NIT Meghalaya
Shillong, Meghalaya
Annual Fees
~₹1.2L
Median Package
~₹4 LPA
Established
2010
NIRF Rank
N/A
NIT Meghalaya, near Shillong — the "Scotland of the East" — is one of the newer NITs serving Northeast India. Northeast quota and CSAB special rounds make it accessible for students from across the region.
Why NIT Meghalaya?
- 1Newer NIT in Northeast India — near Shillong
- 2CSE OS closing rank ~28,000 — for rank 26,000–34,000
- 3Northeast HS and CSAB special round benefits
- 4Scenic campus in Meghalaya's hill ecosystem
NIT Meghalaya JEE Cutoff 2025–26 — Branch-wise
Based on 2025 JoSAA OS closing ranks. 2026 cutoffs may vary ±5–10%. Category ranks are estimated using multipliers.
| Branch | OPEN | OBC-NCL | SC | ST | EWS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | ~28,000 | ~14,000 | ~6,160 | ~3,920 | ~23,800 |
Home State (Meghalaya) Advantage at NIT Meghalaya
Students from Meghalaya can apply under the HS (Home State) quota, which is approximately 60% more relaxed than the OS (Other State) closing ranks shown above. For example, if the OPEN OS closing rank for CSE is 2,000, the OPEN HS closing rank would be approximately 3,200. This is a significant advantage — always include HS choices before OS choices in your JoSAA preference list.
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