Empowering Education for Social Transformation and nation building

The Humble Journey Started with 1 Computer & 4 Students to Founding NAAC 'A' Graded University and Building Institutions Ranging from KG to PG to Ph.D. and Beyond...

Mahbubul Hoque: A Proactive Visionary Educational Entrepreneur

The Founder Chancellor of the University of Science & Technology, Meghalaya & Chairman of ERD Foundation, Mahbubul Hoque is a visionary eduprenuer and institution builder who has given a new perspective to holistic teaching & experiential learning.
In spite of a turbulent childhood and extreme financial constraints, Mahbubul Hoque had started his educational entrepreneurship journey with just one computer, 4 students & Rs 84 in his pocket in 2001. Today, this proactive leader caters to education from KG to PG to Ph.D. through two CBSE Affiliated Senior Secondary Schools, one AICTE approved Engineering College, two PCI approved Pharmacy Colleges, one BCI approved Law School, one AICTE approved Business School, one NCTE approved B. Ed. College, one Women’s College affiliated to AUS, three Vision 50 Academies, and the University of Science & Technology Meghalaya which has been accredited “A” Grade by NAAC in its 1st Cycle in 2021 to more than 8500 students of which 57% are girl students, 40% belongs to indigenous tribes & minority groups, 80% from rural areas and 20% students availing free education.
A Philanthropic by heart, Mahbubul Hoque has initiated many unique programs to support higher education of meritorious and underprivileged students of the North-Eastern region. Payback Policy, North East Graduate Congress, Scholarships, Freeships, and Interest-Free Loans are some of the initiatives which have brought a revolution in the education scenario.

Institutions founded

University of Science & Technology Meghalaya

Accredited 'A' Grade by NAAC

Regional Institute of Science & Technology

Affiliated to NEHU & approved by AICTE, New Delhi

Central Public School Patharkandi

Affiliated to CBSE, New Delhi

Central Public School Badarpur

Affiliated to NEHU & approved by AICTE, New Delhi

Khairun Nessa Begum Women’s College Badarpur

Affiliated to Assam University, Silchar

Allama TR College of Pharmacy, Badarpur

Affiliated to NEHU & approved by AICTE, New Delhi

Prof Qoumrul Hoque School of Education

Approved by NCTE, ERC

University School of Law & Research

Approved by Bar Council of India

School of Business Science

Approved by AICTE, New Delhi

University School of Physiotherapy

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Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Centre for Coaching & Guidance

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HOQUE-20

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Vision 50 Academy

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North East Forum for Technical Institutions.

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Talks & Interviews

Eminent Visitors on his request

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

Hon’ble Former President of India

Kailash Satyarthi

Nobel Peace Laureate

Shri A S Kiran Kumar

Former ISRO Chairman

M Hoque Felicitating UGC Chairman Prof. Ved Prakash

Prof Ved Prekash

Former UGC Chairman

Prof. D. P. Singh

Former UGC Chairman

M Jagadesh Kumar

UGC Chairman

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

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