North Eastern Hill University Admissions 2026-27 Dates, Appilcation Form, Process & Fee

Shillong, Meghalaya

College Type
Central University
Co-Ed Status :
Co-Education
Minority Status :
Non Minority
Affiliated To :
North Eastern Hill University (NEHU)

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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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