The University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM) was established under the provisions of the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya Act (No.6 of 2008) enacted by Legislative Assembly of Meghalaya State and notified vide Notification No LL(B)87/2008/21, dt. 02.12.2008 of Government of Meghalaya. The University has been empowered by the University Grants Commission, to award degrees as specified by the UGC under section 22 of the UGC Act, 1956. The USTM is sponsored by Education Research and Development Foundation (ERDF), Guwahati. The USTM will be established in a 350 acres of picturesque landscape surrounded by mesmerizing greenery under Umduba area of 9th Mile in Ri-Bhoi District on the G S Road. The permanent campus with its world class infrastructure is getting ready at Umduba, Kiling Road, 9th Mile which is about 85 km from the capital of Meghalaya, Shillong & about 11 km from capital of Assam, Dispur. The University will commence its first academic session from September, 2011 temporarily at RIST, Techno City, Kiling Road, 9th Mile, Meghalaya & subsequently USTM campus will be developed at the permanent site.