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North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST), established in 1984, is an autonomous deemed-to-be university in Nirluji, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. Funded by the MHRD, Government of India, it is an AICTE and UGC approved technical institute. It achieved an NIRF rank in the 151-200 band in the Engineering category in 2024. With 11 departments of Science & Engineering, it provides B.Tech, B.Sc, M.Tech, M.Sc, Ph.D, and MBA programs across specializations.
NERIST offers B.Tech in CSE as its Flagship course. The admissions for these programs are conducted based on various entrance exams. For B.Tech admissions, students must have a valid JEE Main score or NERIST Entrance Exam and go through the JoSAA counseling process. Similarly, for M.Tech admissions, performance in GATE / NEPGET and counseling is mandatory. The average fee for the B.Tech 1st-year program varies from INR 13,750 to INR 23,000, depending on the specialization. The M.Tech 1st-year fee amounts to INR 22,960 - INR 54,460, depending upon the specialization.
NERIST placement records for 2025 are yet to be released. However, according to the NIRF reports, 77 PG students got placed during the 2023-24 placement drive, and 182 UG Students got placed in 2024. A median package of INR 7 LPA was secured by the PG department in the 2023-24 campus placements. Top companies like Oil India Limited, Tata Projects, Godrej, Reliance, and HCL recruited students.
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NERIST Highlights
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Established Year | 1984 |
| Address | Nirjuli (Itanagar) - 791109Arunachal Pradesh, India |
| Official Website | nerist |
| Phone Number | +91 360 2257401-408 |
| Campus size | 513 Acres |
| Accreditations | NBA |
| Recognized by | UGC & AICTE |
| B.Tech Program Average Fees | INR 13,750 to INR 23,000 |
| NIRF Ranking 2024 | 151-200 (Engineering) |
| Number of Courses | 20+ |
| Scholarship | Merit-based scholarship available |
| Median Package in 2024 | INR 7 LPA (PG) |
| Total Placements in 2024 | 77 (PG) |
NERIST Video Review & Analysis
In this video, Prabhat Ranjan has discussed campus life, admissions, fee structure, and placement packages at NERIST. Some key highlight points are:
- NERIST is a government engineering college located at Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh.
- NIRF has ranked it in the band of 151-200 in the engineering category in 2023.
- In 2022, a total of 70 B.Tech students were placed amongst 170 graduating students with a median salary package of INR 4.5 LPA. According to students’ reviews, 6 LPA was the average package.
- A 41% placement percentage is calculated for B.Tech department students according to the 2022 placement data.
- The JEE Main Cutoff for B.Tech in the Open Category in 2023 varied from 51525 to 60281.
- The total fee for B.Tech will be approximately 2 Lakhs, including Hostel and Mess charges.
NERIST Important Dates 2025
Some of the crucial upcoming exam dates for NERIST admissions are as follows:
| Important Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| NERIST Entrance Exam 2025 Admit Card | April 11, 2025 - April 26, 2025 |
| NERIST Entrance Exam 2025 | April 26, 2025 - April 27, 2025 |
| NERIST Exam Results | May 21, 2025 (Tentative) |
| NERIST Entrance Exam Counseling Dates | July 22, 2025 (Tentative) |
| JoSAA Counseling Registration Date | June 3, 2025 |
| CAT Exam Date | Nov 30, 2025 |
| Last Date of Online Application Registration (PG & Ph.D Programs) | May 22, 2025 |
| Date for downloading Admit Cards (PG & Ph.D Programs) | June 06, 2025 onwards |
NERIST Courses & Fees 2025
NERIST offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs for Engineering and Science courses. Popular specializations of B.Tech are CSE, ECE, and CSE (AI). M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, and B.Sc programs are also available for students. The average fee for the 1st year B.Tech program is INR 13,750 - INR 23,000, whereas the fee for the 1st year M.Tech Program is INR 22,960 - INR 54,460. Refer to the following table for NERIST’s Top Courses and Fees.
| Programs | Exam Accepted | Duration | Fees (For 1st Year) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (7 Courses) | JEE Main, followed by CSAB Counseling Or NEE-II (PCM) Exam + NERIST Counseling | 4 Years | INR 13,750 - INR 23,000 |
| B.Sc | 10+2 Level Examination | 4 Years | INR 29,240 |
| MBA | CAT/MAT/CMAT/XAT + Institute Written Test + Group Discussion + Interview Round | 2 Years | INR 67,980 |
| M.Tech (15 Courses) | GATE/NEPGET Score | 2 Years | INR 22,960 - INR 54,460 |
| M.Sc (4 Courses) | NEPGET Exam | 2 Years | INR 36,720 |
| Ph.D (12 Courses) | NEPGET Exam | 3 Years | INR 46,280 |
NERIST Admission 2025
NERIST admissions for UG and PG programs are based on the performance in JEE Main/NEE/GATE/NEPGET entrance exams. Admissions dates for 2025 are yet to be announced. Students can refer to the table below for the admission procedure.
| Course | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | Must have passed the 10 + 2 Level Examination with at least 75% Marks from a recognized board with PCM (Compulsory Subjects) | JoSAA/CSAB Counseling is based on the JEE Main ScoreOrNEE-II Scores followed by a counseling round |
| B.Sc | Must have passed the 10 + 2 Level Examination with Science Stream from a recognized board | 10+2 Level Exam Score |
| M.Tech. | B.Tech/B.E. degree from a recognized university with at least 60% Marks or 6.5 CGPA in aggregate | GATE/NEPGET Score followed by NERIST Counseling |
| M.Sc | Bachelor’s degree with 60% Marks or 6.5 CGPA in aggregate | NEPGET Exam followed by NERIST Counseling |
| Ph.D | Master’s Degree in Engineering or any relevant program with a minimum of 60% Marks / equivalent 6.5 CPI | Written Test + Interview Round |
Read More: NERIST Admission 2025
NERIST CutOff 2025
NERIST’s Cut-Off for 2025 has not yet been released. B.Tech Admissions are based on the JEE Main exam, followed by JoSAA/CSAB Counseling. Students can refer to the year-wise cut-off trend for JEE Main.
JEE Main CutOff Year-Wise Trend (All India Quota - General Category)
NERIST’s B.Tech CSE cut-off for the General category for the last 3 years for All India Quota are added below. The closing cutoff for the CSE department has been inconsistent throughout these three years, with the highest cutoff rank of 44224 in 2022.
| Courses | 2024 Cutoff By Rank (5th Round Closing Rank) | 2023 Cutoff By Rank (8 Round Closing Rank) | 2022 Cutoff By Rank (6 Round Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 55764 | 116486 | 44224 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 65512 | 111102 | 57148 |
| Electrical Engineering | - | 168986 | 58191 |
| ECE | - | - | 53699 |
Check Detailed NERIST Cutoff 2025
NERIST Placement 2025
NERIST placement statistics for 2025 have not yet been released. According to NIRF reports, the PG department students secured a median CTC of INR 7 LPA, with 77 placed students in the 2023-24 placement drive. The UG department students achieved a median package of INR 6 LPA in 2023-24 with 182 placements. Some of the top recruiting companies were Oil India Limited, Tata Projects, Godrej, Reliance, HCL, Wipro, TCS, IBM, and Capgemini.
| Particulars | Statistics 2023-24 |
|---|---|
| Median Package of PG | INR 7 LPA |
| Median Package of UG | INR 6 LPA |
| Number of Placements UG | 182 |
| Number of Placements PG | 77 |
| Top Recruiters | Oil India Limited, Tata Projects, Godrej, Reliance, HCL, Wipro, TCS, IBM, Capgemini |
Placement Statistics of Previous Years are given below:
| Placement Year | Median CTC of UG Programs | Median CTC of PG Programs | Number of Offers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 LPA | 7 LPA | |
| 2023 | 6 LPA | 7.05 LPA | - |
| 2022 | 4.5 LPA | 4.5 LPA | 8 |
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NERIST Ranking 2025
NERIST achieved a position in the rank band of 151-200 in the Engineering category by NIRF in 2024. Other popular ranking agencies like IIRF ranked NERIST in the 71st position in 2025 for their advancement in the MBA department. The table below shows the other rankings of NERIST:
| Ranking Agency | Category | Rank (Year) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest | Previous | ||
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Engineering | 151-200 (2024) | 151-200 (2023) |
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MBA | 71 (2025) | - |
| Engineering | 117 (2024) | 123 (2023) | |
NERIST Campus Life & Infrastructure
NERIST, spread across 513 acres of land, offers a variety of infrastructural facilities and amenities to students. Some of the key features are as follows:
- Spacious and modern classrooms with all the required teaching aids.
- Innovative and Equipped Chemistry, Computer, Food Process engineering, Dairy and Food Engineering, Hardware, Network, VLSI and other labs are specially designed for the student’s projects.
- The Central Research Facility (CRF) is available for research and development activities with instruments like a UV-visible spectrophotometer and an Electrochemical Workstation.
- The Advanced Computing and Communication Facility offers computing facilities with internet connectivity and various software tools.
- A Central library and 11 departmental libraries with a large collection of books and journals are also available.
- A Sports Complex and Gymkhana for co-curricular activities and sports are available for students.
- Hostel facilities are available for both boys and girls. A total of 8 Boys’ hostels and 2 Girls’ hostels are provided. 2 extended hostels are available for PG Boys and Girls. ATMs, Mini shops, an indoor stadium, lawn tennis, basketball courts, and outdoor badminton courts are available.
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NERIST vs NIT Arunachal Pradesh vs IIIT Hyderabad vs BITS Pilani
NERIST is compared with other renowned institutes like NIT Arunachal Pradesh, IIIT Hyderabad, and BITS Pilani based on their established year, Fees, Median Package, and Top recruiters. The highest median package stood at INR 23 LPA at IIT Hyderabad in 2023.
| Criteria | NERIST | NIT Arunachal Pradesh | IIIT Hyderabad | BITS Pilani |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established Year | 1983 | 2010 | 1998 | 1964 |
| Approx Fees (For 1st Year) | INR 13,750 - INR 23,000 Approx for B.Tech Courses | INR 1.3 Lakhs Approx for B.Tech Courses | INR 4.5 Lakhs Approx for B.Tech Courses | INR 6.04 Lakhs Approx for B.E. Courses |
| Median Package | INR 7 LPA (2024, PG) | INR 8.10 LPA (2024) | INR 23 LPA (PG,2023) | INR 17 LPA (2024) |
| Top Recruiters | Godrej, Reliance, HCL, Wipro, TCS, IBM, Capgemini | Samsung, L&T, Bosch, Deloitte, HCL | Adobe, UBER, Google, Qualcomm, Huawei | Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, Intel, Micron, AMD, Reliance Industries |
NERIST FAQs
Ques. What are the scholarship provisions offered for NERIST admission in 2025?
Ans. NERIST offers merit-based scholarships to economically backward students. Research scholarships, GATE scholarships, and other government schemes are available as well.
- GATE Scholarship: Students with a master’s degree and a valid GATE score enrolling for M.Tech programs at NERIST are eligible for this scholarship. A cash scholarship of INR 12,400 per month under the GATE scholarship is given to students.
- Ph.D scholars at NERIST are eligible to get a stipend/scholarship benefit of INR 28,000 per month upon selection.
- Students who are pursuing a diploma or bachelor’s degree at NERIST can apply for the studentship. A reward of INR 800 per month is provided as a benefit of studentship.
Ques. Does NERIST provide hostel accommodation for students?
Ans. NERIST provides hostel accommodation to both boys and girls. A total of 10 hostels is distributed amongst students. 8 boys and 2 girls hostel with food, and all facilities and amenities are provided.
Ques. What is the fee structure for hostel accommodation at NERIST?
Ans. NERIST’s hostel fee structure for both girls and boys is INR 19,610. The detailed break-up of the hostel fee structure is given below:
- Caution Money: INR 3,000 (50% refundable after completion of the course)
Mess Advance:
- INR 16,610 per semester for Brahmaputra, Subansiri & Kurung Paniu Hostels.
- INR 12,000 per semester for Tirap, Pare, Dibang, Lohit and Kameng hostels.
Ques. Where is NERIST located?
Ans. NERIST, popularly known as the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, is located at Itanagar, Nirluji, in Arunachal Pradesh. The address is 4PHV+V5C, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh 791109.
Ques. What is the NERIST Entrance Exam?
Ans. The NEE or NERIST Entrance Exam is an entrance exam conducted for admission to different courses. NEE-I, NEE-II, and NEE-III are conducted every year for Certificate and degree programs of Technology and 4-year degree programs in Forestry & Sciences. Students can appear for these exams for admission to B.Tech (Normal & Lateral entry), B.Sc, MBA, and other programs. The questions are based on objective-type multiple-choice questions.
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The North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) has commenced the online application process for the NERIST Entrance Examination (NEE) 2025. The application portal opened on January 10, 2025, and will remain active until March 31, 2025.
NERIST Itanagar admission process vary from course to course offered at the UG and PG levels. Click here to get the course wise admission process of NERIST.
NERIST Entrance Examination (NEE)-2024 Online applications are being accepted for the following areas: degree module courses in forestry, technology streams, and base module courses (certificate courses). The dates for the online application form submission are set for January 8, 2024. The last date for applying is on March 26, 2024. You can apply online from the official portal.
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The NERIST Itanagar Online Application link is available on its official website.
The last date for admission has already been over by July 2023 for NERIST Itanagar.
For the B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering program offered by North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology you will cost around INR 13,750 per year. To know more details click here NERIST Placement
Yes, NERIST offers numerous PG courses for your further studies after graduation. You can visit NERIST Courses and Fees structure to know more details.
No, you must have passed higher secondary from a recognized board and attend the JEE Main entrance examination to secure admission to NERIST
To register for NERIST entrance exam, you must register and submit your application online through the application on the official website of NERIST. Students who have passed Class XII examination with at least 50% marks taking PCM subjects are eligible to register for this exam.
Yes, you need to appear for NEPGET exam followed by personal interview for M.Tech admission and not GATE.
If you have a valid score in the entrance test conducted then you can surely get admission at NERIST Itangar.
How can I take admission in M.Tech?
You need to appear for the NEPGET examination followed by an interview round and a group discussion round and qualify all of them for taking admission to NERIST M.Tech.
The minimum eligibility set for the Bachelors of Technology (B.Tech) requires one to have passed the 12th standard board examination in the science stream with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics as the compulsory subjects from a recognized board with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.
Yes, NERIST Itanagar offers Master of Science in Physics to the students. The total fee of the course is INR 41,840. The first-year fee of the course is INR 26,400. Admission to the course is based on the NEPGET exam.