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NIT Meghalaya Admission 2027: Cutoff, Fees, Eligibility & Application

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NIT Meghalaya Admission Overview 2027

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Who is eligible for the MSc at NIT Meghalaya?
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NIT Meghalaya offeres two years full-time MSc progarmme especially for the graduate students to pursue their studies in the fields of science. However, candidates are required to fulfill the eligibility criteria laid down by the institution, which are as follows:

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Q:   What BTech specialisations are offered at NIT Meghalaya?
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NIT Meghalaya offers BTech programmes with a duration of four years. BTech programme at NIT Meghalaya is offered in provides five specialisations for the BTech programme, which include Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. The eligibility criteria for the BTech specialisations includes tweleve years of shcool education with 75% aggregate. National entrance exams is the source of admission for the BTech programme.

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Q:   What is the cost of MSc at NIT Meghalaya?
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The total fee for the BTech programme at NIT Meghalaya is INR 1.4 lakh. Total fee is calculated based on annual/ semester fee available for the academic year 2024, hence is indicative. ST/SC & PH students are fully exempted from paying tuition fees, while the most economically backward students (whose family income is less than INR 1.00 Lacs per annum) are granted full remission of the tuition fee. Other economically backward students, whose family income falls between INR1.00 to 5.00 Lacs per annum, are granted a remission of 2/3rd of the tuition fee.

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Q:   What to do after applying for M.Tech admissions at NIT Meghalaya?
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Once students have registered on the GATE application portal, they must participate in the subsequent CCMT counselling process. In this process, the M.Tech seats are allocated based on the candidate's performance in the GATE exam and the availability of seats. Those who are allocated a seat via this process must pay an admission fee of to secure their admission.

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NIT Meghalaya Admission & Application Process 2027

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Q:   Who is eligible for admission at NIT Meghalaya?
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NIT Meghalaya admission is based on the eligibility criteria as per the admission guidelines.  Find below the details around eligibility & selection criteria for NIT Meghalaya course admission 2026:

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Eligibility Criteria

Selection Criteria

BTech

Twelve years of school education with PCM/ PBM with a minimum of 75 % aggregate

JEE Main + JoSAA Counselling

MTech

Bachelor's degree in BE/BTech with 60% aggregate

GATE+ BTech

MSc

Bachelor's degree Bsc with 60% aggregate in Chemistry as Honours/Major

IIT JAM + CCMN

 

Q:   What is the total fees for NIT Meghalaya?
A: 

NIT Meghalaya fees are mentioned below, although the actual amount may be reduced through scholarships offered by the institution. A caution deposit of INR 10,000 is required to be paid.

Popular Courses

Total Tuition Fees

BTech

INR 5 lakh

MTech

INR 1.4 lakh

MSc

INR 30,000 

PhD

INR 69,500

NOTE (*): The fee in the above table is sourced from official sources.

Q:   Can I get direct admission in NIT Meghalaya?
A: 

NIT Meghalaya doesn't have any direct admissionn option. To apply in the PG courses at NIT Meghalaya candiates must have valid national level entrance scores and participate in the counselling process.  However, for the PhD and sponsored courses, candidates can apply via the NIT Meghalaya's official website and appear for the PI/written test.

Q:   What is application fee at NIT Meghalaya?
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NIT Meghalaya conducts its own application process for PhD and M.Tech (Sponosred) prorammes, where candidates must pay an non-refundable application fee.

Further information on NIT Meghalaya application is tabluated below:

CategoryApplication Fee
GeneralINR 1,000
SC/STINR 500
PWD & WomenNo fee

NIT Meghalaya BTech Admission 2027

5 courses 4 years
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iconEligibility Criteria

  • 10+2 with 75% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: JEE Main

iconDates & Events

DatesUpcoming Events
24 Oct '26 - 22 Nov '26
JEE Main 2027 Registration Session 1Ongoing
23 Nov '26 - 26 Nov '26
JEE Main 2027 Registration Session 1 with Late Fee
30 Dec '26
JEE Main 2027 City Slip Session 1
20 Jan '27 - 28 Jan '27
JEE Main 2027 Exam Date Session 1
13 Jan '27 - 31 Jan '27
JEE Main Admit Card 2027 Session 1
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On B.E. / B.Tech Admissions
Q:   How can I prepare for BTech admission to NIT Meghalaya?
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The right approach and a preparation plan for admission to BTech at NIT Meghalaya is all that is needed to ace JEE Main. While students who are serious about getting into an IIT start preparing from Class 11, a prep strategy for the exam is mentioned below:

To secure admission into prestigious institutions such as the IITs, NITs and IIITs, it is essential for the aspirants to have a strong command on the material taught in their class 11 and class 12. Shiksha is offering free NCERT questions and solutions to aid JEE candidates in excelling in these classes. To access the NCERT solutions, click on the below links:

NCERT Class 11 Physics Solutions

NCERT Class 11 Chemistry Solutions

NCERT Class 11 Maths Solutions

Q:   Is BTech free in NIT Meghalaya?
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No, BTech programme isn't free at NIT Meghalaya . Candidates seeking to get admission are required to pay the tuition fee which ranges between INR 5 lakh. The fees exclude of Eamination Fee of the Semester Registration Fee,  Library Fee,  Laboratory Fee, Internet Fee, etc. 

Q:   What has been the cutoff trend for CSE at NIT Meghalaya in last few years?
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Competition for General AI candidates in BTech CSE has decreased for three consecutive years. The round five closing rank relaxed to 28662 in 2026. In 2025 and 2024, the same specialisation had the Round 5 closing ranks of 22131 and 20039, respectively.  Check the table below to know the Round 5 closing rank for the BTech CSE branch for various All India categories.

202420252026
OBC All India Category
708669219054
SC All India Category
305928704360
ST All India Category
103112971622
EWS All India Category
338631204106
Q:   What is the JEE Main cutoff for admission to NIT Meghalaya?
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The NIT Meghalaya JEE Main cutoff 2026 was published for admission to different BTech course specialisations for the first round. The cutoff was declared for different All India and Home State quota categories. 

For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 23809 to 49335, with BTech CSE and BTech Civil Engineering being the most and least competitive branches for admission. 

Students can see the table below to know the round 1 cutoff for the All India quota categories. 

CategoryNIT Meghalaya JEE Main cutoff 2026
General 23809 - 49335
OBC7856 - 16488
SC3957 - 6491
ST1603 - 2558
EWS3526 - 7213
PWD1448
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NIRF Student Diversity Report

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NIT Meghalaya UG - 4 years student admission report: OverallAccordion Icon V3
UG 4 years2025-26
Total students659
% Female students
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23%
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NIT Meghalaya PG - 2 years student admission report: OverallAccordion Icon V3
PG 2 years2025-26
Total students190
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40%
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NIT Meghalaya Admission FAQs 2027

Q:   Which courses are offered at NIT Meghalaya?
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NIT Meghalaya offers BTech, MTech, MSc and PhD courses. NIT Meghalaya BTech is provides solid Engineering training in various specialisations. Popular specialisations include Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, among others.

Q:   What are the PhD specialisations offered by NIT Meghalaya?
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NIT Meghalaya offers both full-time and part-time PhD programme. The PhD programmes has around  eight department which offers multiple area of studies. The departments are namely:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science & Engineering
  • Electronics & Communication Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Physics
  • Chemistry 
  • Mathematics
Q:   Is there an M.Tech at NIT Meghalaya?
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Yes, NIT Meghalaya offers MTech at the PG level. The institute offers the course in the following specialisations:

  • Computer Science and Engineering
  • Electronics and Communication Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
Q:   Which BTech specialisations does NIT Meghalaya offer?
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NIT Meghalaya offers a four-year BTech course at the UG level across five specialisations. These are Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Civil Engineering. Admission to all the BTech specialisations revolves around JEE Main exams followed by  counselling.

Q:   What courses are offered at NIT Meghalaya?
A: 

NIT Meghalaya offer courses at UG, PG and PhD level in the field of Engineering, Computer Science and Science. Check below the courses offered by NIT Meghalaya:

  • BTech 
  • MCA
  • MTech 
  • Msc
  • PhD

These courses are offered in different specialisations. 

Q:   Is B.Tech Electrical and Electronics Engineering offered by NIT Meghalaya?
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Yes, the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Meghalaya offers the B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology)programme in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. NIT Meghalaya is one of the prestigious technical institutes in India and offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various engineering disciplines

Q:   What is the NIT Meghalaya JEE Main cutoff for CSE?
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 NIT Meghalaya JEE Main cutoff 2026 was published for the first round for admission to several BTech course specialisations. The cutoff was published for different AI and HS quota categories. 

For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff for the BTech CSE branch was 23809. Students can see the table below to know the cutoff for all other categories. 

CategoryJEE Main cutoff range 2026 for CSE
All India Quota Categories
General23809
OBC7856
SC3957
EWS3526
ST1603
Home State Quota Categories
General127321
SC16009
EWS16829
ST5348
Q:   How many marks are necessary for admission to B.Tech Mechanical Engineering at NIT Meghalaya?
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For admission in B.Tech mechanical engineering you have to clear JEE. The cuttoff varies as per the year in the year 22 batch they got at 95 even (general) if you are from categories like OBC/sc/st  it vary even up to 90/87/85. As in the same pattern, the cuttoff for female candidate is different.

Admission requirements can vary from year to year and depend on various factors like students appering inJEEand no of seats avilable in collages. Few other factors like candidates droping from the college.

Q:   What documents are required while reporting for M.Tech admissions at NIT Meghalaya?
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After the shortlisting process, students with admission offers are required to complete the document verification process. Such candidates are required to bring along the following documents:

  • UG marksheets
  • UG degree
  • Class 10 marksheet
  • Class 12 marksheet
  • Migration certificate
  • School leaving certificate/transfer certificate
  • Category certificate (if applicable)
  • Income certificate (applicable for candidates seeking admission via EWS category)
Q:   I have got 270 score in CCMT. What rank do I require to take admission in NIT Meghalaya?
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A score of 270 would get you admission at NIT Meghalaya if you belong to the SC All India category. As per the NIT Meghalaya CCMT cutoff 2026 for Round 4, th cutoff ranged from 244 to 341. Candidates can check the tabe below to know the which courses are available in the fourth round. Please note that other categories, rounds, etc., will have different cutoffs.

CourseNIT Meghalaya CCMT cutoff 2026
M.Tech. in VLSI and Embedded Systems244
M.Tech. in Power and Energy Systems261

 

 

Q:   What is the minimum GATE score for NIT Meghalaya?
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The lowest GATE score accepted for admission to NIT Meghalaya would depend on the category, branch, and round. For the General AI category, the minimum score needed for Round 5 admission was 357 for the M.Tech. in VLSI and Embedded Systems. Students targeting the MTech CSE branch would need a score of at least 437 to be qualified for admission. 

For the OBC AI category, the minimum score needed for MTech CSE is 385. Other branches, rounds, etc, will have different cutoffs accordingly.

Q:   I have got 2000 Rank in CCMN. What rank do I require to take admission in NIT Meghalaya?
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Yes, you can take admission at this institution with a rank of 2000 as per the NIT Meghalaya CCMN cutoff 2026. If you belong to the General AI category, you can avail the course of your choice, since the overall cutoff up until Round 4 ranged from 1810 to 2937. Candidates can check the table below to know the cutoff range for the available course and its branches for the General AI category. 

CourseNIT Meghalaya CCMN cutoff 2026
M.Sc. in Physics2026 - 2937
M.Sc. in Mathematics2366 - 2431
M.Sc. in Chemistry1810 - 2389

 

 

 

Q:   Which is the most and least competitive branch for admission into BTech course at NIT Meghalaya?
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As per JEE Mains cutoff 2026, CSE was the most competitive specialisation under with the cutoff of 33903 whereas Civil Engineering was the least competitive branch with the cutoff of 83554 for General AI category for admission into BTech course at NIT Meghalaya.

Q:   What is best course at National Institute of Technology Meghalaya?
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The best course at NIT Meghalaya depends on your individual interests and career goals. However, some of the most popular and well-regarded courses at the institute include:

Computer Science and Engineering (CSE): CSE is one of the most sought-after courses in India, and NIT Meghalaya has a strong reputation for its CSE program. 

Mechanical Engineering (ME): ME is another popular engineering discipline, and NIT Meghalaya's ME programme is well-respected.

Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE): ECE is a rapidly growing field, and NIT Meghalaya's ECE programme is one of the best.

Q:   What is the selection criteria for admission to MSc at NIT Meghalaya?
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For admission to MSc programme at NIT Meghalaya candidate must complete the institution's entrance standards, which include achieving a valid score in the Indian Institute of Technology Joint Admission Test for MSc followed by CCMN Counselling.  Also candidates have to fulfill the eligibility criteria i.e. Bachelor's degree with 60% aggregate.  NIT Meghalaya conducts its own admission process for the left over seats from the CCMN counselling process.

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Updated on Oct 22, 2026

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