RIST 2021 Eligibility Criteria

Regional Institute of Science & Technology ( RIST ) Engineering Entrance Examination Eligibility criteria – 2018

H.S (10+2) Science or equivalent examination with Physics & Mathematics as compulsory subject along with one of the Chemistry/ Biotechnology / Biology having passed in each of the subjects with 45% marks in the above subjects taken together (40% marks for SC/ST/Minority) 

Criteria for Selection

(i) Rank in ERDF CET OR

(ii) Vaild JEE(Mains)/State CEE Ranks (upto 15% of total Intake) OR 

(iii) Nomination by the concerned Directorate of Technical & Higher Education

Exemption from the Admission Test

• Candidates nominated against reserved seats for other North Eastern states, by their respective governments/Technical Directorate, provided they satisfy the conditions for eligibility of ERD Foundation.
• Candidates ranked within first 10 positions in the Meghalaya & Assam Higher Secondary (Science stream) examination, provided they secure not less than 75% marks in aggregate in the year in which they seek admission. Such candidates must apply for their direct admission within 15 days of publication of their qualifying examination results.
• 10 % of seats will be filled through the quota reserved for the State of Meghalaya
• 5% of the seats will be filled through the quota reserved for other states of North east.
• 15% of seats will be filled through AIEEE. These seats will be known as AIEEE seats.
• However, should a vacancy remain in any of the reserved category seat at the end of the counseling for ERDF CET seats, the same shall be converted into a general seat.

Lateral Entry:

Candidates who have passed the final Diploma examination in a branch of study (as per AICTE guideline) conducted by any State Board of Technical Education in respective branch of Engineering / Technology (after 10th or 10+2). Securing a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate will be eligible for admission into the 3rd semester of B. Tech course. B.Sc. degree holders with Maths & Physics are also eligible.

The eligible candidates are required to submit the duly filled application forms in Admission Offices. Such candidates need not appear in the entrance test. Their merit list will be prepared based on the total marks obtained by them in the diploma examination. Those who are appearing for the final year Diploma will be eligible to apply subject to the condition that they will produce the mark Sheet at the time of admission.