USTM is empowered by the University Grants Commission, to award degrees as specified by the UGC under section 22 of the UGC Act, 1956. The University has been established under the provisions of the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya Act (No.6 of 2008) enacted by the Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya and notified vide Gazette Notification No LL(B)87/2008/21, dated of Government of Meghalaya. The campus is well connected by Rail & Air which is only 15 km away from Guwahati Railway Station & 30 km from Guwahati International Airport.
It is about 85 km from Shillong, the Capital of Meghalaya & 6 km from Dispur, the capital of Assam. The University has been established in a picturesque landscape surrounded by tranquil greenery in Assam-Meghalaya border at Baridua, 9th mile, opposite to the CRPF Camp, Ri-Bhoi District of Meghalaya. The University is only 10 year-old and is sponsored by the ERD Foundation, Guwahati. The University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM) is the first State Private University of Science & Technology in the entire North East India-a University that has been awarded the accreditation rating of “A Grade” in its first cycle of assessment by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council in 2021.
