North Eastern Hill University, popularly known as NEHU, is a public central university in Shillong, Meghalaya. Established in 1973, NEHU has two campuses, one at Mawkynroh-Umshing, Shillong, and another at Chasingre, Tura. The main campus is located in Shillong which is spread over 1225 acres of land. The university is recognized by the UGC and accredited with an ‘A’ grade by the NAAC. NEHU is ranked 80 among the top universities in India in NIRF Rankings 2023.
At present, NEHU has 79 affiliated colleges offering professional and other degrees. NEHU is also one of the first few universities to provide affiliation to ‘Minority Educational Institutions’ from all over the country. NEHU offers various general and professional courses across various disciplines like engineering, science, social sciences, commerce, law, management, humanities, and others. Furthermore, NEHU provides free coaching for civil service exams to SC and OBC students through its Dr. Ambedkar Centre. Every year, many students from NEHU successfully clear the NET, GATE, and other national tests, and join the Central Civil Services or Banking Services after their studies.
Known for its research and innovation capabilities, various research publications by its teachers have been featured in national and international conferences and seminars. Along with academic excellence, the university has also won several medals at the AIU national level tournament. Moreover, NEHU has collaborated and signed MoUs with various companies, institutions, and organizations like the University of Chukalongkorn, Thailand, Gujarat University, K.L. Bajoria College, and others.
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Particulars | Statistics |
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University Name | North Eastern Hill University |
Also Known As | NEHU |
Campus Size | 1225 acres |
Establishment year | 1973 |
Location | Umshing Mawkynroh, Shillong-793022, Meghalaya, India |
University Type | Central University |
Ranking | Ranked 80 in NIRF 2023 |
Approvals | UGC, Council of Architecture, Bar Council |
Accreditation | 'A' grade by NAAC |
Total Students | 35,000 |
Courses Offered | 120+ |
Official Website | nehu.ac.in |
NEHU offers over 120 courses through 44 academic departments and 2 study centres under 8 schools. UG programs such as BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA, BTTM, and BSW are offered through affiliated colleges. NEHU has 53 undergraduate affiliated colleges affiliated including eight professional colleges. The university offers various general and professional courses on its campus. Details of NEHU courses are given in the table below:
Courses | Details | Fees (Per Semester) |
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B.Arch | Eligibility: 10+2 with 50% marks with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects Selection Criteria: National Aptitude Test of Architecture (NATA) |
INR 42,000 |
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 |
INR 42,000 |
BALLB | Eligibility: 10+2 or its equivalent with not less than 50% marks in aggregate Selection Criteria: CUET UG |
INR 18,160 |
M.Tech | Eligibility: 60% marks in the bachelors degree from a recognised board/university Selection Criteria: GATE scores/University-based entrance exam |
INR 24,000 |
MBA | Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks Selection Criteria: CUET PG/MAT (AIMA) + GD and PI |
INR 20,000-30,000 |
M.Sc | Eligibility: B.Sc degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 55% marks Selection Criteria: CUET PG |
INR 20,000 |
MCA | Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks and Mathematics as a compulsory subject in 10+2 Selection Criteria: CUET PG |
INR 25,000 |
MA | Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks Selection Criteria: CUET PG |
INR 10,280 (Total Fees) |
M.Com | Eligibility: B.Com (Hons) with 45% marks Selection Criteria: CUET PG |
INR 3400 |
PhD | Eligibility: Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least 55% marks Selection Criteria: Written Test + Interview |
INR 7200 |
NEHU admissions to all UG, PG, and PhD programs are based on scores obtained in the entrance examination. The university accepts national-level entrance examinations such as CUET UG (for BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BSW, BALLB, BBA, BCA, and BTTM), JEE Main (for BTech), NATA (for B.Arch), GATE (for MTech), MAT (AIMA) (for MBA), and CUET PG (for PG courses MA, M.Com, M.Sc, M.Ed, MBA, MCA, and MSW). The final selection for admission is based on a cutoff released by the university based on scores obtained in the entrance examination. Candidates who secure the minimum cutoff marks released by the university are offered admission after receiving the admission fee.
Registrations for admission at NEHU usually begin in May or June every year. The application process is completely online, application forms for admission can be filled online on the official website of the university. North Eastern Hill University also provides reservations to candidates belonging to the Economically Weaker Section, SC/SCT categories, Physically challenged, Sports person, etc. The distribution of seats for NEHU admissions is as follows:
North Eastern Hill University JEE Main Cutoff for admission to the BTech program is released through JoSAA/CSAB in multiple rounds. Candidates who secure the minimum cutoff rank are offered admission to the respective BTech courses. The expected NEHU JEE Main Cutoff 2024 based on the previous year’s JEE Main ranks is given in the table below:
Courses | JEE Main Cutoff 2024 (Expected) |
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B.Tech Information Technology | 52858 |
B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering | 56865 |
B.Tech Biomedical Engineering | 61501 |
B.Tech Energy Engineering | 62971 |
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, the students need to search for their roll no. and check their results.
Candidates who have written their exams should follow the steps mentioned below to check their NEHU results:
Every year, NEHU conducts campus drives for its students. The university has a ‘Career and Counselling Cell’ that provides training to its students and prepares them for their future job challenges. The department gives personal development and resume writing training, and conducts group discussions, mock interviews, field visits, workshops, seminars, etc. Various national and multinational companies are invited to the campus to conduct placement drives.
The highest salary package offered in 2023 NEHU placement was 10.8 LPA, which was offered to a B.Tech student by GLA University, Uttar Pradesh. Interestingly, as compared to 2022, there was a 58.62% increase in the highest salary package offered and the number of students placed in 2023 also increased by 63.63%
Here’s a brief overview of the placement details by the Career and Counselling Cell 2023-24:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2023) |
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Top Department | B.Tech |
Number of Students Placed | 22 |
Highest Salary Offered | 10.8 LPA (90k per month) |
Lowest Salary Offered | 1.8 LPA |
Number of Participating Companies | 08 |
Some of the major companies participating in the campus drive were:
NEHU provides various scholarships to its students who meet the respective eligibility criteria. However, it is to be noted that students who are in full-time employment are not eligible for any of these scholarships. Students can refer the table below which highlights various NEHU scholarships and its eligibility criteria:
Scholarships | Eligibility Criteria | Benefits |
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Post-graduate Scholarship |
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An amount of 3100 p.m. for a period of 2 years only i.e. full duration of PG programme |
JN Tata Endowment for Higher Education of Indians |
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A loan amount of INR 1,00,000 to INR 10,00,000 |
National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students |
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Junior Research Fellowship Scholarship |
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INR 35,000 p.m. for the first two years |
PwD Scholarship |
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Scholarship for fresh students of final class |
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NEHU campus is well-equipped with all the facilities. Its state-of-the-art infrastructure ensures that the students are given a perfect learning atmosphere. Apart from its academic centres, NEHU Shillong campus has residential quarters for teaching and non-teaching staff, guest houses, shopping complex, bank, post office, research centres, and much more. Here are several facilities NEHU provides to its students:
NEHU has 79 affiliated colleges located in various parts of the Meghalaya. There are 53 undergraduate-affiliated colleges including eight professional colleges. The university has around 35,000 students enrolled in its affiliated UG colleges. Some of the top NEHU Affiliated colleges are given below:
Affiliated Colleges | CD Rating |
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St. Anthony's College | 8.3 out of 10 |
Union Christian College | 8.4 out of 10 |
Umshyrpi College | 7.6 out of 10 |
Regional Institute of Science and Technology | 8.4 out of 10 |
St. Mary’s College | 7.4 out of 10 |
Lady Keane College | 8 out of 10 |
St. Edmunds College | 7.3 out of 10 |
Many renowned Indian and international personalities have been a part of NEHU. Its alumni list includes popular individuals who have brought glory to India and stand as great leaders in their respective fields. Here are some of the notable alumni of NEHU:
For a better decision NEHU’s position as compared to other universities, students can refer the data in the table below:
Universities | NIRF Ranking (University Category) | Highest Salary Package Offered | Course Fees (B.Tech) |
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NEHU | 80 | 7.25-10.8 LPA | 18,000 (per semester) |
Tezpur University | 69 | 30-40 LPA | 40,000-60,000 (first year) |
Gauhati University | 88 | 6-10.3 LPA | 25,000-45,000 (per semester) |
Assam University, Silchar | 100-151 | 6-7 LPA | 60,000 (first year) |
Sikkim Manipal University | 101 | 36.5 LPA | 2-3.4 LPA (first year) |
Ques. What is NEHU HRDC?
Ans. NEHU HRDC stands for Human Resource Development Centre. This centre at NEHU aims at promoting tribal development in the North East region. It ensures that they receive the right education, a pleasant working environment, and understanding of personal development, and to enhance knowledge on the latest developments.
Ques. Is NEHU a government or private university?
Ans. NEHU is one of the reputed public centre universities in Meghalaya. NEHU has been ranked 106 in Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia, 2024. The university was established by an act of parliament and is mainly aimed at the development of the tribal people in the North East region of India.
Ques. What is NEHU best-known for?
Ans. NEHU Shillong is best-known for its research and innovation initiatives. The university encourages its students and faculty members to undertake various research projects. The faculty at NEHU are also known for incorporating innovative teaching methods and providing a conducive learning environment to its students.
Ques. How much is the hostel fee at NEHU?
Ans. The hostel fee at NEHU is properly segregated. The monthly hostel expenses of NEHU include a room rent or INR 300, caution money of INR 1500, mess caution money of INR 2000, and miscellaneous fee of 600 per annum. Apart from room rent the other expenses are either refundable or adjustable.
Ques. How to pay NEHU application fee?
Ans. Since the mode of application for NEHU admissions is online, the application fee payment is also done online. Candidates can pay their application fee using Debit/Credit Card or through net banking via SBI and HDFC bank. The application fee for general category students is INR 800, whereas for SC/ST students, it is INR 400.
Ques. How to apply for NEHU admissions?
Ans. NEHU admissions are completely online. To apply for NEHU admissions:
Ques. How many departments does NEHU Tura campus have?
Ans. In total, NEHU Tura campus has a total of 11 departments offering PG and Ph.D courses. Initially, the campus only had the departments of English and Garo. However, later, other departments were added such as history and archeology, horticulture, computer application, management, and forestry to name a few.
Ques. When was NEHU TERU Campus established?
Ans. The North Eastern Hill University Act was passed by both houses of the parliament and NEHU was established on 19th July, 1973. Later, in Feb 1996, Tura campus was established primarily to cater to the needs of students pursuing higher education in the region. Since then, the campus has been adding new departments and has become a premium institute imparting high-quality education.
Ques. What is NEHU's ranking in the world?
Ans. NEHU has been ranked 401 by the QS World Rankings in the 'Asia' category and was ranked '2' in the 'Teacher-Student Ratio' category. Further, NEHU was ranked 80 in NIRF in the University category in 2023. However, it has dropped by 14 ranks as compared to 2022, where NEHU was ranked 66 in 2022.
Ques. Is CUET score considered at NEHU university?
Ans. Admission to UG and PG courses like M.Com, M.Sc, BCA, B.Sc at NEHU requires a good Common University Entrance Test (CUET) score. While professional courses at NEHU require you to crash specific exams conducted by the respective bodies. For instance, admission to MBA requires a good score in MAT and B.Arch requires NATA.
Ques. Which two universities were a part of NEHU?
Ans. NEHU was mainly established as a regional university in the Northeastern region. Though having its campus in Meghalaya, it was the main university for the students belonging to Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Mizoram. NEHU later gave birth to Nagaland University in Sept 1994 and Mizoram University in June 2001. Since then, its jurisdiction over Nagaland and Mizoram has come to an end.
Ques. What is the admission criteria for foreign students?
Ans. Foreign applicants who are willing to apply at NEHU are required to apply in a prescribed form and submit it in the Dean Students' Welfare Office by 15th May of every year.
Following is the admission criteria for foreign students:
Ques. Does NEHU have a medical centre?
Ans. Yes, NEHU has a well-equipped medical centre for all its students and faculty members. From issuing free medicines to providing sufficient provisions for dressing, injection, and minor surgical procedures, NEHU’s health centre is fully-stocked. First-aid facilities are also given at all sport tournaments. Apart from regular health check-ups, the university also has emergency medical services including an ambulance and blood donor arrangement. Recently, NEHU has also started conducting bio-chemical tests such as blood and urine analysis.
Ques. What is the role of Dr. Ambedkar Centre for Excellence at NEHU?
Ans. Dr. Ambedkar Centre of Excellence at NEHU provides free coaching for civil service examinations for SC/OBC candidates. The course fees will be paid by Dr. Ambedkar Foundation, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, and the Government of India. Alongside, a stipend of INR 4000 p.m. is given to all the students enrolled in the course and INR 15,000 shall be provided to all the successful students.
Ques. Does NEHU provide financial support to its students?
Ans. NEHU provides financial support to poor and deserving students under its Students’ Aid Fund. The university helps such students in the payment of tuition fees, examination fees, and to meet the expenses of hostel, textbooks, stationery, clothes, and medical emergencies. NEHU also grants free loans to deserving students and to meet other genuine needs of such students.
Ques. Where is NEHU’s computer centre situated?
Ans. NEHU’s computer centre is situated in the university campus in Umshing Mawkynroh, Shillong, Meghalaya. This computer centre was brought into existence in 1987. Students and faculty members of NEHU use the computer system for research purposes and for computer education. Recently, SULEKAR High Performance Clusters have been installed with a centralised high computing processing facility, which is accessible by all the departments within the NEHU campus.
Ques. What are NEHU Central Library timings?
Ans. NEHU Central Library remains open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. during weekdays and on Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Whereas, on Sundays and national holidays the library remains closed. Students must also note that the ‘main transaction counter’ of the library is open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Ques. Does NEHU have a digital library?
Ans. NEHU Shillong has a huge central library which also provides digital research and learning facilities. To facilitate seamless online services to its students and faculty, the library is well-equipped with high-end computers and audio-visual equipment. NEHU’s Central Library has also been an active member of E-Shodh Sindhu which gives online access to scholarly peer-reviewed online journals and e-resources.
Ques. Which centres are a part of NEHU?
Ans. NEHU Shillong campus has been a prominent location in Northeast India. It is home to various exclusive centres of learning like the Shillong Science Centre, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) Regional Centre, Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) and Sports Authority of India (SAI). These centres were established with an aim to facilitate the diverse interests of its students.
Ques. What research facilities does NEHU provide?
Ans. To encourage its students and teachers to take-up research works, NEHU has established various noteworthy centres. The university has a DBT-sponsored Bioinformatics Centre, DST-sponsored Sophisticated Analytical Instrumentation Facility (SAIF), Computer Centre, and a unique multi-state/non-governmental State Resource Centre. Additionally, it is also developing a Bio-park and the North-East India Centre of Diversities (NEICoD) in its Shillong Campus.
Ques. Which are the professional courses offered at NEHU?
Ans. The professional courses offered by NEHU include:
Ques. How many NEHU affiliated colleges have NSS cell?
Ans. The National Service Scheme (NSS) Cell currently operates only in 35 affiliated colleges of NEHU in Meghalaya. The NSS is sponsored by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) of Government of India. This scheme encourages students to participate in social work activities like afforestation, disaster management, adolescence education, integration, and social harmony.
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MA 15 Courses | ₹5,230 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation | 26 Dec - 10 Feb 2024 | |
Ph.D 32 Courses | ₹13,710 (1st Year Fees) | Post Graduation | - | |
M.Sc 14 Courses | ₹6,220 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation | 26 Dec - 30 Jun 2024 | |
B.Tech 4 Courses | ₹49,600 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 | 10 June - 30 Jun 2024 | |
M.Com 1 Course | ₹7,760 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation | - |
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