USTM: Admission, Course, Fees, Cutoff, Placement, Ranking

Ri-Bhoi, India


University of Science and Technology - [USTM] ,Ri-Bhoi ,Meghalaya

Overview

Latest Updates

  • The MAT 2025 registration process date for PBT Mar 2, 2025.
  • MAT 2025 PBT will be held on Mar 9, 2025.
  • MAT 2025 registration process date for CBT is March 9, 2025.
  • MAT 2025 CBT  will be held on Mar 23, 2025.
  • CUET UG registration for admission will start in the last week of Feb, 2025.

The University of Science and Technology (USTM) was founded in 2008 as a private university. USTM is located in Shillong, Meghalaya. UGC, AICTE, PCI, BCI and NCTE have approved TISS Mumbai. NAAC accredits the institute with a grade ‘A’. The University's overall ranking is 590 UG 3-year programs, 200 UG 4-year programs, 120 UG 5-year programs, and 950 PG 2-year programs overall ranking in India by NIRF 2025.

USTM has 11 UG, 12 PG, and 10 PhD specialization programs, as well as 111 courses like BE/B.Tech, M.E/M.Tech, MBA/PGDM, BSc, MSc, MCA, BCA, B.Com, B.A, B.A.LL.B (Hons), B.Pharma, BBA, LL.M, M.Com, and BBA LL.B(Hons).  The number of seats available for these courses is 500. Available Degrees and Diploma courses are offered through multiple streams such as Engineering, IT & Software, Business and Management Studies, Beauty and Fitness, Humanities and Social Sciences, Accounting and Commerce, Law, Teaching & Education, Nursing and Science. 

USTM course fees range from ₹1 Lakhs -₹ 32.7 Lakhs. 


Quick Highlights


Particulars

Details

Year of Establishment 

2008

Average Package

₹3.24 LPA

Location 

Shillong, Meghalaya

University Type

Private University

Ranking 2025

  • 590 UG 3-year programs overall ranking in India by NIRF
  • 200 UG 4-year programs overall ranking in India by NIRF
  • 120 UG 5-year program overall ranking in India by NIRF.
  • 950 PG 2-year program overall ranking in India by NIRF.

Popular Course

BE/B.Tech, M.E/M.Tech, MBA/PGDM, BSc, MSc, MCA, BCA, B.Com, B.A, B.A.LL.B(Hons), B.Pharma, BBA, LL.M, M.Com, and BBA LL.B(Hons)

Accredited By NAAC

A

Entrance Exams

CUET, MAT, XAT

Application mode

Online

Fees Ranges

₹1 Lakhs -₹ 32.7 Lakhs



Ranking

With its good reputation, USTM's overall ranking is 590 UG 3-year programs, 200 UG 4-year programs, 120 UG 5-year programs, and 950 PG 2-year programs overall ranking in India by NIRF 2025. Below is our ranking of USTM by NIRF 2025 organizations: 

Ranking body

Year

Ranking

NIRF

2025

590 UG 3-year programs overall ranking in India by NIRF.

NIRF

2025

200 UG 4-year programs overall ranking in India by NIRF.

NIRF

2025

120 UG 5-year program overall ranking in India by NIRF.

NIRF

2025

950 PG 2-year program overall ranking in India by NIRF.

University of Science and Technology - [USTM] ,Ri-Bhoi ,Meghalaya

Programs

USTM offers many UG, PG, and PhD programs in various streams like engineering & technology, law, business administration, pharmacy, arts science, commerce and many more. The top courses offered by USTM are B. Tech, M.Tech, MBA/PGDM, B.A, B.A. LL.B (Hons), B.Pharma, BBA, LL.M, M.Com, and BBA LL.B (Hons), etc. Below are the fee details of all the courses provided by the institute:

Courses

Fees

B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering 

₹5.05 Lakhs

M.Sc. Mathematics 

₹2.4 Lakhs

BBA

₹2.9 Lakhs

M.Com

₹2.4 Lakhs

BCA

₹2.9 Lakhs

PhD (Science and Engineering Subjects)

₹5.6 Lakhs

Diploma in Dialysis Technology

₹1.65 Lakhs

BAMS

₹32.7 Lakhs

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

38 courses • 4 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Master of Technology [M.Tech]

19 courses • 2 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] + Master of Technology [M.Tech]

17 courses • 5 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

University of Science and Technology - [USTM] ,Ri-Bhoi ,Meghalaya

Admissions

All UG courses require a minimum of 10+2 with 45% and  Graduation eligibility for PG programs. Course admissions are based on merit, and some courses require entrance exam scores like CUET, MAT, and XAT. Here are the details of some in-demand courses among the students:

Courses

Eligibility 

B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering 

10+2 with Physics and Maths 

M.Sc. Mathematics 

B.Sc with 45%

BBA

10+2(HS) with 45% + CUET

M.Com

Graduation in commerce with 45% + MAT, XAT, CAT

BCA

10+2(HS) with 45% + CUET

Ph.D (Science and Engineering Subjects)

Post graduation 55% + URET, NET, SLET

Diploma in Dialysis Technology

10+2 with Physics, Biology and Chemistry as  subjects

BS.c Chemistry

10+2 (physics and chemistry) with  45% + CUET


Important Date

USTM admission and registration important dates, both upcoming and expected, are given as follows:

Events

Important Dates

CUET UG  registration date

last week of Feb 2025

The MAT 2025 PBT Registration date

Mar 2, 2025

MAT 2025 PBT exam date

Mar 9, 2025.

MAT 2025 CBT Registration date

Mar 9, 2025.

MAT 2025 CBT   exam date

Mar 23, 2025.

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

38

Courses

4 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

19

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

17

Courses

5 yrs

Duration

--

Total Seats

--

Tuition Fees

--

Exams

--

Eligibility

FAQs related to Admissions

Yes, USTM is accredited by NAAC with an A grade.


Candidates must qualify for CUET, MAT, and XAT to be admitted to USTM.

University of Science and Technology - [USTM] ,Ri-Bhoi ,Meghalaya

Placements

USTM's highest package offered was ₹5.4LPA, the average package was ₹3.24 LPA at campus placement drive 2024, and a median package of ₹ 2.5 LPA(B.Sc) in 2025. The USTM placement process starts in August every year.

Particulars

Placements Statics of 2024

Highest Package

₹5.4 LPA

Median Package

₹ 2.5 LPA(B.Sc)

Average Package 

₹3.24 LPA

FAQs

The Average package stood at ₹3.24 LPA  at USTM 2024 .


 The highest package stood at the USTM placement drive 2024 was ₹5.4 LPA.

The highest package stood at USTM placement drive 2024 was ₹3.24 LPA.


University of Science and Technology - [USTM] ,Ri-Bhoi ,Meghalaya

Scholarships

USTM offers various scholarships to students on tuition fees based on merit, to minorities, and economically weaker sections so that the students can complete their courses. Here are the details of the scholarship:

Scholarships

Details

Eligibility

Free Admission for Meritorious Poor Students and Toppers

Students within eligibility will be provided with a 100% tuition fee waiver.

  • ERD Foundation provides free education to exceptionally meritorious students belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL).
  • ERD and USTM admit meritorious students from BPL Families.

Yes, USTM provides scholarships for meritorious and economically disadvantaged students with 100% tuition fee waiver.

Students can apply for the USTM scholarships during the admission process by submitting relevant documents such as proof of BPL and academic records to avail themselves of the benefit of the scholarship.

University of Science and Technology - [USTM] ,Ri-Bhoi ,Meghalaya

Infrastructure

USTM has modern classrooms and well-equipped labs to provide a great learning environment for students. The campus has over 150 lecture halls, advanced teaching facilities, and Wi-Fi-enabled areas. There are specialized labs for different departments and comfortable hostel facilities for both boys and girls. The university also has a large Central Auditorium that can seat over 3,000 people and seminar halls with the latest audio-visual equipment.

Infrastructure Component

Description

Classrooms

150+ lecture halls and tutorial rooms, all modern facilities, Wi-Fi enabled.

Seminar Halls

6 seminar halls, including 1 Central Auditorium with a capacity of 3000+

State-of-the-art Laboratories

The latest equipment is for physics, chemistry, biotechnology, and more departments.

Specialized Laboratories

Central instrumentation facility, Tissue Culture Laboratory, Animal House Facility,  Food processing Lab, etc.

Hostels

Two boys' and two girls' hostels are equipped with modern amenities, including 24/7 electricity, Wi-Fi, security, and advanced plumbing facilities.

Maintenance 

Dedicated staff for hostel maintenance, supervised by warden.

Conference Hall

3 mini auditoriums cum conference halls for various events.

Central Auditorium

Centrally air-conditioned, seating capacity is 3000, advanced audio visual systems, smoke detector and fire alarm system.


Hostel

USTM has separate male and female hostels. USTM hostel details are given in the table below:

Hostel

Yearly Fees

Hostel Fees for male

₹6850 - ₹7350

Hostel Fees for female

₹7350-₹8350

Hostel Admission

₹15,000

Hostel caution deposit (refundable)

₹10,000

FAQs related to Infrastructure programs

USTM provides two boys' and two girls' hostels within the campus, with the fees varying depending on the number of beds in a room.

USTM has multiple seminar and conference facilities, including the Central Auditorium.

The Central Instrumentation Facilities (CIF) at USTM  provides advanced analytical instrumentation support to all science and technology departments.

USTM provides a health and wellness facility with a medical centre and qualified health professionals.