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A Deemed-to-be-University under the Ministry of Education, Government of India

The North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) is a Deemed to be University under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. Established in April 1984, the fully autonomous institute offers undergraduate programmes in engineering and Forestry, postgraduate programmes in engineering, sciences, Forestry and Management, and PhD programmes in Engineering, Sciences, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Management. The institute follows a modular pattern of education and primarily caters to the students of the eight states of the northeast India while drawing students from the other parts of the country as well.

20/09/2026

The Assamese Community of , comprising students, faculty and staff, organised a ‘𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐡𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐚𝐥𝐢-𝐜𝐮𝐦-𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠’ on the 19th of September, 2026, to commemorate the first year of the absence of legendary singer, musician, composer and cultural icon, #𝐙𝐮𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐠.

Commemorated as ‘Zubeen Day’ (জুবিন দিৱস), the day began with a plantation drive of 𝙉𝙖𝙝𝙤𝙧 (Mesua ferrea) saplings across the NERIST campus, undertaken as a meaningful tribute to the departed cultural icon. The initiative reflected the community’s commitment to nurturing nature and creating a lasting living legacy in his memory. The saplings also carried special cultural significance, as the tree holds a cherished place in Assam's natural and cultural landscape.

The evening witnessed a solemn yet vibrant celebration of Zubeen Garg’s extraordinary artistic legacy. Members of the Assamese Community came together through soulful musical performances, songs and cultural presentations, remembering an artist whose distinctive voice, music and creative contributions touched generations and transcended geographical boundaries.

16/09/2026

🎉 NERIST ACHIEVES ANOTHER RESEARCH MILESTONE!
Dr. Ranbir Singh Rooprai Awarded Prestigious ANRF National Post-Doctoral Fellowship under the Mentorship of Dr. Yadaiah Nirsanametla
The North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST), Nirjuli (Itanagar), Arunachal Pradesh, is proud to announce that the National Post-Doctoral Fellowship (N-PDF) proposal of Dr. Ranbir Singh Rooprai, Department of Mechanical Engineering, under the mentorship of Dr. Yadaiah Nirsanametla, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, NERIST, has been approved by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), Government of India.
The fellowship has been sanctioned under the ANRF National Post-Doctoral Fellowship (N-PDF) – Engineering Sciences (EC Engineering Sciences) for a period of 24 months, with a total sanctioned support of ₹27.12 lakh. The fellowship includes financial support towards the fellowship, research grant, and institutional overheads.
This prestigious fellowship provides an excellent opportunity to advance high-quality post-doctoral research in engineering sciences, while strengthening the research ecosystem and collaborative research activities at NERIST.
Heartiest congratulations to Dr. Ranbir Singh Rooprai and his mentor Dr. Yadaiah Nirsanametla on this significant achievement.
This recognition reflects the growing research excellence, mentoring capabilities, and commitment to advanced engineering research at NERIST, and further strengthens the Institute's contribution to cutting-edge research and innovation at the national level.

15/09/2026

The Department of Physics, NERIST proudly congratulates our research scholars for their outstanding achievement in qualifying the CSIR-UGC NET / NE-SLET examinations.

Ms. Nani Pinky — CSIR-UGC NET-JRF (2025) qualified.

Mr. Rupamjyoti Upadhyaya — CSIR-UGC NET-LS (2026) qualified.

Mr. Boikuntha Saikia — NE-SLET (2026) qualified.

Mr. Tripid Boral — NE-SLET (2026) qualified.

Their success reflects their dedication, perseverance and commitment to academic excellence. We are delighted to see our scholars achieve this significant milestone and bring recognition to the Department.

Heartiest congratulations and best wishes for their future research endeavours.

14/09/2026

NERIST's Internal Hackathon: Fostering Innovation and Problem-Solving

We're excited to share the success of the recent internal hackathon, as part of the preliminary round for the Smart India Hackathon (SIH) - 2026, held on September 05, 2026, at the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) in Nirjuli! The event brought together 7 teams, each with 6 students, to encourage creativity and competitive teamwork.

All seven teams showcased the incredible talent and problem-solving skills of our students. A big shout out to all the participants and our dedicated jury!

The hackathon's main objective was to enhance technical skills and drive practical results as part of the initiative of SIH 2026. This event truly highlighted the spirit of innovation at NERIST.

13/09/2026

NERIST congratulates Dr. Santosh Tamang, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, on his selection for the International Visitor Leadership Programme ( ) of the U.S. Department of State for 2025–26.

IVLP is the U.S. Department of State’s flagship global professional exchange programme. Fully funded by it, Dr. Tamang is one of four selectees from India. He is presently in the United States and will continue his programme until the first week of October 2026. During the visit, he will engage with leading global technology organisations and academic institutions.

Dr. Tamang now joins a distinguished lineage of Indian participants in the programme, which has included the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi; former Prime Ministers Smt. Indira Gandhi, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, and Shri Morarji Desai; former Presidents Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil; changemakers like Medha Patkar; and several other eminent leaders and professionals from public life, academia, and civil society.

The Institute takes pride in this recognition of one of its faculty members and of the growing academic presence of the North East on the international stage. We wish Dr. Tamang a fruitful visit and look forward to the collaborations and insights he will bring back to NERIST.

10/09/2026

We are proud to announce that a patent has been officially granted for the "MACHINE FOR CLEANING EXCRETA FROM POULTRY HOUSE".

This innovative technology marks a significant step forward in modernizing poultry management and offers a practical, efficient solution for our local farming community and agricultural groups.

Patent Details:
Patent Number: 602143
Patentees: North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology & Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering
Inventors: Prof. Krishna Narayan Dewangan, Dr. Sarju Thokchom, and Dr. B Surya Kumar Chhetry
Date of Grant: September 10, 2026

Congratulations to the brilliant minds behind this invention! Your dedication to advancing agricultural engineering continues to drive meaningful progress for farmers and the agriculture sector as a whole.

08/09/2026

Proud to be part of this initiative to strengthen advanced engineering skills and bridge the gap between academia and industry.
A valuable step towards fostering innovation and technical capacity in Arunachal Pradesh.

05/09/2026

The Institute Innovation Council (IIC) of the North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) organised the Intra-Institutional Startup Competition on 31 August 2026 at the New Seminar Hall. The objective was to foster innovation and entrepreneurship by helping students turn ideas into viable startup concepts that solve real-world problems. With ‘Startup’ as its theme, the event saw 25 teams pitch ideas such as My Kare, E-campus Shuttle, Valour, Terra, Ecoflame and Flexishine, with emphasis on novelty, feasibility, viability and social impact.

Participants received faculty feedback on business models and scalability, strengthening entrepreneurial thinking, presentation skills and the institute’s startup culture. Promising ideas were identified for further incubation.

The first prize of ₹8,000 was awarded to Team BasesecondyearEE, comprising Tsungrochung Walling and Sanasam Yohensanaric Singh from the Department of Electrical Engineering. The second prize of ₹5,000 was won by Team My Kare, represented by Kushik Reang from the MBA programme. The third prize of ₹3,000 went to Team 105, represented by Arun Chettri from the Department of Civil Engineering. The consolation prize of ₹2,000 was awarded to Team GOD, comprising Diksh*tav Hazarika, Dibarpan Das, Bhaskar Newpani and Shubham Paul. All other participants received certificates of participation.

The programme was coordinated by Prof. Bijoylaxmi Sarma, Professor in the Centre for Management Studies.

31/08/2026

NERIST continues to foster research, innovation and impactful solutions for the region and beyond.

Two innovative research works from the Department of Agricultural Engineering, NERIST have been officially registered with the Copyright Office, Government of India:

📌 Multiple Linear Regression Models for CO₂ and H₂S Emission Rates in Pig and Poultry Farms (MLR ER model)

📌 ANN Model for Livestock Gas Emission Rate (AMLGER)

The works focus on innovative modelling approaches for predicting livestock-related gas emissions, contributing towards smarter and more sustainable agricultural practices.

Heartiest congratulations to Prof. Krishna Narayan Dewangan, Dr. B Surya Kumar Chetry, Sarju Thokchom, and Huidrom Dayananda Singh for this remarkable achievement!

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