The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya is the first private university of science and technology in the entire northeast India. It was established in 2008. USTM Meghalaya has been awarded grade ‘A’ by UGC NAAC in 2021. The university is located in Ri- Bhoi district of Meghalaya. It is 85 km away from Shillong. USTM ranks among the top 200 universities in India.
University Name | University of Science and Technology Meghalaya |
Nearest Bus Stand | 9th Mile, Khanapara, Ri Bhoi. |
Nearest Railway Station | Guwahati |
Affiliation & Accreditation | NAAC (A), AICTE, NCISM, PCI, BCI, NCTE |
Campus Size | spread over 500 acres |
Girls to Boys Ratio | |
Student Faculty Ratio | Faculty to Student ratio across the university is 1:19 |
Ranking | top 200 universities in India in both 2022 and 2023 in NIRF |
Faculty Details (HOD) | Mahbubul Hoque, Chancellor, Nurmahmud Ali, Director, Training & Placement Division |
Awards & Recognisations | Best innovative award for Innovative Exhibition (Student Catagory) in National Science Day Women Scientist Award in the Indian Pharmacy Graduates Visionary Eduprenuer of India Award Teacher Excellence Awrad for Innovative practices promoting Rural Economy by empowering women through organic farming LeaP-PR’s promise of PR award 2018 for inovative idea in Public Relations |
The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya courses are offered under different schools such as school of Applied Sciences and School of Law. The courses include BA, B.Sc, BA LLB, LLB, BBA LLB, M.Sc, B.Pharm, M.Pharm etc. Read the entire page to know about USTM Meghalaya course and fees. The following schools operate under USTM Meghalaya-
USTM Meghalaya placements are offered to eligible students. USTM arranges campus placement drives where various recruiters join. Students get suitable job offers from these recruiters on the basis of their merit and skills.
USTM courses include a variety of programmes. These programmes are offered in undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. There are some diploma and certificate courses too. Courses offered at USTM include BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, MBA, MCA, PG Diploma, BA LLB, LLB, MSW and many others.
USTM Meghalaya course fees are mentioned in the table below along with their specific eligibility criteria.
Courses | Fees per Semester | Eligibility Criteria |
Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm) | Rs 70,000 | Class 12 in Science stream with 45% |
B.Pharm ( Lateral Entry) | Rs 70,000 | NA |
D. Pharm and DSD | Rs 60,000 | D. Pharm- Entrance Test DSD- Merit Based |
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Techniques [DMLT] | Rs 30,000 | NA |
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Technology [BMLT] | Rs 45,000 | NA |
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) | Rs 55,000 | The candidates must have passed class 12 with Chemistry/ Biology/ Physics/ Computer Science/ Mathematics |
BPT (Lateral Entry) | Rs 55,000 | NA |
B.Sc Yoga * | Rs 30,000 | NA |
B.Sc Biotechnology | Rs 40,000 | Class 12 in Science stream with 45% |
B.Sc Microbiology | Rs 40,000 | Class 12 in Science stream with 45% |
B.Sc Food Sc and Technology | Rs 40,000 | Class 12 in Science stream with 45% |
B.Sc Botany | Rs 40,000 | Class 12 in Science stream with 45% |
B.Sc Herbal Science | Rs 50,000 | Class 12 in Science stream with 45% |
B.Sc Zoology | Rs 40,000 | Class 12 in Science stream with 45% |
B.Sc Chemistry | Rs 40,000 | Class 12 in Science stream with 45% |
BA/B.Sc Geography | Rs 30,000 | Class 12 in Science stream with 45% |
B.Sc Physics | Rs 40,000 | Class 12 in Science stream with 45% |
B.Sc Mathematics | Rs 40,000 | Class 12 in Science stream with 45% |
BA LLB (H) | Rs 40,000 | Class 12 with 45% |
B.B.A. LL.B (H) | Rs 40,000 | Class 12 with 45% |
LLB (H) | Rs 35,000 | Graduate |
BA Sociology | Rs 40,000 | Class 12 with 45% |
BA Psychology | Rs 40,000 | Class 12 with 45% |
BA English | Rs 40,000 | Class 12 with 45% |
BA Economics | Rs 40,000 | Class 12 with 45% |
BA Political Science | Rs 40,000 | Class 12 with 45% |
B. Com(H) | Rs 40,000 | Class 12 in Commerce stream with 45% |
BBA | Rs 40,000 | Class 12 with 45% |
BCA | Rs 40,000 | Class 12 with 45% |
BSW | Rs 40,000 | Class 12 with 45% |
BA Administration and Governance | Rs 65,000 | NA |
B.Ed. | Rs 80,000 | NA |
M.Sc Biotechnology | Rs 53,000 | The candidates must have done Graduation in B.Sc with Zoology/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Botany |
M.Sc Microbiology | Rs 53,000 | The candidates must have done Graduation in B.Sc with Zoology/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Botany |
M.Sc Botany | Rs 53,000 | candidates must have done with B.Sc with Life Sciences or Botany |
M.Sc Chemistry | Rs 53,000 | The candidates must have done Graduation in Chemistry along with any two of these subsidiary subjects- Biotechnology, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Physics, Mathematics |
M.Sc Physics | Rs 53,000 | The candidates must have done Graduation in Physics |
M.Sc Zoology | Rs 53,000 | candidates must have done B.Sc in Zoology |
MA Geography | Rs 45,000 | Candidates must have done graduation in Geography or similar subjects |
M.Sc Environmental Science | Rs 45,000 | The candidates must have done Graduation in Botany/Environmental Sciences/Zoology/Anthropology/Chemistry/Environmental Studies/Geography/or Geology |
M.Sc Mathematics | Rs 45,000 | B. Sc with Maths/ Physics/ Statistics/ Chemistry as major subjects. |
MA Sociology | Rs 45,000 | The candidates must have done graduation in any stream |
MA Education | Rs 45,000 | The candidates must have done graduation in Education. |
MA Psychology | Rs 45,000 | Graduation |
MA Rural Development | Rs 55,000 | Graduation |
MA English | Rs 45,000 | The candidates must have done Graduation in English |
MA Political Science | Rs 45,000 | The candidates must have done Graduation in Political Science |
Master of Library and Information Science | Rs 45,000 | Graduation |
MA Economics | Rs 45,000 | The candidates must have done BA / B. Com or B. Sc. in Economics |
MSW | Rs 45,000 | The candidates must have done Graduation in any stream and have secured minimum 45% marks. |
M.Com | Rs 45,000 | Candidates must have done B.Com |
MBA | Rs 85,000 (Scholarships will be available for meritorious students) | Graduate in any stream USTM-CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT |
MCA | Rs 33,000 | Graduate in any stream |
MPTPostgraduate | Rs 45,000 | BPT degree along with 6 month's mandatory rotatory internship |
Master of Hospital Administration | Rs 75,000 | NA |
PG Diploma in Yoga | Rs 35,000 | NA |
LLM | Rs 55,000 | NA |
MA Khasi | Rs 30,000 | The candidates must have done Graduation in Khasi |
MA Garo | Rs 30,000 | The candidates must have done Graduation in Garo |
PhD (Science and Computer Subjects) | Rs 80,000 | Posgraduate degree and entrance test with personal interview |
PhD (Other than Science and Computer Science Subjects) | Rs 70,000 | Postgraduate degree and entrance test with personal interview |
B.Tech in Civil Engineering | Rs 70,000 | Class 12 in Science stream |
B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering | Rs 55,000 | Class 12 in Science stream |
B.Tech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering | Rs 55,000 | Class 12 in Science stream |
There are some other courses offered for cultural and sports persons. These courses are called value-added courses. Some of these courses are-
USTM Meghalaya admissions are based on the overall merit of the students and their performance in the entrance exams. Entrance exams will be conducted for MBA, B.Pharm, D.Pharm, and BA (Administration and Governance). CAT/MAT/XMAT qualified candidates should be exempted from the MBA entrance exam. Merit list will be prepared based on the entrance test (25% weightage), the result of qualifying examination (50% weightage), and the interview (25% Marks). For admission to the PhD programme, candidates must clear the entrance test and interview. For USTM admissions 2023, candidates have to meet the USTM admission criteria. USTM Meghalaya admission process takes place online and offline. USTM Meghalaya admission dates 2023 have not been disclosed yet.
USTM application process is hassle-free. The USTM application form can be filled in the following process.
Documents Required for Admission
USTM Meghalaya has a training and placement cell that guides the USTM Meghalaya placement process. It coordinates with companies, and organisations to ensure good placement opportunities for students. The placement process begins in the month of August every year.
Here is a list of the top recruiters at USTM.
Vodafone | Aditya Birla Group | Samsung | Maruti Suzuki | |
Bajaj Allianz | Nestle India | Berger | Honda | HCL |
Lava | Apollo | Coca Cola | Amway | Yatra.com |
Nokia | TVS | JK Tyre | Just Dial | Bharat Petroleum |
Voltas | JCBL | HPCL | Deloitte | Blue Star |
Bharti | Bell | Sony | Bank of America | LG |
USTM Cutoff is released every year on the basis of entrance exams conducted by USTM itself. For example, for MBA admission, USTM Meghalaya conducts its own entrance exam. It also accepts other national level entrance exams like CAT, MAT, CMAT etc. USTM cut off 2023 has not been declared.
USTM ranking by NIRF 2022 is 151-200 in the category of top colleges in India. USTM B.Tech ranking by IIRF 2022 is 175 out of 192 colleges in India.
University of Science and Technology Meghalaya campus is equipped with all the basic facilities for students and staff. The major features of the USTM campus are as follows-
Auditorium and Conference Hall
The Techno City campus has a central auditorium which can accommodate 5000 people. There are three other mini auditoriums and conference halls to promote the conduct of international, national and other university events.
Moulana Azad Library
The library came into existence in 2011. The library sets a goal of a world-class library by integrating information sources and services under one roof by building a sound and comprehensive collection of printed and electronic resources. The library has a collection of 80000 books on Applied Sciences, Biological Sciences, Business Sciences, Education, Engineering and Technology, Social Sciences and Humanities. The library remains open on Sundays as well. There are computers in the library to be used for academic purposes. The library collects magazines and journals also. There are e-resources available such as e-journals, online databases, OPAC/Web OPAC, e thesis and dissertations etc. Students have to strictly adhere to the library rules.
Amenity Centre
An amenity centre has been built covering 10000 sqft to fulfil the purpose of serving food, beverages and stationery items.
Canteen
The canteen is spacious having huge dining space and kitchen. The canteen offers hygienic food to students and staff. Students residing at the hostels can have their meals here or at the hostel mess.
Sports Complex
A sports arena covering 2 acres is here. Different sports like Football, volleyball, Basketball, Badminton, Cricket, Table Tennis, Baseball etc are available at USTM. The university encourages students to take part in sports activities.
Gym
Physical and mental well-being is extremely necessary. USTM has a gym equipped with modern exercising gadgets. There are skilled trainers suggesting modern and ancient fitness measures to build a healthy body.
Healthcare Centre
A full-fledged healthcare centre is available here under the supervision of a doctor and nurses. Here preliminary treatment and first aid facilities are available. For major treatment, the university has tied up with hospitals in Guwahati.
ATM
An ATM facility is available within the USTM campus for easy and hassle-free access to money for students.
Guest House
A guesthouse is located at the USTM campus for university students, guests and staff members. It has 9 well-furnished rooms- 8 double rooms with a common bath and 1 quadruple room with an attached bath. The guest rooms can be availed by university guests, resource persons and visiting faculty members, new joining faculty members, participants coming from outside for seminars and workshops, research scholars, parents of students, relatives of staff members etc. The guest house has excellent facilities for guests.
Prayer Room
A multi-faith prayer room is available in the university campus. Here students, staff and faculty members can pray and meditate. There is a separate arrangement for men and women. The prayer room is available in different blocks of the campus and hostels.
Yoga and Fitness Centre
There is a yoga and fitness centre at the campus to deal with all the stress-related health issues. There are trained experts to enhance the all-round personality development of the students. They use yoga therapy and meditation to heal stress-related issues.
Since 2019, USTM has been offering scholarships for free education at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in memory of former presidents of Asam Sahitya Sabha. This scheme was started after USTM had collaborated with Assam Sahitya Sabha. This year, USTM is offering 20 scholarships in memory of the former presidents of Asam Sahitya Sabha. USTM scholarships are based on merit and means.
There are 15 USTM scholarships for PG courses and 5 scholarships for UG courses. These scholarships are merit-based. The scholarships are as follows-
Merit cum Means Scholarship
The university offers Rs 500 per month to meritorious students based on the marks of their semster exams.
To avail these scholarships students should submit applications in the prescribed format along with requisite documents within the specified date. Selection will be done after the personal interviews of the candidates.
Gender | Male | Female |
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Total | 618 | 218 |
OBC | 423 | 142 |
SC | 109 | 47 |
ST | 40 | 17 |
Muslim | 26 | 1 |
PWD | 0 | 0 |
Minority Community | 0 | 0 |
In this section, we will discuss the USTM recognition, collaborations, and accreditations.
USTM is recognised by AICTE and UGC.
USTM has been awarded the accreditation of “A Grade” in its first cycle of assessment by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council in 2021.
USTM Meghalaya has collaborated with various organisations and universities to ensure academic excellence. USTM Meghalaya has collaborated with-
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