The University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM) offers full-time Ph.D. programs across various disciplines. Below is an overview of the admission process, eligibility criteria, and other details related to Ph.D. admissions at USTM. Note that direct admission is generally not offered, and candidates must follow the standard admission process.
Check Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in a relevant field with at least 55% marks (or equivalent CGPA) from a recognized university.
A relaxation of 5% (or equivalent) is provided for SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/differently-abled candidates.
Candidates with a valid UGC-NET/JRF, CSIR-NET, SLET, or GATE score are preferred.
Application Process:
Visit the official USTM website: https://www.ustm.ac.in.
Fill out the online application form for Ph.D. admission.
Pay the application fee (if applicable) and submit the form.
Entrance Examination:
Candidates without a valid NET/JRF/SLET/GATE score must appear for the USTM Ph.D. Entrance Test.
The entrance test typically consists of:
Research Methodology (50% weightage).
Subject-specific questions (50% weightage).
The exam is usually conducted in offline or online mode.
Interview/Viva Voce:
Shortlisted candidates (based on the entrance test or NET/JRF score) are called for an interview/viva voce.
The interview assesses the candidate’s research aptitude, subject knowledge, and proposed research area.
Final Selection:
The final selection is based on:
Performance in the entrance test (if applicable).
Interview/viva voce performance.
Academic record and research proposal.
Admission Offer:
Selected candidates receive an admission offer letter.
Candidates must complete the admission formalities, including fee payment and document verification.
Research Proposal: Candidates must submit a well-defined research proposal during the application process.
Duration: The Ph.D. program typically takes 3–5 years to complete, depending on the research progress.
Coursework: Candidates may need to complete coursework in the first semester (if required by the department).
Direct Admission: USTM does not usually offer direct admission to Ph.D. programs. Candidates must qualify through the entrance test or have a valid NET/JRF/SLET/GATE score.
The results of the entrance test and interview are published on the official USTM website.
Selected candidates are notified via email or the admission portal.
For further details, contact the USTM admissions office:
Email: info@ustm.ac.in
Phone: +91-361-2770444 / 2770445
Address: University of Science and Technology Meghalaya, Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya, India.