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The application process for the Master of Computer Applications (MCA) at the North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Tura Campus is a two-step procedure involving the national-level CUET PG entrance exam and the university's own counseling portal.

Step 1: CUET PG 2026 Application (NTA)

To be eligible for admission, you must first have registered for and appeared in the Common University Entrance Test (Postgraduate).

• Registration Period: The application window for 2026 typically runs from December 14 to late January. For the current cycle, the extended deadline was January 20, 2026.

• How to Apply: 1. Visit the official NTA CUET PG portal at exams.nta.nic.in/CUET-PG.

  2. Select "New Registration" and fill in your personal, contact, and academic details.

  3. University/Program Selection: Critically, you must select North Eastern Hill University and the MCA program in the university preference section.

  4. Upload Documents: Scanned photograph and signature are required in the prescribed format.

  5. Pay Fee: Submit the application fee (typically ₹600–₹1,200 depending on the category).

• Entrance Date: The 2026 exams were held between March 6 and March 27, 2026.

Step 2: NEHU University Portal Registration

After the CUET PG results are declared (tentatively May 6, 2026), you must register on the NEHU Admission Portal to participate in the selection process.

• Website: Visit the NEHU Admissions Page or the Samarth PG Portal for NEHU.

• Registration Window: University registrations generally commence between May and June 2026.

• Process:

  1. Log in using your CUET Application Number and score.

  2. Upload the required documents (Degree certificates, CUET Scorecard, and Category certificates).

  3. Participate in the online counseling rounds.