North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong, a Central University with NAAC 'A' Grade, is the academic pillar of Meghalaya. Following the winter break, the university is set to reopen its Shillong and Tura campuses in February 2026. NEHU has transitioned largely to the Four Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) under NEP 2020, and examinations are now managed through the Samarth eGov Portal for streamlined registration and result processing.
Current Examination Schedule (2026 Cycle)
NEHU has outlined the academic roadmap for the first half of 2026. Students in affiliated colleges and university departments should adhere to the following timelines:
- University Reopening: Regular classes for the Even Semester (Sem II, IV, VI, VIII) are scheduled to begin on February 12, 2026.
- Odd Semester Results: Results for the Nov-Dec 2025 examinations are expected to be declared on or before March 31, 2026.
- Even Semester Theory Exams (UG): The theory examinations for even semesters (including repeaters of Non-NEP schemes) are scheduled to be held from May 19 to June 10, 2026.
- Even Semester Practical Exams: Department-specific practical assessments are slated for June 11 to June 30, 2026.
- B.Tech (SGCOE) Specific: For Shillong Government College of Engineering, 1st Semester exams are scheduled from January 27 to February 10, 2026.
National Entrance Exams & Admissions 2026
Admission activities for the 2026-27 session at NEHU are currently active:
- CUET UG 2026: The application window for undergraduate admissions (BA, BSc, BCom) is open until January 29, 2026.
- CUET PG 2026: Registration for postgraduate programs (MA, MSc, MCom, B.Ed) concluded on January 13, 2026; exams are expected in March.
- GATE 2026: For M.Tech/PhD aspirants, the GATE exam is scheduled for February 6-7, 2026.
- JEE Main 2026: Session 1 examinations are currently ongoing (January 20–29, 2026).
How to Download Official PDF Routines
- Visit the official university website: www.nehu.ac.in.
- Navigate to the 'Announcements' section on the homepage for the latest date sheets.
- For specific examination forms and old question papers, visit the NEHU Examination Portal (exams.nehu.ac.in).
- Samarth Portal: Regular students must log in to the NEHU Samarth Student Portal to download their Hall Tickets, which are typically released 10 days before the exam.
- Important: Ensure you check for 'Corrigendums' as schedules for AEC (Ability Enhancement) and VAC (Value Added) courses are often updated separately.
Disclaimer: Examination dates are subject to change based on university notifications or state holidays. Students are advised to regularly check the Samarth portal and college notice boards. Verification Source: OFFICIAL NEHU WEBSITE
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