USTM features a faculty predominantly qualified with NET and PhDs, providing student mentorship. The BPharm program has a unique exam structure, including three sessional exams of 30 marks each, selecting the best two scores for internal assessment, followed by a 75-mark end-semester exam. The student-to-faculty ratio is about 1:17. English and Education departments are reputed for their faculty quality. The use of the Assamese language in teaching poses challenges for non-speakers. The college emphasizes regular attendance and attentiveness for academic success. Placement activities begin in the final semester, with companies like SunPharma, Ajanta Pharma, and SBI participating. MBA graduates enjoy a 100% placement rate, and stipends for industry placements average around 8,000 INR. USTM offers various scholarships aimed at supporting meritorious and financially disadvantaged students, including Merit and Emergency Scholarships. Tuition fees per semester are approximately INR 80,000, or INR 160,000 annually, with hostel fees reaching INR 80,000 annually. Additional costs include admission fees (INR 48,000), hostel admission fees (INR 15,000), a hostel caution deposit (INR 10,000), uniform (INR 4,500), and exam fees (INR 4,500 per semester). Fee structures are subject to annual increments. In 2020, BPharm semester fees were INR 60,000. Scholarship opportunities, like the NSP scholarship for ST students, offer reductions based on merit or financial need.
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