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- Location
- Shillong, Meghalaya
- Established
- 1973
- Type
- Central University
- Ownership
- Government
- Affiliation
- Central University (UGC)
- Approvals
- UGC
- NAAC grade
- NA
- Official website
- nehu.ac.in
Overview
North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong was established in 1973 by an Act of Parliament as a central university to serve the entire northeastern region of India, with its main campus in Shillong, Meghalaya, and a former sister campus that became Mizoram University.
NEHU is a central university and its programmes are recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). It offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes across humanities, sciences, social sciences, management and law, with a particular research focus on northeastern tribal culture, languages and biodiversity.
Admission to undergraduate programmes is generally through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG), while postgraduate admission follows NEHU’s own entrance test or CUET-PG as applicable. Sign up free to see fees by quota, closing ranks and placement data.
Courses & fees
Courses offered
Admission
Eligibility
Class 12 pass (UG) or bachelor's degree (PG) with a minimum aggregate as prescribed each year
Admission process
Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) for undergraduate programmes; university's own entrance test or CUET-PG for postgraduate programmes
Campus & facilities
- Hostel
- Library
- Hostel
- Research Centres on Tribal Culture and Biodiversity
- Sports and Cultural Facilities
Address
Mawkynroh-Umshing, Shillong, Meghalaya – 793022Frequently asked questions
Is NEHU a central university?
Yes, NEHU was established in 1973 by an Act of Parliament as a central university.
How is UG admission done at NEHU?
Through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG).
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