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. It is uploaded for NEE-I, NEE-II and NEE-III on its URL.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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 upper age limit. For general category (GE) candidates it is 23 years. For OBC and female candidates it is 26, and for ST/SC/PD it is 28 years of age. Students must check the official notification PDF for detailed eligibility criteria.

How can I check my NERIST NEE result?

Visit official URL On the homepage click on 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) 2026: Exam Date, Application Form, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Question Paper

Updated on Nov 25, 2025 16:48 IST

By Vikrant Shukla, Deputy Manager

NERIST NEE 2026: The exam conducting body, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology, will release the NERIST Application form for the 2026 session soon. Students meeting the minimum eligibility criteria will be able to fill out the NEE application form using the link given on this page or from the institute website. The University will conduct the NERIST NEE 2026 exam on April 26, tentatively for BTech courses. The NEE exam is conducted for admission to three courses. The NEE-II exam is held for admission to BTech and BSc (Hons) in Forestry, whereas NEE-I to admission in certificate courses, and NEE-III to BTech LE admissions. Students can check here details related to the NEE-II exam for B.Tech admissions. The entrance exam will be held offline in exam centres across the North Eastern States. Check all information related to NERIST, like registration, eligibility, schedule, exam pattern, syllabus, admission process, etc.

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