The NERIST Entrance Examination is an admission test conducted once a year by the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science & Technology in three different levels to provide admission to various undergraduate and certificate courses.
If you are interested in getting admission at the NERIST for the academic year 2026-27, you will need to apply to participate in this entrance examination. Here, we have provided the important dates, eligibility criteria, and much more.
NERIST NEE 2026 Overview
The North Eastern Regional Institute of Science & Technology has released the notification for this entrance examination. Refer to the table available below to check an overview of NERIST NEE 2026.
North Eastern Regional Institute of Science & Technology
Exam Frequency
Once a year
Exam Levels
NEE-I, NEE-II, NEE-III
Courses Offered
Certificate, B.Tech, B.Sc., BBA
Mode of Examination
Offline (Pen and Paper)
Duration of Exam
3 Hours
Medium of Exam
English
Academic Session
2026–27
Official Website
neeonline.ac.in
Important Dates
The important dates for the NERIST NEE 2026 are made public with the release of the notification brochure. Refer to the table below for the complete schedule.
The eligibility criteria for the NERIST NEE 2026 are available below for offered certificate and UG courses. Refer to the table below to check details for each level of the NEE.
NEE-I
Course
Educational Qualification
Age Limit (as on 31 July 2026)
Certificate in Engineering & Technology (AE, CE, ECE, EE, ME)
Class 10 (Matriculation or equivalent) with Science and Mathematics
UR: 19 yearsOBC & Female: 22 yearsSC / ST / PwD: 24 years
NEE-II
Course
Educational Qualification
Age Limit (as on 31 July 2026)
B.Tech (Engineering & Technology – PCM)
Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics OR 10+2 (Vocational) / ITI / NERIST Certificate
UR: 23 years; OBC & Female: 26 years; SC / ST / PwD: 28 years
B.Sc. (Hons) Forestry – PCB
Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry & Biology
B.Sc. (Physics / Chemistry / Mathematics) – PCM
Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics
BBA
Class 12 with at least 60% (UR/OBC/EWS) or 55% (SC/ST/PwD).
NEE-III
Course
Educational Qualification
Age Limit (as on 31 July 2026)
Lateral Entry to B.Tech Degree (3 Years)
3-Year Diploma in allied branch with 60% marks. 5% relaxation is applicable for NCC B/C holders and individuals who have completed a diploma with NERIST.
UR: 30 years; OBC & Female: 33 years; SC / ST / PwD: 35 years
If you are in the final year or semester of qualifying examination, you are eligible to participate in the NERIST NEE 2026.
In order to apply for the NERIST NEE 2026, you have to deposit the application fee. If you belong to UR, OBC or EWS, you have to deposit ₹1,500; individuals who belong to SC, ST and PwBD categories need to pay only ₹1,000.
Exam Pattern
The NERIST NEE 2026 will be held in offline mode with an exam time duration of 3 hours. Refer to the table below to check the number of questions, marking scheme and maximum marks for the course.
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) – NEE-II
Subject
Question Pattern
Marks
English Language
40 × 1
40
Quantitative Aptitude
40 × 1
40
Logical Reasoning
30 × 1
30
General Awareness
40 × 1
40
Total
150 Questions
150
B.Tech Lateral Entry (Diploma Holders) – NEE-III
Subject
Question Pattern
Marks
Physics
25 × 1
25
Chemistry
25 × 1
25
Mathematics
30 × 1
30
Branch Subject
30 × 1 + 20 × 2
70
Total
130 Questions
150
The negative marking is applicable, in case of incorrect response, 25% of the question weightage will be deducted; and the medium of this entrance examination is English only.
