NERIST NEE 2027
NERIST Entrance Examination (NEE-I, NEE-II and NEE-III), North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology
NEE is the entrance examination of NERIST, Nirjuli. NEE-I after Class 10 leads to the Certificate module, NEE-II after Class 12 to B.Tech, B.Sc and BBA, and NEE-III after a diploma to lateral entry. Each paper is 150 marks in three hours.
- Conducted by
- North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST), Nirjuli, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh (Deemed-to-be-University, Ministry of Education)
- Mode
- Offline, OMR-based objective test at centres in the North-East and Siliguri
- Frequency
- Once a year, in April
- Duration
- 3 hours
NERIST NEE 2027: Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus, Pattern
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology notices
NERIST is a fully residential, centrally funded institute with a modular system. Admission to every programme is through its own NEE. This page uses the NEE 2026 information brochure as the reference for the 2027 cycle.
About NERIST NEE
The NERIST Entrance Examination is conducted by the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology at Nirjuli, Itanagar, a deemed university under the Ministry of Education. It has three levels: NEE-I for students after Class 10, NEE-II after Class 12 for B.Tech, B.Sc Forestry, B.Sc and BBA, and NEE-III for diploma holders seeking lateral entry. It suits candidates from the North-East in particular, as 80 percent of seats go to the eight states, with some seats open to all India. The 2026 exam was held on 25 and 26 April. The 2027 notification is not out yet; the 2026 notification came in January.
NERIST NEE 2027 at a glance
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam name | NERIST Entrance Examination (NEE-I, NEE-II and NEE-III), North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology |
| Conducted by | North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST), Nirjuli, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh (Deemed-to-be-University, Ministry of Education) |
| Frequency | Once a year, in April |
| Mode | Offline, OMR-based objective test at centres in the North-East and Siliguri |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Language | English |
| Courses | Certificate in engineering and technology (NEE-I), B.Tech in AE, CE, CSE, ECE, EE, FET and ME, B.Sc (Hons) Forestry, B.Sc Physics/Chemistry/Mathematics and BBA (NEE-II), and lateral entry to the B.Tech degree module (NEE-III) |
| Accepted by | NERIST, Nirjuli (Itanagar), Arunachal Pradesh only |
| Official website | www.nerist.ac.in |
Key dates
NEE 2027 notification and application
Expected January 2027
NEE 2027 examination
Expected April 2027
NEE 2027 result and counselling
Expected May to July 2027
About NERIST and the NEE
NERIST was set up in 1983 for the North-Eastern region and became a Deemed-to-be-University in 2005. It is funded by the Ministry of Education and is residential. Admission to the institute is not through JEE Main and JoSAA; candidates apply separately to NERIST and take NEE.
NEE is held at three levels. The brochure says the notification is published in January and the exam is held in April every year, at centres in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura and West Bengal.
The three levels
| Level | Qualification | Leads to | Paper code |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEE-I | Class 10 with Science and Mathematics | Certificate in AE, CE, ECE, EE, ME | 10 |
| NEE-II (PCM) Engineering and Technology | Class 12 PCM, or 10+2 vocational, ITI or NERIST Certificate | B.Tech in AE, CE, CSE, ECE, EE, FET, ME | 20 |
| NEE-II (PCB) | Class 12 PCB | B.Sc (Hons) Forestry, 4 years | 29 |
| NEE-II (PCM) Science | Class 12 PCM | B.Sc in Physics, Chemistry or Mathematics, 4 years | 40 |
| NEE-II (BBA) | Class 12 any stream with 60% (UR/OBC/EWS) or 55% (SC/ST/PD) | BBA, 4 years | 50 |
| NEE-III | 3-year diploma in the relevant or allied branch | Lateral entry to B.Tech degree module (3 years) | 30 to 35 |
Source: NEE-2026 Information Brochure, Table I.
How the modular system works
The technology stream has a Certificate module of two years after Class 10 and a Degree module. A Certificate student who reaches a CGPA of 6.50 out of 10 can move up to the four-year degree module, which gives a degree in six years after Class 10. Students admitted through NEE-II take 4 years; NEE-III lateral entrants take 3 years.
The brochure lists no minimum JEE Main score or other national exam for admission. NEE alone decides the merit.
Explore NERIST NEE 2027
- NERIST NEE DatesRegistration, exam and result timeline
- NERIST NEE Application FormSteps, fee, documents and photo rules
- NERIST NEE EligibilityWho can apply, attempts and age
- NERIST NEE Exam PatternSections, marks and marking scheme
- NERIST NEE SyllabusSubject-wise units and topics
- NERIST NEE Admit CardDownload steps and exam-day carry list
- NERIST NEE ResultScorecard, rank and what comes next
- NERIST NEE CutoffQualifying marks and admission cutoffs
- NERIST NEE CounsellingRounds, choice filling and documents
- NERIST NEE PreparationStudy plan, strategy and mistakes
Frequently asked questions
Is NERIST part of JoSAA?
No. NERIST admits students on NEE scores through its own counselling, based on the information brochure.
Is there a separate NEE for each course?
NEE-I, NEE-II and NEE-III are the three levels; NEE-II has four paper types for engineering, forestry, science and BBA.
What is NERIST NEE?
It is the entrance examination conducted by NERIST at three levels: NEE-I after Class 10, NEE-II after Class 12 and NEE-III after a diploma.
When is NEE held?
In April every year. NEE 2026 was held on 25 and 26 April 2026.
What is the NEE application fee?
For 2026 it was Rs 1,500 for UR/OBC/EWS and Rs 1,000 for SC/ST/PD, plus payment gateway charges. It is not refundable.
How many marks is the NEE paper?
150 marks in 3 hours for every level. Wrong answers lose one-fourth of the marks of that question.
Is NEE offline or online?
Offline, with an OMR answer sheet, according to the brochure.
Is JEE Main accepted at NERIST?
Admission is through NEE only according to the brochure. We found no mention of JEE Main scores.
How many seats are reserved for the North-East?
80% of direct-admission seats are state quota, 10% for each of the eight North-Eastern states, plus 7% for PRC holders on merit, 10% All India, 3% PD and 10% EWS.
Is there an age limit?
Yes. Limits are set by level and category, for example 23 years for UR in NEE-II and 28 years for ST/SC/PD. Age is counted on 31 July of the year.
Can I get lateral entry?
Yes. Diploma holders with 60% aggregate (or CGPA 6.5) can take NEE-III for the three-year degree module.
Are calculators allowed?
Non-programmable calculators are allowed for NEE-II (PCM, PCB, Science) and NEE-III, but not for NEE-I and NEE-II BBA.
Where do I check the result?
At nerist.ac.in or neeonline.ac.in, as PDF merit lists.
Is NEE 2027 announced?
Not yet. Expect the notification around January 2027 and the exam in April.