University of Science & Technology Meghalaya

What University of Science & Technology Meghalaya does

University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM) is a private university established in 2011 under the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya Act (No. 6 of 2008) and sponsored by the Education Research & Development Foundation (ERDF) in Guwahati. It operates as the flagship of the ERDF educational network — the largest in North East India spanning KG-to-Ph.D. institutions — and is positioned as the first state private university in Science & Technology in the entire NE region, having earned NAAC 'A' Grade accreditation in its first assessment cycle in 2021. USTM delivers 122 academic programmes across 27 departments and 12+ schools covering Technology & Management, Applied Sciences, Biological Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Law, Education, Allied Health, and Medical Sciences (including the NMC-approved MBBS at PA Sangma International Medical College and the NCISM-approved BAMS at IA Ayurvedic Medical College); it also runs diploma, nursing, and doctoral programmes plus competitive-exam coaching (HOQUE 20, BAAG) and placement services, serving 6,500+ students with 1,500+ faculty and staff.

The university operates a centralized admission process (ustmentrar.com) with merit-based selection, entrance examinations, and a 20% management quota (minimum Rs 50,000 development contribution) for select professional programmes. Application fees range from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 by programme. Digital infrastructure includes an online examination portal, e-marksheets system, LMS, a student grievance app, and the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE). Revenue is almost entirely tuition-driven across undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, Ph.D., and now medical streams, partially offset by scholarship provisions (merit-cum-means, BPL meritorious waivers, and government minority affairs scholarships).

Research and ecosystem positioning are central to USTM's differentiation: the Advanced Research Centre (ARC), Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF), 110+ active research projects, 8 published journals, 1,766+ research papers, 140+ patents, and 300+ national/international MoUs support a research-intensive posture unusual for a regional private university. Distribution is primarily regional (North East India) via direct campus enrollment, online portals, and outreach scholarships to neighboring states; the institution also markets through its Vision 50 mentoring academy, seminars/webinars, and earned media coverage of dignitary visits and academic events.

Name

University of Science & Technology Meghalaya

Legal name

University of Science & Technology Meghalaya

Website

https://ustm.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

USTM is a private university in Meghalaya, India (est. 2011) and flagship of the ERDF network, offering 122 programs across 27 departments in technology, science, pharmacy, law, education, and medical sciences to 6,500+ students in North East India.

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI), Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate programs
• Postgraduate education
• Pharmaceutical sciences
• Technical education

Headquarters

HQ city

Shillong

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Primary revenue from tuition fees across undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and Ph.D. programs. Fee structure varies by program with application fees ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000. Management Quota admissions require minimum Rs 50,000 contribution. Late fee penalties for delayed payments apply.
2. Scholarship Processing: University facilitates scholarships including merit-cum-means scholarships, BPL meritorious student support, and government minority affairs scholarships. Revenue is offset by scholarship provisions.
3. Educational Network Operations: ERDF Foundation network includes multiple institutions from KG to Ph.D. level with 9,000 students generating revenue across Central Public Schools, RIST engineering college, USTM, Khairun Nessa Begum Women's College, Allama TR College of Pharmacy, and medical colleges.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

USTM is a private university delivering diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 12 academic schools and 27 departments. It serves over 6,500 students with 122 academic programmes spanning technology, management, applied sciences, biological sciences, pharmaceutical sciences, law, education, and medical disciplines. Beyond degree programs, the university operates competitive examination coaching, career placement services, and digital platforms for online examinations and e-marksheets.

Product overview

University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM) is a private university established in 2011, offering a comprehensive portfolio of 122 academic programs across 12 schools including Technology & Management, Applied Sciences, Biological Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Law, Education, and Medical Colleges. The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and Ph.D. programs across 27 departments, serving over 6,500 students. Beyond traditional academics, USTM offers specialized student development services including the Centre for Competitive Examination (CCE) for civil services preparation through HOQUE 20 and BAAG programs, Centre for Career Guidance (CCG) for placement support, and University Finishing School for personality development. The university operates digital platforms including Online Examination Portal, Student Examination Portal, and Distance Learning through CDOE. Research is supported through the Advanced Research Centre (ARC) and Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF), with 8 published research journals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PA Sangma International Medical College & Hospital: Medical college offering MBBS programme
• IA Ayurvedic Medical College
• Centre for Competitive Examination (CCE)
• Vision 50
• HOQUE 20
• BAAG (Bachelor of Arts in Administration and Governance)

Products and services

• School of Technology & Management

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 18,000 graduates as alumni across various sectors
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cotton University, AssamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for National Seminar on Indian Knowledge Systems and Modern Innovations: Pathways to Climate Resilience and Environmental Sustainability during 11-12 June 2026 (Hybrid mode). Jointly organized by Department of Earth Science, USTM and Department of Environmental Biology and Wildlife Sciences, Cotton University, Assam.
• Meghalaya State Pollution Control BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting partner for National Seminar on Indian Knowledge Systems and Modern Innovations organized by Department of Earth Science, USTM.
• Indian National Young Academy of Science (INYAS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting partner for National Seminar on Indian Knowledge Systems and Modern Innovations organized by Department of Earth Science, USTM.
• North Eastern Hill University, ShillongcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Institute of Science and Technology (RIST), an ERDF engineering college, is affiliated to North Eastern Hill University, Shillong.
• Srimanta Sankardeva University of Health Sciences, GuwahaticoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAllama TR College of Pharmacy, ERDF institution, is affiliated to Srimanta Sankardeva University of Health Sciences, Guwahati and approved by Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi.
• Assam University, SilcharcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKhairun Nessa Begum Women's College at Badarpur, established by ERDF in 2015, is affiliated to Assam University, Silchar.
• 300+ National and International InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity maintains over 300 national and international Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) for academic collaborations, research partnerships, and student/faculty exchanges.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Lovely Professional University (LPU): Large private Indian university offering 200+ programs across engineering, medical, law, agriculture, and performing arts. Comparable to USTM in private multi-disciplinary model with diverse program portfolio and significant student scale.
• Christ University: Private deemed university in India with strong reputation in sciences, commerce, management, law, and humanities. Comparable to USTM in private multi-disciplinary positioning and emphasis on quality accreditation, though with a more selective admissions approach.
• Amity University: Large private Indian university with pan-India campuses offering UG, PG, and doctoral programs across sciences, engineering, law, management, and humanities. Comparable to USTM in operating model (private multi-disciplinary university, NAAC-accredited) but with significantly larger national footprint and brand recognition.
• SRM Institute of Science and Technology: Private deemed university offering engineering, medical, management, and humanities programs across multiple campuses in India. Comparable to USTM as a private university with strong S&T identity, medical college expansion, and similar regulatory approval footprint.
• Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE): One of India's largest private deemed universities offering multi-disciplinary programs across medicine, engineering, management, law, and sciences. Comparable to USTM as a private university with broad program portfolio, multiple regulatory approvals, and significant research output, though operating at much greater scale nationally.
• VIT University (Vellore Institute of Technology): Private deemed university with strong engineering and technology programs, also offering management, law, sciences, and medical programs. Comparable to USTM in technical education focus and multi-disciplinary expansion, with comparable research output scale.

Regional players

• North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU): Central public university headquartered in Shillong, Meghalaya, serving as the primary higher education institution for NE India. Comparable as the dominant regional incumbent that USTM competes with for faculty and students in the same geography.
• Kaziranga University: Private university located in Assam (Jorhat) offering engineering, management, science, and humanities programs. Comparable to USTM as another private university serving the NE Indian market with similar program breadth and regional student base.
• Assam Down Town University: Private university in Assam offering multi-disciplinary programs including nursing, pharmacy, engineering, and management. Comparable to USTM as a NE India-focused private university with similar healthcare education programs and regional student demographics.

Broad incumbents

• Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS Pilani): Highly established private deemed university in India with leading engineering, science, and pharmacy programs and integrated industry practice (Pilani, Goa, Hyderabad, Dubai campuses). Comparable to USTM as a benchmark for technical/pharmacy education quality and the aspirational competitor USTM positions against.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ustm_A
• Facebookfacebook.com/USTMeghalaya
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/university-of-science-and-technology-meghalaya

Compliance9 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

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