About the Promoter

ERD Foundation

Education Research & Development Foundation — Premier Educational Network of North East India

Who We Are

Education Research &
Development Foundation

ERDF is registered as a charitable trust under the Indian Trust Act 1882 and the Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860. Headquartered at ERDF Bhawan, Lalmati Road, Bhetapara, Guwahati, it has grown into the largest and fastest-growing educational network in North East India.

From KG to Ph.D., ERDF caters to over 9,000 students — 20% from underprivileged backgrounds. With 65 courses, 36 departments, 7 research journals, and more than 22,000 graduates placed across sectors nationwide, ERDF stands as the premier educational force of the region.

Founded & Registered Under
  • ⚖️Indian Trust Act 1882
  • 📜Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860
  • 📍ERDF Bhawan, Lalmati Road, Bhetapara, Guwahati
  • 🎓KG to Ph.D. — 12 Institutions across the region
  • ♟️20% seats for indigent & underprivileged students
Our Network

Institutions Promoted by ERDF

A growing family of institutions spanning school education, engineering, pharmacy, ayurveda, and medical sciences across Assam and Meghalaya.

Est. 2011

University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM)

Established under USTM Act No. 6 of 2008 by the Meghalaya Legislative Assembly. Courses commencing since 2011.

University
Est. 2024

PA Sangma International Medical College & Hospital

ERDF's Mega Dream Project — MBBS courses from 2024–25, setting new benchmarks for medical excellence & innovation.

Medical College
Est. 2023

IA Ayurvedic Medical College

BAMS courses commenced from the academic year 2023–24.

Ayurvedic Medicine
Est. 2025

Regional Institute of Nursing Education

Nursing courses commenced from the academic year 2025–26.

Nursing Institute
Est. 2009

Regional Institute of Science & Technology (RIST)

B.Tech courses approved by AICTE, New Delhi. Affiliated to North Eastern Hill University, Shillong.

Engineering College
Est. 2008

Central Public School, Patharkandi

First CBSE-affiliated school of ERDF, set up in Karimganj District.

CBSE School
Est. 2010

Central Public School, Badarpur

Second CBSE-affiliated school in Umarpur, near Badarpur town.

CBSE School
Est. 2015

Khairun Nessa Begum Women's College

Affiliated to Assam University, Silchar. Located in Badarpur.

Women's College
Est. 2020

Allama TR College of Pharmacy

Affiliated to Srimanta Sankardeva University of Health Sciences, Guwahati. Approved by Pharmacy Council of India.

Pharmacy College
Est. 2015

Prof Qoumrul Hoque School of Education

Approved by NCTE, New Delhi.

B.Ed College
Est. 2015

University School of Law & Research

Approved by Bar Council of India.

Law College
Est. 2015

School of Management and Technology

Approved by AICTE, New Delhi.

Management and Technology College
Est. 2020

School of Pharmaceutical Sciences

Approved by PCI, New Delhi.

Management and Technology College