USTM Hosts National Quiz Competition on Zubeen Garg
The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), through its Quiz Forum, organised the National Quiz Competition on the Life and Activities of Zubeen Garg as part of the Founder’s Day 2025 celebrations. With the theme “Celebrating the Life & Activities of Zubeen Garg: Where Knowledge Meets Zubeenism,” the event aimed to honour the remarkable journey, artistic legacy, and humanitarian values of one of the most celebrated icons of India.
Following this intense and engaging rounds, the evaluation committee identified the best-performing teams. The First Prize, carrying a prestigious cash award of ₹25,000 along with a Certificate of Appreciation, was secured by team “Mukti,” consisting of Bhargav Bhushan Biswapati, Bikas Das, and Debasish Deka from Bhattadev University and DIET, Nalbari, for their outstanding performance and consistent accuracy throughout the competition.
The Second Prize, amounting to ₹20,000, was awarded to Jowarjit Kashyap, Abhinav Saikia, and Debasish Deka from Gauhati University and Guwahati Commerce College. The Third Prize, with a cash reward of ₹15,000, was won by Arya Kalpa Bhattacharya, Jyotiraj Gogoi, and Jitul Koch from DIET Dhemaji and Dhemaji College, recognising their commendable effort and competitive spirit. Three consolation prizes of Rs 2500 were also awarded.
The day also observed a Founder’s Day Pitch Competition, organised by the Centre for Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship (CIIE), which brought together young innovators.
After several impressive presentations, the judges evaluated the pitches based on innovation, feasibility, and impact, and selected the winners for cash awards amounting to ₹50,000, which included the First Prize of ₹20,000 awarded to Team “Neuroflex,” the Second Prize of ₹15,000 secured by Team “F&V Agro Tech,” and the Third Prize of ₹10,000 won by Team “Nanoheal Innovators,” along with two consolation prizes of ₹2,500 each.
The winners of both competitions were felicitated during the Prize Distribution Ceremony, in the esteemed presence of Shri Mahbubul Hoque, Hon’ble Chancellor, USTM; Prof. G. D. Sharma, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor; Dr. Abhinandan Das, Principal, PIMC; Dr. Rama Kanta Sarma, Principal, IAMC; Dr. Gayatree Goswamee, Dean, PQSE; Dr. B. S. Mipun, Professor, Department of Earth Science; Dr. Garima Kalita, Dean, School of Social Sciences & Humanities; and Dr. Mitali Goswami, Professor and Head, Department of English.
The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya, the first State Private University dedicated to science and technology in North East India, received an ‘A’ grade from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) in its first assessment cycle in 2021. Recognised as the Best Private University in Northeast India, USTM continues to excel on the national stage, being the only private university from the North East to be featured in the NIRF Rankings for four consecutive years, including 2025.
