclature called Salesian College of Higher Education, opening its doors to young men and women who are desirous of pursuing undergraduate studies.

The college offers B.A. (General) in English, History, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy and B.A. (Honours) in Philosophy, English, History, Political Science and Sociology. From the academic session 2023-2024, the college will be offering the FYUGP an implementation of the NEP-2020, under Nagaland University. The training given by the institution intends to equip the students with all round development, so that they may become catalysts in social transformation, leaders in society and genuine educators of values, especially in the North East of India.