National Institute of Technology (NIT), Meghalaya was established in 2010.

Is one among the thirty NITs in India established as Institutions of National Importance with full funding support from the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India.

The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Meghalaya is one among the thirty-one NITs in India established under the NIT Act 2007 (Amended 2012) of the Parliament of India as Institutes of National Importance with full funding support from the Ministry of Education (Shiksha Mantralaya), Government of India.

National Institute of Technology (NIT) was established in the year 2010 and started functioning from its temporary campus in being set-up at Sohra (Cherrapunjee), Megahalya which is endowed with pristine beauty and greenery. The Campus will come up with state-of-the-art infrastructure and all the necessary modern amenities while maintaining harmony with the serene environment of Sohra. The aim of the Institute is to be a centre of excellence in education and research in the fields of engineering, science and technology.

Although relatively new, the institute has imbibed in the heritage, culture and pedagogy of the NITs (the erstwhile Regional Engineering Colleges, RECs) set up with the objective to impact education in the field of engineering, technology and science. The Institute is closely supported in its formative years by the Board of Governors Consisting of eminent scholars, academicians and other prominent personalities who have served as Vice-Chancellors and heads of the Institutes in various Universities / Institutes / Centres of Excellence.

The Institute currently offers B.Tech. Programme in five disciplines. M.Tech. in five specializations, M.Sc. in three streams and Ph.D. Programme in the various disciplines of Engineering, Science and Humanities. The Institute prides itself in proividing the best possible environment for learning and research and strive to imbibe the spirit of creativity and entrepreneurship in its students.

VISION

A Centre of Excellence vibrant with academic activities and bubbling with youthful creative energy, making significant contribution to the World of Knowledge and Technology and to the Development of the State, the Region and the Nation.

MISSION

To impart quality education in the fields of Engineering, Science and Technology at Undergraduate as well as Postgraduate levels with special attention to encourage innovation and creativity in these fields in a clean and healthy environment.

To engage in creation of knowledge and development of technologies through effective research programs.