NEHU admissions for most of the UG and PG programs are based on CUET examination. For admission to professional courses such as BTech, BArch, MTech, and MBA, NEHU accepts scores of national-level tests such as JEE Main, NATA, GATE, and MAT, respectively.Admission process at NEHU usually begins in May or June every year.
- Fees: The total fee for BA LLB (Hons.) is INR 1.45 Lakhs, and for B.Tech is INR 2.01 Lakhs.
- Selection Process: Admission to BA LLB (Hons.) is based on CUET UG scores, while B. Tech admissions are based on JEE Main scores followed by NEHU counselling.
- Cutoff: For B.Tech, JEE Main 2025 score was between 61868 and 89601
- Application Fee: INR 1000- INR 2200
- Application Mode: Online.
- Application forms for admission to NEHU courses can be filled out online on the official website of the university, @nehu.ac.in.
NEHU Admission Dates 2026
Admissions at NEHU are primarily based on CUET scores. Students can check the schedule for NEHU 2026 admissions from below:
CUET UG Dates 2026
NEHU B.Tech Admission Dates 2026
Candidates can check the upcoming events for JEE Main 2026 listed below.
CUET PG Dates 2026
NEHU Counselling Dates 2026
Tabulated below are the NEHU Counselling Important Dates
| Event |
Dates(Tentative) |
| PG Counselling (Rounds 1-2) |
15 April - 28 April 2026 |
| PG Spot / Final Round |
12 May - 25 May 2026 |
| B.Tech Counselling (Rounds 1-2) |
20 June - 02 July 2026 |
| UG Counselling (Rounds 1-2) |
10 July - 22 July 2026 |
| UG Spot / Final Round |
05 August - 18 August 2026 |
| PhD Counselling & Interview |
25 August - 22 September 2026 |
NEHU B.Tech Admission 2026
Admission to B.Tech course at North Eastern Hill University is based on JEE Main scores followed by JoSAA and CSAB counselling.
| Courses |
Details |
| 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 |
NEHU B.Tech Admission Process
Tabulated NEHU admission process for the B.Tech program
| Stage |
Details |
| Appear for JEE Main |
Candidates must register and appear for JEE Main 2026, conducted by NTA. |
| JoSAA Registration |
Qualified candidates must register for JoSAA counselling and select NEHU as a preferred institute. |
| Seat Allotment |
Seats are allotted based on JEE Main rank, category, seat availability, and JoSAA round. |
| CSAB Special Round (If Required) |
Candidates may participate in CSAB Special Rounds if seats remain vacant after JoSAA counselling. |
NEHU B.Tech Cutoff
B.Tech admission at North Eastern Hill University is based on JEE Main scores through JoSAA and CSAB counselling processes. NEHU Cutoff for 2025 is given below:
NEHU JEE Main Cutoff
Given below are the round - wise closing ranks of NEHU JEE Main Cutoff 2025 through JoSAA counselling.
| Course |
Round 1 (Closing Rank) |
Final Round (Closing Rank) |
| B.Tech Information Technology |
61868 |
75532 |
| B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering |
67527 |
87752 |
| B.Tech Energy Engineering |
69315 |
87091 |
| B.Tech Biomedical Engineering |
69748 |
89601 |
Key Insight for Aspirants
- Candidates targeting IT or ECE should aim for stronger JEE Main ranks due to consistent demand.
- Students with moderate ranks may strategically target Energy or Biomedical Engineering, where closing ranks extend significantly higher.
- NEHU remains a viable option for students seeking a Central University engineering degree with relatively accessible cutoffs compared to top-tier institutions.
NEHU CSAB Counselling Cutoff
NEHU B.Tech admission through CSAB Counselling Cutoff was between Rank 133444 and 606929, depending on the branch and counselling round.
| Course |
Round 1 (Closing Rank) |
Round 3 (Closing Rank) |
| B.Tech Information Technology |
133444 |
173345 |
| B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering |
153538 |
223308 |
| B.Tech Energy Engineering |
252040 |
478419 |
| B.Tech Biomedical Engineering |
282104 |
606929 |
Key Insight for Aspirants
- Candidates within 1.7-2.2 lakh ranks can realistically target IT in CSAB.
- Ranks between 2-3 lakh remain competitive for ECE.
- Ranks up to 5-6 lakh have historically secured admission in the Energy and Biomedical branches.
- CSAB should be viewed as a probability opportunity window, not a guaranteed relaxation.
Popular FAQs on NEHU Cutoff
Ques. What is the seat intake for B.Tech and M.Tech at NEHU?
Ans. NEHU offers B.Tech and M.Tech courses with various specialisations. Each course has a different number of seat intake. In case of B.Tech, the seat intake is 70, out of which 10 seats are available for lateral entry candidates. And for M.Tech, the seat intake is 20, out of which 02 seats are available for industry-sponsored candidates.
Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for lateral-entry candidates for B.Tech?
Ans. Admission to professional programs like B.Tech depends on specific entrance exams. While direct-entry candidates have to appear for JEE-Mains for B.Tech admissions, lateral-entry candidates must go through only an entrance exam. At the same time, they must secure 60% in 3 years of engineering diploma from a recognised board/university.
NEHU M.Sc Admission 2026
Admission to M.Sc course at NEHU is primarily based on CUET PG scores, followed by university-level merit processing.
Popular M.Sc Programs
- M.Sc Biology / Life Sciences
- M.Sc Physics
- M.Sc Chemistry
- M.Sc Mathematics
Candidates seeking admission to the NEHU M.Sc program must meet the following admission criteria:
| Stage |
Details |
| Eligibility |
B.Sc degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% marks |
| Selection Criteria |
CUET PG |
| Counselling |
Conducted by the university |
| Application |
Register on the GKV website and submit CUET-PG scores |
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NEHU Courses 2026
Details of NEHU courses are given in the table below:
| Courses |
Details |
Popular Specializations |
| B.Arch |
Eligibility: 10+2 with 50% marks with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.
Selection Criteria: National Aptitude Test of Architecture (NATA) |
Sustainable Architecture, Urban Planning, and many more |
| BALLB |
Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in aggregate
Selection Criteria: CUET UG |
Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and many more |
| M.Tech |
Eligibility: 60% marks in the bachelor's degree from a recognised board/university
Selection Criteria: GATE scores/University-based entrance exam |
Computer Science & Engineering, Structural Engineering, and many more |
| M.Com |
Eligibility: B.Com (Hons) with 45% marksSelection Criteria: CUET PG |
Accounting and Finance, Business Analytics and many more |
| PhD |
Eligibility: Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least 55% marksSelection Criteria: Written Test + Interview |
Life Sciences, Engineering and Technology and many more. |
NEHU Application Process 2026
The application process at North Eastern Hill University is conducted entirely online mode.
Step-by-Step NEHU Application Process
- Candidates must appear for and qualify in the relevant entrance examination, such as CUET UG, CUET PG, JEE Main, GATE, CAT/MAT/CMAT, or NATA, depending on the chosen program.
- After the declaration of entrance results, eligible candidates must register on the NEHU admission portal using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Applicants are required to fill out and upload relevant documents.
- The prescribed application fee must be paid online.
- After verifying all entered details, candidates must submit the form and download the confirmation page for future reference.
NEHU Counselling Application Fee
Tabulated below is the course-wise NEHU counselling application fee.
| Course Type |
General Category |
SC/ST Category |
| General Courses |
INR 500 |
INR 250 |
| Professional Courses |
INR 800 |
INR 400 |
Note: This fee is payable to NEHU at the time of application on the university admission portal and is non-refundable.
North Eastern Hill University Counselling Process
NEHU conducts the counselling process in online mode after the release of program-wise merit lists. Shortlisted candidates must log in to the official admission portal to confirm their participation.
Seats are allotted strictly based on merit, entrance score, and applicable reservation norms. Selected candidates are required to complete document verification and pay the prescribed admission fee within the specified deadline to secure their seat. Failure to comply within the given timeframe may result in cancellation of the allotment.
Check: NEHU Admission Prospectus
NEHU Reservation Criteria 2026
As per the guidelines of UGC and the Government of India, NEHU has reserved some seats for minority students and for students with disability. The university has an ‘Equal Opportunity Cell’ which ensures the timely implementation of all the guidelines on reservation.
The following table highlights NEHU reservation criteria for the distribution of seats:
| Category |
Reservation |
| Open Category |
50% |
| SC/ST |
50% |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) |
As per the government of India |
The table below shows the categories that can opt for supernumerary seats at NEHU:
| Category |
Reservation |
| International Students |
10% |
| Ex-Servicemen |
5% |
| Kashmiri Migrants |
- |
| Children of Indian Workers in Gulf Countries |
- |
| NEHU Wards |
01 seat |
5% quota for the physically-abled shall be taken from the respective category, subject to a minimum of one seat.
Along with various reservation policies, certain categories carry weightages during the admission process:
| Category |
Weightage (%) |
| Level of Physical Disability |
40%-60% |
5 |
| More than 60% |
7 |
| Level of Educational Backwardness |
5% below national level |
5 |
| More than 5% below national level |
7 |
| Level of Sport Activity |
Representing the country at international level |
10 |
| Representing the state at national level |
5 |
| Inter-university at national level |
3 |
| NEHU Employees, their spouses/children |
10 |
| NCC Candidate ‘C’ Certificate Holder |
3 |
| NCC candidates who are students from NEHU’s affiliated colleges or are the permanent domiciles of Meghalaya |
10 |
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, and 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
Students can check PG course wise NEHU Results
NEHU Admission FAQs
Ques. What are the documents required for NEHU admissions?
Ans. Candidates must submit the following documents for admission to NEHU:
- Grade 10 Marksheet
- Grade 12 Marksheet
- SC/ST Certificate (if any)
- Degree Marksheets (all sems - for PG)
- Relevant docs for those applying under special categories like NSS, physically-challenged, etc
- Permanent Resident Certificate for the permanent domiciles of Meghalaya.
Ques. What is the condition for getting a sponsored MBA seat in NEHU?
Ans. To get a sponsored MBA seat in NEHU, the candidate must have:
- A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 50% (45% for SC/ST) aggregate marks from a recognised institution.
- A valid score in CUET-PG/MAT
- And a full-time work experience in a firm or company with a registered authority.
Ques. How to register for a course at NEHU?
Ans. Candidates who want to register for a course at NEHU must follow the steps mentioned below:
- Visit NEHU’s website, @erp.nehu.ac.in
- Enter your name and password
- Select the ‘Register for courses’ link available on the left-hand side
- Select the semester and click on ‘fetch courses’
- From the list of subjects, tick the ones required, including core subjects
- Select the open/elective paper,s if any
- Verify and click save.
Ques. What are the conditions for the University Quota under NSS?
Ans. NSS candidates who want to apply for ‘University Quota’ have to fulfil 3 conditions prescribed by the university:
- Candidates must have completed 240 hours of service in a span of 2 years under NSS and attended at least one special camp.
- Donated blood in NSS organised blood donation camp
- Participated in the inter-University/State/National/International NSS events.
Ques. What weightage does the MBA admission eligibility carry?
Ans. The admission eligibility of the MBA at NEHU includes a valid score in MAT/CUET PG, a group discussion, and a personal interview. These three criteria carry some weightage for final admissions:
- Aggregate score in holds 80%
- Group Discussion holds 10%
- And a personal interview holds another 10%
Ques. How much attendance percentage is necessary for NEHU sem exams?
Ans. Any student at NEHU must have attended a minimum of 75% of classes in each course. This includes lectures, sessions, tutorials, seminars, field visits, and industrial trips. A student whose attendance falls short of the required minimum will not be permitted to appear for the semester examination of the course.
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