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North-Eastern Hill University - [NEHU] Shillong Admission 2026 - Eligibility, Process & Key Dates Admissions 2026
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Shillong, Meghalaya
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Abhijeet Chatterjee
Updated on 11 January 2026

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NEHU Admission 2026 Highlights - Fees, Eligibility & Important Dates

ParameterDetails
Application ModeOnline
Application Start01 May 2026
Application Deadline15 June 2026
Admission ThroughUniversity
Entrance Exams AcceptedCUET (UG & PG), JEE Main (B.Tech), GATE (M.Tech), NET/JRF (Ph.D.)
UG Programmes20+ courses
PG Programmes30+ courses
Eligibility (UG)10+2 from recognized board with 40-60% marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST)
Eligibility (PG)Relevant bachelor's degree
Fee Range (UG)₹10,000 - ₹80,000 per year
Fee Range (PG)₹10,000 - ₹80,000 per year
Counselling StartJuly 2026
Session BeginsJuly-August 2026
Official Websitewww.nehu.ac.in
Admission Helpline0364-2307930, helpdesk@nehu.ac.in

NEHU UG Courses 2026 - BTech, BBA, BSc Admission, Fees & Seats

BTech/BE Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
BTechComputer Science & Engineering4 years6010+2 Science with PCM, 45% (40% SC/ST)JEE Main, CUET(UG)₹30,000 approx.
BTechElectronics & Communication Engineering4 years6010+2 Science with PCM, 45% (40% SC/ST)JEE Main, CUET(UG)₹30,000 approx.
BTechElectrical Engineering4 years6010+2 Science with PCM, 45% (40% SC/ST)JEE Main, CUET(UG)₹30,000 approx.
BTechMechanical Engineering4 years6010+2 Science with PCM, 45% (40% SC/ST)JEE Main, CUET(UG)₹30,000 approx.
BTechInformation Technology4 years6010+2 Science with PCM, 45% (40% SC/ST)JEE Main, CUET(UG)₹30,000 approx.

Architecture Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
BArchArchitecture5 years4010+2 with 50% aggregate, PCMNEHU Entrance, NATA₹30,000 approx.

Law Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
BA LLB (Hons)Law5 years6010+2 with 50% (45% SC/ST)NEHU Entrance Exam₹40,000 approx.

Science Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
BScPhysics, Chemistry, Mathematics3 years12010+2 Science, 50%CUET(UG)₹15,000 approx.
BScBiotechnology3 years6010+2 Science, 50%CUET(UG)₹15,000 approx.
BScEnvironmental Science3 years6010+2 Science, 50%CUET(UG)₹15,000 approx.
BScForestry3 years4010+2 Science, 50%CUET(UG)₹15,000 approx.
BScNursing4 years3010+2 PCB with 45%, English compulsoryNEIGRIHMS Entrance₹4,600 approx.

Commerce Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
BComGeneral3 years12010+2, 50%CUET(UG)₹12,000 approx.

Management Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
BBAGeneral3 years6010+2, 50%CUET(UG)₹15,000 approx.
BCAComputer Applications3 years6010+2, 50%CUET(UG)₹15,000 approx.
BTTMTourism Management3 years4010+2, 50%CUET(UG)₹15,000 approx.

Arts Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
BAGeneral3 years20010+2, 50%CUET(UG)₹10,000 approx.
BASocial Work (BSW)3 years4010+2, 50%CUET(UG)₹10,000 approx.

NEHU PG Courses 2026 - MTech, MBA, MSc Admission & Eligibility

MTech/ME Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (per year)
MTechComputer Science & Engineering2 yearsBTech in relevant field, 60%GATE₹30,000 approx.
MTechElectronics & Communication Engineering2 yearsBTech in relevant field, 60%GATE₹30,000 approx.
MTechElectrical Engineering2 yearsBTech in relevant field, 60%GATE₹30,000 approx.
MTechMechanical Engineering2 yearsBTech in relevant field, 60%GATE₹30,000 approx.

MBA Programme

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (Total)
MBAGeneral Management2 yearsGraduation, 50%CAT/MAT/NEHU Entrance₹1,20,000 approx.

MSc Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (Total)
MScZoology2 yearsBSc in relevant field, 55%CUET PG₹10,080
MScBotany2 yearsBSc in relevant field, 55%CUET PG₹10,080
MScBiotechnology2 yearsBSc in relevant field, 55%CUET PG₹10,080
MScAnthropology2 yearsBSc/BA with Anthropology or related subjects, 55%CUET PG₹10,080
MScGeography2 yearsBSc/BA in Geography or related, 55%CUET PG₹10,080
MScEnvironmental Sciences2 yearsBSc in relevant field, 55%CUET PG₹10,080
MScGeology2 yearsBSc in relevant field, 55%CUET PG₹10,080
MScForestry2 yearsBSc in relevant field, 55%CUET PG₹10,080
MScStatistics2 yearsBSc in relevant field, 55%CUET PG₹10,080

MA Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (Total)
MAAnthropology2 yearsBA/BSc with Anthropology or related, 55%CUET PG₹10,080 approx.
MAPhilosophy2 yearsGraduation, 55%CUET PG₹10,080 approx.
MAPolitical Science2 yearsGraduation, 55%CUET PG₹10,080 approx.
MAEnglish2 yearsGraduation, 55%CUET PG₹10,080 approx.
MAHistory2 yearsGraduation, 55%CUET PG₹10,080 approx.
MASociology2 yearsGraduation, 55%CUET PG₹10,080 approx.
MAAdult and Continuing Education2 yearsGraduation, 55%CUET PG₹10,080 approx.
MAJournalism and Mass Communication2 yearsGraduation, 55%CUET PG₹10,080 approx.

MCom Programme

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (Total)
MComCommerce2 yearsGraduation in Commerce, 55%CUET PG₹10,080 approx.

Other PG Programmes

ProgrammeSpecializationDurationSeatsEligibilityEntrance ExamFees (Total)
MCAComputer Applications3 yearsGraduation in relevant field, 50%NEHU Entrance₹30,000 approx. per year
M.EdEducation2 yearsB.Ed, 50%NEHU Entrance₹10,000 approx. per year

NEHU PhD Admission 2026 - Research Programs, Eligibility & Fellowship

DepartmentDurationEligibilityEntranceFellowship
Commerce3-6 yearsMaster's with 55% (50% SC/ST)NEHU Entrance Test/NET/JRF₹31,000/month (UGC/CSIR NET)
Geography3-6 yearsMaster's with 55% (50% SC/ST)NEHU Entrance Test/NET/JRF₹31,000/month (UGC/CSIR NET)
History & Archaeology3-6 yearsMaster's with 55% (50% SC/ST)NEHU Entrance Test/NET/JRF₹31,000/month (UGC/CSIR NET)
Mathematics3-6 yearsMaster's with 55% (50% SC/ST)NEHU Entrance Test/NET/JRF/GATE₹31,000/month (UGC/CSIR NET/GATE)
Hindi3-6 yearsMaster's with 55% (50% SC/ST)NEHU Entrance Test/NET/JRF₹31,000/month (UGC/CSIR NET)
Law3-6 yearsMaster's with 55% (50% SC/ST)NEHU Entrance Test/NET/JRF₹31,000/month (UGC/CSIR NET)
Philosophy3-6 yearsMaster's with 55% (50% SC/ST)NEHU Entrance Test/NET/JRF₹31,000/month (UGC/CSIR NET)
Garo3-6 yearsMaster's with 55% (50% SC/ST)NEHU Entrance Test/NET/JRF₹31,000/month (UGC/CSIR NET)
Management3-6 yearsMaster's with 55% (50% SC/ST)NEHU Entrance Test/NET/JRF₹31,000/month (UGC/CSIR NET)
Agribusiness Management3-6 yearsMaster's with 55% (50% SC/ST)NEHU Entrance Test/NET/JRF₹31,000/month (UGC/CSIR NET)
Food Technology3-6 yearsMaster's with 55% (50% SC/ST)NEHU Entrance Test/NET/JRF₹31,000/month (UGC/CSIR NET)

NEHU Diploma & Certificate Courses 2026 - Admission & Fees

Diploma Programmes

ProgrammeDurationEligibilityFees
PG Diploma in Painting1 yearBachelor’s degree with 33-45% marks in relevant subjects₹40,000
PG Diploma in Music1 yearBachelor’s degree with 33-45% marks in relevant subjects₹40,000
PG Diploma in Geoinformatics1 yearBachelor’s degree with 33-45% marks in relevant subjects₹40,000
Diploma in Entrepreneurship & Startups1 yearBachelor’s degree or as specified₹20,000 (approx.)
Diploma in Rural Development1 yearBachelor’s degree or as specified₹20,000 (approx.)
Diploma in Tourism Management1 yearBachelor’s degree or as specified₹20,000 (approx.)

Certificate Programmes

ProgrammeDurationEligibilityFees
Certificate in Music6 months to 1 year10+2 with 33-40% marks₹5,000 to ₹15,000
Certificate in Painting6 months to 1 year10+2 with 33-40% marks₹5,000 to ₹15,000
Certificate in Entrepreneurship & Startups6 months to 1 year10+2 with 33-40% marks₹5,000 to ₹15,000
Certificate in Floriculture6 months to 1 year10+2 or equivalent₹5,000 to ₹15,000
Certificate in Mushroom Cultivation6 months to 1 year10+2 or equivalent₹5,000 to ₹15,000
Certificate in Vermicomposting6 months to 1 year10+2 or equivalent₹5,000 to ₹15,000

NEHU Application Process 2026 - How to Apply Online

Steps to Apply

  1. Register at https://nehuadm.samarth.edu.in with email/mobile
  2. Fill personal and academic details, select course and campus
  3. Upload photo, signature, 10th/12th marksheets, category certificate (if applicable)
  4. Pay application fee online via card/UPI/netbanking
  5. Submit application and save/print application number for future reference

Application Fee

CategoryAmount
General (including EWS)₹500
SC/ST₹250

NEHU Cutoff 2025 - JEE Main Opening & Closing Ranks

The NEHU Shillong JEE Main cutoff ranks for B.Tech admission in 2025 show moderate competition with closing ranks for general category ranging roughly between 61,868 and 100,180 across different branches. Information Technology is the most competitive branch. Cutoffs have remained fairly stable compared to previous years.

JEE Main Cutoff (Opening & Closing Ranks)

BranchGeneralOBC-NCLSCSTEWS
Information Technology61868 - 8570022634 - 3837711412 - 155594173 - 68299874 - 16247
Electronics & Communication Engineering67527 - 89121---11412 - 155594173 - 6829---
Energy Engineering69315 - 100180------------
Biomedical Engineering69748 - 92511------------
CategoryOpening RankClosing Rank
General5494485700
OBC-NCL2263438377
SC1141215559
ST41736829
EWS987416247

NEHU Admission 2026 Important Dates

EventDate
PhD Admission Interview28 November 2025
PhD Admission Last Date10 December 2025
UG & PG Application Deadline27 November 2025
UG & PG Application Last Date Extended10 December 2025
PhD Program Start DateJanuary 2026
CUET UG Registration StartFirst week of March 2026
CUET PG Registration StartJanuary 2026
GATE 2026 Exam7, 8, 14, 15 February 2026

NEHU Admission 2026 - Documents Required

UG Admission

  • 10th & 12th marksheets and certificates (original + photocopy)
  • Entrance exam scorecard (CUET UG/JEE Main for BTech)
  • Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS if applicable), domicile certificate (if applicable)
  • Recent passport-size photographs, valid ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport)
  • Migration and character certificates from previous institution

PG Admission

  • Bachelor’s degree certificate and all semester marksheets (original + photocopy)
  • Entrance exam scorecard (CUET PG/GATE/CAT/MAT/CMAT course)
  • Category certificate, domicile certificate (if applicable)
  • Recent passport-size photographs, valid ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport)
  • Migration and character certificates from previous institution

PhD Admission

  • Master’s degree certificate and marksheets
  • Entrance test/interview call letter
  • Category certificate (if applicable)
  • Recent passport-size photographs, valid ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport)
  • Migration and character certificates

NEHU Brochure & Prospectus Download 2026

DocumentYearDownload Link
Prospectus2025-26Download PDF

NEHU Admission 2026 FAQs

What is the admission process for NEHU?

Apply online at nehu.ac.in from 1 May to 15 June 2026 by registering and submitting the application form with ₹800 (₹400 for SC/ST). Admission is based on entrance exams like CUET UG/PG for most courses, JEE Main for B.Tech, and GATE for M.Tech, followed by counselling and document verification.

What are the fees at NEHU?

Annual fees range from ₹10,000 to ₹80,000 depending on the course. For example, B.Tech total fees are around ₹1,44,000, MBA fees approximately ₹67,200 for the entire course, and PG courses range from ₹6,720 to ₹30,000 per semester. Hostel charges vary by facility and mess fees are extra.

What is the placement record at NEHU?

NEHU’s placement rate is about 50-60% for engineering and management streams. The highest package reached ₹32 LPA (Google), with average packages around ₹4-6 LPA. Top recruiters include Amazon, TCS, Wipro, and Infosys, with median UG package ₹3.5 LPA and PG package ₹5 LPA in 2025.

What cutoff/rank is needed for NEHU?

For B.Tech, JEE Main rank around 180-210 for general category is typical; ST category cutoffs are lower (150-180). CUET scores above 50th percentile are generally required for UG and PG courses, with relaxations for reserved categories. Admission is competitive, especially for technical courses.

How is hostel and campus life at NEHU?

NEHU’s main campus spans 1,025 acres with modern hostels offering single and shared rooms. Mess facilities provide decent food, and the campus supports sports and cultural activities. The environment is scenic and conducive to academic and extracurricular growth.

Is NEHU worth joining?

NEHU offers strong research and academic programs with good ROI given moderate fees and decent placements, especially in science and engineering. It suits students seeking quality education in Northeast India with government university benefits and a peaceful campus environment.

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