North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST), established in 1984, is a premier Institute of National Importance located in Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh. With NIRF rank 88 and 85% placement rate, NERIST is the premier engineering institute in Northeast India offering quality education with unique modular structure.

What is special about NERIST?

NERIST is unique for its modular academic structure allowing flexibility in education. As an Institute of National Importance in Northeast India, it offers quality engineering education with 85% placement rate, strong industry connections with PSUs like NHPC and OIL, and a beautiful 500-acre campus in the Himalayan foothills.

How are placements at NERIST?

NERIST has an 85% placement rate with top companies including TCS, Infosys, Wipro, HCL, NHPC, Oil India Limited, Power Grid, ONGC, and Tech Mahindra recruiting students. The average package is ₹7 LPA with highest going up to ₹22 LPA.

What facilities are available at NERIST?

NERIST offers central library with 45,000+ books, well-equipped engineering laboratories, modern computer center with 300+ systems, advanced research center, hostels, sports complex, health center, and Wi-Fi campus on its beautiful 500-acre campus.

What is the admission process for NERIST?

Admission to B.Tech is through JEE Main rank and JoSAA counselling. NERIST also conducts its own entrance exam for some seats. Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics with minimum 75% marks. M.Tech admissions require GATE scores.

What is the fee structure at NERIST?

The fee for B.Tech programs is approximately ₹85,000 per year including tuition and other charges. Hostel charges are around ₹12,000 per semester. M.Tech programs cost ₹65,000 per year. NERIST offers affordable education with good ROI given its high placement rate.

North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology [NERIST] campus

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North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology [NERIST]

Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh · Est. 1984

NIRF Rank#1512025

Rating3.9/550 reviews

Views4.7kthis month

Fee / yr₹17Kapprox.

Avg Package₹6.00 Lper annum

Highest Pkg₹9.72 Lper annum

Placement85%placed

Courses58+programs

FAQs6questions

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About NERIST Nirjuli

North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology [NERIST] (est. 1984) is a prestigious Government Funded Technical Institute (GFTI) located in Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh. Approved by AICTE, UGC, NBA, MHRD.

#151NIRF Rank

₹6.00 LAvg Package

₹9.72 LHighest Pkg

85%Placement

Quick Info

LocationNirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh - 791109

TypeGovernment Funded Technical Institute (GFTI)

Approved ByAICTE, UGC, NBA, MHRD

Rankings#151 NIRF · #71 IIRF · #71 IIRF

AdmissionNERIST Entrance Exam, JEE Main, GATE

Websitehttps://nerist.ac.in

Courses & Fees

ProgramDuration

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]4 yrs

Master of Technology [M.Tech]2 yrs

Ph.D3 yrs

Admission 2026

Merit-based admission through entrance exams. Seats allotted via official counselling based on rank, category & branch preference.

NERIST Entrance ExamJEE MainGATE

What Students Love

✓The fist thing would be the location of the campus. It is located in the beautiful state of Arunachal Pradesh. Hence it provides breathtaking views in and around the campus.
✓The presence of many clubs and societies help in the overall growth of the students .
✓The faculty in the campus is very helpful and experienced.
✓College fee structure for engineering course.
✓Nerist provides library for the students and i would like to ask to add for books in the library.

Areas of Improvement

✕The infrastructure of the college could be further improved to provide better facilities to the students.
✕The placement scenario in the college is not still upto the mark and can be improved further.
✕Though the boy and girl ratio is nor that bad but in certain courses the no. Of girl students are very limited.
✕To many programs disturb my studying schedule.
✕Inadequate amount of lab appliances. Lack of proper number of appliance and small room

Courses & Fees (2 programs)

Course	Duration	Degree	Fees	Seats
B.Tech Computer Science Engineering	4 Years	Full Time	₹17K	-
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering	4 Years	Full Time	₹17K	-

Admission 2026

BE/B.Tech

JEE Main 2026 Result

Joint Entrance Exam Main

Feb 19, 2026

Date of Online Submission of Application Forms for NEE 2026 [BE/B.Tech]

Jan 09, 2026

– Mar 31, 2026

Date of Admit Card for NEE 2026 [BE/B.Tech]

Apr 14, 2026

Date of Examination NEE 2026 [BE/B.Tech]

Apr 25, 2026

– Apr 26, 2026

ME/M.Tech

GATE 2026 Exam Dates

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering

Feb 14, 2026

GATE 2026 Exam Dates

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering

Feb 15, 2026

GATE 2026 Result Date

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering

Mar 19, 2026

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GATE 2026 Exam Dates

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering

Feb 14, 2026

GATE 2026 Exam Dates

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering

Feb 15, 2026

JEE Main 2026 Result

Joint Entrance Exam Main

Feb 19, 2026

MAT Exam Date

Management Aptitude Test

Mar 01, 2026

MAT registration

Management Aptitude Test

Dec 30, 2025

– Mar 02, 2026

GATE 2026 Result Date

Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering

Mar 19, 2026

Date of Online Submission of Application Forms for NEE 2026 [BE/B.Tech]

Jan 09, 2026

– Mar 31, 2026

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Highest Package

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Placement Rate

85%

Course-wise Placement Data

Course	Year	Avg Package	Highest Package	Median Package
BE/B.Tech	2024	-	-	₹6.00 L
ME/M.Tech	2024	-	-	₹7.00 L

Students Placed

BE/B.Tech · 2024

165 / 302 admitted

55% placement rate

ME/M.Tech · 2024

55 / 71 admitted

77% placement rate

Recruiting Companies

Infosys

Accenture

Cognizant

Capgemini

Tata Consultancy Services

Microsoft

Siemens

Ericsson India Pvt Ltd

Nokia

Reliance Industries Ltd.

Birla Sun Life Insurance

Gammon India

Samsung Electronics

Power Grid Corporation of India

Satyam Venture Engineering Services

Oil India Ltd

Vedanta Resources

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited

Emergent Ventures India Ltd

Tata Services

Rankings & Recognition

Government & Official

NIRF

Overall· 2020#151

B.Tech· 2025#151

Indian Media

IIRF

B.Tech· 2025#71

MBA· 2025#71

India Today

B.Tech· 2022#167

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Hostel & Food

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News & Articles

NERIST Expands Research Facilities

New state-of-the-art research centers inaugurated for advanced engineering research and innovation in renewable energy and sustainable technology.

1 Jan 2026

NERIST Signs MoU with PSUs

Partnership with NHPC, OIL, and Power Grid for industry collaboration, internships, and placement opportunities.

1 Nov 2024

Campus Facilities

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FAQs (6)

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