North Eastern Hill University recorded moderate placement activity in 2025, with better results for PG students. According to the NIRF 2025 report, the 2024 graduating batch received a median package of INR 6.50 LPA at the PG level and INR 4.10 LPA at the UG level.

The university runs its placement work through the Career and Counselling Cell. The cell supports students with career guidance, soft-skill training, and interview preparation. Recent recruiters include HCL, TCS, Dell, Intellipaat, and Accenture, with most hiring linked to IT and service-sector roles.

NEHU Placement Statistics

The NEHU placement data in the NIRF 2025 report shows the number of placed students and median salary for the 2024 batch:

Particulars Details
UG Students Placed 9
Median Package UG INR 4.10 LPA
PG Students Placed 90
Median Package PG INR 6.50 LPA
Top Recruiters HCL, TCS, Dell, Intellipaat, and Accenture.

Insight: NEHU had a higher median package for PG students than UG students in the NIRF 2025 placement data.

NEHU UG Placement Statistics

North-Eastern Hill University's UG placement record, as reported in NIRF data, is given below:

Academic Year Number of Students Placed Median Package
2024 9 INR 4.10 LPA
2023 7 INR 3.80 LPA
2022 33 INR 3.80 LPA
2021 8 INR 4.00 LPA

NEHU PG Placement Statistics

For PG 2-year courses at NEHU, the NIRF 2025 report lists the following placement figures:

Academic Year Number of Students Placed Median Package
2024 90 INR 6.50 LPA
2023 78 INR 4.80 LPA
2022 51 INR 3.00 LPA
2021 16 INR 4.00 LPA

NEHU Top Recruiters

The following companies visited the NEHU campus for placement in 2025:

Corizo Edutech TCS Dell Intellipaat
HCL Infosys Cognizant Santacruz Telemarketing Services Pvt Ltd
Vodafone Regional Resource Center for North East LearnHill Technologies Pvt Ltd Accenture

NEHU Placement FAQs

Ques. Which NEHU courses show stronger placement results?

Ans. NEHU placement results change from one programme to another:

  • MBA in Management Studies has higher placement participation and industry-linked roles.
  • M.Sc Computer Science and IT-related programmes can lead to private-sector hiring.
  • B.Tech engineering programmes use both campus and off-campus placement drives.
  • M.Sc Environmental Science and Geology students get research, consultancy, and project-based hiring options.

Pure academic courses, such as M.A. and theoretical science programmes, usually give more focus to higher studies, NET/JRF, and research routes instead of corporate placements.

Ques. Does NEHU have a Central Placement Cell?

Ans. NEHU has a University Placement and Career Counselling Cell that handles:

  • Campus recruitment drives.
  • Career guidance sessions.
  • Internship support.
  • Coordination with corporate recruiters.

The level of placement activity is not the same in every department. Some departments work closely on placements, while others mainly support academic progress.

Ques. What kinds of companies hire from NEHU?

Ans. NEHU recruiters usually come from these areas:

  • IT and technology companies, including TCS, HCL, and regional tech firms.
  • Banking and finance sector.
  • Consulting and EdTech firms.
  • Research and environmental agencies.
  • Government and PSU-based opportunities through off-campus selection.

NEHU placements are active mainly at the regional level, but national recruiters also visit depending on department-level participation.

Ques. Does NEHU support students with internships?

Ans. NEHU departments often help students access:

  • Research internships.
  • Industry internships for MBA and Computer Science students.
  • Field-based training in Environmental Science, Geology, and Social Sciences.

Internship experience plays an important role in final placement results, mainly for management and applied science students.