NEPGET 2027 is the NERIST Post Graduate Entrance Test for 2027-28 admission to M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA and Ph.D. programmes at NERIST, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh. Going by the 2026 schedule, the notification is expected around March 2027 and the PG written test in June 2027. Valid GATE, CAT and MAT scores can earn an exemption from the test.
NEPGET 2027
This page covers the NEPGET 2027 dates, how to apply, eligibility, the test pattern and selection, seats and fees for NERIST’s postgraduate and Ph.D. programmes.
| Full name | NERIST Post Graduate Entrance Test (NEPGET) 2027, for the 2027-28 session |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | NERIST, Nirjuli, Arunachal Pradesh (Deemed University under the Ministry of Education) |
| Exam level | University level, open to candidates from all over India |
| Courses / Purpose | M.Tech (12 specialisations), M.Sc (Forestry, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics), MBA and Ph.D. at NERIST |
| Exam date | Expected June 2027 for PG and July 2027 for Ph.D. (13 June and 13 July in 2026) |
| Application | Expected March to May 2027, online only on neeonline.ac.in |
| Application fee | Rs 1,500 for all categories, plus bank charges (2026) |
| Eligibility | M.Tech/M.Sc: 60% or 6.5 CGPA; MBA: any degree with 55%; 5% relaxation for SC/ST/PwD |
| Questions and marks | PG: 100 one-mark questions; Ph.D.: 100 MCQs (Research Methodology 50 + subject 50) |
| Negative marking | 25% of the marks for each wrong answer in the PG written test |
| Official website | nerist.ac.in |
NEPGET 2027 Important Dates
NERIST has not announced the NEPGET 2027 dates yet, so the dates below are expected months based on the 2026 schedule, when the PG test was held on 13 June and the Ph.D. test on 13 July.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | March 2027 Expected |
| Online application | March 2027 Expected |
| Admit card download (PG) | June 2027 Expected |
| PG written test | June 2027 Expected |
| PG answer keys and challenge | June 2027 Expected |
| PG provisional result | June 2027 Expected |
| Admit card download (Ph.D.) | July 2027 Expected |
| Exam (Ph.D.) | July 2027 Expected |
| Ph.D. result | July 2027 Expected |
| PG counselling-cum-admission | July 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for NEPGET 2027
You apply for NEPGET 2027 online only, on neeonline.ac.in or through nerist.ac.in, once the 2027-28 admission notification is out. The steps below follow the 2026-27 brochure.
Apply Online for NEPGET 2027
Applications for NEPGET 2027 are expected in March 2027.
- Register on neeonline.ac.in with a valid email ID and an active mobile number.
- Activate your account with the activation code sent to your email or mobile.
- Select the programme type and programme name, and confirm that you meet the eligibility.
- Fill in the application details, then upload your photograph and signature (JPEG, under 100 KB each).
- Enter your academic details and upload documents such as a GATE, CAT, MAT or NET scorecard if you have one.
- Review and confirm the form, then pay the fee online by net banking, credit card or debit card. Keep a printout of the submitted form.
| Fee | Amount (2026) |
|---|---|
| Application fee | Rs 1,500 for all categories, plus bank charges (non-refundable) |
| Answer key challenge | Rs 500 per challenge, paid online |
| Counselling fee | Rs 1,500 (non-refundable), paid with the online counselling form |
No changes are allowed after final submission except in the one-time correction window. In 2026 this window was open from 29 to 31 May for PG and from 19 to 21 June for Ph.D. applicants.
Who can apply for NEPGET 2027?
You can apply if you hold, or are in the final year of, the qualifying degree for your programme with the minimum marks below.
| Programme | Qualifying degree and minimum marks |
|---|---|
| M.Tech | B.E./B.Tech (or AMIE where allowed) in the relevant discipline with 60% or CGPA 6.5 on a 10-point scale |
| M.Tech (Artificial Intelligence) | B.E./B.Tech/AMIE in IT or any engineering discipline, or MCA, or M.Sc in Computer Science, Electronics or IT |
| M.Sc Forestry | 4-year B.Sc Forestry with 60% or CGPA 6.5 |
| M.Sc Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics | B.Sc in the relevant subject (Honours or as specified) with 60% or CGPA 6.5 |
| MBA | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 55% |
| Ph.D. | Master’s in Engineering/Technology with 60% or CGPA 6.5, or 55% in Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences or Management |
SC, ST and PwD candidates get a 5% relaxation in marks. For PG programmes, NCC B or C certificate holders also get 5%, but you can use only one of these two relaxations. Final-year students may apply if they show their results at counselling.
What is the NEPGET 2027 exam pattern and selection process?
The PG written test has 100 questions of one mark each with 25% negative marking, and the Ph.D. test has 100 multiple choice questions in two sections. The rules below are from the 2026-27 brochure.
| Programme | Test and selection |
|---|---|
| M.Tech and M.Sc | Written test of 100 one-mark questions; valid GATE holders are exempted from the test |
| MBA | Written test (75%) plus group discussion and interview (25%); CAT holders get 100% and MAT holders 80% of the written test marks without taking it |
| Ph.D. | 100 MCQs: Section A Research Methodology (50) and Section B subject (50); qualifying mark 50%; selection 70% test and 30% interview |
| Ph.D. with GATE/NET | Exempted from the written test but must attend the department interview |
In 2026 the M.Tech (except AI) and MBA papers ran in the morning session and the M.Sc and M.Tech (AI) papers in the afternoon. A MAT holder may still sit the written test, and then the test score replaces the MAT score. See the NEPGET syllabus for the Ph.D. topics.
How many seats does NEPGET 2027 fill?
NERIST listed these PG seats for 2026-27, with reservation as per Government of India rules. Seats may vary each year.
| Programme | Seats (2026-27) |
|---|---|
| M.Tech Farm Machinery & Power; Transportation Systems Engg | 15 each |
| M.Tech Soil & Water Conservation, Environmental Science & Engg, Geotechnical Engg | 23 each |
| M.Tech CSE, Artificial Intelligence, Communication Engg & Signal Processing, Microelectronics & VLSI | 23 each |
| M.Tech Power System Engg, Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Thermal & Fluid Engg | 23 each |
| M.Sc Forestry, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics | 33 each |
| MBA (full-time) | 38 |
| Ph.D. (12 departments and centre) | 2 to 41 per department, for example CSE 40, ECE 41, EE 35 |
What is the fee for NERIST PG courses?
The tentative first-semester fee for 2026 admissions, from the counselling letter, is shown below. NERIST may revise it for 2027.
| Programme | General / OBC | SC / ST / PwD |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | Rs 49,660 | Rs 37,000 |
| M.Tech | Rs 35,600 | Rs 30,900 |
| M.Sc | Rs 32,100 | Rs 28,800 |
| Ph.D. full-time | Rs 42,460 | Rs 36,660 |
| Ph.D. part-time | Rs 41,810 | Rs 36,010 |
GATE-qualified students in AICTE-approved M.Tech courses can apply for the AICTE PG scholarship after admission, and all full-time Ph.D. scholars get an institute fellowship.
NEPGET 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
NERIST has not released any NEPGET 2027 notice yet. Until then, the 2026-27 brochure is the latest official guide.
- PDFNEPGET Information Brochure, PG & Ph.D. 2026-27 (latest) (25 March 2026)Official site · nerist.ac.inOpen
- LINKNERIST admission notifications page (official website)Official site · nerist.ac.inOpen
- LINKNEPGET application portal (neeonline.ac.in)Official site · neeonline.ac.inOpen