University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya

Private University in Meghalaya, India

University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya

USTM Seal

Motto in English

| Unveiling Excellence
Type| Private University
Established| 2011; 13 years ago (2011)
Chancellor| Mahbubul Hoque
Vice-Chancellor| Dr. Gauri Dutt Sharma

Academic staff

| 100+
Students| 10000+
Location|

Ri-Bhoi, Baridua, Meghalaya, India

26°06′04″N 91°50′42″E﻿ / ﻿26.101°N 91.845°E﻿ / 26.101; 91.845
Campus| Techno City, Kling Road (400 acres) (main campus)
Nickname| USTM
Affiliations|

* UGC
* NAAC
* AICTE
* NCTE
* AIU
* BCI

Website| www.ustm.ac.in

The University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (or simply USTM) is a private university in India located at Ri-Bhoi, in the state of Meghalaya. It is the first State Private University in the entire Northeast India. The University is established through the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya Act, 2008 of the Government of Meghalaya. This University is a project of Education Research & Development Foundation (ERDF), the largest educational network in the North Eastern region of India.[1][2][3][4] It has been accredited with 'A' by NAAC.[5]

## History

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The University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM) has been established under the provisions of University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya Act (No.6 of 2008) enacted by the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya and notified vide Gazette Notification No. LL(B)87/2008/21, dated 02.12.2008 of Government of Meghalaya.[6] The University is empowered by University Grants Commission (UGC), to award degrees as specified by the UGC under section 22 of the UGC Act, 1956.[7][8]

## Campus

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The University is situated on more than 400 acres in Baridua, about one kilometer from GS Road in the 9th Mile area, opposite the CRPF Group Centre, in Ri-Bhoi District, Meghalaya. It is the largest private university in Northeast India by area and features extensive greenery surrounded by mountains.[9]

## Recognition and accreditation

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USTM is recognised by UGC and approved by AICTE, and NCTE,[10] Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. USTM has also complied to UGC's 12(B) status.[11] The University was also recently Accredited with Grade "A" by NAAC and is amongst the first Private Universities in Northeast India to get an A Grade in its first Cycle itself.[12]

USTM was ranked among the best 200 universities of India in the 9th edition of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024.[13] As of August 2024, it is the only private university in the northeastern region to make it to the list.[14]

## Academics

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The University is divided into following academic units:

### School of Biological Sciences

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* Biotechnology
* Food Science & Technology
* Botany
* Zoology
* Microbiology

### School of Applied Science

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* Chemistry
* Physics
* Disaster Management
* Environmental Science
* Geography
* Mathematics

### School of Social Science & Humanities

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* English
* Public Administration
* Political Science
* Rural Development
* Library & Information Sciences
* Sociology
* Social Work

### School of Media Sciences & Cultural Studies

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* Media Sciences

### School of Engineering Technology

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* Electronics
* Computer Application

### School of Business Science

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* Economics
* Commerce
* Business Administration

### Prof. Qoumrul Hoque School of Education

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* Education
* Psychology
* B.ED

### School of Law and Research

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* B.A.LLB
* LLB
* LLM

## MoU & Collaboration

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USTM has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with different Institutes & Universities:

* North-Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC), Department of Space, Govt. of India
* Universitas Ngurah Rai, Denpasar (UNR)
* Tezpur University
* National Institute of Technology, Silchar
* CSIR-NEIST
* CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi
* Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS)
* Aaranayak- A Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
* Bamboo & Cane Development Institute (BCDI)
* National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam
* Academy of excellence Kerala (Calicut)

## See also

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* Education in India
* List of private universities in India
* List of universities and colleges by country
* Private University

## References

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1. ^ "Home". University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya | Top Private University in North East India & Assam.
2. ^ "USTM bags 'University of the Year-East' award". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 12 June 2015 - via Business Standard.
3. ^ "Entrepreneur Mahbubul Hoque is a role model of education in Assam". The New Indian Express.
4. ^ "Marks in qualifying exams key parameter for admissions - Times of India". The Times of India.
5. ^ "NAAC Accreditation – University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya | Top Private University in North East India & Assam".
6. ^ PRS Legislative Research. (2008). University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya Act, 2008. https://prsindia.org/files/bills_acts/acts_states/meghalaya/2008/2008Meghalaya6.pdf
7. ^ Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. (2008). University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya Act, 2008 (Act No. 6 of 2008). India Code. https://www.indiacode.nic.in/bitstream/123456789/17668/1/university_of_science_and_technology%2C_meghalaya_act%2C_2008_%28act_no._6_of_2008%29.pdf
8. ^ PRS Legislative Research. (2008). University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya Act, 2008. https://prsindia.org/files/bills_acts/acts_states/meghalaya/2008/2008Meghalaya6.pdf
9. ^ University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya. (n.d.). Brochure. Retrieved October 29, 2024, from https://ustm.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Brochure-.pdf
10. ^ University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya. (n.d.). Approvals. Retrieved October 29, 2024, from https://ustm.ac.in/approvals/
11. ^ University Grants Commission. (n.d.). Colleges. Retrieved October 29, 2024, from https://www.ugc.gov.in/colleges
12. ^ Times of India. (2021, November 6). NE India's 1st private varsity gets NAAC accreditation. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/ne-indias-1st-private-varsity-gets-naac-accreditation/articleshow/87548554.cms
13. ^ Correspondent, From Our (13 August 2024). "USTM celebrates achievement of NIRF-2024 ranking". The Shillong Times. Retrieved 14 August 2024. `{{cite web}}`: `|last=` has generic name (help)
14. ^ "Assam CM gave it 'flood jihad' tag, N-E university gets national rank honour". The Indian Express. 14 August 2024. Retrieved 14 August 2024.

## External links

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* USTM Official Webpage