University of Science and Technology Meghalaya receives Education Eminence 2022 Award

KHANAPARA: The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) has been declared the 'Best Private University of North East India' in the Education Eminence 2022 Award. According to a press release, the award was conferred by State Education Minister Ranoj Pegu and was accepted by Prof GD Sharma, Vice Chancellor of USTM at a function held here on Sunday.

On the same occasion, a debate competition was held on the topic 'New Education Policy: Career and Beyond' in which Sharmina Begum, a B Pharma student of USTM, received the best debater award from Pegu.

Ranoj Pegu and editors of media groups, other eminent dignitaries present in the function congratulated USTM for receiving the award. USTM is having students from all the NE states, and specially from the State of Assam. "I am very happy and congratulate USTM family for receiving this award. My best wishes for USTM to go forward in its mission of becoming a world class university", said the minister.

Speaking in this regard, Prof GD Sharma, VC, USTM said, "Based on our achievement in quality education as well as teaching learning process, the sports achievement and the NET qualifier students, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council has awarded 'A' grade to USTM in 2021. Getting 'A' grade in 1st cycle of NAAC assessment is actually rare and we achieved it." Pay Back policy of USTM is unique one since all fees paid by students is returned by the university under this policy if they clear NET/GATE and other competitive exams like UPSC.

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