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University of Science and Technology Meghalaya Felicitates Students With ‘Pay-Back’ Policy

Sentinel Digital Desk

GUWAHATI: The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya has celebrated the success of its 63 NET/ SLET/GATE qualified students of 2018-2019 at a glorious programme on Saturday, where 33 recently successful students were felicitated under its ‘Pay-Back Policy’.

USTM will give back the entire course fee of the successful students as per this unique policy. The function was held at the university’s Dr Nirmal Kumar Choudhury Auditorium. Pallav Bhattacharyya, IPS, former Assam Spl DGP (SB) graced the occasion as the Chief Guest while Dr Anjan Kumar Saikia, Senior Gastroenterologist was the guest of honour. The main objective of this Award ceremony was to create competitiveness among the students.

Speaking on the occasion, Mahbubul Hoque, Chancellor of USTM said that the university is giving such kind of incentives to students so that students become more competitive and motivated. He also stated that USTM has recently launched and introduced BA Administrative Service—an entirely new course with prime focus on competitive examinations like IAS, IPS conducted by UPSC.

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