Shillong, MEGHALAYA :
Shillong/New Delhi:
The Academic Insights Magazine, a prominent Indian monthly publication, has selected Mahbubul Hoque, Honourable Chancellor of the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), as one of India’s 25 Most Inspiring Education Leaders.
This recognition celebrates the transformative changes Chancellor Hoque has brought to the educational landscape of North East India while empowering youth across the region and beyond. Responding to the honour, Chancellor Hoque said, “I deeply appreciate The Academic Insight’s honourable recognition. I am a great admirer of this monthly powerhouse. My motto to move forward positively in a competitive world is simple — keep trying, don’t look back; if you pick up ten things and only four work, move forward with them, and success will eventually materialise.”
Over the past 23 years, Chancellor Mahbubul Hoque has built a robust educational ecosystem under the Education Research and Development Foundation (ERDF), establishing fourteen institutions that span from kindergarten to PhD levels. What began with just four students has now grown to over 10,000 learners, making ERDF one of the most impactful educational networks in the region.
The honour goes beyond individual achievement — it signifies the North East’s growing prominence on India’s national education map and stands as a testament to Hoque’s vision of perseverance, inclusivity, and people-centric leadership.
The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya, the first state private university dedicated to science and technology in the North East, earned an ‘A’ Grade accreditation from NAAC in its very first assessment cycle in 2021. It continues to hold a top position nationally, being the only private university from the North East to feature in the NIRF Rankings for four consecutive years, including 2025.
The Academic Insights, launched over a decade ago, today guides more than 450,000 readers monthly through the evolving landscape of school and higher education across India.
source: http://www.muslimmirror.com / Muslim Mirror / Home> Education> Positive Story / by Muslim Mirror Desk / November 02nd, 2025