Institutions across Northeast India
Universities, colleges, and examination boards in NE India — courses, admissions, and contact details, all in one directory.
Mizoram Institute of Medical Education and Research
Aizawl, Mizoram · Est. 2021
Government medical institute in Mizoram offering MBBS programs and postgraduate medical education, the first medical college under the Government of Mizoram.
Dibrugarh University Institute of Engineering and Technology
Dibrugarh, Assam · Est. 2008
Constituent engineering institute of Dibrugarh University offering B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programs in core engineering disciplines.
Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (NE Campus)
Manipur, Manipur · Est. 2019
Off-campus centre of IGNTU in Manipur, the only central tribal university with a Northeast presence, offering programs focused on tribal studies and allied fields.
Assam University Diphu Campus
Diphu, Assam · Est. 2005
Off-campus centre of Assam University (Central University) at Diphu, Karbi Anglong, offering postgraduate and research programs in arts and sciences.
Central Institute of Technology Kokrajhar
Kokrajhar, Assam · Est. 2006
Centrally funded Institute of National Importance in the Bodoland Territorial Region offering B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programs in engineering.
Royal School of Engineering and Technology
Guwahati, Assam · Est. 2005
Private engineering college affiliated with ASTU in Guwahati, offering B.Tech programs in core and IT branches.
Government College Itanagar
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh · Est. 1978
The oldest and largest government college in Arunachal Pradesh, affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University, offering arts, science, and commerce programs.
Kohima Science College
Kohima, Nagaland · Est. 1973
Premier government science college in Nagaland, affiliated with Nagaland University, offering undergraduate programs in pure and applied sciences.
Shillong College
Shillong, Meghalaya · Est. 1937
One of the oldest government colleges in Meghalaya, affiliated with North-Eastern Hill University, offering arts, science, and commerce programs.
Girijananda Chowdhury University
Guwahati, Assam · Est. 2017
Private university in Guwahati offering engineering, pharmacy, management, and applied sciences programs under the Girijananda Chowdhury Institute group.
Assam Down Town University
Guwahati, Assam · Est. 2010
Private university in Guwahati offering engineering, medical and health sciences, management, law, and pharmacy programs.
Indian Institute of Management Guwahati
Guwahati, Assam · Est. 1995
Institute of National Importance offering MBA (PGP), Executive MBA, Ph.D. and Management Development Programs, the oldest IIM in the Northeast.
Indian Institute of Information Technology Guwahati
Guwahati, Assam · Est. 2013
Institute of National Importance (PPP mode) offering B.Tech in Computer Science and Electronics & Communication Engineering programs.
Royal Global University
Guwahati, Assam · Est. 2013
Private university in Guwahati offering engineering, management, law, pharmacy, education, and allied health sciences programs.
St. Edmund's College Shillong
Shillong, Meghalaya · Est. 1923
One of the oldest Catholic colleges in Northeast India, affiliated with NEHU, offering arts, science, and commerce programs in Shillong.
Don Bosco College Tura
Tura, Meghalaya · Est. 1988
Aided minority college affiliated with North-Eastern Hill University offering arts, science, and commerce programs in the Garo Hills region of Meghalaya.
Pachhunga University College
Aizawl, Mizoram · Est. 1958
The oldest and largest constituent college of Mizoram University, offering arts, science, and commerce programs and known as the cradle of higher education in Mizoram.
ICFAI University Tripura
Agartala, Tripura · Est. 2004
Private university in Tripura offering management, law, engineering, and applied sciences programs under the ICFAI group.
North-East Christian University
Dimapur, Nagaland · Est. 2017
Private Christian university in Nagaland offering liberal arts, theology, social work, and management programs with a focus on community development.
ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region
Shillong, Meghalaya · Est. 1975
ICAR's premier research complex for the North East Hill region, conducting agricultural research and offering Ph.D. programs through ICAR-accredited universities.
National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Guwahati
Guwahati, Assam · Est. 2008
Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers offering M.Pharm, MS (Pharm), and Ph.D. programs in pharmaceutical sciences.
Cotton University (Autonomous)
Guwahati, Assam · Est. 1901
One of the oldest and most prestigious colleges in Assam, recently granted university status, offering science, arts, and commerce programs.
Assam Science and Technology University
Guwahati, Assam · Est. 2010
State technical university affiliating engineering and technology colleges across Assam, conducting university examinations and awarding degrees.
Kaziranga University
Jorhat, Assam · Est. 2012
Private university in Assam offering engineering, management, law, and liberal arts programs with industry-linked curriculum.
Bodoland University
Kokrajhar, Assam · Est. 2009
State university serving the Bodoland Territorial Region, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs with focus on tribal and regional development.
Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat, Assam · Est. 1969
Premier agricultural university in Northeast India offering UG, PG, and doctoral programs in agriculture, veterinary science, and allied fields.
Indian Institute of Management Shillong
Shillong, Meghalaya · Est. 2008
The only IIM in Northeast India, established in 2008, offering the flagship MBA (Management Programme) and Ph.D. programs, known for its sustainability focus.
Sikkim Manipal University
Gangtok, Sikkim · Est. 1995
A private deemed university in Gangtok established in 1995, offering programs across medical sciences, engineering, management, and IT — one of the first universities in Sikkim.
Assam Don Bosco University
Guwahati, Assam · Est. 2008
A private university in Guwahati established in 2008, known for engineering, science, arts, and professional programs with strong industry linkages.
Dibrugarh University
Dibrugarh, Assam · Est. 1965
A prominent state university in Upper Assam, established in 1965, offering programs across sciences, humanities, commerce, engineering, and professional disciplines.
Cotton University
Guwahati, Assam · Est. 1901
One of the oldest and most distinguished institutions in Northeast India, established in 1901, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs across sciences, humanities, and commerce.
National Institute of Technology Agartala
Agartala, Tripura · Est. 1965
One of the original NITs in Northeast India, established in 1965 as a Regional Engineering College, offering B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc., and Ph.D. programs.
National Institute of Technology Mizoram
Aizawl, Mizoram · Est. 2010
A centrally funded NIT (Institute of National Importance) in Aizawl, offering B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programs with a NIRF 101–150 engineering rank (2025).
National Institute of Technology Sikkim
Ravangla, Sikkim · Est. 2010
A centrally funded NIT (Institute of National Importance) in Sikkim, offering B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc., and Ph.D. programs with strong placement outcomes.
National Institute of Technology Meghalaya
Shillong, Meghalaya · Est. 2010
A centrally funded NIT (Institute of National Importance) offering B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc., and Ph.D. programs; ranked 72nd in engineering by NIRF (2023).
National Institute of Technology Manipur
Imphal, Manipur · Est. 2010
A centrally funded NIT (Institute of National Importance) in Imphal, offering B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc., and Ph.D. programs in engineering and science.
National Institute of Technology Arunachal Pradesh
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh · Est. 2010
A centrally funded NIT (Institute of National Importance) at Jote, near Itanagar, offering B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. programs in engineering disciplines.
AIIMS Guwahati
Guwahati, Assam · Est. 2017
An All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Institute of National Importance, offering MBBS, Nursing, and postgraduate medical programs with a 750-bed hospital.
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Guwahati, Assam · Est. 1994
The only IIT in Northeast India, ranked 8th in engineering nationally (NIRF 2025), offering B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc., MBA, and Ph.D. programs across eleven departments.
National Institute of Technology Silchar
Silchar, Assam · Est. 1967
One of the oldest NITs in Northeast India, offering B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc., MBA, and Ph.D. programs with strong placement record.
National Institute of Technology Nagaland
Chumoukedima, Nagaland · Est. 2009
A National Institute of Technology in Nagaland, offering B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc., and Ph.D. programs across engineering and sciences.
Rajiv Gandhi University
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh · Est. 1984
A Central University in Itanagar, the premier institution of higher education in Arunachal Pradesh, offering programs across sciences, humanities, management, and professional disciplines.
Sikkim University
Gangtok, Sikkim · Est. 2007
A Central University in Gangtok serving as the primary higher-education hub for Sikkim, with programs spanning sciences, humanities, management, and technology.
Tripura University
Agartala, Tripura · Est. 1987
A Central University in Agartala offering programs in sciences, humanities, commerce, law, and professional courses, serving 45+ affiliated colleges in Tripura.
Nagaland University
Lumami, Nagaland · Est. 1994
The only Central University in Nagaland, headquartered at Lumami with campuses in Kohima and Medziphema, serving 70+ affiliated colleges.
Assam University
Silchar, Assam · Est. 1994
A Central University in Silchar serving Barak Valley and South Assam, with programs across sciences, technology, humanities, commerce, and law.
Mizoram University
Mizoram · Est. 2001
A Central University in Aizawl offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs across multiple disciplines.
North-Eastern Hill University
Meghalaya · Est. 1973
A Central University headquartered in Shillong, serving as a major hub for higher education across the NE region.
Manipur University
Manipur · Est. 1980
A Central University in Imphal offering programs across humanities, sciences, and professional courses.
Royal Global University
Assam · Est. 2013
A private university in Guwahati offering programs in engineering, management, law, and allied health sciences.
Tezpur University
Assam · Est. 1994
A Central University known for engineering, sciences, and management programs with strong research output.
Gauhati University
Assam · Est. 1948
One of the oldest and largest universities in Northeast India, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across sciences, arts, commerce, and law.
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