Description:
The North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology was established by the Government of India. This institution was at first set up as a project of the North Eastern council, with a view to creating technical manpower at different levels for advancement of the North Eastern Region in India. NERIST is situated at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in Arunachal Pradesh. The NERIST Entrance Exam for PG Admissions is held for the M. Tech, M.SC in Forestry, and MBA programs.
Eligibility:
M. Sc. in Forestry: Applicants are required to have 4 year Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry/ Horticulture/ Agriculture with a CGPA 3.25 on a 5.00 point scale or 60% marks in total. Candidates having 3 year B.Sc. degree in Botany and Zoology with CGPA 3.25 or 60% marks are also eligible for admissions to the M. Sc program in Forestry. However if they are selected they have to undergo additional one year bridge course. There will be a 5% marks relaxation for applicants in the SC/ST/PH category.
MBA Programs: Applicants are required to have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline and recognized by Association of Indian Universities (AIU). General category candidates should have a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. There will be a 5% marks relaxation for applicants in the SC/ST/PH category.
Important Dates:
* Application Form cum Information Brochure can be obtained from Main post offices: 01-12-2008 to 30-01-2009
* The last date for receipt of completed application form along with requisite fee at NERIST: February 06, 2009.
* NEE-II & NEE – III: April 25th, 2009 (Saturday)
* NEE-I: April 26th, 2009 (Sunday)
Contact details:
Address: North Eastern Institite of Science & Technology [NERIST]
Nirjuli - 791 109
Itanagar
Arunachal Pradesh, India
Phone No: (0360) 2257401 to 11 Extension: 6008/6312/6238/6466