NERIST NEE 2026: Application Form, Eligibility, Fee, Courses, Seats

NERIST 2026 refers to the NERIST Entrance Examination (NEE) 2026, conducted by the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST), Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh, for admissions to certificate, B.Tech, B.Sc., BBA, and lateral entry programs.

Application Opened – 09 January 2026

NERIST NEE 2026 Last Date – 31 March 2026

NEE operates at three levels for modular entry: NEE-I (post-Class X for base certificate), NEE-II (post-Class XII for direct B.Tech/B.Sc./BBA), and NEE-III (diploma holders for B.Tech lateral). Fees are ₹1,500 (Gen/OBC/EWS) or ₹1,000 (SC/ST/PD). Results lead to counselling based on merit and reservations (10% All India, 7% NE PRC, 3% PD).

NERIST NEE 2026: Schedule

Check the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology entrance test 2026 schedule below:

NERIST NEE 2026: Educational Qualification – Module Wise

NEE-I Age Limits

Maximum age as of July 31, 2026: 19 years for Unreserved (UR) (born on/after August 1, 2007), 22 years for OBC/females (born on/after August 1, 2004), and 24 years for ST/SC/PD (born on/after August 1, 2002).​

NEE-I (Certificate Module)

• Completion of Class X (10th standard).
• Admission via NERIST Entrance Examination (NEE-I).
• Leads to 2-year Certificate Module (4 semesters).
• Vertical mobility to 4-year Degree Module requires minimum CGPA of 6.50/10.0 within course duration.
• If CGPA <6.50, eligible for 3-year Diploma Module (2-year Certificate + 1-year program).

NEE-II (Degree Module)

• Completion of Class XII (12th standard).
• PCM stream (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics): Eligible for B.Tech. courses.
• PCB stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology): Eligible for B.Sc. (Honours) in Forestry (4 years, 8 semesters).
• Admission via NEE-II (PCM or PCB).

NEE-III (Degree Module – Lateral Entry)

• Passed/appearing in 3-year Diploma from any government-recognized polytechnic/institution in relevant/allied discipline/branch.
• Minimum 60% aggregate marks across all three years, or CGPA of 6.5/10.0.
• For NERIST Diploma Module holders: Minimum CGPA of 6.0/10.0.

NERIST NEE 2026: Seats & Courses

NERIST NEE Seats & Courses 2026 available in below:

Application Process for NERIST NEE 2026

Candidates must submit their applications exclusively through the official online portals: neeonline.ac.in or nerist.ac.in.​

Key Instructions for Applicants

• Strictly adhere to all guidelines provided on neeonline.ac.in or nerist.ac.in.​
• Upon successful form submission, candidates receive a confirmation page with a unique registration number for downloading admit cards and other purposes.​
• Download the Information Brochure from neeonline.ac.in or nerist.ac.in for complete details on syllabus, eligibility, reservations, age limits, and more.​
• Pay the non-refundable, non-transferable exam fee online via Debit/Credit card, Net banking, or UPI.

NEE Exam Format 2025

NEE-I Exam Format

NEE-I (Paper Code 10) features a single question paper worth 150 marks over three hours, divided into Section-A (Physics), Section-B (Chemistry), and Section-C (Mathematics).​

Eligibility Outcome

Candidates taking NEE-I qualify for admission to the Certificate Course in Technology Stream.

NEE-II Examination Schemes

NEE-II offers four distinct question paper modes tailored to specific programs and academic backgrounds.

PCM Engineering & Technology (Code 20)

Candidates for Degree Module of Technology Stream (10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or vocational/ITI/NERIST) attempt NEE-II (PCM) E&T. The paper includes Section-A (Physics), Section-B (Chemistry), and Section-C (Mathematics).​

PCB Forestry (Code 29)

For 4-year Forestry degree (10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology), candidates take NEE-II (PCB) with Section-A (Physics), Section-B (Chemistry), and Section-C (Biology).​

PCM Science (Code 40)

B.Sc. candidates in Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics (10+2 PCM) attempt NEE-II (PCM) Science, covering Section-A (Physics), Section-B (Chemistry), and Section-C (Mathematics).​

BBA (Code 50)

For 4-year BBA (10+2 qualified), NEE-II (BBA) features four sections: A (English Proficiency), B (Numerical Ability), C (Logical Reasoning), D (General Knowledge).​

PCM-based papers (20, 29, 40) and BBA (50) are single 150-mark, 3-hour exams with relevant sections

NEE-III Exam Format

NEE-III (Paper Codes 30-35) consists of a single 150-mark question paper spanning three hours across four sections, including one relevant branch subject based on the candidate’s qualifying exam.​

Target Candidates

Diploma holders in relevant branches seeking Degree Module admission in Technology Stream must attempt NEE-III.​

Section Breakdown

Sections A (Physics), B (Chemistry), and C (Mathematics) are compulsory for all candidates. Section D features 30 one-mark questions and 20 two-mark questions from the chosen engineering branch syllabus (one of six branches, codes 30-35 per Table-I).​

Key Instructions

Candidates select one engineering branch matching their diploma via admit card code; all branch questions appear in the unified paper after compulsory sections.

Exam Cities with Code

City Codes Table

FAQs – NERIST NEE 2026 Application Form

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