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 Eligibility
Updated on 18 October 2026 · Compiled from official North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology notices
Eligibility differs by level. Age is counted as on 31 July of the admission year (31 July 2026 for NEE 2026).
Age and qualification by level
| Level | Qualification | Max age UR | Max age OBC and female | Max age ST/SC/PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEE-I | Class 10 with Science and Maths, passed separately | 19 years | 22 years | 24 years |
| NEE-II | Class 12 with the subjects of the chosen paper | 23 years | 26 years | 28 years |
| NEE-III | 3-year diploma in the relevant or allied branch with 60% aggregate or CGPA 6.5 (NERIST Diploma CGPA 6.0) | 30 years | 33 years | 35 years |
For NEE 2026 a UR candidate for NEE-I had to be born on or after 1 August 2007. NCC B/C certificate holders get 5% relaxation in NEE-III marks.
NEE-II conditions
- NEE-II (PCM) E&T: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, or 10+2 vocational, ITI or a NERIST Certificate in any trade.
- NEE-II (PCB): Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology, for Forestry.
- NEE-II (PCM) Science: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
- NEE-II (BBA): Class 12 in any stream with 60% for UR/OBC/EWS and 55% for SC/ST/PD.
Reservation and nationality
The seat structure is state quota, All India quota and PD quota. Out of seats for direct admission, 80% go to candidates of the eight North-Eastern states (10% for each state), 7% to Permanent Residence Certificate holders of these states on merit, 10% to All India quota, 3% for locomotor-disabled candidates and 10% for EWS. The All India and PD quotas are open to all Indian nationals. Benchmark disability of 40% to 75% locomotor disability applies for engineering courses.
Applicants whose result is awaited can appear, but selection is cancelled if originals are not produced at counselling. All admissions are provisional until documents are verified.