North Eastern Regional Institute of Science & Technology (NERIST), Nirjuli was established in 1983. It is affiliated to North Eastern Hill University (NEHU).

North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (or NERIST) is a science and technology oriented higher education institute in Nirjuli, Itanagar, in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. Established in 1984, it is a deemed-to-be-university, autonomous, fully funded and controlled by the Ministry of Education, Government of India (formally MHRD) The institute is managed by a Board of Management, comprising representatives of the Ministry of Education, the eight beneficiary states of the North Eastern region, AICTE and educationists. The state governor of Arunachal Pradesh is the de facto head of the highest body, NERIST Society, which consists of education ministers of all North Eastern States. The Board of Management is headed by the Chairman.

The under graduate programmes of Engineering are accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA).

VISION

To produce professionals with competency for pursuing excellence in Science and Technology Education, Research, and Entrepreneurship with ethical values and social sensitivity for offering specialized services to the society meeting the global requirements and standards in a multicultural environment.

MISSION

Creating a niche in the field of science and technology education and research through an innovative modular system.

Producing globally competitive technical and scientific manpower in different disciplines with high ethical values and with particular reference to the North Eastern region.

Inducing in engineers/technologists and trainees a mind-set full of creativity to pursue excellence with focus on stakeholders, accountability, environment and people.

Developing collaborations with world class R&D organizations, industries, and educational institutions in India and abroad for attaining excellence in teaching, research and consultancy practices.