NERIST Admissions 2024: Courses, Fees, Eligibility, Application Form

B.Tech at NERIST is offered in six different engineering disciplines, namely, Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.

Admission is on the basis of NERIST conducted entrance test NEE II. The institute also accepts students having a valid JEE Main score. 

B.Tech Eligibility

Eligibility conditions to NERIST B.Techhas two aspects: academic and age.

• Academically, applicants are required to be:
  • Higher Secondary or Class 12th Appeared/ Passed with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
  • Appeared/Passed Higher Secondary equivalent (ITI/ NERIST Certificate) or Class 12th (Vocational stream)
• Age-wise Maximum Age of applicants, as on July 31, 2021, should not be more than 23 years (General)/ 26 years (OBC & female)/ 28 years (ST/SC/PH).
• For B.TechLateral Entry, candidates who have Appeared/ Passed 3 Years Diploma in relevant field from a government recognized polytechnic or institute with a minimum aggregate of 60% will be considered eligible.
• For B.TechLateral Entry, applicants need to fulfill the age criteria as specified by NERIST as Maximum Age as on July 31, 2021 is 40 years (General)/ 43 years (OBC and Female)/ 45 years (ST/SC/PH).
• In order to gain lateral entry into B. Tech, applicants need to qualify NEE III.

B.Tech Selection Criteria

• Selection is on the basis of academic merit and performance in entrance test.
• Candidates who have studied PCM in their 10+2 level are required to take a 3-hour 150-question test comprising of questions from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
• Candidates who have done their 10+2 in vocational studies need to take a 3-hour 150-question test comprising of questions from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and relevant vocational subject.

The B. Sc. in Forestry offered at NERIST is a unique 4-year degree program. Admission is on the basis of entrance test NEE II conducted by the institute itself.

B.Sc. Forestry Eligibility

B.Sc. Forestry applicants need to fulfill academic and age criteria in order to be considered eligible for admission. Academically, applicants are required to pass higher Secondary or Class 12th Appeared/ Passed with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

The Maximum Age of applicants, as on July 31, 2021, should not be more than 23 years (General)/ 26 years (OBC & female)/ 28 years (ST/SC/PH).

B.Sc. Forestry Selection Criteria

• Selection is on the basis of academic merit and performance in entrance test.
• Candidates take a 3-hour 150-question test comprising of questions from Physics, Chemistry and Biology.

How to apply to B. Sc. Forestry?

The NEE Application form can be accessed through the NERIST Admission Portal and the Application Fee of INR 1000 (INR 600 for SC/ST/PH candidates) can be paid online using Debit/ Credit Cards or Net Banking.

NERIST conducts M.Tech programs in six engineering disciplines. Admission to the same is on the basis of performance in GATE or the institute’s own written test (NEPGET). Applicants are required to qualify relevant undergraduate degrees in order to be eligible to apply.

M.Tech Eligibility

• M.Tech applicants should have a B. Tech. or equivalent degree with a CGPA of 6.5 on a scale of 10 or an aggregate score of 60%. SC/ST/PWD category candidates are allowed an exemption of 5% in aggregate score of qualifying exam.
• Candidates should also have a valid GATE Score, in the absence of which, they will have to appear for the NERIST PG entrance test - NEPGET.

M.Tech Selection Criteria

• Selection is on the basis of academic merit and performance in the entrance test.
• Please note, candidates with valid GATE score are exempt from entrance examination for admission in M.Tech, subject to availability of seats.

The M. Sc. Forestry program is a natural progression form the UG B. Sc. Forestry conducted at NERIST.

M.Sc. Forestry Eligibility

M.Sc. Forestry applicants should have completed a 4-year Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry with a CGPA 6.5 on a scale of 10 or an aggregate score of 60% marks in aggregate. A relaxation of 5% in aggregate score allowed for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

M.Sc. Forestry Selection Criteria

• Selection is on the basis of academic merit and performance in the institute conducted NEPGET.
• Please note, candidates with valid GATE score are exempt from entrance examination for admission in M. Sc., subject to availability of seats.

NERIST also conducts the M.Sc. program in the Basic Sciences: Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

M.Sc. Eligibility

B.Sc. in Physics/ Chemistry/ Mathematics with an aggregate score of 55% in Pass Course Subjects and 50% marks in major/honors subject. A relaxation of 5% in aggregate score allowed for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

M.Sc. Selection Criteria

• Selection is on the basis of academic merit and performance in the institute-conducted NEPGET.
• Please note, candidates with valid GATE score are exempt from entrance examination for admission in M. Sc., subject to availability of seats.

Admission to the MBA program at NERIST can be gained with a valid CAT/ mba Score. Candidates who do not have appeared for any of these tests can appear for the NEPGET to qualify for admissions.

MBA Eligibility

• NERIST MBA applicants should have a Bachelor Degree in any discipline that is approved by AIU, with an aggregate score of 55% marks (50% for SC/ST applicants).
• Candidates with valid CAT/ MAT score will be exempt from the written test.

MBA Selection Criteria

• Selection is on the basis of academic merit and performance in the entrance tests/ institute-conducted NEPGET.
• Group Discussion/ Personal Interview are also integral part of the MBA selection process. Please note, weightage for the Written test and Group Discussion/ Personal Interview will be 75% and 25%, respectively.

NERIST offers Ph.D program through all its 11 academic departments including the Humanities & Social Sciences Department and one Centre for Management Studies. 

Ph.D Eligibility

• NERIST PhD Applicants should have completed a M. Tech. or equivalent degree with a CGPA of 6.5 on a scale of 10 or an aggregate score of 60%.
• A Postgraduate Degree in Science/ Humanities with aggregate score of 55% is also eligible for PhD.
• SC/ST/PWD candidates in both cases are allowed an exemption of 5% in aggregate score of qualifying exam.
• Applicants should have a valid GATE score/ NET including JRF (UGC/CSIR/ICAR)/ SLET/ Lecturer fellowship

PhD Selection Criteria

• Candidates who do not have a valid GATE score/ NET including JRF (UGC/CSIR/ICAR)/ SLET/ Lecturer fellowship and M. Phil., have to appear for a written test of 100 objective-type questions from relevant subject and Research Methodology.
• Candidates that qualify the test cut-off of 50 marks proceed to the Viva-Voce round with respective departments.
• Please note, applicants who wish to pursue Ph.D. while in employment/service, need to submit an NOC from their employer at the time of counseling/ admission.