National Assessment and Accreditation Council accords 'A' grade to USTM

RI BHOI: USTM has been awarded by The NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council has accorded accreditation rating of "A Grade" to the USTM (University of Science & Technology Meghalaya. The university, which is eight-year-old.

The autonomous body of NAAC was established by the UGC (Universty Grants Commisson) to assess and accredit institutions of higher education in the country and assess universities on a seven-point criteria. This covers key factors such as infrastructure, emphasis on research and innovation, curriculum and faculty.

The result of the assessment was cleared in the meeting of the Standing Committee of NAAC held on November 3; and shall remain valid for the next five years.

The highest body of evaluation for the Universities and Colleges in the country held series of meetings with the Vice-Chancellor, Heads of the Departments, Deans and other members of the University. The Peer Team visited all departments, centers, cells and examined the activities, facilities and interacted with the faculty, staff and students, besides examining all records maintained by the University.

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