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North Eastern Hill University Admissions Details

North Eastern Hill University Application/Admission Process

North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) in Shillong offers admissions to UG, PG, and PhD programs primarily through national entrance exams like CUET UG/PG, JEE Main, GATE, and others, with processes managed online via the university portal or CUET Samarth platform. Admissions for 2026 emphasize merit-based selection following eligibility checks and counseling.

Admission Process

  • Candidates register online at nehu.ac.in or nehucuet.samarth.edu.in, selecting programs and uploading documents before paying fees.
  • Selection involves qualifying entrance scores, merit lists, counseling, document verification, and fee payment for confirmation.
  • PhD admissions include department-specific entrance tests and interviews, as seen in ongoing 2025-26 announcements.

Eligibility Criteria

  • UG programs like BA, BSc, BTech require 10+2 with 45-75% aggregate (5% relaxation for SC/ST), varying by course; BTech needs Class 12 with 75% and JEE Main, BA LLB needs 50%.
  • PG courses such as MA, MSc, MBA demand bachelor's degrees with 45-60% (relaxations apply), accepting CUET PG, MAT, or GATE.
  • Reservations include 50% for SC/ST, 30% open, 10% for NEHU wards, 3% PwD, and Meghalaya domicile quotas for PG.

Important Dates (2026)

Event

UG (CUET/JEE)

PG (CUET PG/GATE/MAT)

Application Start

Jan 3, 2026 (CUET UG) / Oct-Nov 2025 (JEE Session 1)

Dec 14, 2025 - Jan 14, 2026 (CUET PG)

Application End

Jan 30, 2026 (CUET UG) / Late Jan-Feb 2026 (JEE Session 2)

Jan 14, 2026 (CUET PG); Feb 23, 2026 (MAT PBT)

Exam Dates

May 11-31, 2026 (CUET UG); Jan 21-30, 2026 (JEE Session 1)

Mar 2026 (CUET PG); Feb 7-8 & 14-15, 2026 (GATE); Mar 1/8, 2026 (MAT)

Results

Jul 2026 (CUET UG tentative)

Apr 2026 (CUET PG); Feb-Mar 2026 (GATE/MAT)

Counseling/Classes

Post-results (May-Jun tentative per academic calendar)

Post-results; Even semester starts Feb 12, 2026

Application Fees

  • General/OBC candidates pay INR 800; SC/ST pay INR 400 per application, submitted online during form filling.
  • Fees are non-refundable and cover processing for selected programs.

Required Documents

Applicants must upload/submit the following documents as listed below:

  • 10+2/graduation mark sheets
  • Entrance scorecard (CUET/JEE/GATE)
  • ID proof
  • Passport photos
  • Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PwD)
  • Migration/TC
  • Domicile proof (if applicable)

Original documents are verified during counseling.

Additional Details

  • NEHU prioritizes North-East students with reservations and scholarships like JRF (for NET qualifiers) and Students’ Aid Fund for economically weaker sections, covering fees/books.
  • Seat intake varies: 90 for BTech, 60 for BA LLB/MBA, thousands across BSc/BA affiliates.
  • Candidates need to check nehu.ac.in for program-specific updates, as PhD processes differ by department.

 

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