Pay application fee online via card/UPI/netbanking
Submit application and save/print application number for future reference
Application Fee
Category
Amount
General (including EWS)
₹500
SC/ST
₹250
NEHU Cutoff 2025 - JEE Main Opening & Closing Ranks
The NEHU Shillong JEE Main cutoff ranks for B.Tech admission in 2025 show moderate competition with closing ranks for general category ranging roughly between 61,868 and 100,180 across different branches. Information Technology is the most competitive branch. Cutoffs have remained fairly stable compared to previous years.
JEE Main Cutoff (Opening & Closing Ranks)
Branch
General
OBC-NCL
SC
ST
EWS
Information Technology
61868 - 85700
22634 - 38377
11412 - 15559
4173 - 6829
9874 - 16247
Electronics & Communication Engineering
67527 - 89121
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11412 - 15559
4173 - 6829
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Energy Engineering
69315 - 100180
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Biomedical Engineering
69748 - 92511
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Category
Opening Rank
Closing Rank
General
54944
85700
OBC-NCL
22634
38377
SC
11412
15559
ST
4173
6829
EWS
9874
16247
NEHU Admission 2026 Important Dates
Event
Date
PhD Admission Interview
28 November 2025
PhD Admission Last Date
10 December 2025
UG & PG Application Deadline
27 November 2025
UG & PG Application Last Date Extended
10 December 2025
PhD Program Start Date
January 2026
CUET UG Registration Start
First week of March 2026
CUET PG Registration Start
January 2026
GATE 2026 Exam
7, 8, 14, 15 February 2026
NEHU Admission 2026 - Documents Required
UG Admission
10th & 12th marksheets and certificates (original + photocopy)
Entrance exam scorecard (CUET UG/JEE Main for BTech)
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS if applicable), domicile certificate (if applicable)
Recent passport-size photographs, valid ID proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport)
Migration and character certificates from previous institution
PG Admission
Bachelor’s degree certificate and all semester marksheets (original + photocopy)
Apply online at nehu.ac.in from 1 May to 15 June 2026 by registering and submitting the application form with ₹800 (₹400 for SC/ST). Admission is based on entrance exams like CUET UG/PG for most courses, JEE Main for B.Tech, and GATE for M.Tech, followed by counselling and document verification.
What are the fees at NEHU?
Annual fees range from ₹10,000 to ₹80,000 depending on the course. For example, B.Tech total fees are around ₹1,44,000, MBA fees approximately ₹67,200 for the entire course, and PG courses range from ₹6,720 to ₹30,000 per semester. Hostel charges vary by facility and mess fees are extra.
What is the placement record at NEHU?
NEHU’s placement rate is about 50-60% for engineering and management streams. The highest package reached ₹32 LPA (Google), with average packages around ₹4-6 LPA. Top recruiters include Amazon, TCS, Wipro, and Infosys, with median UG package ₹3.5 LPA and PG package ₹5 LPA in 2025.
What cutoff/rank is needed for NEHU?
For B.Tech, JEE Main rank around 180-210 for general category is typical; ST category cutoffs are lower (150-180). CUET scores above 50th percentile are generally required for UG and PG courses, with relaxations for reserved categories. Admission is competitive, especially for technical courses.
How is hostel and campus life at NEHU?
NEHU’s main campus spans 1,025 acres with modern hostels offering single and shared rooms. Mess facilities provide decent food, and the campus supports sports and cultural activities. The environment is scenic and conducive to academic and extracurricular growth.
Is NEHU worth joining?
NEHU offers strong research and academic programs with good ROI given moderate fees and decent placements, especially in science and engineering. It suits students seeking quality education in Northeast India with government university benefits and a peaceful campus environment.