M.A. in Philosophy 

at NEHU Shillong, Shillong

At the postgraduate level, NEHU Shillong offers two-year MA courses to students. MA is offered in various specialisations and one of the specialisation is Geography. The fee for M.A. is INR 3,360. The basic eligibility criteria to apply for the M.A. in Geography is Graduation with a minimum of 45 percent to 55 percent aggregate and the accepted entrance exam is CUET-PG. Central University Entrance Test or CUET PG is an all-India level entrance examination that is being introduced for admission to postgraduate programmes in various central and participating universities.

The NEHU the highest package offered to 2024 passing out batch was INR 10.80 LPA, which was comparatively higher than the package offered in 2023 and 2022. The table below represents the highest package trends from NEHU Shillong placements from 2022 to 2024:

NEHU Shillong offers courses at the UG and PG levels in full-time mode for durations varying from 2 years to 5 years. Admission to the respective courses is offered on the basis of merit and entrance. The University offers respective courses at the total tuition fees ranging from INR 1.68 K to INR 2.07 Lakh. 

Not all course admissions at NEHU University Shillong are based on CUET. BTech admissions are based on JEE Main. For various courses like BCA, BA, BSc, and others, CUET is accepted by the NEHU University Shillong. CUET (Common University Entrance Test) is an all-India level entrance examination which is conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency) for admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The competition is high so prepare well in advance to clear the CUET exams with good scores.

Studying at NEHU Shillong is relatively affordable, considering the fee structure at which the courses are offered. The University offers courses at the UG and PG level on the basis of Class 12 and graduation aggregate, along with valid scores in accepted entrance exams. The fee structure of the courses include a total tuition fees ranging from INR 1.68 K to INR 2.07 Lakh. Considering the fees structure offered, the University offered courses at a reasonable price. 

North-Eastern Hill University Meghalaya (NEHU) is ranked 106th by QS Ranking under the Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia category and 401-450 by QS Ranking 2024 under the Asian University Rankings. North Eastern Hill University was established in 1973 by an Act of Parliament. The university ranking is quite good. Hence, it is worth taking admission in this university in 2025. 

Admissions to NEHU Shillong is offered on the basis of merit and valid scores of accepted entrance exams. Candidates must secure a minimum aggregate in Class 12 for admission to UG level courses. Whereas, for PG level courses, candidates must secure valid scores in accepted entrance exams such as JEE Main, CUET UG/PG, CAT/MAT/AIMA and other national-level examinations suitable for the chosen course.  

NEHU Shillong offers a lively and academia centric environment for the students. the University conducts various activities, and events to provide industry-oriented exposure for students within the walls of the University. Furthermore, the students receive various opportunities through the extracurricular activities conducted by the University proactively. Apart from this, NEHU Shillong organises events and fests to celebrate the culture and social diversity present at the university.

NEHU Shillong provides various scholarships to undergraduate and postgraduate course students as financial assistance. The below-mentioned are some of the scholarships offered by North Eastern Hill University:

Note: There are many other scholarships offered by the university for them please visit the official website of the university.