About NIT Meghalaya
National Institute of Technology Meghalaya (NIT Meghalaya), established in 2010 under the NIT Act, is an Institute of National Importance funded and governed by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Currently operating from its temporary campus in Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya, NIT Meghalaya is developing its permanent 300-acre campus in Cherrapunjee (Sohra). Recognised by AICTE, UGC, and NBA, NIT Meghalaya is one of India’s 31 NITs offering quality technical education to the North-East.
NIRF 2025: #83 Engineering. NIRF 2024: #68. NIRF 2023: #72. NIT Meghalaya offers B.Tech in 5 specializations, M.Tech, M.Sc, MCA, and PhD. B.Tech first year fee: Rs. 1.55L. Total B.Tech: Rs. 5.68L (approx). Highest package 2024: Rs. 46.3 LPA. 79 recruiters, 117 offers in 2024. Top recruiters: Amazon, Baryons, Deloitte, Mahindra & Mahindra, Suzuki, TCS. JoSAA 2025 cutoff (R6 GM OS): CSE closing rank 24,074.
| Detail |
Information |
| Established |
2010 | Institute of National Importance | GoI |
| Recognised By |
AICTE | UGC | NBA | Ministry of Education |
| NIRF 2025 (Engineering) |
#83 (↑ from #68 in 2024) |
| Location |
Shillong (temp) | Permanent: 300 acres, Cherrapunjee |
| B.Tech Fee (1st Year) |
Rs. 1.55 Lakhs | Total: Rs. 5.68 L |
| Intake |
646 seats | 5 B.Tech + M.Tech + M.Sc + MCA + PhD |
Hostel: separate boys and girls, all amenities. Modern classrooms, well-stocked library, medical and sports facilities. Permanent campus under development in Cherrapunjee — world’s wettest place, unique cultural environment. North-East location provides Home State (HS) quota advantage for NE students.