Institute of Science & Technology for Advanced Studies & Research, abbreviated as ISTAR is established as a center of quality education offering 13 Post-Graduate Programs, 01 PG Diploma Course & PhD Programs in 07 Disciplines. The Institute has been established in 1999 by Charutar Vidya Mandal (CVM), an Educational Society.

Charutar Vidya Mandal had established The CVM University with mission of an equal opportunity to pursue excellence in Education and Research in a conducive environment, which is culturally rich with a legacy of eminence in building character and strength of mind while standing for sustainability by the efforts of qualified and committed faculty members of ISTAR. ISTAR is a Constituent College of The CVM University.