University of Technology and Management

University of Technology and Management

Motto	Discover New Opportunities. Discover Yourself.
Type	State Private
Established	2010
Chancellor	Utpal Ghosh
Vice-Chancellor	Dr. S. J. Chopra Dr. Mukesh Saxena (Pro-VC)
Location	Shillong, Meghalaya, India
Campus	Urban
Affiliations	UGC Laureate International Universities
Website	www.utm.ac.in

The University of Technology and Management is a state private university established in 2010 by the UGC Act of 2010, in accordance with Section 2(f) of the UGC Act of 1956.^[1] The university is located in Shillong, the state capital of Meghalaya, within the union of India. It is the first Indian university to introduce cloud computing engineering as a field of study, in collaboration with IBM and the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies.

In 2013, it became part of the Laureate International Universities network.

Courses offered

The academic courses at University of Technology and Management include:

School of Technology

B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Cloud Computing & Virtualization Technology (in association with IBM)
B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering with specialization in Oil & Gas Informatics (in association with IBM)
B.Tech Computer Science & Engineering with specialization in Cyber Security and Forensics (in association with IBM)

School of Management

BBA (Hospitality, Travel & Tourism)
BBA (Digital marketing)

Collaborations

Following are the UTM's partners for various programs & courses offered in the University.

UTM's Academic Partner (IBM) for Computer Science, Cloud Computing & Virtualization Course.
UTM's Academic & Placement Assistance Partner (UPES).
UTM is the part of (Laureate International Universities), the largest private international network of degree-granting post-secondary institutions located around the world.

Recent Events

IBM Seminar, Seminar on Cloud Computing & Electronics and Communication Engineering (November 30, 2012)
LFU 13, Lifestyle Fest at UTM (April 26 & 27, 2013)

Underground Authority performing at LFU 13 at UTM Shillong.

TEDx UTM Shillong Live 2013, TEDx Conferences (June 12, 2013)

TEDx Conference at UTM Shillong.

“

A great idea can be the start of a great revolution. At UTM Shillong, we're passionate about ideas, that can change our world for a better tomorrow.

TEDxUTMShillong is our way of sharing and spreading life changing works of individuals and societies at large, esp. from the unexplored abode of clouds "Meghalaya" in North-East India! With the start of this amazing TEDx tradition at UTM Shillong, we wish to cultivate the seeds of curiosity, inspirational work, great ideas etc.in the hearts and minds of every individual around us, most importantly, our students, who hold the key to a sustainable future.

”

Reference: TEDxUTMShillongLive 2013

TEDx UTM Shillong, (January 31, 2014)

TEDxUTMShillong Poster.

Visited Guests

Ranjit Shekhar Mooshahary, Governor Of Meghalaya.
James Sangma, Leader of the Opposition in the 8th Meghalaya Legislative Assembly.
Underground Authority, Famous Rap Rock Music Band.
Shillong's Famous Aroha Choir.

Former Pro Vice Chancellors

Dr. S.N Suri (2010-2013)
Professor Avinash Singh (2013-2014)
Dr. Mukesh Saxena (2014–Present)

Video References

References

↑ "UGC Act-1956" (PDF). mhrd.gov.in/. Secretary, University Grants Commission. Retrieved 1 February 2016.

External links

List of Colleges Under Hydrocarbons Education and Research Society

Indian School of Petroleum and Energy (2001) University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (2003) University of Technology and Management (2010)

Educational Institutes in Meghalaya



Premiere Indian Institutes	Indian Institute of Management National Institute of Technology North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences National Institute of Fashion Technology North Eastern Hill University University of Technology and Management English and Foreign Languages University

Other Important Colleges	Shillong Polytechnic St. Edmund's College St. Anthony's College Saint Mary's College Martin Luther Christian University

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