Captain Williamson Sangma State University

Captain Williamson Sangma State University, established in 2017, is located in Tura, West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya, India. Named after the legendary freedom fighter and Garo leader Captain Williamson Sangma, this Public State university represents a significant milestone in higher education development in the Garo Hills region. The university was created through the upgrading of the erstwhile Tura Government College and operates under the jurisdiction of the Government of Meghalaya. Captain Williamson Sangma State University is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and aims to provide quality education to students across various disciplines including arts, science, commerce, and professional courses. The university offers a comprehensive range of academic programmes spanning Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Research levels. These include B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., B.B.A., B.C.A., M.A., M.Sc., M.Com., and PhD programmes across multiple disciplines. Captain Williamson Sangma State University focuses on holistic development and aims to be a centre of excellence for higher education in the North-Eastern region of India. The admission process varies by programme level, with undergraduate admissions primarily merit-based through Higher Secondary examination scores, whilst postgraduate admissions consider graduation marks and may include entrance tests. The university emphasises accessibility to quality education for students from the Garo Hills and surrounding regions, contributing significantly to educational advancement in Meghalaya.