NERIM Guwahati offers a transparent and accessible admission process designed to guide prospective students smoothly from application to enrollment. The institute provides options for both online and offline application submission ensuring accessibility and convenience for all candidates.
Interested candidates can apply in the following ways:
Online Application:Â Candidates should visit the official website of NERIM (www.nerimindia.in) and fill out the online admission form available in the admission section. The form requires personal and academic details, course selection, and uploading scanned copies of necessary documents. After filling the form, the candidate must pay a non-refundable application fee through online payment gateways. Once successfully paid, the application is submitted electronically.
Offline Application:Â Candidates who prefer offline submission can download the application form from the official website or obtain it directly from the admission office of NERIM. Filled forms along with photocopies of required documents and the application fee (paid by demand draft or cash) should be submitted at the admission office within the stipulated timeline.
Admission into most of the professional courses at NERIM requires candidates to undergo entrance examinations, as specified below:
Management Programs (MBA/PGDM): Admission is based on valid scores obtained in national-level entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, or the institute’s own entrance test called NERIM Entrance Test (NET). Candidates with qualifying scores are shortlisted for Group Discussions (GD) and Personal Interviews (PI).
Law Programs (BA LLB, LLB, LLM):Â Admission is based on merit in qualifying examination and may require a written test or interview conducted by the institute.
Undergraduate Programs (BBA, B.Com, BCA):Â Admissions are primarily merit-based, considering performance in the qualifying 10+2 exams from recognized boards (CBSE, ISC, or equivalent).
Other PG Programs:Â These may require individual entrance criteria depending on the course and university affiliation, like M.Com, M.Sc., MCA, MSW, etc.
MBA/PGDM:Â Selection involves a composite assessment of entrance test scores, GD, PI, and academic record of the candidate. Weightage is given to performance in all admission components.
UG Courses:Â Selection purely on merit basis through marks obtained in higher secondary examinations.
Law Courses:Â Selection is typically merit-based with possible interview rounds.
Other PG Programs:Â Based on undergraduate academic scores and entrance exams as per the course requirement.
The institute follows reservation policies as per government norms for categories like SC, ST, OBC, and differently-abled candidates.
Application Start Date:Â January to March
Entrance Exam Dates:Â CAT usually in November; MAT in February, May, September, and December; NERIM Entrance Test scheduled accordingly.
Merit List Release:Â April to May
Counseling and GD/PI:Â May to June
Admission Confirmation:Â June to July
Commencement of Classes:Â July to August, aligning with the academic year calendar
Candidates are encouraged to regularly check the official website or contact the admission office for exact dates and announcements.
Applicants must prepare and submit the following documents during application and admission confirmation:
Duly filled application form
Class 10th and 12th mark sheets and certificates
Graduation degree certificate and mark sheets (for PG admissions)
Entrance exam scorecard(s)
Category (SC/ST/OBC) certificate, if applicable
Transfer and migration certificates
Passport size photographs (4-6 copies)
Photo ID proof such as Aadhaar card, voter ID, or passport
Medical fitness certificate
Conduct and character certificate from previous institution
For support during the application and admission process, candidates can contact the NERIM admission office via:
Phone Number:Â +91-361-2902221, +91-361-2901114
Email:Â admission@nerimindia.in
Website:Â www.nerimindia.in
Address:Â North Eastern Regional Institute of Management, Guwahati, Assam
The helpdesk is available during working hours to assist with queries related to admission criteria, application submission, document verification, and fee payment.
Admission Step | Description |
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Registration | Prospective candidates register on the official NERIM admission portal or obtain forms offline. |
Application Form | Filling out application details, uploading documents, and paying the application fee. |
Entrance Examination | Attend applicable tests like CAT, MAT, or NERIM Entrance Test based on program choice. |
Shortlisting | Based on merit, entrance scores, candidates shortlisted for Group Discussion and Interview. |
Counseling & Interview | Participate in GD and PI rounds (for PG courses) as part of the selection process. |
Document Verification | Submission and verification of original academic and identity documents at admission office. |
Fee Payment | Pay tuition and admission fees to confirm enrollment. |
Enrollment | Completion of formalities and joining academic sessions as per the academic calendar. |