GUWAHATI:
The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) under its ‘Pay-Back Policy’ felicitated the students of the university who qualified for the NET/GATE/JRF exams in 2020-21.
A total of 99 students were recognised during a function held at the Central Auditorium of the university on April 8.
The university under its aforementioned police, returns the fees of the students who qualify for NET, GATE, SLET, IAS or any other top-level competitive examinations conducted by Central and state governments.
The main objective of the ceremony was to create competitiveness among the students, and encourage them to clear these examinations through such initiatives.
The university also offers special coaching and guidance facilities to the aspirants who want to take up such competitive examinations.
Dharma Kanta Mili, director of Assam higher education, graced the occasion as the chief guest, while Arpit Upadhyay, deputy commissioner, Ri-Bhoi district, was the guest of honour at the felicitation ceremony attended by 3000 students.
Addressing a gathering, Dharma Kanta Mili said, “I am glad to know that USTM now has been accredited with an ‘A’ grade by NAAC, which is encouraging and shows that the university mission of becoming a world-class university by 2030 is appreciable”.
He also expressed happiness in the fact that the USTM has instituted a number of scholarships in the names of former presidents of Assam Sahitya Sabha.
Ri-Bhoi deputy commissioner Arpit Upadhyay, who cleared IAS in 2018, delivered a very inspiring speech for the students stating how he cracked the toughest competitive exam in the country despite being a mediocre student.
“Always dream big, and set goals which are challenging, and you need to achieve. The taste of achieving the target set by you is the most cherishing experience. We should never forget that whatever we can achieve in our life is all because of our parents and mentors,” Upadhyay said.
He further expressed his desire to take sessions for UPSC aspirants at USTM.
On the other hand, USTM Chancellor Mahbubul Hoque said, “We are extremely happy that despite the pandemic, students took online classes and fared well in the national level competitive exams.
He said that the university is giving such incentives to students so that students become more competitive and motivated.
He also stated that USTM has initiated intensive coaching for competitive examinations under its “Vision50 Academy”.
Hoque further said that the university is committed to its assurance that no brilliant student should be deprived of pursuing higher education only because of their financial incapability.
The function ended with a vote of thanks delivered by Dr BK Das, director of administration, USTM.