North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) was established on 19th July 1973 by an Act of Parliament. The University is situated in Shillong, Meghalaya. NEHU has two campuses, one main campus in Shillong located at Mawkynroh, Umshing and the Tura campus located at Chandmari, Tura. The University has been given a 4-star status by NAAC. The University offers various UG, PG and research-based programs to the students. Check NEHU Admission

North Eastern Hill University Highlights

Established In

1973

Type of University

Central

Approved By

UGC

Accredited By

NAAC ( 4 Star Status)

No. of Hostels

For Men-12

For Women-10

International Students-1

Library Facilities (Shillong Campus)

No. of Books-2,84,510

Indian Journals-153

Foreign Journals-135

How to Reach

29.9 km from Shillong Airport

4.8 km from Shillong Railway Station

4.8 km from Shillong Bus Stand

North Eastern Hill University Important Dates 2023

Event Dates
Last Date To Apply for M.Ed September 15, 2023
Last Date To Apply for PhD (Law) September 25, 2023
PhD (Chemistry) Written Test September 14, 2023
PhD (Chemistry) Viva-Voce September 15, 2023
MBA Provisional Selection List September 05, 2023
Last date of MBA admission for selected candidates September 15, 2023
B.A.LL.B (Hons.) 4th Waiting List Release Date September 12, 2023
Document verification for candidates in BALLB 4th Waiting List September 19, 2023
M.Com Provisional Selection List September 13, 2023
Document verification for selected candidates in the M.Com Provisional List September 19, 2023
Last date of M.Com admission for selected candidates September 21, 2023
LLM Provisional Selection List September 07, 2023
Document verification for selected candidates in the LLM Provisional List September 14 – September 15, 2023

North Eastern Hill University Ranking

Agency Year Rank
NIRF(University) 2023 101-150 (band)
NIRF(Overall) 2023 80
NIRF(University) 2022 66
NIRF(Overall) 2021 90
NIRF(Overall) 2020 74
Outlook(Overall) 2019 52

North Eastern Hill University Courses and Admission

NEHU UG and PG Courses

Courses Offered

Eligibility

 Selection Criteria

B.A, B.Sc, B Com, BCA, BBA, BSW, BTTM

The applicant must have done 10+2 in relevant stream with minimum required marks.

On the basis of CUET UG scores                                  

B.Tech

The candidate should have done 10+2 in Science stream or its equivalent with 45% marks in PCM taken together from a recognized board.

A valid score in JEE-Main.

B.Arch

The candidate must have scored 50% marks in 10+2 with PM & Chemistry/Computer Science from a recognized board.

A valid score in National Aptitude Test of Architecture (NATA).

B.Ed (Special Education)

To get admission into the program, the applicant must have done Graduation in any Discipline.

On the basis of CUET UG scores                       

B.A LLB

The applicant must have done 10+2 with 50% marks.

On the basis of CUET UG scores            

M.A

The applicant must have done Graduation with 50% marks to be eligible for the admission.

            

On the basis of CUET PG         

                            

M.Sc

The candidate must possess Bachelor’s degree with minimum required marks to get admission.

M.A in Journalism and Mass Communication

The candidates should have done Graduation with 50% marks.

On the basis of CUET PG     

M.Tech

The candidate should have done B.E/B.Tech in an allied discipline with 60% marks.

On the basis of CUET PG

MBA, 

The candidate must have done Graduation in any discipline with 50% marks from a recognized institution.

Valid MAT score by All India Management Association, Personal interview and group discussion.
MTTM The candidate must have done Graduation in any discipline with 50% marks from a recognized institution. On the basis of CUET PG

MCA

The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks and must have Mathematics as one of the subjects.

On the basis of CUET PG

Master of Law (LL.M)

The candidates must have secured 55% marks in LL.B or its equivalent examination.

        

On the basis of CUET PG

M.Ed

The candidates should have obtained 50% marks in relevant Bachelor’s degree to get admission to the program.

Key point: The University gives 5% relaxation to the students who belong to the SC/ST category.

NEHU M.Phil and Ph.D. Admission

The University offers M.Phil program in English, Political Science and History. The applicants for the M.Phil program are required to score 55% marks or with a minimum of ‘B’ grade (CGPA) in the 7 point UGC scale at the Master’s degree level.

The University offers Ph.D. in various disciplines like Economics, Commerce, History, Political Science, Hindi, English, Hindi, Education etc. To get admission to the Ph.D. program, the candidate must possess Master’s degree with 55% marks in the concerned subject.

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NEHU Scholarship/Fellowship

 Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) scholarships are awarded to those candidates who have cleared NET and have obtained 55% marks in the Master’s degree. NEHU also awards postgraduate scholarships to those candidates who have passed Honors degrees with minimum 55% marks.

Key point: The candidate is not eligible for any scholarship if he is in full-time employment.

NEHU Student’s Aid Fund

Financial aid is given to poor and meritorious students under Students’ Aid Fund. The aid-fund includes payment of tuition fees, examination fees, purchase of textbooks, stationery expenses, hostel charges and emergency medical expenses and other genuine charges.

Other Facilities

Accommodation- At the Shillong campus, there are total 22 hostels to accommodate students. All hostels provide mess facility and well-equipped rooms.

Library- The University has the Central library at the Shillong campus. The library facilitates students with a tremendous volume of books and journals.

Transport Facility- NEHU has its own transport system to facilitate students. The students have to pay the nominal fee to avail this facility.

Counselling and Placement Cell- The University has Counselling and Placement Cell (CPC), it provides career guidance and counsels students. The cell assists students by inviting national and international companies to provide training.

FAQs

Ques. What are the accreditations and recognitions of NEHU Hyderabad?

Ans. North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong has received recognition from UGC. The University has also been given a 4-star status by NAAC. NEHU has also received 39th rank for University by NIRF.

Ques. How many courses are offered by NEHU?

Ans. NEHU offers students a number of UG and PG programs in several disciplines. UG programs include courses such as BA, B.Sc, B.Tech, B.Arch etc. The PG courses are MA, M.Sc, M.Tech, MBA, MCA, LLM, and M.Ed. Along with this, the University also offers various M.Phil and Ph.D. specializations.

Ques. Does NEHU provide hostel facility to students?

Ans. There is a hostel facility for a limited number of male and female students in both the Shillong Campus and Tura Campus of NEHU. Students seeking hostel accommodation in Shillong Campus shall apply to Dean, Students’ Welfare (DSW), North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong, through their respective Heads of department, after completing the process of admission. For Tura Campus, students may apply for hostel accommodation to the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, NEHU, Tura through the Head of the Department.

Ques. Are there any scholarships offered at NEHU?

Ans. NEHU Shillong provides meritorious and economically challenged students with two scholarship schemes including the JRF scholarship scheme and financial assistance scheme.

Ques. What is the eligibility for Admission to M.Phil and Ph.D at NEHU?

Ans. Applicants for the M.Phil program are required to score 55% marks or with a minimum of ‘B’ grade (CGPA) in the 7 point UGC scale at the Master’s degree level. Candidates seeking admission to the Ph.D. program should possess Master’s degree with 55% marks in the concerned subject.