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USTM, the First Private
University of the Region to Fulfill UGC Compliance
USTM, June 22, 2017: The
University of Science & Technology, Meghalaya (USTM) has put
forward another step towards the dream of becoming the World
Class University as the University Grants Commission (UGC)
has notified that USTM has fulfilled the UGC Compliance for
12(B) status. The University is now eligible to apply for
financial grants for research projects from UGC and
organizations funded by Central Government. It is worth
mentioning that USTM is receiving financial grants in recent
past for research and infrastructure development from
Central Government organizations like DST, DBT, ICSSR, MFPI,
etc.
The inspection committee report along with the compliance
submitted by USTM was placed before Committee of UGC members
for consideration. The Committee accepted the compliance
submitted in respect of the observation, suggestions given
by the UGC’s inspection Committee and the AICTE Expert
Committee. The recommendations of the Committee along with
the Report of the UGC inspection Committee were placed
before the Commission in its 523rd (Item No.1.02(a)(vi) held
on June 7, 2017 and the Commission approved the
recommendations of the Committee. This was communicated to
the University Vide letter no. 8-18/2009(CPP-I/PV) dated
13.06.17 from Shri Kundla Mahajan, Under Secretary,
University Grants Commission.
The USTM authorities have expressed their joy as the
Chancellor Shri Mahbubul Hoque stated that, the credit goes
to the hard work, dedication and sincerity of the members of
USTM family. He also said that with the same spirit and
enthusiasm they will continue their mission of chasing the
dream to become the World Class University by 2030.
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