University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya

University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya
USTM Seal
Motto in English
Unveiling Excellence
TypePrivate University
Established2011
ChancellorMahbubul Hoque
Vice-ChancellorProf. G.D Sharma
Academic staff
100+
Students10000+
Location
Ri-Bhoi, Baridua, Meghalaya, India

26°06′04″N 91°50′42″E / 26.101°N 91.845°E / 26.101; 91.845
CampusTechno City, Kling Road (400 acres) (main campus)
NicknameUSTM
AffiliationsUGC
NAAC
AICTE
NCTE
AIU
BCI
Websitewww.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

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. 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.

Recognition and accreditation

USTM is recognised by UGC and approved by AICTE, and NCTE,[citation needed] Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. USTM has also complied to UGC's 12(B) status.[citation needed]. 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.

Academics

The University is divided into following academic units:

School of Biological Sciences

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

School of Applied Science

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

School of Social Science & Humanities

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

School of Media Sciences & Cultural Studies

  • Media Sciences

School of Engineering Technology

  • Electronics
  • Computer Application

School of Business Science

  • Economics
  • Commerce
  • Business Administration

Prof. Qoumrul Hoque School of Education

  • Education
  • Psychology
  • B.ED

School of Law and Research

  • B.A.LLB
  • LLB
  • LLM

MoU & Collaboration

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

See also

References

  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".

External links

  • USTM Official Webpage
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