University of Science and Technology Meghalaya Shillong Answered Questions

Yes,The University of Science and Technology, also known as USTM in Meghalaya has been renowned for being the first Private University based on Science and Technology in North East India. Approved by UGC and AICTE, the university came into existence in the year 2008. The university has 11 undergraduate, 12 postgraduate, and 10 Ph.D. specializations. Admissions are done on merit basis for various UG and PG courses. Some courses need university prescribed entrance test merit marks. Admission to MBA is done via USTM-CAT followed by group discussion and personal interview. For selection to Ph.D., candidates are selected based on performance in academics, entrance tests, and interviews.

There are 100 seats in MA geography programme  in USTM .Candidates must have completed graduation in Geography honours or graduation with Geography as one of the subjects. The minimum aggregate marks varies from institute to institute but for MA Geography, it is usually around 50%.Admission Fee: Rs. 50,000.00Tuition Fee per Semester: Rs. 45,000.00

Yes you can join USTM WITHOUT MAT for MBA if you have a good scorecard of CAT ,XMAT. For MBA admission, a written test (USTM-CAT) will be conducted by University, followed by a Personal Interview (PI) & Group Discussion (GD) at the university campus. Candidates having valid scorecards of CAT/MAT/XMAT etc will be exempted from USTM-CAT and such candidates may directly appear for PI & GD. The final merit list for admission in MBA will be prepared considering the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination, score of USTM-CAT/MAT/CAT/XMAT and marks obtained in PI & GD.

The last date to apply for admission to the 2024 (B) batch of the Ph.D. program at the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM) was September 6, 2024. The entrance test and viva-voce were held on September 8, 2024.  The last date for application acceptance depends on the program. To apply for admission to USTM, you need to submit the following:A no objection certificate from your current employerAn affidavit from a notary public if there was an intervening periodProof of permanent address  You can submit your application form by:Submitting it in person or by post to the RegistrarMailing or courier it to the Registrar

No, the cutoff for the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM) for the 2024 CUET UG is not yet released. However, the 2023 cutoff can be used to get an idea of the trends from the previous year. The participating colleges are separately conducting the CUET UG Counselling process for 2024.  Here are some other details about USTM admissions:The MAT 2024 registration process for the December session is open.The last date for CBT Phase 1 is November 30, 2024.The registration for PBT and CBT Phase 2 ends on December 7 and December 15, 2024, respectively.The exams for MAT 2024 CBT Phase 1, PBT, and CBT Phase 2 will be held on December 7, December 14, and December 22, 2024, respectively

The total tuition fee for this course is INR 340000 for entire duration of the course. Apart from the tuition fee, students are also required to pay hostel fee of INR 38700 and an one-time admission fee of INR 10000. The course offers admission to 120 students. 

USTM provides Merit Scholarship to the students (Both UG and PG) for showcasing outstanding results in the End Semester Examinations in every Academic Session.Bank Loan: The University facilitates educational loans from all Schedule Nationalized Banks. It also provides all the necessary information and document in this regard.Merit cum Means Scholarships: The University offers a number of scholarships for postgraduate and Ph.D. students. Most of these scholarships are merit-based. However, support is also available to students belonging to economically weaker sections of the society through the Students Aid Fund. The office of the Dean, Students’ Welfare also processes various scholarships instituted by state governments for students belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes as well as those instituted by Private Trusts and Foundations. Further details of these scholarships are available on the university website as well as with the office of the Dean, Students’ Welfare.Central Govt. Aids: Ministry of Minority Affairs has been providing scholarships to the students belonging to Minority Communities.

The fee structure for M.Sc. courses at the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM) varies by course, but generally includes tuition, admission, and hostel fees:  M.Sc. in Physics: Tuition is INR 212,000, plus a one-time admission fee of INR 15,000 and a hostel fee of INR 38,700  M.Sc. in Zoology: Tuition is INR 212,000, plus a one-time admission fee of INR 15,000  M.Sc. in Environmental Science: Admission fee is INR 50,000, plus tuition of INR 45,000 per semester  The application fee for USTM is INR 1,000, and is non-refundable. You can apply online, or obtain an application form and prospectus from the university's administrative office, website, or by sending a demand draft.  

The eligibility criteria for admission to the Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharm.) program at the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM) is 50% aggregate in 10+2 with Science stream subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Biotechnology, or Computer Science. There is a 5% relaxation for reserved categories.  The total tuition fee for the B.Pharm. program at USTM is INR 640,000, and there is a one-time admission fee of INR 15,000. The course admits 100 students.  

Candidate must have passed class 12th or its equivalent examination from a single recognised board. Class 12 with 45% aggregate with Maths/ Business Maths/ equivalent subjects for BCom ,BCom(Hons) and Class 12 with a minimum 40% aggregate for BCom admission. Merit-based, followed by counselling conducted by the college.The total tuition fee for the B.Com. program at USTM is INR 240,000, plus a one-time admission fee of INR 10,000, and a hostel fee of INR 45,550.