USTM Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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14 Jun, 2026 NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Admit cards are out @neet.nta.nic.in. The exam will be held on Jun 21, 2026. Read news!

22 May, 2026 USTM UG Admission 2026 is open. To know more, click here.

USTM Admission 2026 is open for PG programs. For more details, click here.

University of Science and Technology (USTM) Meghalaya offers UG, PG, and Diploma courses. It also offers Ph.D in 17 specializations. Under UG domain, it offers BA, B.Sc., B. Com (H), BBA, BCA, LLB, BA LLB, B. Ed programmes. Under PG domain, it offers MA, M. com, M.Sc., MBA, MCA, MLISc., and MSW. The University offers Diploma courses as well.

Admission to these programmes are on the basis of either Entrance Test while some on the basis of scores in the last qualifying exam. More details are as follows:

Table of Content

  1. USTM Highlights
  2. USTM UG Admission

2.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

  1. USTM BBA and BCA Admission

3.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

  1. USTM B. Pharm and BPT Admission

4.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

  1. USTM BA LLB and LLB Admission

5.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

  1. USTM B.Ed Admission

6.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

  1. USTM PG Admission

7.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

  1. USTM MCA and MBA Admission

8.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

  1. USTM MPT Admission

9.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

  1. USTM Meghalaya M.L.I.Sc Admission

10.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

  1. USTM Diploma in Pharmacy and Skill Development Admission

11.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

  1. USTM Ph.D Admission

12.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

  1. How to Apply for USTM?
  2. USTM Scholarships
  3. USTM FAQs

  • For MBA, the candidate has to appear in Entrance Exam (USTM-CAT) along with PI and GD.
  • Candidates having a valid scorecard of XAT / MAT/ CMAT / CAT can directly appear in PI and GD for MBA admission. 
  • For BPT, B. Pharm, B.Ed, BA LLB candidate will get admission on the basis of Entrance Test conducted by the University.
  • The University conducts its own Entrance Test along with Personal Interview for candidates who wish to get admission in Ph.D course.
  • Candidates can fill the application form either offline or online.

USTM was established in 2008 as a private state university located in Meghalaya. It is recognised by UGC and AICTE. 

USTM reserves 33% of its seats for girl students (all branches) for encouraging higher education.

USTM Admission Highlights 2023

Tabulated below are some facts about the University that you can check:

University Name University of Science and Technology
Also Known as USTM
Sponsored By ERD Foundation, Guwahati
University Type Private
Approved By UGC, AICTE, ACU, AIU, BCI, NCTE, PCI
Courses Offered Diploma, UG, PG and Ph.D courses
Basic Admission Criteria Merit and Entrance Based
Application Mode Offline & Online
Scholarship Yes
Entrance Name USTM- CAT

USTM UG Admission 2024: BA, B. Com (Hons.), B.Sc. and BSW

Tabulated below are details about these courses:

Course Name BA, B. Com (Hons.), B. Sc. and BSW
Course Duration 3 Years
No. of Specializations BA- 6 B. Sc.- 8
Eligibility Criteria BA, B.Com and BSW- 10+2 with any Stream
B. Sc.- 10+2 with Science Stream
Selection Criteria Merit-Based and Personal Interview

Specializations offered under BA are:

  • English
  • Political Science
  • Economics
  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Administration and Governance

Specializations under B.Sc. are as follows:

  • Biotechnology
  • Microbiology
  • Food Science & Technology
  • Botany
  • Zoology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Mathematics

Eligibility Criteria

BA, B. Com (Hons.) and BSW:

  • For BA, B. Com (Hons.) and BSW programme, the candidate must have passed 10+2 in any stream
  • The candidate must have scored at least 45% marks (aggregate) and 5% relaxation is given to reserved categories

B.Sc.

  • For B. Sc. programme in Biotechnology, Botany, Zoology, and Microbiology specialization, the candidate must have passed 10+2 with Biology as major subject
  • For B. SC, in Food Science and Technology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics, the candidate must have passed 10+2 in Science Stream with Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics/ Biology/ Computer Science/ Biotechnology
  • In case of all the specializations, candidate must have scored at least 45% (aggregate) and 5% relaxation is given to reserved categories

Selection Criteria

The selection in these courses is on the basis of merit obtained in the last qualifying exam as well as personal Interview.

USTM BBA and BCA Admission 2024

The University offers BBA and BCA programmes to students and the mode of these courses is full time. Tabulated below are facts regarding the course:

Course Name BBA and BCA
Course Duration 3 Years
Eligibility Criteria BBA- 10+2 with any stream
BCA- 10+2 with any stream
Selection Criteria Merit-Based and Personal Interview

Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidates must have passed 10+2 in any stream with 45% aggregate.
  • A 5% relaxation is given to reserved category students.

Selection Criteria

The selection in these courses is on the basis of merit obtained in the last qualifying exam along with a Personal Interview.

USTM B. Pharm and BPT Admission 2024

Tabulated below are details about the courses:

Course Name B. Pharm and BPT
Course Duration 4 Years
Eligibility Criteria 10+2 with Science Stream
Selection Criteria Entrance Test + interview

Eligibility Criteria

  • For B. Pharm programme, the candidate must have passed 10+2 with Chemistry/Biology/ Physics/ Biotechnology/ Mathematics/ Computer Science
  • For BPT, candidate must have passed 10+2 with Chemistry/ Biology/ Physics/ Computer Science/ Mathematics
  • In both the programmes, the candidate must have scored minimum 45% marks (aggregate) and 5% relaxation is given to a reserved category

Selection Criteria

The selection is on the basis of Entrance Test as well as Personal Interview conducted by University.

USTM BA LLB and LLB Admission 2024

Tabulated below are details about the course:

Course Name BA LLB and LLB
Course Duration LLB- 3 Years
BA LLB- 5 Years
Eligibility Criteria BA LLB- 10+2
LLB- Graduate
Selection Criteria LLB-Merit Based BA LLB- Entrance Test

Eligibility Criteria

  • In order to become eligible for LLB course, the candidate must have done graduation in any stream from a recognized University/ Institute
  • In order to become eligible for BA LLB course, the candidate must have passed 10+2
  • For both the programmes, the candidate must have scored minimum 45% marks (aggregate) and 5% relaxation is given to reserved category

Selection Criteria

  • In case of LLB, the selection is on the basis of merit obtained in the last qualifying exam.
  • For BA LLB, the candidate needs to appear in the Entrance Test as well as Personal Interview conducted by University.

USTM B.Ed Admission 2024

Tabulated below are details about the course:

Course Name B.Ed
Course Duration 2 Years
Eligibility Criteria Graduate
Selection Criteria Entrance + interview

Eligibility Criteria

  • The candidate must have done graduation in any stream.
  • Candidates must have scored minimum 50% marks (aggregate) and 5% relaxation is given to reserved category.

Selection Criteria

The selection in this programme is based on Entrance Test along with Personal Interview conducted by University.

USTM PG Admission 2024

The mode of these courses is full time. Tabulated below are details about the courses:

Course Name MA, M.Sc., M.Com and MSW
Course Duration 2 Years
No. of Specializations MA-9
M.Sc.- 9
Eligibility Criteria MA- Graduation in any stream
M.Sc.- Graduation in B.Sc.
M.Com- Graduation in B. Com
MSW- Graduate
Selection Criteria Merit Based

Specializations offered in MA are:

  • Geography
  • Sociology
  • Education
  • Rural development
  • English
  • Political Science
  • Economics
  • Agricultural Extension and Management
  • Khasi

Specializations in M. Sc. are follows:

  • Biotechnology
  • Microbiology
  • Botany
  • Zoology
  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Environmental Science
  • Mathematics
  • Electronics

Eligibility Criteria

MA:

  • For MA in Geography, candidate must have done graduation in Geography or similar subjects
  • For MA in Economics, candidates must have done BA / B. Com or B. Sc. with Economics
  • For MA in Sociology, Agricultural Extension and Management and Rural Development, candidate must have done graduation in any stream
  • For MA in Political Science, candidate must have done Graduation in Political Science
  • For MA in English, candidate must have done Graduation in English
  • For MA in Education, a candidate must have done graduation in Education.
  • For MA in Khasi, candidate must have done Graduation in Khasi
  • In every specialization, candidate must have scored minimum 45% marks (aggregate) and 5% relaxation is given to Reserved Category.

M.Sc.:

  • For M. Sc. in Chemistry, candidate must have done Graduation with Chemistry along with any given below 2 subsidiary subjects i.e. Biotechnology, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Physics, Mathematics
  • For M.Sc. in Environmental Science, candidate must have done Graduation in Botany, Environmental Sciences, Zoology, Anthropology, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geography, and Geology
  • For M.Sc. in Geography, candidate must have done Graduation in Geography or similar subjects
  • For M.Sc. in Physics, candidate must have done Graduation in Physics
  • For M.Sc. in Mathematics, candidates must have done graduation in B. Sc. with Maths/ Physics/ Statistics/ Chemistry as major subjects. The candidate must have taken any 2 subsidiary subjects from the following; Biotechnology, Zoology, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Maths, Statistics
  • For M.Sc. in Biotechnology and Microbiology, candidate must have done Graduation in B.Sc. with Zoology/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology/ Botany
  • For M.Sc. in Botany, candidates must have done with B.Sc. with Life Sciences or Botany
  • For M.Sc. in Zoology, candidates must have done Graduation in B.Sc. with Zoology
  • In every specialization, candidates must have scored minimum 45% marks (aggregate) and 5% relaxation is given to Reserved Category.

M.Com: For M. Com, the candidate must have done Graduation in B. com and must have scored at least 45% marks

MSW: For MSW programme, the candidate must have done Graduation in any stream and have secured minimum 45% marks.

USTM MCA and MBA Admission 2024

Tabulated below are details about the courses:

Course Name MCA and MBA
Course Duration MCA- 3 Years
MBA- 2 Years
Eligibility Criteria Graduation in any stream
Selection Criteria MCA: Merit Based
MBA: USTM-CAT / MAT / XAT / CMAT

Eligibility Criteria

MCA: In order to become eligible for MCA course, the candidate must have completed Graduation and have studied Math as major subject.

MBA: The candidate must have done Graduation in any stream

In both the programmes, candidate must have scored minimum 45% marks (aggregate)

Selection Criteria

MCA: The selection in MCA programme is on the basis of merit in last qualifying exam as well as Personal Interview

MBA:

  • The selection in MBA programme is on the basis of Entrance Exam (USTM-CAT) along with personal Interview as well as Group Discussion.
  • Candidate who have a scorecard of CMAT / MAT / XAT / CAT can appear in PI as well as GD directly.

USTM MPT Admission 2024

Tabulated below are details about the course:

Course Name MPT
Course Duration 2 Years
Eligibility Criteria BPT Degree along with 6 months mandatory rotatory internship
Selection Criteria Merit-Based

Eligibility Criteria

  • The candidate must have passed BPT degree (full time) with minimum 50% marks.
  • Candidates should have also successfully completed a mandatory rotatory internship of 6 months.

Selection Criteria

The selection in this programme is on the basis of merit obtained in the last qualifying exam along with Personal Interview.

USTM Meghalaya M.L.I.Sc Admission 2024

Tabulated below are details about the course:

Course Name M.L.I.Sc.
Course Duration 2 Years
Eligibility Criteria Graduate
Selection Criteria Merit-Based

Eligibility Criteria

  • The candidate must have done Graduation in any stream.
  • Candidates must have scored minimum 45% marks (aggregate) and 5% relaxation is given to Reserved Categories.

USTM Diploma in Pharmacy and Skill Development Admission 2024

The University offers Diploma in Pharmacy (D. Pharm) and Skill development (DSD). Tabulated below are details about the course:

Course Name D. Pharm and DSD
Courses Duration 2 Years
Eligibility Criteria Passed 10+2 with Science Steam
Selection Criteria D. Pharm- Entrance Test
DSD- Merit Based

Eligibility Criteria

B.Pharm: The candidate must have passed 10+2 in science stream with Chemistry/ Biology/ Physics/ Computer Science/ Mathematics/ Biotechnology

DSD: The candidate must have done Graduation in any stream with minimum 45% marks.

Selection Criteria

B.Pharm: The selection is on the basis of Entrance Test along with Personal Interview.

DSD: The selection is on the basis of merit in last qualifying exam.

USTM Ph.D Admission 2024

Tabulated below are details about the course:

Course Name Ph.D.
Course Duration 3 Years
No. of Specializations 17
Eligibility Criteria Master’s Degree
Selection Criteria Entrance Test along with Personal interview as well as Presentation

Specializations under Ph.D.

  • Chemistry
  • Physics
  • Environmental Science
  • Geography
  • Mathematics
  • Biotechnology
  • Zoology
  • Botany
  • Electronics
  • Computer Science
  • Economics
  • Commerce
  • Business Administration
  • Sociology
  • Political Science
  • Education

Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidate must have completed Masters Degree in Commerce, Science, or Arts with minimum 55% marks in last qualifying exam.
  • Master’s Degree in the field of Engineering with minimum 60% marks in last qualifying exam.
  • 5% relaxation is given to Reserved Categories.

Selection Criteria

The selection process of Ph.D includes an Entrance Test along with Personal Interview or Presentation.

USTM How to Apply?

Candidates who wish to get admission in this University have to follow the below-given steps:

Online

  • Visit the University official website
  • Click on Apply Online Link
  • Fill all the details correctly by going through all the instructions carefully
  • Pay the application fee (INR 700/- for all courses, INR1000/- for MBA and INR 2000/- for Ph.D)
  • Make payment through Credit or Debit Card/ Net Banking
  • Submit the form
  • Keep the print out of the form for future reference

Offline

  • Candidate who wants to get admission in this University can get the form from the University Counter at USTM, Meghalaya; Techno City, USTM, Kling Road, Baridua, 9th Mile, Meghalaya by paying a cash of INR 700/- and INR 1000/- in case of MBA
  • Candidate can also download the form from the University website and submit it by paying the fees as mentioned above
  • Candidates can also get the form through post simply by sending DD in favour of University of Science & Technology, Meghalaya” payable at Guwahati. 
  • For UG and PG courses, candidates need to pay INR 775, INR 1075 in case of MBA programme and INR 1575 in case of Ph.D.
  • Finally submit the form.

The below-given documents are required at the time of admission:

  • Mark sheets and Certificates of 10th and 12th
  • Character certificate
  • Experience Certificate if any
  • Entitlement Proof for Reserved Category
  • No Objection Certificate if any (from current employer)
  • Permanent Address proof

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USTM Scholarships

The University offers scholarships to students.

  • Merit cum means scholarship: INR 500 monthly is given to meritorious students based on semester exams
  • Special Relaxation: Relaxation in course fees is provided to meritorious students who belong to tribal communities as well as backward minorities.

FAQs

Ques. What are the specializations in M. Sc programme University offers?

Ans. Candidates can choose any specialization in M. Sc. programme as per their interest and knowledge. The specializations are Biotechnology, Microbiology, Botany, Zoology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Mathematics and Electronics.

Ques. What facilities does the University provide to their students?

Ans. The University provides many facilities to students that every top notch University/ College provides. Transport Facility, Auditoriums, Health Care, Fitness and Yoga Centre, Sports Area, Prayer Room, Library, ATM, 24*7, Gymnasium, Canteen, Amenity Centre, service of Ambulance.

Ques. What are some of the top companies who had visited the University?

Ans. The names of some companies who had made a visit to the campus for recruiting students are Pantaloons, HPC, Hudco, NEEPCO, PHE, Axis Bank, NSW and many more.

Ques. What are the highlights of Ambulance Service University provides?

Ans. The highlights of ambulance service are Quick and secure transportation, Instant medical help, Equipped with necessary medicines and equipment and On-call availability.

Ques. What is the selection criteria for the MBA programme?

Ans. The selection in this programme is on the basis of Entrance Test- USTM- CAT. Those who have appeared in CAT/MAT can skip this Entrance Test and can appear in Group Discussion as well as Personal Interview directly.

USTM Admissions: Students' Opinion

  • M.Sc

AI-Generated Summary based on 8 Reviews

The Master of Science (M.Sc) in Zoology at the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) does not require an entrance exam for admission, differentiating it from government institutions like Gauhati University. USTM is a private university, and prospective students must possess a minimum percentage of marks and apply promptly, as admission is on a first-come, first-served basis until seats are filled. This eliminates the competition intensity experienced in entrance-exam-based admissions at public universities.

Financially, while government universities may be less expensive due to lower semester fees, USTM's advantage lies in its direct admission process. Students have highlighted the university's commitment to education and discipline, indicating a positive learning environment. The campus is noted for being attractive and conducive to both academic and extracurricular activities. Students interested in the M.Sc Zoology program should therefore ensure they meet the minimum eligibility criteria and apply early due to limited seat availability.

The lack of entrance exams provides an accessible path for those who may face challenges in competitive exam scenarios.

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USTM Upcoming Important Dates 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
CUET UG Result Declaration Date
Tentative
Jul 30, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [BAMS]
Tentative
Aug 22, 2026 - Nov 03, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
CUET UG Result Declaration Date
Tentative
Jul 30, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
CUET UG Result Declaration Date
Tentative
Jul 30, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
CUET UG Exam Date
May 11, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Admission Timeline [B.Com]
May 02, 2026 - May 10, 2026
CUET UG Admit Card Release Date
May 04, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
CUET UG Result Declaration Date
Tentative
Jul 30, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
CUET UG Result Declaration Date
Tentative
Jul 30, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
CUET UG Result Declaration Date
Tentative
Jul 30, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
CUET UG Result Declaration Date
Tentative
Jul 30, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
CUET UG Result Declaration Date
Tentative
Jul 30, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
CUET UG Result Declaration Date
Tentative
Jul 30, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
CUET UG Result Declaration Date
Tentative
Jul 30, 2026
Admission Timeline [BAMS]
Tentative
Aug 22, 2026 - Nov 03, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
NEET Result Release Date
Jun 14, 2026
CUET UG Exam Date
May 11, 2026 - May 31, 2026
Admission Timeline [LLM]
May 20, 2026 - May 30, 2026

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