RI-BHOI (MEGHALAYA), Jan 16: The University of Science and Technology
Meghalaya (USTM) has been conferred the Prestigious Excellence Award – “University
of the Year 2025” by Academic Insight at the Education Excellence Awards and Summit
Ceremony, held in Bengaluru.
The national-level ceremony witnessed the participation of nearly 200 eminent education
leaders, academicians, policymakers, and representatives from leading educational
institutions across India, making the recognition a significant milestone in USTM’s academic
journey.
The award was jointly received by the Hon’ble Chancellor of USTM, Shri Mahbubul
Hoque, and the Vice Chancellor, Prof. G. D. Sharma, in recognition of the University’s
consistent excellence and transformative contributions to higher education.
Notably, this marks the second consecutive year that USTM has received the Excellence Award, following its recognition in 2024, underscoring the University’s sustained academic
leadership and institutional credibility.
USTM’s recognition as a distinguished university was based on a comprehensive evaluation
of multiple parameters, including the quality of education in science, technology, and
multidisciplinary domains.
Special emphasis was placed on the University’s integration of
Artificial Intelligence, sustainability initiatives, healthcare education, cutting-edge
research projects, patents, research publications, and innovation-driven impact.
The award jury also acknowledged USTM’s strong industry–academia partnerships, which
have significantly enhanced student projects, internships, and placement outcomes. The
University’s meaningful contribution to regional development, along with the notable
achievements of its alumni, further reinforced its vision-driven approach to higher
education.
USTM’s unwavering commitment to its mission of promoting educational equity in North
East India, while nurturing global competencies and inclusive growth, emerged as a definingfactor behind the recognition.
Speaking on the occasion, the University leadership reaffirmed USTM’s dedication to
academic excellence, research innovation, and societal transformation, with a continued focus on empowering students through quality education and future-ready skills.
About the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) Established in 2011, the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) is the first state private university in the field of Science and Technology in North East India.
The University has been accredited with an ‘A Grade’ by the National Assessment and
Accreditation Council (NAAC) in its first cycle of assessment in 2021. USTM is committed
to fostering excellence in teaching, research, innovation, and community engagement, while promoting inclusivity, sustainability, and regional development.
