How good is North Eastern Hill University (NEHU)?

North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) has a very peaceful environment and extremely friendly people. This institute can be good but it does not meet the expectations in terms of providing quality education. If you don’t want to struggle in your work-life, it will be wise not to choose NEHU. One of my friends is a faculty there and she is not happy with the academic environment and work culture at the institute. Besides all the bad reviews there are a few departments that are decent. School of Technology is a new addition to NEHU. It still has a lot to improve. It lacks the competitive environment and a Techfest of its own that a good technical institute should have. However, currently, it is better than various other private colleges in India. Besides, this department is bestowed with a handful of skilled faculty. According to various student reviews, the Department of Botany and Zoology are good; and the Department of Physics, Mathematics, Economics, and Chemistry are average. Lastly, it has a diverse nature of students and comes with an extremely beautiful campus.

What are the benefits of studying at North Eastern Hill University (NEHU)?

The environment at NEHU is unique. It is a sort of mix of both Indian English Medium of education, American style,and a slice of mainland Indians, the most important touch of British back then. Here is a brief highlight of the institute. It is the oldest Central University in North East India. One of the few A grade universities in the region. Consists of many departments of different fields including Arts, Science & Commerce. Faculties are good & experienced. The campus is very big and beautiful as it is located in Meghalaya. Here, learning in such an environment is really amazing. It is just not about academics but learning in nature makes you more focused.

How is Assam University Silchar for a BTech as compared to AEC and NEHU?

Among these three the best college will be AEC (Assam Engineering College) and here are some reasons to justify it. AEC is completely an engineering college, but the other two are schools for engineering under their respective universities. AEC gets its funds from the state government and it is given solely for the purpose in the engineering field, but the other two institutes receive their funds from the central government and it gets divided among all the departments available in the university. AEC is now a pioneer in the field of engineering as it has completed more than 60 years of its existence but the other two universities are very new in the field of engineering. It has also built a very strong alumni network within these 60 years of offering engineering courses. As it is located in Guwahati, it has many advantages over NEHU and especially Assam University. It is located in Silchar and there are many connectivities and traveling problems due to which many companies dont visit the campus during placements. In 2020, placement drive it offered salary packages upto 10 LPA. In AEC, the lab facilities available are very good and are much better in comparison to NEHU and Assam University. In these 60 years of existence, AEC has established a very good reputation all over the country with its excellent academics and placements and most of the top scorers prefer to choose AEC over the other two to pursue their engineering. Hence, if youre interested in pursuing engineering, then choosing AEC will be a very good option as this college has a very good reputation and experience in this field and offers very good facilities and placements to its students.

Does NEHU provide B.A in mass communication?

North-Eastern Hill University doesn’t provide BA in Mass Communication. The department of Journalism and Mass Communication of NEHU offers a Masterss in Jurnalism and Mass Communication only. You need to have a bachelors degree of three years or more in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate to apply for this course.

NEHU Shillong: Admission 2023, Courses, Fees, Ranking, Placements

North Eastern Hill University, popularly known as NEHU, is a public central university in Shillong, Meghalaya. Established in 1973, NEHU has two campuses, one at Mawkynroh-Umshing, Shillong, and another at Chasingre, Tura. The main campus is located in Shillong which is spread over 1225 acres of land. The university is recognized by the UGC and accredited with an ‘A’ grade by the NAAC. NEHU is ranked 80 among the top universities in India in NIRF Rankings 2023.

At present, NEHU has 79 affiliated colleges offering professional and other degrees. NEHU is also one of the first few universities to provide affiliation to ‘Minority Educational Institutions’ from all over the country. NEHU offers various general and professional courses across various disciplines like engineering, science, social sciences, commerce, law, management, humanities, and others. Furthermore, NEHU provides free coaching for civil service exams to SC and OBC students through its Dr. Ambedkar Centre. Every year, many students from NEHU successfully clear the NET, GATE, and other national tests, and join the Central Civil Services or Banking Services after their studies.

Known for its research and innovation capabilities, various research publications by its teachers have been featured in national and international conferences and seminars. Along with academic excellence, the university has also won several medals at the AIU national level tournament. Moreover, NEHU has collaborated and signed MoUs with various companies, institutions, and organizations like the University of Chukalongkorn, Thailand, Gujarat University, K.L. Bajoria College, and others.

Table of Content

NEHU Highlights
NEHU Courses & Fees
NEHU Admission Process
NEHU JEE-Main Cut-off 2024 (Expected)
NEHU Results
NEHU Placements
NEHU Scholarships
NEHU Campus & Facilities
NEHU Affiliated Colleges
NEHU Notable Alumni
NEHU vs Other Universities - Quick Comparison
NEHU FAQs

North Eastern Hill University Highlights

Particulars	Statistics
University Name	North Eastern Hill University
Also Known As	NEHU
Campus Size	1225 acres
Establishment year	1973
Location	Umshing Mawkynroh, Shillong-793022, Meghalaya, India
University Type	Central University
Ranking	Ranked 80 in NIRF 2023
Approvals	UGC, Council of Architecture, Bar Council
Accreditation	'A' grade by NAAC
Total Students	35,000
Courses Offered	120+
Official Website	nehu.ac.in

NEHU Courses & Fees

NEHU offers over 120 courses through 44 academic departments and 2 study centres under 8 schools. UG programs such as BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA, BTTM, and BSW are offered through affiliated colleges. NEHU has 53 undergraduate affiliated colleges affiliated including eight professional colleges. The university offers various general and professional courses on its campus. Details of NEHU courses are given in the table below:

Courses	Details	Fees (Per Semester)
B.Arch	Eligibility: 10+2 with 50% marks with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects Selection Criteria: National Aptitude Test of Architecture (NATA)	INR 42,000
B.Tech	Eligibility: 10+2 in Science Stream or its equivalent with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks in Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology/Technical Vocational subjects Selection Criteria: JEE Main followed by JoSAA/CSAB Counselling	INR 42,000
BALLB	Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in aggregate Selection Criteria: CUET UG	INR 18,160
M.Tech	Eligibility: 60% marks in the bachelors degree from a recognised board/university Selection Criteria: GATE scores/University-based entrance exam	INR 24,000
MBA	Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks Selection Criteria: CUET PG/MAT (AIMA) + GD and PI	INR 20,000-30,000
M.Sc	Eligibility: B.Sc degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% marks Selection Criteria: CUET PG	INR 20,000
MCA	Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks and Mathematics as a compulsory subject in 10+2 Selection Criteria: CUET PG	INR 25,000
MA	Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks Selection Criteria: CUET PG	INR 10,280 (Total Fees)
M.Com	Eligibility: B.Com (Hons) with 45% marks Selection Criteria: CUET PG	INR 3400
PhD	Eligibility: Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least 55% marks Selection Criteria: Written Test + Interview	INR 7200

NEHU Admission Process

NEHU admissions to all UG, PG, and PhD programs are based on scores obtained in the entrance examination. The university accepts national-level entrance examinations such as CUET UG (for BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BSW, BALLB, BBA, BCA, and BTTM), JEE Main (for BTech), NATA (for B.Arch), GATE (for MTech), MAT (AIMA) (for MBA), and CUET PG (for PG courses MA, M.Com, M.Sc, M.Ed, MBA, MCA, and MSW). The final selection for admission is based on a cutoff released by the university based on scores obtained in the entrance examination. Candidates who secure the minimum cutoff marks released by the university are offered admission after receiving the admission fee.

Registrations for admission at NEHU usually begin in May or June every year. The application process is completely online, application forms for admission can be filled online on the official website of the university. North Eastern Hill University also provides reservations to candidates belonging to the Economically Weaker Section, SC/SCT categories, Physically challenged, Sports person, etc. The distribution of seats for NEHU admissions is as follows:

Open category: 50%
Reserved for SC/ST: 50%
Reserved for Economically Weaker Section (EWSs): As per Govt. of India

NEHU JEE-Main Cut-off 2024 (Expected)

North Eastern Hill University JEE Main Cutoff for admission to the BTech program is released through JoSAA/CSAB in multiple rounds. Candidates who secure the minimum cutoff rank are offered admission to the respective BTech courses. The expected NEHU JEE Main Cutoff 2024 based on the previous year’s JEE Main ranks is given in the table below:

Courses	JEE Main Cutoff 2024 (Expected)
B.Tech Information Technology	52858
B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering	56865
B.Tech Biomedical Engineering	61501
B.Tech Energy Engineering	62971

NEHU Results

Every year, NEHU conducts semester examinations for UG and PG courses. The results are released after a month or two of the exam. Candidates who have appeared for NEHU sem exams can check their results on the official website of the university. A pdf file will be displayed on the screen, the students need to search for their roll no. and check their results.

How to check NEHU results?

Candidates who have written their exams should follow the steps mentioned below to check their NEHU results:

Visit NEHU's official website exams.nehu.ac.in
Click on the "Results" section
Select the course and then the exam from the dropdown lists
A pdf file of the results will appear on the screen
Search for your number in the list
Download this file for future reference

NEHU Placements

Every year, NEHU conducts campus drives for its students. The university has a ‘Career and Counselling Cell’ that provides training to its students and prepares them for their future job challenges. The department gives personal development and resume writing training, and conducts group discussions, mock interviews, field visits, workshops, seminars, etc. Various national and multinational companies are invited to the campus to conduct placement drives.

The highest salary package offered in 2023 NEHU placement was 10.8 LPA, which was offered to a B.Tech student by GLA University, Uttar Pradesh. Interestingly, as compared to 2022, there was a 58.62% increase in the highest salary package offered and the number of students placed in 2023 also increased by 63.63%

Here’s a brief overview of the placement details by the Career and Counselling Cell 2023-24:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)
Top Department	B.Tech
Number of Students Placed	22
Highest Salary Offered	10.8 LPA (90k per month)
Lowest Salary Offered	1.8 LPA
Number of Participating Companies	08

Some of the major companies participating in the campus drive were:

Intellipaat, Bangalore
GLA University, Mathura
Dalmia Cement Bharat Ltd.
Santacruz Telemarketing Services Private Ltd
LearnHill Technologies Private ltd
Regional Resource Centre for Northeast
Corizo Edutech.

NEHU Scholarships

NEHU provides various scholarships to its students who meet the respective eligibility criteria. However, it is to be noted that students who are in full-time employment are not eligible for any of these scholarships. Students can refer the table below which highlights various NEHU scholarships and its eligibility criteria:

Scholarships	Eligibility Criteria	Benefits
Post-graduate Scholarship	Available only for first-year PG degree students Applicant must be less than 30 years at the time of admission Only first and second rank holders are considered	An amount of 3100 p.m. for a period of 2 years only i.e. full duration of PG programme
JN Tata Endowment for Higher Education of Indians	An Indian who is less than 45 years of age as on June 30 Applicant must have scored atleast 60% marks in UG or PG Must clear the online test and interview round	A loan amount of INR 1,00,000 to INR 10,00,000
National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students	Candidates selected for pursuing Ph.D/integrated M.Phil or Ph.D and has started attending classes A minimum of 55% marks in final PG exam Family income must not exceed INR 6 lakh p.a.	Payment of full tuition fee INR 5000 p.a. for books and stationery INR 3000 p.m. stipend INR 45,000 as a one-time financial assistance during the tenure
Junior Research Fellowship Scholarship	Students whose age is less than 35 years for men and 45 years for women as on 1st July Qualified in NET/GATE Scored a minimum of 55% marks in masters degree	INR 35,000 p.m. for the first two years
PwD Scholarship	Candidate with benchmark disability, not less than 40% Candidate from BPL or economically weaker section Candidate is between 14-30 years of age	Fee paid to the educational institution directly. Additional support to some deserving scholars in terms of study materials, assistive devices, and other allowances
Scholarship for fresh students of final class	Student with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST) in previous examination

NEHU Campus & Facilities

NEHU campus is well-equipped with all the facilities. Its state-of-the-art infrastructure ensures that the students are given a perfect learning atmosphere. Apart from its academic centres, NEHU Shillong campus has residential quarters for teaching and non-teaching staff, guest houses, shopping complex, bank, post office, research centres, and much more. Here are several facilities NEHU provides to its students:

Hostel: NEHU hostel accommodates both, male and female, and national and international students. In total, it has 23 hostels and all the hostel rooms are well-furnished, well-ventilated, spacious, and provide sufficient water and electricity facilities.
Library: NEHU has a central library in Shillong and a campus library in Tura. NEHU’s central library has a collection of over 2.9 lakh books, 38,000 bound periodicals, and subscription to 316 international and 366 Indian current journals. Students here also have access to its digital library, making it more convenient.
Travel Concessions: NEHU organises various field visits, study tours, and research works. Students who are undertaking tours for the above mentioned purposes are given rail-ticket concessions and modest daily allowance. Concessions on rail-tickets are also given to students who are visiting their hometown.
Auditorium: NEHU has an air-conditioned auditorium which can accommodate a wide audience. It is also suitable to hold large events like guest lectures and conferences.
Sports: Sports activities are given due importance. NEHU conducts tournaments and coaching camps in sports like table tennis, badminton, cricket, martial arts, athletics, football, volleyball, chess, and basketball for men and women alike. Additionally, the sports department is also equipped with a gymnasium.
Cafeteria: Healthy and fresh meals are provided to the students and faculty members at the cafeteria. NEHU cafeteria is a comfortable place for students to relax and refresh.
Health Centre: NEHU health centre provides preventive, curative, and promotive health services to its students and faculty members. It issues free medicines to its patients and provides emergency medical services including an ambulance facility.
WiFi: Students at NEHU have a WiFi-enabled campus which makes it easier to access research resources, study materials, and e-resources.
Cells: To provide the students with a comfortable environment and to ensure their growth, NEHU has set-up various cells like auto-ragging cell, career and counselling cell, design innovation cell, internal complaint committee, IQAC, NSS cell, equal opportunity cell, etc.
Camps and Workshops: For the overall development of its students, NEHU organises various camps like health camps and blood donation camps. It also holds workshops like environmental awareness programmes and other developmental, and social outreach programmes.
Transport: The university has a fleet of buses operating from the campus to several stops in the city at regular intervals. In order to avail this facility, students will have to pay a prescribed nominal fee.

NEHU Affiliated Colleges

NEHU has 79 affiliated colleges located in various parts of the Meghalaya. There are 53 undergraduate-affiliated colleges including eight professional colleges. The university has around 35,000 students enrolled in its affiliated UG colleges. Some of the top NEHU Affiliated colleges are given below:

Affiliated Colleges	CD Rating
St. Anthony's College	8.3 out of 10
Union Christian College	8.4 out of 10
Umshyrpi College	7.6 out of 10
Regional Institute of Science and Technology	8.4 out of 10
St. Mary’s College	7.4 out of 10
Lady Keane College	8 out of 10
St. Edmunds College	7.3 out of 10

NEHU Notable Alumni

Many renowned Indian and international personalities have been a part of NEHU. Its alumni list includes popular individuals who have brought glory to India and stand as great leaders in their respective fields. Here are some of the notable alumni of NEHU:

Mohammed Azharuddin: Former Indian cricket team captain and Indian politician

P.V. Narasimha Rao: Ninth Prime Minister of India

Uma Rama Rao: Indian Kuchipudi dancer and founder & director of 'Lasya Priya Dance Academy'

Kader Khan: Former Indian actor, screenwriter, and film producer

Easterine Kire: Poet, short story writer, and novelist who has been awarded 'Bal Sahitya Puraskar'

Phrangki Buam: Indian professional football player and winger for l-League club Shillong Lajong.

NEHU vs Other Universities - Quick Comparison

For a better decision NEHU’s position as compared to other universities, students can refer the data in the table below:

Universities	NIRF Ranking (University Category)	Highest Salary Package Offered	Course Fees (B.Tech)
NEHU	80	7.25-10.8 LPA	18,000 (per semester)
Tezpur University	69	30-40 LPA	40,000-60,000 (first year)
Gauhati University	88	6-10.3 LPA	25,000-45,000 (per semester)
Assam University, Silchar	100-151	6-7 LPA	60,000 (first year)
Sikkim Manipal University	101	36.5 LPA	2-3.4 LPA (first year)

NEHU FAQs

Ques. What is NEHU HRDC?

Ans. NEHU HRDC stands for Human Resource Development Centre. This centre at NEHU aims at promoting tribal development in the North East region. It ensures that they receive the right education, a pleasant working environment, and understanding of personal development, and to enhance knowledge on the latest developments.

Ques. Is NEHU a government or private university?

Ans. NEHU is one of the reputed public centre universities in Meghalaya. NEHU has been ranked 106 in Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia, 2024. The university was established by an act of parliament and is mainly aimed at the development of the tribal people in the North East region of India.

Ques. What is NEHU best-known for?

Ans. NEHU Shillong is best-known for its research and innovation initiatives. The university encourages its students and faculty members to undertake various research projects. The faculty at NEHU are also known for incorporating innovative teaching methods and providing a conducive learning environment to its students.

Ques. How much is the hostel fee at NEHU?

Ans. The hostel fee at NEHU is properly segregated. The monthly hostel expenses of NEHU include a room rent or INR 300, caution money of INR 1500, mess caution money of INR 2000, and miscellaneous fee of 600 per annum. Apart from room rent the other expenses are either refundable or adjustable.

Ques. How to pay NEHU application fee?

Ans. Since the mode of application for NEHU admissions is online, the application fee payment is also done online. Candidates can pay their application fee using Debit/Credit Card or through net banking via SBI and HDFC bank. The application fee for general category students is INR 800, whereas for SC/ST students, it is INR 400.

Ques. How to apply for NEHU admissions?

Ans. NEHU admissions are completely online. To apply for NEHU admissions:

Visit the official website of NEHU, nehu.ac.in
Select ‘Students’ tab > Fees
Fill the required information and register
Login to your NEHU account and select your desired course
Enter your details and attach the documents. Click ‘submit’
Pay the application fee

Ques. How many departments does NEHU Tura campus have?

Ans. In total, NEHU Tura campus has a total of 11 departments offering PG and Ph.D courses. Initially, the campus only had the departments of English and Garo. However, later, other departments were added such as history and archeology, horticulture, computer application, management, and forestry to name a few.

Ques. When was NEHU TERU Campus established?

Ans. The North Eastern Hill University Act was passed by both houses of the parliament and NEHU was established on 19th July, 1973. Later, in Feb 1996, Tura campus was established primarily to cater to the needs of students pursuing higher education in the region. Since then, the campus has been adding new departments and has become a premium institute imparting high-quality education.

Ques. What is NEHU's ranking in the world?

Ans. NEHU has been ranked 401 by the QS World Rankings in the 'Asia' category and was ranked '2' in the 'Teacher-Student Ratio' category. Further, NEHU was ranked 80 in NIRF in the University category in 2023. However, it has dropped by 14 ranks as compared to 2022, where NEHU was ranked 66 in 2022.

Ques. Is CUET score considered at NEHU university?

Ans. Admission to UG and PG courses like M.Com, M.Sc, BCA, B.Sc at NEHU requires a good Common University Entrance Test (CUET) score. While professional courses at NEHU require you to crash specific exams conducted by the respective bodies. For instance, admission to MBA requires a good score in MAT and B.Arch requires NATA.

Ques. Which two universities were a part of NEHU?

Ans. NEHU was mainly established as a regional university in the Northeastern region. Though having its campus in Meghalaya, it was the main university for the students belonging to Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Mizoram. NEHU later gave birth to Nagaland University in Sept 1994 and Mizoram University in June 2001. Since then, its jurisdiction over Nagaland and Mizoram has come to an end.

Ques. What is the admission criteria for foreign students?

Ans. Foreign applicants who are willing to apply at NEHU are required to apply in a prescribed form and submit it in the Dean Students' Welfare Office by 15th May of every year.

Following is the admission criteria for foreign students:

Equivalent qualification as prescribed by university.
Health clearance certificate from a competent authority of the country of origin and host country.
A valid visa
Recommendation of the concerned department of NEHU.

Ques. Does NEHU have a medical centre?

Ans. Yes, NEHU has a well-equipped medical centre for all its students and faculty members. From issuing free medicines to providing sufficient provisions for dressing, injection, and minor surgical procedures, NEHU’s health centre is fully-stocked. First-aid facilities are also given at all sport tournaments. Apart from regular health check-ups, the university also has emergency medical services including an ambulance and blood donor arrangement. Recently, NEHU has also started conducting bio-chemical tests such as blood and urine analysis.

Ques. What is the role of Dr. Ambedkar Centre for Excellence at NEHU?

Ans. Dr. Ambedkar Centre of Excellence at NEHU provides free coaching for civil service examinations for SC/OBC candidates. The course fees will be paid by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, and the Government of India. Alongside, a stipend of INR 4000 p.m. is given to all the students enrolled in the course and INR 15,000 shall be provided to all the successful students.

Ques. Does NEHU provide financial support to its students?

Ans. NEHU provides financial support to poor and deserving students under its Students’ Aid Fund. The university helps such students in the payment of tuition fees, examination fees, and to meet the expenses of hostel, textbooks, stationery, clothes, and medical emergencies. NEHU also grants free loans to deserving students and to meet other genuine needs of such students.

Ques. Where is NEHU’s computer centre situated?

Ans. NEHU’s computer centre is situated in the university campus in Umshing Mawkynroh, Shillong, Meghalaya. This computer centre was brought into existence in 1987. Students and faculty members of NEHU use the computer system for research purposes and for computer education. Recently, SULEKAR High Performance Clusters have been installed with a centralised high computing processing facility, which is accessible by all the departments within the NEHU campus.

Ques. What are NEHU Central Library timings?

Ans. NEHU Central Library remains open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. during weekdays and on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Whereas, on Sundays and national holidays the library remains closed. Students must also note that the ‘main transaction counter’ of the library is open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Ques. Does NEHU have a digital library?

Ans. NEHU Shillong has a huge central library which also provides digital research and learning facilities. To facilitate seamless online services to its students and faculty, the library is well-equipped with high-end computers and audio-visual equipment. NEHU’s Central Library has also been an active member of E-Shodh Sindhu which gives online access to scholarly peer-reviewed online journals and e-resources.

Ques. Which centres are a part of NEHU?

Ans. NEHU Shillong campus has been a prominent location in Northeast India. It is home to various exclusive centres of learning like the Shillong Science Centre, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Regional Centre, Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) and Sports Authority of India (SAI). These centres were established with an aim to facilitate the diverse interests of its students.

Ques. What research facilities does NEHU provide?

Ans. To encourage its students and teachers to take-up research works, NEHU has established various noteworthy centres. The university has a DBT-sponsored Bioinformatics Centre, DST-sponsored Sophisticated Analytical Instrumentation Facility (SAIF), Computer Centre, and a unique multi-state/non-governmental State Resource Centre. Additionally, it is also developing a Bio-park and the North-East India Centre of Diversities (NEICoD) in its Shillong Campus.

Ques. Which are the professional courses offered at NEHU?

Ans. The professional courses offered by NEHU include:

B.Tech in Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Energy Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
Bachelor of Architecture
B.A. LLB (Hons)
M.Sc in Biotechnology, Horticulture, Forestry, and Food Technology
M.Tech in Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Nanotechnology, and Biomedical Engineering
MBA in Service Management, Agri-Business Management, Tourism and Travel Management..
Master of Computer Application
Master of Social Work
Ph.D programmes

Ques. How many NEHU affiliated colleges have NSS cell?

Ans. The National Service Scheme (NSS) Cell currently operates only in 35 affiliated colleges of NEHU in Meghalaya. The NSS is sponsored by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) of Government of India. This scheme encourages students to participate in social work activities like afforestation, disaster management, adolescence education, integration, and social harmony.