USTM Admission Dates 2027

USTM expects its 2027 applications to begin during the first quarter of the year. Engineering, management, and general undergraduate applications are expected to open first. Medical admission will follow the NEET UG 2027 result and the state counselling schedule.

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Entrance requirements differ by programme. The accepted tests and other selection routes are listed below.

USTM Courses and Fees

More than 100 programmes are taught through eight schools covering Engineering and Technology, Medical Sciences, Law, Management, Sciences, Humanities, Education, and Allied Health Sciences. The table gives the course duration, entry conditions, and total fee stated for the 2026 academic session.

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Total fees for allied health programmes range from INR 2.25 Lakhs to INR 5.85 Lakhs, depending on course length and specialisation. These programmes include BPT, BMLT, B.Optom, and B.Sc in Cardiac Care, Dialysis Technology, Operation Theatre Technology, and Emergency and Trauma Care.

USTM Admission Process

Applicants must meet the marks and subject requirements of their chosen programme. Selection may use a national entrance score, CUET, the USTM Entrance Test, academic merit, an interview, or a combination of these stages.

B.Tech Admission

For first-year B.Tech entry, students need at least 45 per cent in Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Diploma holders with 45 per cent marks may seek lateral admission directly into the second year.

• Eligibility: A minimum 45 per cent aggregate in 10+2 PCM
• Entrance: A valid score in JEE Main, CUET UG, or the USTM Entrance Test
• Selection: Entrance performance followed by a Personal Interview

MBBS and BAMS Admission

NEET UG is the only entrance examination used for MBBS and BAMS. USTM does not hold a separate admission test for either medical programme.

• Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology, with at least 50 per cent for the General Category and 45 per cent for SC and ST applicants
• Entrance: NEET UG is compulsory, and no other examination is accepted
• Selection: Government counselling allocates state quota seats, while management quota seats follow an institution-level process after the NEET UG result
• Cutoff context: In earlier admission cycles, management quota MBBS seats at USTM were accessible to applicants scoring between 400 and 500 in NEET UG

MBA Admission

MBA applicants may hold a bachelor's degree in any subject, but they must have at least 50 per cent marks. Every shortlisted student must attend a Group Discussion and Personal Interview, regardless of the entrance score submitted.

• Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 50 per cent marks
• Entrance: CAT, MAT, or XAT score, or USTM-CAT, which is the university's written test
• Selection: Performance in the written test or national examination, followed by a Group Discussion and Personal Interview

Law Programmes

Applicants with 45 per cent in 10+2 may enter the 5-year BA LLB or BBA LLB course. Admission to the 3-year LLB requires graduation with 45 per cent. The Bar Council of India recognises both routes.

• Entrance: CLAT, CUET UG, or the USTM Entrance Test
• Selection: The entrance score is considered before the Personal Interview

Pharmacy, Nursing, and Allied Health Sciences

B.Pharm applicants need 45 per cent in 10+2 with PCM or PCB and must use CUET UG or the USTM Entrance Test. For B.Sc Nursing and allied health sciences, the requirement is 45 per cent in 10+2 PCB. Nursing admission may consider NEET UG alongside the USTM Entrance Test.

USTM Placements

The placement cell coordinates recruitment for students in Engineering, Management, Pharmacy, and Allied Health Sciences. USTM reports that more than 90 per cent of eligible final-year students participated in placement activities during recent seasons.

The reported highest offer is INR 42 LPA, while the average package is INR 12 LPA. Most offers for the B.Tech group come from core engineering and technology roles, with several major IT and technology companies recruiting from the university.

Students pursuing B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. can also explore research and higher-study opportunities through more than 20 research centres and over 50 international academic collaborations.

USTM Rankings

USTM has appeared consistently in the NIRF University Rankings from 2022 onward. It remained in the 151 to 200 band in 2025 and was the only private university from Northeast India to hold this band for four straight years. The university is not currently listed in QS, THE, or other international ranking systems.

USTM Scholarships

Students may use USTM's own awards as well as eligible central and state government schemes. Applicants from Northeast states can reduce their direct education costs by combining available support when they satisfy the academic and family-income conditions.

Government scholarship applications can be submitted through the National Scholarship Portal. During admission, the USTM admission office guides eligible students on using university awards together with government-funded assistance.

USTM Campus and Infrastructure

USTM's residential campus covers 600 acres at Techno City in Ri-Bhoi District, 20 km from Shillong. The same site houses all eight academic schools, student facilities, research centres, and a teaching hospital.

Facilities include a central library, laboratories for engineering and science, indoor and outdoor sports spaces, and separate hostels for men and women. The attached teaching hospital supports medical and allied health programmes. More than 20 research centres operate on campus, and the doctoral community includes over 50 Ph.D. scholars.

On-campus hostel charges depend on occupancy and room category. Fees range from INR 22,500 to INR 25,000 per semester for boys and from INR 23,350 to INR 25,000 per semester for girls.

USTM vs Assam Down Town University vs Don Bosco University

Students exploring private universities in Northeast India may compare USTM with Assam Down Town University and Don Bosco University, both located in Guwahati. These three institutions provide options across fields such as engineering, medicine, allied health, and management.

Of the three, USTM has the largest listed campus, the widest stated programme mix, and NIRF University ranking visibility. Assam Down Town University and Don Bosco University offer a Guwahati setting with closer access to Assam's corporate networks and industry connections. USTM may suit students who value a large residential campus and NIRF recognition, while the Assam-based universities may appeal to those who prefer urban exposure and access to Guwahati's employment market.