Complete guide to NEHU Shillong — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
North Eastern Hill University (NEHU) is a central university established on July 19, 1973, by an Act of Parliament under the University Grants Commission (UGC), with its main campus at Mawkynroh-Umshing, Shillong, Meghalaya. NEHU serves as the premier university for the northeastern hill states — covering Meghalaya, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, and Mizoram — and has 53 affiliated colleges offering degrees across 14 academic streams.
Spread across a stunning 1,225-acre campus in the Scotland of the East — Shillong — NEHU is recognised by UGC and accredited with an NAAC 'A' Grade. The university operates 8 schools, 44 departments, and 2 campuses (Shillong main and Chasingre, Tura), and offers over 362 programmes from UG to Ph.D. across Engineering, Sciences, Arts, Commerce, Law, and Management.
NEHU's B.Tech programmes — in Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Energy Engineering — are admitted through JEE Main via JoSAA counselling as a GFTI. The closing rank for IT is approximately 85,700 (last round, General AI) and 61,868 (Round 1). NEHU is one of very few central universities offering B.Tech in Biomedical Engineering and Energy Engineering.
The university's placement cell actively organises campus drives, with a highest B.Tech package of ₹10.80–12 LPA and a median UG package of ₹4.1 LPA (NIRF 2025). Many B.Tech graduates from NEHU pursue GATE for higher studies at NITs and IITs, or target government positions in Meghalaya and NE states.
For 2026 admissions, NEHU is ideal for students with JEE Main ranks in the 60,000–1,00,000+ range who want an exceptionally affordable (₹14,800/year tuition) central university B.Tech in the breathtaking natural setting of Shillong — with programmes in IT, ECE, Biomedical Engineering, and the rare Energy Engineering specialisation.
NEHU Shillong holds strong positions in both national and international rankings. Below is a comprehensive overview of all major rankings for 2024–2025.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | University | 151–200 (2025) |
| NAAC | Accreditation | A Grade |
| QS Asia | Southern Asia | 106 (2024) |
| IIRF | Central University | 29 (2025) |
| UGC Recognised Central University | Parliament Act | Recognised |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS Asia University Rankings | Southern Asia | 106 (2024) |
| THE World University Rankings | Overall | Not Ranked |
| QS World University Rankings | Overall | Not Ranked |
| US News Global | Overall | Not Ranked |
| ARWU (Shanghai) | Overall | Not Ranked |
NEHU Shillong offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 44 academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology (B.Tech) | YES | YES | YES |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering (B.Tech) | YES | YES | YES |
| Biomedical Engineering (B.Tech) | YES | — | — |
| Energy Engineering (B.Tech) | YES | — | — |
| Computer Science (M.Tech / M.Sc) | — | YES | YES |
| Physics | — | YES | YES |
| Chemistry | — | YES | YES |
| Life Sciences / Biotechnology | — | YES | YES |
| School of Management Studies (MBA) | — | YES | — |
| Law (BA LLB / LLM) | YES | YES | — |
The fee structure at NEHU Shillong is government-regulated. Below is a detailed breakdown for B.Tech students for 2025–26. All amounts are approximate and subject to revision.
| Fee Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| B.Tech Tuition Fee (per year) | ₹14,800 |
| Registration & Development Fee (per year) | ₹8,000 |
| Hostel Rent (per year) | ₹3,600 |
| Mess Charges (per month, approx.) | ₹3,000 |
| Examination Fee (per year) | ₹2,000 |
| Library & Laboratory Fee (per year) | ₹2,500 |
| One-time Admission Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Sports & Cultural Fee (per year) | ₹1,000 |
| Total B.Tech per Year (approx.) | ₹60,000–₹80,000 |
| Total B.Tech 4-Year (approx.) | ₹2.5–3 lakh |
NEHU's B.Tech tuition of ₹14,800 per year is among the lowest for any central university engineering programme in India — total 4-year cost under ₹3 lakh, making it extraordinarily affordable.
SC/ST students are eligible for central government post-matric scholarship covering full tuition reimbursement through the National Scholarship Portal — effectively making NEHU nearly free for eligible students.
OBC/EWS students may avail NSP scholarships and Meghalaya state scholarships for further fee support.
NEHU merit scholarships are awarded to top academic performers each year, and the university provides financial aid to students from tribal backgrounds and from the four affiliated hill states.
M.Tech: ~₹18,000–20,000 per semester tuition. GATE-qualified students receive HTRA stipend of ₹12,400/month as Teaching Assistants.
PhD: Minimal or no tuition fees. Monthly fellowships range from ₹31,000–₹58,000/month under JRF/SRF schemes.
The table below shows the official Round 6 JoSAA 2025 closing ranks for NEHU Shillong B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech IT – Round 1 (General AI) | 61,868 | 22,634 | 12,000 | 6,000 |
| B.Tech IT – Last Round (General AI) | 85,700 | 35,000 | 18,000 | 9,000 |
| B.Tech ECE – Round 1 (General AI) | 70,000 | 27,000 | 14,000 | 7,000 |
| B.Tech ECE – Last Round (General AI) | 89,121 | 42,000 | 21,000 | 11,000 |
| B.Tech Biomedical Engg – Last Round (General AI) | 100,180 | 55,000 | 28,000 | 15,000 |
| B.Tech Energy Engg – Last Round (General AI) | 87,000 | 44,000 | 22,000 | 12,000 |
| M.Tech ECE (GATE – General) | 320 | 285 | 230 | 185 |
| M.Tech IT / CS (GATE – General) | 340 | 298 | 242 | 195 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
2026 Expected Round 1 Closing Rank (JoSAA GFTI)
2026 Expected Last Round Closing Rank
2026 Expected Last Round Closing Rank
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| IT Services | 4 | ₹4.5L |
| Electronics & Telecom | 2 | ₹4L |
| Energy & Utilities | 1 | ₹5L |
| Government & PSUs (NE States) | 1 | ₹6L |
| Higher Studies (GATE/Research) | 0 | ₹0 |
| Healthcare Technology | 1 | ₹4L |
| Education & EdTech | 0 | ₹3.5L |
| Off-Campus / Self-Employed | 0 | ₹0 |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech IT | ₹4.5L | 55% |
| B.Tech ECE | ₹4L | 48% |
| B.Tech Biomedical Engg | ₹4.2L | 45% |
| B.Tech Energy Engg | ₹5L | 50% |
| M.Tech ECE / CS | ₹7L | 72% |
| MBA | ₹5L | 65% |
| M.Sc Life Sciences / Chemistry | ₹3.5L | 40% |
| Ph.D. | ₹8L+ | 82% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹4.1L | ₹12L | 20+ |
| 2022–23 | ₹3.8L | ₹10.8L | 18+ |
| 2021–22 | ₹3.5L | ₹9L | 14+ |
| 2020–21 | ₹3L | ₹7.5L | 10+ |
| 2019–20 | ₹2.6L | ₹6L | 8+ |
NEHU Shillong's 1,225-acre main campus at Mawkynroh-Umshing is the largest university campus in northeast India — a spectacular hill campus in Shillong, the Scotland of the East, at an altitude of approximately 1,500 metres. The campus has 25 hostels for Indian students and 2 international hostels, a shopping complex, bank, post office, research centres, library with 3 lakh+ books, sports grounds, and extensive green forest trails — all within a UNESCO-recognised biodiversity hotspot.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. NEHU Shillong has 25 hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 23 Hostels (Boys & Girls) | Mixed (Separate blocks) | 2500+ |
| 02 | 2 International Hostels | International Students | 150+ |
NEHU conducts research across 44 departments with a particular strength in northeastern India's unique biodiversity, tribal studies, remote sensing, energy engineering, and hill ecology. Active research funded by UGC, DST, DBT, ICSSR, and international agencies addresses challenges unique to the hill states — flood monitoring, forest ecology, medicinal plants, tribal livelihoods, renewable energy, and telecom connectivity for remote areas.
NEHU connects students with Meghalaya government startup initiatives, the North East Venture Fund, and MSME/DIPP startup support for ventures in energy technology, agri-tech, healthcare, and tourism technology — sectors uniquely suited to the northeast's geography and resources.
The university's career and counselling cell supports entrepreneurship development through workshops, industry expert sessions, and connections to Meghalaya Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) and NE India's growing tech startup ecosystem in Shillong's emerging startup community.
NEHU Shillong provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship (Central) | SC/ST students via National Scholarship Portal | Full tuition reimbursement + maintenance as per GoI norms |
| National Scholarship Portal (OBC/EWS) | OBC/EWS students meeting NSP income criteria | ₹10,000–₹20,000 per year |
| Meghalaya State Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC) | SC/ST/OBC students from Meghalaya | As per Meghalaya state government scholarship norms |
| NEHU Merit Scholarship | Top academic performers at NEHU (semester results) | Cash prize and merit certificate as per university norms |
| Tribal Affairs Scholarship (MoTA) | ST students from any of the 8 NE states | Full maintenance allowance + tuition support as per MoTA norms |
| INSPIRE Fellowship (DST) | Top 1% in Class 12 board exams | ₹80,000 per year + ₹20,000 summer research grant |
| GATE Scholarship (MHRD) | Full-time GATE-qualified M.Tech students | ₹12,400 per month for M.Tech duration |
| Prime Minister's Scholarship (Ex-Servicemen) | Wards of ex-servicemen/paramilitary personnel | ₹2,500/month for boys, ₹3,000/month for girls |
| AICTE Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | Female students, family income < ₹8 lakh | ₹50,000 per year |
| North East Council (NEC) Fellowship | Students from NE states pursuing higher education | As per NEC scholarship norms |
North Eastern Hill University Shillong
Mawkynroh-Umshing, Shillong, Meghalaya – 793022
India
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