North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong
Also known as NEHU
- Fees / year
- ₹37,680
- Courses
- 4+
- NIRF University
- 151–200
- Established
- 1973
About North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong
North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) is a Central University in Shillong, Meghalaya, set up under the North-Eastern Hill University Act passed by Parliament in 1973 to serve the hill areas of the North-East. Its jurisdiction once also covered Nagaland and Mizoram, until those states got their own universities in 1994 and 2001. The main campus stands on about 1,225 acres at Mawkynroh-Umshing, on land provided by the Meghalaya government, with a second campus at Tura and a community college at Wahiajer. It also has 84 affiliated colleges.
Teaching is organised in eight schools covering the humanities, social sciences, education, life and physical sciences, economics and management, and technology. The School of Technology offers B.Tech programmes in electronics and communication, information technology, energy and biomedical engineering, alongside M.Tech and PhD options, while a separate department teaches B.Arch. Each B.Tech department fills 18 seats itself on JEE Main scores and the rest through JoSAA/CSAB, and most postgraduate programmes admit through CUET-PG. In NIRF 2025 it is placed in the 151-200 band among universities.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 1973
- Institution type
- Government
- Location
- Shillong, Meghalaya
- Affiliation
- Central University
- Approvals
- UGC
- NIRF 2025
- 151–200 University
- Programmes
- 4Engineering
- UG fees
- ₹37,680 a year
- Also known as
- NEHU
- Website
- nehu.ac.in
Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.
NIRF 2025 Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category. It lists this college as North Eastern Hill University.
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education.
Courses and Fees
4 programmes offered, with first-year tuition
| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Undergraduate | 4 | ₹37,680 |
Admission 2027
Entrance exams accepted
Seats here are filled on JEE Main ranks. JEE Main 2027: dates, application form and cutoffs
B.Tech needs a valid JEE Main score: each department fills 18 seats itself on JEE Main scores and the remaining seats come through JoSAA/CSAB counselling. Most postgraduate programmes, including M.Tech, admit on CUET-PG scores (MBA also accepts MAT), and B.A. LL.B. (Hons) uses CUET-UG.
North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong Cutoff 2026 (JoSAA)
Closing ranks of the most competitive programmes
Closing ranks, round 5: All India quota, gender-neutral seats
| Programme | General | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | 94,055 | 15,840 | 35,096 | 13,349 | 7,152 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 97,308 | 16,430 | 38,104 | 15,372 | 6,003 |
| Biomedical Engineering | 1,09,683 | 19,419 | 42,185 | 17,625 | 6,985 |
| Energy Engineering | 1,11,604 | 18,244 | 43,101 | 18,025 | 9,063 |
Closing rank is the last JEE Main category rank offered a seat in that round of JoSAA 2026 counselling; a programme that filled earlier shows its last round. Architecture and planning programmes admit on a separate Paper 2 rank list. Seats for candidates with disabilities and preparatory-course ranks are not included. Source: JoSAA 2026 opening and closing ranks.
North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NIRF ranking of North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong?
In the NIRF 2025 rankings, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong is placed in the 151–200 band among universities.
What was the JoSAA 2026 cutoff for Information Technology at North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong?
In JoSAA 2026, Information Technology at North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong closed at JEE Main rank 94,055 for General gender-neutral seats (opening rank 82,378). Closing ranks for other categories: EWS 15,840, OBC-NCL 35,096, SC 13,349 and ST 7,152.
What is the fee at North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong?
First-year tuition at North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong is ₹37,680 for its undergraduate programmes. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.
Which courses does North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong offer?
North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong offers 4 programmes in Engineering, including Bachelor of Technology.
Which entrance exams does North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong accept?
Depending on the course, admission to North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong is through JEE Main.
What is the admission process at North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong?
B.Tech needs a valid JEE Main score: each department fills 18 seats itself on JEE Main scores and the remaining seats come through JoSAA/CSAB counselling. Most postgraduate programmes, including M.Tech, admit on CUET-PG scores (MBA also accepts MAT), and B.A. LL.B. (Hons) uses CUET-UG.
Is North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong a government or private institution?
North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong is a government institution in Shillong, Meghalaya, established in 1973. It is affiliated to Central University.
Which bodies approve or accredit North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong?
North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong lists approval or accreditation from UGC.
What other names is North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong known by?
North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong is also known as NEHU.
Sources
Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education.
Courses and fees: as listed for North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 10 October 2026.
