NECU Dimapur Admission 2026

North East Christian University
Dimapur, Nagaland · NECU Dimapur · Estd. 2013
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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North East Christian University 2026-27 admissions at necu.ac.in. Application typically February-June 2026. Updated: 2026-05-11

About North East Christian University

North East Christian University (NECU), established in 2013 by an Act of the Nagaland state legislature, is a private state university located at Chümoukedima, Dimapur. The university is run by the Council of Baptist Churches in North East India (CBCNEI) — the principal Baptist Christian organisation of the NE region. NECU is the first Baptist Christian university in India and serves the Christian-majority Naga community.

North East Christian University has multiple schools — Theology & Mission, Education, Sciences, Computer Applications, Management, Commerce, Liberal Arts, Music and Nursing. Strong programmes in Theology, Christian Ministry, Education and Music. Offers UG, PG, Diploma and PhD programmes. The university uses English as the medium of instruction.

Admissions through NECU Entrance Test or merit on Plus Two/UG marks. CUET UG/PG accepted for select programmes. Theology programmes have separate ecclesiastical admissions for CBCNEI-affiliated candidates. PhD through NECU PhD entrance.

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Application fee: ₹500 (General) / ₹500 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

NECU Entrance / Merit
Conducted by North East Christian University Dimapur

Admissions through NECU Entrance Test or merit on Plus Two/UG marks. CUET UG/PG accepted for select programmes. Theology programmes have separate ecclesiastical admissions for CBCNEI-affiliated candidates. PhD through NECU PhD entrance.

Eligibility

UG: Plus Two pass with 45%. PG: bachelor 50%. PhD: PG 55% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
NECU Admission Opens 2026 15 Feb 2026 necu.ac.in Upcoming
NECU Entrance 2026 10 Jun 2026 necu.ac.in Upcoming
NECU Counselling 2026 20 Jul 2026 necu.ac.in Upcoming

How to Apply

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

NECU merit scholarships, CBCNEI scholarships, NE Council scholarships, Tribal scholarships, Central Sector Scholarship.

Reservations

SC 15%, ST 7.5%, OBC-NCL 27%, EWS 10%, PwBD 5% horizontal; Christian-minority preference for Theology.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at North East Christian University?
North East Christian University admits students primarily through NECU Entrance / Merit. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at North East Christian University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does North East Christian University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at North East Christian University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does North East Christian University accept NECU Entrance / Merit scores?
NECU Entrance / Merit is the primary basis for admission at North East Christian University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.