Is there any answer key for NERIST entrance exam?

Yes. NERIST releases the answer key for the offline NEE test. The answer key contains the correct answer to all questions asked in the exam. The answer keys are uploaded for NEE-I, NEE-II and NEE-III to the admission portal after completion of the test.

How many seats are there in NERIST entrance exam?

As per the latest information, the seat available via NEE are 409 in total. 220 seats via NEE-I, 189 seats via NEE-II and 79 seats via NEE-III. All seats are up for grabs by the candidates who qualify NEE. The seats are allotted based on NEE marks and the reservation policies of NERIST.

What is the admission process for the NERIST Exam?

The admisison process of NERIST is based on the performance of the candidates in NERIST entrance exam (NEE). To begin with, aspirants need to register for the NEE exam if they are eligible. Then, registered candidates have to download the NEE admit cards from the official website. To download the same, aspirants will need their login details. candidates have to then appear for the offline NEE exam. The result of the entrance exam is announced on the official website and based on whic candidates are selected for the counselling process. Aspirants who clear the exam need to appear for NEE counselling, as per the schedule.

Can I correct details in NERIST entrance exam application form after submission?

Once the form is submitted, candidates cannot make any corrections in the NEE application form. After the final submission of the application form, no changes can be made by the applicant in her/ his online application. Request for change of any kind of data such as category, center of examination, etc. shall summarily be rejected. Application once submitted shall be final.

Is it necessary to appear in all the three exams of NERIST or appearing in only anyone exam will be enough?

NERIST conducts 2 entrance exams. The candidates do nt need to appear in all three. They need to appear for the NEE via which they can gain admission to the course of their choice. To take admission in certificate course, candidates have to appear in NEE-I. For admission in BTech and BSc (Hons) in Forestry courses candidates have to appear in NEE-II. And, for admission to BTech LE, candidates have to appear in NEE-III.

Is NERIST only for the candidates belonging to north-eastern India?

No. NERIST NEE can be given by candidates from all states. However, there will be reservation of seats with maximum weightage given to the seats reserved for candidates from North Eastern states of India. The resrevation policy is as follows: State quota: 80% of seats are reserved for candidates of the 8 (Eight) North Eastern States (10% for each state) as state-quota. Besides this, 7% of the total seats are filled up with Permanent Residence Certificate (PRC) holders of these 8 (Eight) North Eastern States on merit basis. All India quota: 10% of the total seats are filled up with candidates under All India-quota. PD quota: 3% of the total seats are reserved for Physical Locomotor Disabled (PD) persons under PD quota.

Is there any age limit to apply for NERIST NEE-II?

Yes, there is an age limit to apply for NEE-II. The maximum age limit as of 31st July 2024 is 23 years for the students of the general category (GE) (born on or after 1st August 2001), 26 years for OBC and female applicants (born on or after 1st August 1998), and 28 years for ST/SC/PD (born on or after 1st August 1996).

How can I check my NERIST NEE result?

Candidates can check the steps below to check the NEE result: Visit the official website of the institute Navigate to the results link Submit the required details Your NEE result and scorecard will be displayed on the screen Carefully check and download the scorecard for the future. Also, print a hard copy and preserve.

What are the colleges that accept the NERIST score card?

Only the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, North East is accepting the NERIST scorecard. The purpose of the NERIST exam is to take admission to all 3- Certificate Diploma, and Degree modules of Technology, Degree in Forestry courses offered at North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, North East. The Shillong Law College, Shillong is affiliated with the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, North East.

Is there a negative marking in NERIST NEE?

Yes, there is nagative marking in NERIST NEE. For all the examinations (NEE-I/ NEE-II/ NEE-III) with any paper code, the questions are of objective type with multiple-choice answers. Candidates shall have to attempt all the questions from all the sections of the relevant paper. For every wrong answer to a question, 25% (¼th) of the marks carried by that question is deducted. There is no deduction of marks for un-attempted questions.

What are the books for the NERIST exam?

A list of the best books for the NERIST exam is mentioned below: Fundamentals of Physics NCERT Inorganic Chemistry NCERT Objective Mathematics by R. D Sharma Organic Chemistry Guides Problems Plus In IIT JEE Mathematics NERIST NEE Guide NERIST Entrance Examination 2020 Nee-I (Base Module) English Paperback, Arihant Experts) NERIST Entrance Examination 2022 NEE - I (Base Module) Solved Papers 2021 - 12 (Paperback, Rumi Goswami, Virendra Singh, Purnima Sharma)

NERIST Entrance Exam (NEE) 2025: Exam Date (OUT), Application Form, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Question Paper

Updated on Oct 14, 2025 16:06 IST

By Vikrant Shukla, Deputy Manager

NERIST NEE 2025: The authorities, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology which stands for NERIST will release the Application form for 2026 session soon. Students can fill the NEE application form using the link given on this page or from the institute website. The University will conduct the NERIST NEE 2025 exam on April 26 for BTech courses.

The NEE exam is conducted for admission to three courses. NEE-II exam is held for admission to BTech and BSc (Hons) in Forestry whereas NEE-I to admission in certificate courses and the NEE-III to BTech LE admissions.

Students can check here details related to the NEE-II exam for BTech admissions. NEE 2025 will be held offline in exam centres across the North Eastern States. Check information related to the NERIST like registration, eligibility, schedule, exam pattern, syllabus, admission process, etc.

Q: I am in class 10th. How can I fill out the NERIST exam?

Yes, candidates can join the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology after qualifying the class 10th examination. Candidates can join certificate course after clearing class 10 exam. Such candidates have to appear for the NERIST entrance exam (NEE-I).

Q: What is the NERIST NEE exam date?

NERIST NEE 2025 exam date has been announced. The university will conduct the NEE 2025 on April 26 for BTech courses.

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