North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) is a deemed-to-be university established in 1984 in Nirjuli, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. It is spread over an area of 500 acres. NERIST is an autonomous institution funded by MHRD, Govt. of India and approved by UGC & AICTE. NERIST Nirjuli is ranked 151-200 by NIRF 2023 under the “Engineering” category.
NERIST has 11 departments of education in Science & Engineering and 1 Center for Management Studies. The undergraduate courses of engineering are accredited by the NBA. Admission to NERIST is based on various 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 scores of national-level examinations such as JEE Main. Candidates seeking admission to the NERIST B.Tech program can expect a JEE Main Cutoff between 39646 and 48267 for the general category (Round 1).
NERIST Highlights
The table below shows the important highlights of NERIST:
Particulars |
NERIST Highlights 2024 |
Established | Type |
1984 | Deemed-to-be-University |
Location |
Nirjuli, Itanagar |
Recognition |
UGC & AICTE |
Campus Area |
500 Acres |
NIRF Ranking 2023 |
151-200 (Engineering) |
Top Courses |
B.Tech, B.Sc. (Forestry), MBA, M.Tech |
Admission Criteria |
Entrance Based |
Official Website |
https://www.nerist.ac.in/ |
NERIST Courses & Fees
NERIST offers bachelor’s degree programmes in 6 engineering disciplines and one in forestry. The Engineering disciplines are Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. Besides the bachelor’s degree programmes, several postgraduate degree programmes including M.Tech., M.Sc and MBA are also offered by the institute. NERIST Nirjuli also offers Ph.D. courses.
The table mentioned below shows the popular courses offered by NERIST along with their eligibility criteria, selection criteria and fee structure:
Course |
Eligibility Criteria |
Selection Criteria |
Tuition Fee (First Semester) |
B.Tech |
Passed 10+2 with PCM from a recognized board
|
NEE-II (PCM) Exam + NERIST Counselling / JEE Main + JoSAA Counselling |
INR 8,220 |
M.Tech |
Passed B.Tech/ B.E. or Engineering Degree with 60% marks in aggregate |
GATE/ Written Test + NERIST Counselling |
INR 5,330 |
MBA |
Passed Graduation in any discipline with 55% marks |
CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ XAT/ Institute’s Written Test + GD/ PI + NERIST Counselling |
INR 17,740 |
B.Sc. (Forestry) |
Passed Class XII with PCB or a 3 year diploma |
NEE-II (PCB) Exam + NERIST Counselling |
INR 17,050 |
M.Sc. |
Passed B.Sc. with 55% marks in aggregate and should have at least 50% marks in Major/ Honours subject |
Written Test + NERIST Counselling |
INR 4,440 |
Certificate Courses (Technology) |
Passed Class X |
NEE-I Exam + NERIST Counselling |
INR 14,150 |
NERIST Admission 2024
NERIST Course Admission is based on the NEE entrance exams conducted by the institute at three different levels. The institute offers admission to the students starting from the base level i.e. students are eligible to apply for NERIST certificate courses after Class X. Candidates must attempt the NEE-I exam for certificate course admission.
For admission to the UG-level degree courses, the institute admits students via NEE-II and NEE-III exams. Candidates seeking admission to the NERIST B.Tech and B.Sc. (Forestry) programs must qualify for the NEE-II exam whereas the B.Tech lateral entry applicants should qualify for the NEE-III exam. Apart from NEE-II & NEE-III, NERIST also accepts the JEE Main entrance scores for B.Tech admissions.
Besides, admission to the postgraduate programs of NERIST is done via the national-level entrance exams. NERIST accepts the GATE entrance scores for M.Tech admissions. Whereas, the CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT scores are considered for admission to the MBA at NERIST Nirjuli followed by a GD or PI round. The institute conducts a written test for PG and Ph.D. students who have not attempted the national-level examinations.
NERIST Counselling: Once the candidate has a valid score in the entrance examination, he or she must apply for NERIST counselling. The names of the selected/ waitlisted candidates, along with the date and time of counselling will be uploaded on the institute website @www.nerist.ac.in. Candidates can download their counselling letter from the website. At the time of counselling/ admission, the candidates will have to produce all the relevant original certificates/ documents along with attested copies of the same.
NERIST Application Fees 2024: The non-refundable application fee for the NERIST NEE 2024 application form has been tabulated below:
Category |
Application Fee 2024 |
GENERAL/ OBC/ EWS |
INR 1500 |
SC/ST/PwD |
INR 1000 |
NERIST Entrance Exam 2024
The NERIST Entrance Examination (NEE) is conducted for admission to certificate and undergraduate courses at the institute. There are three exams: NEE-I, NEE-II and NEE-III which are conducted every year in the month of April to admit students in different modules. The test is conducted offline at various test centres and students can apply online on the official website. The exam consist of MCQs and is conducted for a total of 150 marks.
Given below are the details regarding the NEE exam.
Entrance Exam |
Courses |
Qualification |
NEE- I |
Certificate courses |
10th exam passed |
NEE- II |
B. Tech courses |
10+2 in Science or ITI from any recognized institute or AE/ ECE/ EE/ ME from the NERIST |
B.Sc. (Forestry) |
10+2 in Science |
NEE- III |
B.Tech (for lateral entry) |
3 Years Diploma Certificate in Engineering and Technology |
NERIST Cutoff 2024
NERIST JEE Main cutoff 2024 is out for Round 1. The table below shows the opening and closing ranks for various courses offered at NERIST based on merit in JEE Main (Round 1):
Academic Program Name |
Quota |
Opening Rank |
Closing Rank |
Computer Science and Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
AI |
44066 |
45925 |
Mechanical Engineering (4 Years, Bachelor of Technology) |
AI |
56306 |
56306 |
NERIST Result 2024
NERIST Result 2024 has been declared for the NEE entrance examinations for B.Tech, B.Tech (Lateral Entry), B.Sc. (Forestry) and Certificate courses. The institute has released the result in PDF format containing the list of shortlisted and waitlisted students along with their Roll No, Gender, Category, Branch Code, Reservation Code, Selection Category and Overall rank. Candidates can check their NERIST Results on the official website of NERIST. Students who qualify for NEE Entrance Exam 2024 will be called for NERIST counselling.
NERIST Placements 2024
NERIST Placements 2024 is ongoing and till now 29 companies have visited the campus and 148 students have been offered job opportunities. The highest number of offers is grabbed by Mechanical Engineering students. Apart from the placement, NERIST also gives a chance to its student to attend 30 days long industrial training to develop their skills and practical knowledge in their field. Companies like Code Young, Grow Upp, TATA Projects, Oil India Limited, Indus Towers, etc have visited the NERIST campus for the 2024 placement drive.
Candidates can have a look at the ongoing NERIST placement statistics:
Components |
NERIST Placements Statistics (2023-24) |
Number of Companies Visited |
29 |
Number of Students Registered |
388 |
Number of Job offers Made |
148 |
Average CTC |
INR 4-8 LPA |
NERIST Ranking 2024
NERIST B.Tech ranking by NIRF is 151-200 in India in 2023. The institute has also been ranked 123 by IIRF 2023 under the “Engineering” category. The table below shows the ranking of NERIST:
Ranking Agency |
Category |
Rank |
NIRF 2023 |
Engineering |
151-200 |
IIRF 2023 |
Engineering |
123 |
NERIST Scholarships 2024
NERIST 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 offered by NERIST are as follows:
- GATE Scholarship: Any student who has completed his/her master's degree and enrolled in the M.Tech programs of NERIST based on GATE scores is eligible for this scholarship. The selected students are awarded INR 12,400 per month under the GATE scholarship scheme.
- Ph.D. Scholarship: Ph.D. scholars at NERIST are eligible to get a stipend/scholarship benefit of INR 28,000 per month upon selection.
- Studentship: Students pursuing a diploma or bachelor's degree at NERIST can apply for the studentship. They will be rewarded INR 800 per month as the benefit of studentship.
NERIST Campus
NERIST Campus is spread over an area of 500 acres. The institute has various facilities such as a Sub-Post Office, a Branch of SBI with ATM facilities, a departmental store, a Canteen, a Medical Health Unit, etc. There are recreational clubs for the faculty & officers. For stationery items, stores are provided in boys’ and girls’ hostel compounds. NERIST also has two Multi-gym, one indoor badminton court, three basketball courts and a playground.
NERSIT Hostel
NERIST has a total of 10 hostels, among which 8 hostels are for boys and 2 hostels are for girls. The hostels are within walking distance from the academic blocks. Students must pay the hostel mess fees in advance as follows:
Hostel |
Mess Fee (Per Semester) |
Brahmaputra, Subansiri & Kurung Paniu |
INR 16,610 |
Tirap, Pare, Panyor, Dibang, Lohit and Kameng |
INR 12,000 |
NERIST Hostel
NERIST Guest House
NERIST FAQs
Ques. How to get admission to NERIST to pursue engineering courses?
Ans. To get admission to NERIST for engineering courses, candidates have to clear either the JEE Main exam or NEE-II/ NEE-III (NERIST Entrance Exam). The B.Tech lateral entry applicants must qualify for the NEE-III exam and regular applicants of B.Tech courses must appear for NEE-II.
Ques. What is the ranking of NERIST?
Ans. NERIST Nirjuli is ranked 151-200 by NIRF 2023 under the “Engineering” category. The institute has also been ranked 123 by IIRF 2023 under the “Engineering” category.
Ques. Is there any scholarship provided by NERIST?
Ans. NERIST offers national scholarships to its students, which include SC/ ST/ OBC scholarships/ Merit Scholarships/ Research Fellowship, etc.
Ques. What is the reservation criteria of NERIST?
Ans. The table below shows the NERIST reservation criteria:
Category |
Reservation Criteria |
Candidates from 8 North Eastern States |
80% (10% for each state) |
Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) holders of 8 North Eastern States |
7% |
All India Quota |
10% |
Physical Locomotor Disabled (PD) persons |
3% |
Ques. How are the placements at NERIST?
Ans. As per the NIRF 2024 report, the median salary offered to B.Tech and M.Tech students of NERIST is INR 6 LPA and INR 7.05 LPA respectively during 2023 placements. Companies like Code Young, Grow Upp, TATA Projects, Oil India Limited, Indus Towers, etc have visited the NERIST campus for the 2024 placement drive.
Ques. What entrance exams are accepted for admission to NERIST?
Ans. NERIST accepts JEE Main for B.Tech admission. Students applying for an MBA can submit their CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/ XAT scores. For M.Tech admission, the institute accepts GATE scores. Students who have not qualified for the national level exam must appear for NEE exams conducted by the institute.
Ques. What is the attendance policy of NERIST?
Ans. A student should have a minimum of 75% attendance in the lecture/ laboratory/ workshop/ drawing classes prescribed for each course at NERIST.
Ques. What is the NERIST fee structure?
Ans. The table below shows the fee structure of NERIST for general category applicants:
Course |
Tuition Fee (First Semester) |
B.Tech |
INR 8,220 |
M.Tech |
INR 5,330 |
MBA |
INR 17,740 |
B.Sc. (Forestry) |
INR 17,050 |
M.Sc. |
INR 4,440 |
Certificate Courses (Technology) |
INR 14,150 |
Ques. What specializations are available in M.Sc. at NERIST?
Ans. NERIST offers M.Sc. in Forestry, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics. For M.Sc. Forestry, candidates must have passed 4-year B.Sc in Forestry with a CGPA 6.5 on a 10 point scale or 60% marks in aggregate. For other specializations, candidates must have passed B.Sc in the concerned discipline with 55% marks in aggregate.
Ques. How many seats are available for MBA at NERIST?
Ans. A total of 38 seats are available in MBA (Full-time) at NERIST. Candidates must have passed a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with 55% marks in aggregate and 50% for SC/ST category to apply for an MBA.