North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) is a deemed to be a university in Nirjuli place located in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. The institute is autonomous and funded by MHRD, Govt. of India. NERIST has been ranked 186 among the top NIRF-rated Engineering colleges in 2021. The institute currently has 11 departments of education in science & engineering and 1 center for management studies to offer degree courses across the disciplines of engineering, technology, sciences, and management. 

NERIST offers 10+2 level certificate courses, post-10+2 diploma courses, and degree programs. The degree programs offered at NERIST include BTech, BSc (Forestry Stream), MTech, MBA, MSc, and PhD programs. Admission to the various courses at NERIST is done through different level entrance exams such as NEE-I, NEE-II. and NEE-III, conducted by the institute itself. Apart from the sets of NEE entrances, the institute also accepts the entrance scores of national-level examinations such as JEE Main. Candidates seeking admission to the NERIST BTech program can expect a JEE Main 2022 cutoff between 28301-65709 for the general category.

NERIST Quick Facts

  • NERIST has secured 186 rank in NIRF Engineering Rankings 2021.
  • The entrance exams that are conducted for various programs by the institute are- NEE (NERIST Entrance Exam). The exam is conducted at three-level for various programs, the exams are- NEE-I, NEE-II, and NEE-III
  • At present, the institute is offering Diploma/ UG/ PG/ Ph.D. degrees in many different disciplines of Engineering/ Management/ Humanities and Social Science/ and Science
  • For the UG courses, the institute is charging INR 39500 for admission fee/ tuition fee/ Misc. fee, etc.
  • For the PG courses, the fee criteria are INR 54100 for general category students and INR 49270 for reserved category students per annum.
  • And for the Ph.D. courses, the fee is INR 54110 per annum.
  • At present, there are almost 130 academic staff in NERIST and more than 1300 students are enrolled across different programs in the institute
  • The institute is accredited by the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Dehradun in 2020 for three years.
  • Like the other institutes, the NERIST also offers the best job placement to its students. Every year 8 to 12 student gets job placement in various companies
  • The top companies which come for the campus placement selection are- Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Cognizant, Vedanta, CETPA Infotech, NEEPCO Shillong, Tata Projects, and many more
  • The institute has recorded an average package of INR 4 to 8 LPA during its placement drives.

NERIST Rankings

  • Ranked 167 by the India Today in 2022 for the engineering courses
  • Ranked 201 by the NIRF in 2022 for its best engineering courses
  • Ranked 186 by the NIRF in 2021 for its best engineering courses
  • Ranked 333rd position in the country
  • Ranked 7555th position in the world educational ranking

NERIST Courses and Fee

Courses offered by NERIST include diploma and UG/PG degrees. The institute is offering degrees in different disciplines to encourage the student to develop excellency in engineering, science, and technology along with humanities and management, and entrepreneurship. The table mentioned below shows the courses offered by NERIST along with their details.

Programs Program Overview Section Basis
BTech

Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: 12th in Science with 55% marks Admission Criteria: Entrance Exam and Merit
Fees: INR 80,780 for the 1st year

NTA JEE or NEE Exam
BSc in Forestry Duration: 4 years
Eligibility: 12th in Science with 55% marks Admission Criteria: Entrance Exam and Merit
Fees: INR 79,900 for the 1st year
NEE Exam
Diploma/Polytechnic Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: 10+2 in PCM with 55% marks Admission Criteria: Entrance Exam and Merit
Fees: INR 78,180
NEE Exam
MTech Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: B Tech in engineering with 60% marks Admission Criteria: Entrance Exam and Merit
Fees: INR 98,950 
GATE Exam
MSc Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: UG degree in Science with 55% marks Admission Criteria: Entrance Exam and Merit
Fees: INR 94,080 
NEE Exam
MBA Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline with 55% marks Admission Criteria: Entrance Exam and Merit
Fees: INR 1.44 lakhs 
CAT/XAT/MAT Exam
Ph.D. (Full Time) Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: PG Degree with 55% marks Admission Criteria: Entrance Exam and Merit
Fees: INR 54,110 for the 1st year
NEE Exam or UGC NET or CSIR NET
Ph.D. (Part-Time) Duration: 3-5 years
Eligibility: PG Degree with 55% marks Admission Criteria: Entrance Exam and Merit
Fees: INR 49,720 for the 1st year
NEE Exam or UGC NET or CSIR NET

NERIST Admission 2023

Admission to the courses at NERIST is based on the NEE Entrance exam conducted by the institute at three different levels. The institute offers admission to the students at the base level i.e. after 10th. Interested candidates can apply to the 2 years Base Module at NERIST after completing their 10th. The institute admits students to its Base Module on the basis of the NEE-I exam. After completing the base module, the students have the option to leave the NERIST with a certificate or continue the Diploma Module/ Polytechnic for 2 years. Admission to the diploma module of NERIST is doen via NEE-II exam. 

For admission to the UG level degree courses, the institute admits students via NEE-III and NEE-II exams. Candidates seeking admission to the NERIST BTech program must take NEE-III for lateral entry or they may directly be admitted through the diploma module to the BTech degree module. Whereas, the candidates seeking admission to the BSc degree module have to qualify for the NEE-II exam after their 10+2 in PCB. Apart from NEE-II & NEE-III, NERIST also accepts the JEE Main entrance scores for BTech admissions. 

Besides, admission to the postgraduate programs of NERIST is done via the national-level entrance exams. NERIST accepts the GATE entrance scores for MTech admissions. Whereas, the CAT/XAT/MAT scores are applicable for the MBA admissions at NERIST. 

NERIST- Entrance Exam 2023

NERIST conducts 3 entrance examinations for admission. The exams are- NEE (NERIST Entrance Examination)- I, NEE- II, and NEE- III. The online applications for the NEE 2022 entrance examinations are open now. Candidates can submit the online applications for the NEE 2022 exams on May 2, 2022. 

Given below are the details regarding NEE 2022 exam.

Entrance Exams Exam Date 2022 Courses Qualification
NEE- I May 29, 2022 Certificate courses 10th exam passed
NEE- II May 28, 2022 B. Tech courses 10+2 in Science or ITI from any recognized institute or AE/ ECE/ EE/ ME from the NERIST
B. Sc. 10+2 in Science
NEE- III May 28, 2022 B.Tech (for lateral entry) 3 years diploma certificate in engineering and technology

The applicant needs to pay an application fee to the institute.

Category Fees Detail
General category INR 1000 and transaction charges (if needed)
OBC/ EWS INR 1000 and transaction charges (if needed)
SC INR 600 and transaction charges (if needed)
ST INR 600 and transaction charges (if needed)
PH/ PwD INR 600 and transaction charges (if needed)

NERIST- Result 2023

The results of the examinations will be uploaded soon on the website of NERIST. Candidates can check their results on the official website of NERIST, i.e., https://nerist.ac.in.

NERIST Placements

The placement cell of NERIST facilitates the placement, training, and career counselling to the students. NERIST Students are offered the placements before the completion of their graduation degrees. Apart from the placement, the institute also gives chances to its student to attend 30 days long industrial training to develop their skills and practical knowledge in their field. Companies like Infosys, Tata Projects, Tech Mahindra, Cognizant, Vedanta, TATA Projects, etc., have visited the NERIST campus for the placement drive. 

Since, the placement drives for the year 2022 is still ongoing, the institute has not released the final placements reports but a placement glimpse. Candidates can have a look at the ongoing NERIST placement statistics.

Components  Statistics 
Number of Companies Visited 9
Number of Students Registered 58
Number of Job offers Made 8
Average CTC INR 4-8 LPA

NERIST Scholarships

The institute is offering studentship to the students on a need cum merit basis. Students can also apply for the GATE scholarship and NET JRF or CSIR JRF fellowship to pursue their research programs. Some of the scholarships are as follows:

  • GATE Scholarship: Any student who has completed his/her master degrees and enrolled into the PG programs of NERIST are eligible for GATE scholarships. The selected students are awarded INR 12,400 per month under the GATE scholarship scheme.
  • PhD Scholarship: Any PhD Scholars at NERIST are eligible to get the PhD scholarship scheme. Scholars are awarded with a stipend/scholarship benefit of INR 28,000 per month upon selecting.
  • Studentship: Students pursuing diploma or bachelors degree at NERIST can apply for the studentship. They will be rewarded INR 800 per month as the benefit of studentship.

Read more about NERIST Scholarships

NERIST Campus

NERIST FAQs

Ques. How to get admission to NERIST to pursue the engineering courses?

Ans. To get admission to NERIST for engineering courses, candidates have to clear either JEE Mains exam or NEE-II/ NEE-III (NERIST Entrance Exam).

Ques. Are there any Humanities and Social Science programs available at NERIST?

Ans. Yes. You can also pursue a UG degree or PG degree in humanities and social science at NERIST.

Ques. Is there any scholarship provided by NERIST?

Ans. The institute offers national scholarships to its students, which include SC/ ST/ OBC scholarships/ Merit Scholarships/ Research Fellowship, etc.

Ques. When can we apply for various programs in NERIST for the year 2022?

Ans. The application process will begin in March and the entrance date will be declared soon on its official website.

Ques. When the examination for the 2022 session will begin to take admission in NERIST?

Ans. Entrance for various programs to get admission to NERIST will start on May 28, 2022.

Ques. Will we get placement after completing an engineering degree from NERIST?

Ans. Yes. Every engineering student will get the chance to apply for the campus placement. Every year 8 to 12 students get placement in various companies across the country.

Ques. How can we get the scholarship in NERIST?

Ans. To avail of the scholarship, you have to fill out an application form and then submit it. The selection for the scholarship will be done based on the merit and needs of the students