Discontinued (Aug 2024)- B.Tech. in Information Technology at NEHU

Discontinued (Aug 2024)- B.Tech. in Information Technology at NEHU in Shillong, Meghalaya is a 4-year undergraduate programme. Each year's batch has 20 seats. Fees for the full course come to ₹15,720 – ₹17,760 (roughly ₹4,000 a year).

The course is about software development, databases, web technologies and networking, with more weight on applying computing to business systems.

NEHU is a other institute, founded in 1973. This page brings together what is on record for this course at NEHU — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Most B.Tech programmes follow a similar pattern: the first year builds the foundations (mathematics, science and programming), the middle years go deep into the subject, and the final year is given over to electives, a major project and usually an internship.

Here that means software development, databases, web technologies and networking, with more weight on applying computing to business systems. Typical first jobs: software developer, IT consultant, network or systems administrator. Many graduates also go on to a master's degree.

The exact syllabus is set by the college or its affiliating university and changes from year to year, so ask NEHU for the current semester-wise plan.

This is what the course costs, as recorded. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at NEHU as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with NEHU before you pay anything.

For admission to Discontinued (Aug 2024)- B.Tech. in Information Technology, you usually need Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science or another technical subject; most colleges ask for roughly 45–60% in these subjects. The minimum marks on record at NEHU are: X: 0.0, XII: 75.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check NEHU's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

The admission process usually runs like this:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to NEHU on its website (nehu.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

Going by the latest placement record (2024) show a highest package of ₹10.8 lakh at NEHU. 22 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For Discontinued (Aug 2024)- B.Tech. in Information Technology specifically, the average salary on record is ₹3.8 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

NEHU runs 6 B.Tech specialisations in all. The others you can compare it with:

• B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• Discontinued (Aug 2024)- B.Tech. in Biomedical Engineering
• Discontinued (Aug 2024)- B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering
• B.Tech. in Information Technology (Lateral Entry)
• Discontinued (Aug 2024)- B.Tech. in Energy Engineering

A few questions worth answering before you apply:

• Are you genuinely interested in software development? You will spend 4 years on it.
• Can you manage ₹15,720 – ₹17,760 over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does NEHU compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Shillong?