University of Science and Technology Meghalaya

The University of Science & Technology, Meghalaya (USTM) is the first State Private University on Science & Technology in the entire North East India, funded by ERD Foundation, Guwahati. It was established at a picturesque landscape surrounded by tranquil greenery in Assam-Meghalaya border, just one km away from G S Road, Baridua, 9th mile, opposite to CRPF Camp, Ri-Bhoi District of Meghalaya. It is about 85 km from Shillong, the Capital of Meghalaya & 6 km from Dispur, the Capital of Assam. The campus is well connected by Rail & Air which is only 15 km from Guwahati Railway Station & 32 km from Guwahati International Airport. The university is a dream-come- true of its founder Mr. Mahbubul Hoque, a post-graduate alumni of computer science from Aligarh Muslim University, an outcome of his vision to empower society through education.
Established under the provisions of the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya Act (No.6 of 2008) enacted by Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya and notified vide Gazette Notification No LL(B)87/2008/21, dated 02.12.2008 of Government of Meghalaya, we are empowered by the University Grants Commission to award degrees as specified by the UGC under section 22 of the UGC Act, 1956. USTM has also received necessary approval from AICTE, New Delhi; NCTE, ERC, Bhubaneswar & Bar Council of India to run MBA, B.Ed. & LLB/BA LLB courses respectively.
Having nurtured an objective of providing quality education to all, especially the under-privileged rural class, USTM is emerging more as People’s University as it is more destined to cater to the needs of the people of North East. The University is dedicated to the cause of high quality science and technology education and advanced research in frontier and cutting edge areas leading to the creation of a centre where innovation, invention and entrepreneurship remain the cardinal focus and thrust. Facilities are being offered with this long term goal with special focus and thrust on the S&T needs of this region. Creating the best graduates who can think, innovate and invent remain the all time driving force of USTM. We are directing all our efforts to create the much needed S&T manpower to foster relentlessly the economic and social development of the region in an inclusive manner.