University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya explained

Mottoeng:Unveiling Excellence
University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya
Type:Private University
Chancellor:Mahbubul Hoque
Vice Chancellor:Dr. Gauri Dutt Sharma
Students:10000+
Academic Staff:100+
Campus:Techno City, Kling Road (400 acres) (main campus)
Location:Ri-Bhoi, Baridua, Meghalaya, India
Coordinates:26.101°N 91.845°W
Nickname:USTM

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

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

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

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

The University is divided into following academic units:

School of Biological Sciences

School of Applied Science

School of Social Science & Humanities

School of Media Sciences & Cultural Studies

School of Engineering Technology

School of Business Science

Prof. Qoumrul Hoque School of Education

School of Law and Research

MoU & Collaboration

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

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Home. University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya | Top Private University in North East India & Assam.
  2. News: USTM bags 'University of the Year-East' award. Business Standard India . 12 June 2015. Business Standard. Press Trust of India .
  3. Web site: Entrepreneur Mahbubul Hoque is a role model of education in Assam. The New Indian Express.
  4. Web site: Marks in qualifying exams key parameter for admissions - Times of India. The Times of India.
  5. Web site: 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%252C_meghalaya_act%252C_2008_%2528act_no._6_of_2008%2529.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. Web site: Correspondent . Our . 2024-08-13 . USTM celebrates achievement of NIRF-2024 ranking . 2024-08-14 . The Shillong Times . en-US.
  14. Web site: 2024-08-14 . Assam CM gave it ‘flood jihad’ tag, N-E university gets national rank honour . 2024-08-14 . The Indian Express . en.

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