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).

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).

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 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.

My qualifying exam resulted is awaited for this year. Can I apply for NERIST NEE?

Candidates appearing in the qualifying examination this year and whose results are awaited are also eligible to apply. However, they must produce their mark sheets/ grade cards/ pass certificates on the day of counselling/ admission. Otherwise, their selection will be cancelled.

Can I select exam centre of my choice in NERIST entrance exam application form?

Yes. Candidtaes can select and fill choice of their city from the available list from where they wish to appear in the NEE exam. The NERIST Entrance Examination (NEE) is conducted in the eight North Eastern States. An applicant should choose an appropriate exam centre code from where they desire to appear for the NERIST Entrance Examination. An applicant has to provide two choices of examination centres while filling out the online form for the NEE. The first choice of examination centre exercised by an applicant is maintained as such. A centre may not be available to a candidate if the number of applicants in that centre exceeds the maximum capacity of the centre and also, a centre may be cancelled if sufficient numbers of applicants are not available in that centre. In both the cases, the second choice of the examination centre is allotted to the applicant.

What scanned documents must be uploaded in the NERIST NEE application form?

Candidates have to upload scanned copy of their recent passport sized photo and signature one in blue/black ink. The uploaded images should be within 3.5 X 4.5 cm in size, maximum 100 KB in size and must be in JPEG/JPG format.

Does the NERIST NEE application form correction window opens?

NERIST NEE 2024 application form correction process has started. NEE 2024 form correction window started on April 17 and will be available till April 21, 11:59 pm.

Can I apply for NERIST entrance exam in offline mode too?

No. NERIST releases the NEE application form in the online mode only, Candidates cannot access the application form in any other form. The eligible candidates can apply for NEE in the online mode only and the form must be submitted in the online mode only. The applictaion fee can be alsopaid online only.

NERIST NEE 2025 Application Form (Jan 10): Link at nerist.ac.in, Fees, How to Apply

Updated on Oct 14, 2025 15:46 IST

By Vikrant Shukla, Deputy Manager

NERIST NEE 2025 Application Form: The Application form for NEE 2025 has been released. NERIST NEE Application Form 2025 is available online on the institute website. Candidates are provided a direct link here to apply. The entire process of filling online application form can be completed in 9 steps. The steps include registration, activation, program selection, filling details in the form, uploading scanned images, filling in academic details, selecting the NEE exam centre, and reviewing the form and fee payment. To know all the details about the NEE application form like how to apply, fees, documents needed, eligibility to apply and more, read below. The application process for NEE-I, NEE-II and NEE-III will start together and candidates can apply for NEE as per their choice of course. The NEE-II exam is held for admission in BTech and BSc (Hons) in Forestry. Whereas, NEE-I is held for admission in certificate courses and the NEE-III is held for BTech LE admissions.

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How to fill NEE 2025 Application Form?
NERIST Entrance Exam 2025 Dates
Eligibility to Apply for NEE 2025
Things to Keep Handy Before Applying for NEE 2025
NERIST NEE 2025 Application Fee
Documents Needed to Upload in NERIST Entrance Exam Form 2025
NERIST NEE 2025 Application Form Correction

How to fill NEE 2025 Application Form?

NERIST Entrance Exam 2025 Dates

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of NERIST Entrance Exam 2025 exam

Dates	Past Exam Dates
27 Apr ' 25	NEE-I exam date 2025
26 Apr ' 25	NEE-II and NEE-III exam date 2025
11 Apr ' 25 - 26 Apr ' 25	NEE 2025 admit card release date
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