North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology is a Deemed University u/s 3 of the UGC Act 1956. NERIST is administered under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. NERIST was established in the year 1983 by the Government of India. Its foundation stone was laid by the former President of India, Late Gyani Zail Singh, on 4th March 1984. The University is on National Highway 415 at Nirjuli (Itanagar) in the Papum Pare district of Arunachal Pradesh.
North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology Entrance Exam (NEE) 2023 is conducted at three levels – NEE-I, NEE-II and NEE-III. It is conducted for admissions to certificate module, degree module of engineering & technology, and degree module of forestry stream through NEE-II (PCB). NERIST offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degrees for various courses. Let us learn about NEE dates, exam pattern, eligibility criteria, syllabus, results, counselling, and the admission process.
NEE 2023 Dates
NEE is an offline examination organised once a year by the NERIST. The notification for NEE-I, NEE-II and NEE-III is announced on the official website and in the newspaper. Students are advised to check the notification by NERIST University web portal regularly.
Below are the revised date and time for NEE 2023.
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Event |
Date |
|---|---|
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Release of admit cards |
4th May 2023 Onwards |
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NEE-II and NEE-III |
24th June 2023 (Saturday: 10 AM to 1 PM) |
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NEE-I |
25th June 2023 (Sunday: 10 AM to 1 PM) |
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Result |
To Be Notified |
NEE 2023 Application Form
NEE 2023 application is issued online. Candidates must follow the instructions strictly as they appear in the instruction panel. Applicants can fill up the entire form in one session or enter one part of the information and save and complete the same at a later stage for their convenience. Applicants must fill and submit the NEE 2023 application form within the prescribed date and time. A unique registration number is generated after submission of the NEE 2023 application form. Candidates must check the information entered before submitting the application form. Any error or misleading information is liable to rejection of candidature at any stage.
A recent scanned passport-size colour photograph and signature will be uploaded while filling the NEE application form along with NET/GATE/CAT/MAT/SLET/M.Phil/Lecturer fellowship score card or certificate along with caste certificate.
NOTE: A copy of the submitted online application form is to be retained by the applicant.
NEE 2023 Application Fee
Below are the category-wise application fees for the NEE 2023 exam.
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Category |
Fees |
|---|---|
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EWS/GE/OBC |
INR 1000 + payment gateway charges/transaction charges (if any). |
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ST/SC/PH |
INR 600 + payment gateway charges/transaction charges (if any). |
NEE 2023 Eligibility Criteria
Below is the detailed information on the eligibility criteria required for admissions to various courses. The age limit and academic qualifications needed for NEE-I, NEE-II, and NEE-III are given below.
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Examination |
Age Criteria |
Academic Qualification |
Eligible for Admission to |
|---|---|---|---|
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NEE-I |
As of 31st July 2023, maximum age limits should be 19 years for GE (born on or after 1st August 2004), 22 years for OBC and female applicants (born on or after 1st August 2001) and 24 years for PD/ST/SC (born on or after 1st August 1999). |
Class 10/Secondary appeared/madhyamic/passed with Science & Mathematics. |
Certificate Module of Technology Stream (AE/CE/ECE/ EE/ME) |
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NEE-II |
As of 31st July 2023, the maximum age limit should be 23 years for GE (born on or after 1st August 2000). 26 years for OBC and female applicants (born on or after 1st August 1997) and 28 years for ST/SC/PD (born on or after 1st August 1993) |
Appeared or cleared Class 12 (vocational)/ITI/NERIST certificate |
Degree Module of Technology Stream (AE/CE/CSE/ECE/EE/ME) |
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Appeared or cleared Class 12 higher secondary/ Sr. secondary with Biology, Physics, and Chemistry subjects. |
Degree Module of Forestry |
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NEE-III |
As of 31st July 2023, the maximum age limit should be 40 years for GE (born on or after 1st August 1983). 43 years for female applicants and OBC candidates (born on or after 1st August 1980) and 45 years for candidates belonging to SC/PD/ST (born on or after 1st August 1978) |
Appeared or cleared 3 Years Diploma |
Degree Module |
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Branches like Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or respective allied branch as detailed in Appendix I (official brochure) |
Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering |
See the below table to understand the number of seats available and the eligibility criteria for each course offered by the NERIST.
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Exam |
Seats Available |
Course |
Qualifying Exam |
|---|---|---|---|
|
NEE – I |
200+20* |
Certificate Module |
Candidates must have appeared or cleared Class 10. |
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NEE – II |
70+07* |
B.Tech |
Candidates must have appeared or cleared Class 12 (PCM). Class 12 NERIST certificate in ECE/AE/EE/ME/CE/ and Voc/ITI. |
|
NEE – II |
30+03* |
B.Sc. (Hons) in Forestry |
Candidates must have appeared or cleared Class 12 (PCM). |
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NEE – III (lateral entry) |
72+07* |
B.Tech |
Candidates must have appeared or cleared 3 years diploma in the relevant branch of Engineering. |
NEE 2023 Fee Structure
NERIST fee structure 2023 is subject to change as per the regulations of the University. The tentative institute fees are as below:
|
Module |
Semester |
GE/OBC |
SC/ST/PD |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Certificate (Technology) |
1st semester |
INR 13,350/- |
INR 13,070/- |
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2nd semester onwards |
INR 4,310/- |
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Degree (Technology) |
1st semester (vertical) |
INR 7,650/- |
INR 7,540/- |
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1st semester (lateral) |
INR 15,660/ |
INR 15,370/- |
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2nd semester onwards |
INR 4,810/- |
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Degree (Forestry) |
1st semester |
INR 15,660/- |
INR 15,370/- |
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2nd semester onwards |
INR 4,810/- |
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Diploma* (Technology) |
1st semester (vertical) |
INR 6,810/- |
INR 6,710/- |
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2nd semester onwards (vertical) |
INR 4,510/- |
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* For existing students only.
Hostel fees: along with the fee mentioned above, students are required to pay the following fees:
Caution money – INR 3000/- (50% refundable after completion of course).
Mess Advance
- Hostel block G: INR 12,000/- per semester.
- Brahmaputra hostel: INR 14,800/ per semester.
- Subansiri hostel (girls) INR 14, 800/- per semester for both its existing resident and 1st year
NEE 2023 Pattern
The NEE 2023 exam pattern is as follows.
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Exam |
NERIST Entrance Examination (NEE) |
|---|---|
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Organised by |
North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology |
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Exam frequency |
Annual |
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Exam mode |
Online |
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Language |
English |
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Exam duration |
3 hours |
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Maximum marks |
150 marks |
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Negative marking |
25% (¼th) of the marks carried by the particular question is deducted. |
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Bachelor’s degree programmes |
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Postgraduate degree and doctoral degree |
M.Sc., MBA, M.Tech and PhD |
Have a look at the table below to know the scheme of examination for NEE-I, NEE-II, and NEE-III for the certificate module and degree module.
NEE-I exam pattern for certificate module of technology (AE/CE/ECE/EE/ME).
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Examination |
Sections |
Marks |
Question Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
|
NEE – I |
Section – A (Physics) |
35 marks |
35 questions of 1 mark each |
|
Section – B (Chemistry) |
35 marks |
35 questions of 1 mark each |
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Section – C (Mathematics) |
80 marks |
30 questions of 1-mark each and 25 questions of 2-marks each. |
NEE-II exam pattern for degree module of technology stream (AE/CE/CSE/ECE/EE/ME)
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Examination |
Sections |
Marks |
Question Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
|
NEE – II |
Section – A (Physics) |
45 marks |
25 questions of 1-mark each and 10 questions of 2-marks each. |
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Section – B (Chemistry) |
45 marks |
25 questions of 1-mark each and 10 questions of 2-marks each. |
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Section – C (Mathematics) |
60 marks |
30 questions of 1-mark each and 15 questions of 2-marks each. |
NEE-II exam pattern for degree module of technology stream (AE/CE/ECE/EE/ ME) for candidates who appeared or passed Class 12 (vocational)/ITI/NERIST certificate.
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Examination |
Sections |
Marks |
Question Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
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NEE – II |
Section – A (Physics) |
25 marks |
25 questions of 1-mark each. |
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Section – B (Chemistry) |
25 marks |
25 questions of 1-mark each. |
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Section – C (Mathematics) |
30 marks |
30 questions of 1-mark each. |
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Section-D (Vocational Subject)
|
70 marks |
30 questions of 1-mark each and 20 questions of 2-marks each. |
NEE-II exam pattern for degree module of forestry.
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Examination |
Sections |
Marks |
Question Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
|
NEE – II |
Section – A (Physics) |
45 marks |
25 questions of 1-mark each and 10 questions of 2-marks each. |
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Section – B (Chemistry) |
45 marks |
25 questions of 1-mark each and 10 questions of 2-marks each. |
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Section – C (Biology) |
60 marks |
30 questions of 1-mark each and 15 questions of 2-marks each. |
NEE-III exam pattern for degree module for candidates who appeared or cleared 3 years diploma.
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Examination |
Sections |
Marks |
Question Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
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NEE – III |
Section – A (Physics) |
25 marks |
25 questions of 1-mark each. |
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Section – B (Chemistry) |
25 marks |
25 questions of 1-mark each. |
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Section – C (Mathematics) |
30 marks |
30 questions of 1-mark each. |
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Section – D (Branch Subject) |
70 marks |
30 questions of 1-mark each and 20 questions of 2-marks each. |
NEE-III exam pattern for various engineering branches.
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Examination |
Sections |
Marks |
Question Pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
|
NEE – III |
Section – D (Physics) |
25 marks |
25 questions of 1-mark each. |
|
Section – B (Chemistry) |
25 marks |
25 questions of 1-mark each. |
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|
Section – C (Mathematics) |
30 marks |
30 questions of 1-mark each. |
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Section – D (Branch Subject of Agricultural Engineering/Civil Engineering/Computer Science & Engineering/Electronics & Communications Engineering/Electrical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering) |
70 marks |
30 questions of 1-mark each and 20 questions of 2-marks each. |
NOTE: Applicants must select only ONE of the engineering subjects out of six engineering branches as per the code given in the admit card. Questions for all the six engineering branch subjects will be published in one question paper. Section D will be after the compulsory sections of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics.
NEE 2023 Examination Centres
Below is the list of examination centres for the NERIST Entrance Examination 2023.
- Gangtok
- Itanagar
- Bomdila
- Shillong
- North Lakhimpur
- Ziro
- Tezpur
- Agartala
- Kohima
- Aizawl
- Dibrugarh
- Pasighat
- Silchar
- Guwahati
- Imphal
NEE 2023 Syllabus
The syllabus of the three exams will vary depending on the course applied. The NEE 1 exam is given to individuals who want to enrol in certification programmes. The syllabus for this exam mostly consists of material from the Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics sections of Class 10. Topics from Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics at the 10+2 level will be covered in NEE 2 and NEE 3. Along with these, students must also study vocational subjects.
NEE 2023 Admit Card
The admit cards for NEE 2023 are released online by the authorities. To download the admit card, applicants should enter their user ID and password on the official website. The NEE 2023 admit card features information in addition to some basic instructions; these parameters include the candidate’s name, application number, exam centre code, test date and venue.
NEE 2023 Answer Key
NEE 2023 answer key helps students to calculate the probable scores in the examination approximately. The answer key is released by the NERIST on the official website post examination. Students can download the answer key and compare their answers. The NEE 2023 answer key features correct answers to the questions in the question paper.
NEE 2023 Result
The official website or the Directorates of Higher & Technical Education of the North Eastern States will host the release of the NERIST entrance exam results. Through the website, candidates will be informed of the NEE 2023 result. The announcement of the results will also be made in prominent North East Indian newspapers. NEE 2023 results comprise the list of qualified candidates who appeared for the written test. These candidates will be allowed to participate in the NEE 2023 counselling process.
NEE 2023 Counselling
Following the announcement of the NEE 2023 result, qualified candidates are called for the counselling process by the NERIST. NEE 2023 counselling is decided based on the marks obtained in the test, and the category candidates belong to. Qualified candidates can login to the official website to know the details of the allotted time and venue of the counselling. During the counselling process, candidates should produce all the relevant original documents/certificates along with attested copies of the same.
Click here to learn about the documents needed for the NEE 2023 counselling process.
Frequently Asked Questions on NEE 2023
What are the various documents required for NEE 2023 counselling?
- Class 10 certificate
- Diploma certificate
- Permanent Residential Certificate (PRC)
- Class 12 Certificate
- Reservation certificate
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