University of Science and Technology, Ri-Bhoi Meghalaya was established in the year 2008 as Private University Educational Institute to provide higher education to build a career in the field of Engineering, Management and Humanities. University of Science and Technology is approved by the reputed NCTE, BCI, AICTE, UGC and PCI, and is accredited by NAAC-A.
University of Science and Technology was established in 2008 to fulfill the students’ dream of higher education and excellent technical learning. The university is approved by UGC and AICTE, and recognised by NCTE, BCI, and PCI. Additionally, the university is accredited by NAAC with “A” grade.
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The vision of USTM is to become the most sought after destination for pursuing higher education and training. The institute aims to provide global standard education to the students so that they can face academic and professional challenges. |
The mission of UTSM is to contribute to the development and growth of society by nurturing leadership quality and unlocking the potential of the students through innovation, education, and entrepreneurship. |
This is the first private university in North East India that offers UG, PG, and Ph.D courses in Science and Technology. The university runs its courses under different schools, namely:
This university welcomes students from every part of the nation and the globe. Both national and international students can apply for admission here. However, before applying, it is important to go through the admission eligibility criteria. For international students’ admissions, the candidate needs to contact the International Admission Desk (IAD). This desk operates and manages the overall admissions process for international students. The eligibility of admission for international students is:
The eligibility criteria for admissions of National students are:
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B.Sc Chemistry |
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BPT |
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MPT |
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M.Tech / MBA |
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BA Administration and Governance (Pol. Sc. / Sociology) |
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Students opting for an MBA need to appear in either MAT or CAT or XAT qualifying entrance exam. Moreover, the final selection of the students is based on a Personal Interview conducted by the university. For enrollment, the students can obtain the admission form from the website of the university. The student needs to submit the form along with its fees. Students must have these documents during the time of admission, namely:
The university also helps the students with various competitive examinations and for this; it has established a Centre for Competitive Examination (CCE). CCE assists students with multiple exam preparations like IAS, NET, and other Civil service exams.
* Candidate can contact the university directly in case of any confusion or doubt related to admissions and its criteria.
The university facilitates the students with financial aid by providing various scholarships. It offers a number of scholarships to students for pursuing PG and PhD courses. Mainly, the scholarship provided by the university is Merit-based; however, financial support is also given to students coming from economically weaker sections. SC and ST students, who are unable to take the financial labiality of the fees, are supported by various scholarships offered by the State Government. Additionally, the Ministry of Minority Affairs offers financial support to students from Minority Communities. Additionally, the university also offers Sports Scholarships to the students who have played any sport at the national, international, or state level.
| Institute Name | University of Science and Technology, Ri-Bhoi |
| Estd. Year | 2008 |
| Approved/Recognised by | NCTE, BCI, AICTE, UGC, PCI |
| Type | Private University |
| Accreditation | NAAC-A |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Diploma/ Doctorate/ M.Phil |
| Vice-Chancellor | PROFESSOR (DR.) GAURI DUTT SHARMA |
| Address | Techno City, Kiling Road, Baridua, 9th Mile, Ri-Bhoi - 793101, Meghalaya, India |
| Contact Number | 0361-2895030, +91-9508444000 |
| Official Website | https://www.ustm.ac.in/ |
| Rank By | Rank | Year |
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151-200 out of 200 | 2023 (Universities) |
| 151-200 out of 200 | 2022 (Universities) |
USTM works to provide effective and relevant placement opportunities to the students and for this, the university has established an active Career Guidance and Counselling Operations. This operation works on providing excellent placement experience to the students from their first year of academics. The cell maintains positive and healthy connections with various national and international companies and invites them for on-campus placement drives and internship programs. The Counseling and Guidance Cell of the university helps the students in opting for the right career path and preparing the right agenda for the future.
The university also has a Training and Placement Division (T&P) that keeps an eye on the placement activities like pre-placement talks, coordination with the employee, etc. To provide hands-on experience to the students and an insight into the corporate world, the T&P Division organises professional workshops, industry visits, seminars, conferences, guest lectures, etc. This facilitates the students in understanding the needs and requirements of the corporate world and assists them throughout their work life.
Located at Techno City, Kiling Road, the campus of the university is constructed in a beautiful area surrounded by greenery. The campus is in between the Assam-Meghalaya border, Baridua, and is on the 9th mile, opposite the CRPF camp. The campus is at a distance of 85 kms from Shillong and 6 km from Dispur. Additionally, the campus is 15 km away from the Railway Station of Guwahati and 30 km away from the International Airport of Guwahati. USTM works on fulfilling the academic facilities and amenities of the students by providing them with excellent and modern infrastructure. The campus of USTM consists of 150+ well-furnished lecture halls & tutorial rooms, fast 24X7 Wi-Fi connection and other amenities and services like:
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