North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) PG and PhD Admission 2026 (July) notification has been officially released for M.Tech., M.Sc., MBA, and Ph.D. programmes. The institute, located in Arunachal Pradesh, offers full-time and part-time research and postgraduate opportunities.
Admissions will be conducted through entrance tests, followed by interviews (for Ph.D.) and counselling rounds. Candidates with valid GATE/NET/CAT/MAT scores may get exemptions as per rules. The admission process is structured and includes multiple stages to ensure selection of eligible candidates.
See Ongoing PhD Admission| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start | March 27, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | May 22, 2026 |
| PG Admit Card | June 05, 2026 onwards |
| PhD Admit Card | July 03, 2026 onwards |
| PG Exam | June 13, 2026 |
| PhD Written Test | July 13, 2026 |
| PhD Interview | July 14, 2026 |
| PG Result | June 24, 2026 |
| PhD Result | July 15, 2026 |
- M.Tech (Multiple Engineering Specializations)
- M.Sc (Forestry, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics)
- MBA (Full-Time)
- Ph.D. (Full-Time / Part-Time)
- M.Tech: B.Tech/B.E. with 60% or CGPA 6.5
- M.Sc: Relevant B.Sc. with 60%
- MBA: Bachelor’s degree with 55%
- Ph.D.: Master’s degree with 60% (55% for Science/Humanities)
Relaxation of 5% marks is applicable for SC/ST/PwD candidates. Candidates appearing in qualifying exams are also eligible but must provide documents at the time of admission.
| Programme | Seats |
|---|---|
| M.Tech (Various) | 15–23 per specialization |
| M.Sc (Each Subject) | 33 |
| MBA | 38 |
| Department | Seats |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 40 |
| Electronics & Communication | 41 |
| Electrical Engineering | 35 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 25 |
| Civil Engineering | 20 |
Research areas include Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, IoT, Renewable Energy, Robotics, Nanotechnology, Signal Processing, Communication Systems, and many more emerging technologies.
- Entrance Test (100 Questions)
- 25% Negative Marking
- Ph.D.: Written Test + Interview (70% + 30%)
- GATE/NET qualified candidates exempted
- MBA includes GD/Interview
- Apply online through official website
- Upload photo & signature (JPEG, less than 100KB)
- Upload certificates (GATE/NET/CAT/MAT etc.)
- Pay application fee online
- Keep printout for counselling
Application Fee: ₹1500 (Non-refundable and non-transferable)
- GATE-qualified M.Tech students eligible for AICTE scholarship
- Ph.D. students receive institute fellowship
- Scholarships also available through National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
- Minimum 75% attendance required to continue scholarship