Overview
NIT Meghalaya was established in 2010 under the NIT Act of Parliament and is an Institute of National Importance. The institute's campus is at Saitsohpen, Sohra (Cherrapunji) in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya. It offers undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD programmes, with B.Tech in civil, computer science, electrical, electronics and communication, and mechanical engineering. Admissions run through the national JEE Main, GATE and JAM counselling channels.
NIT Meghalaya Highlights
| Founded | 2010 |
|---|---|
| University type | Institute of National Importance |
| Ownership | Public |
| Location | Shillong, Meghalaya |
| Popular programmes listed | 3 |
| Official website | Visit official website → |
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Popular Courses & Fees
B.Tech
M.Tech
Ph.D
Admission Process
B.Tech admission is through JEE Main with seats allotted via JoSAA and CSAB counselling, and the institute also admits students through DASA, ICCR and Study in India. Postgraduate and PhD admissions follow the institute's own notices, with M.Tech through GATE and CCMT. The institute publishes its fee structure and programme details on its website.
How to apply — typical steps
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- Open the admissions section on the university's official website.
- Choose your programme and check its eligibility criteria.
- Fill the online application form and upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee and submit before the deadline.
- Track counselling and merit-list announcements on the official website.
Placements
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Scholarships
Tuition is fully waived for SC, ST and PwD students under Ministry of Education orders, and other students get full or partial remission based on family income (full waiver below ₹1 lakh a year, two-thirds remission between ₹1–5 lakh). The institute has a scholarships section on its website covering government schemes. Students can also apply for National Scholarship Portal programmes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get admission to B.Tech at NIT Meghalaya?
You need to qualify JEE Main and take part in JoSAA or CSAB counselling. Foreign nationals can apply through DASA, ICCR or Study in India.
What is the B.Tech fee at NIT Meghalaya?
Tuition is ₹62,500 per semester for general and OBC students, so the yearly cost comes to roughly ₹1.5–2 lakh including other charges (indicative). Fee waivers apply for SC, ST, PwD and low-income students.
Where is the NIT Meghalaya campus?
The institute's campus is at Saitsohpen, Sohra (Cherrapunji) in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya.
How is M.Tech admission done at NIT Meghalaya?
M.Tech admission is generally based on GATE scores through CCMT, with the institute also running its own admission notices. Check the official website for the current year's process.
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