Top colleges in North East India

1. Regional Institute of Medical Science, Lamphelpat, Imphal — Manipur: The Regional Institute of Medical Science came in to existence in the year 1972.

1. Popular as Regional College of Medical Science, its campus is situated in the beautiful landscape of Lamphelpat of Manipur.
2. As an institution, it has always achieved outstanding reputation for imparting quality education. As its affairs are under the management of "North Eastern Regional College Society", the institute has the massive 1074 bedded hospital-cum-teaching faculty.
3. It has a total capacity of seats for 100 under-graduates, 145 post-graduates, and 6 for diploma students

2. Tezpur University: Tezpur University was founded in 1994 by an act of the Indian Parliament in Tezpur, in the north-eastern state of Assam.

1. It is a private, non-affiliating Central University. The University offers a wide range of undergraduate, post-graduate, doctoral, diploma, and certificate programs in a wide range of disciplines and specializations.
2. Admission to all the courses is done on the basis of an entrance test administered by the university.
3. The University’s undergraduate programs have a distinct emphasis on research, technology, and humanities, which reflects the university’s mission.

3. Gauhati University: Gauhati University (GU) is the oldest and largest university in North-East India, established in 1948 under the Gauhati University Act, 1947, passed by the State Legislature of Assam.

1. The National Institutional Ranking Framework has consistently placed it among the best universities in the country.
2. Within the main campus, it houses 42 Postgraduate Departments, an Institute of Science and Technology, an Institute of Distance and Open Learning (IDOL), and a constituent Law College.
3. More than 350 colleges are affiliated with GU, which offers undergraduate and postgraduate courses in seven faculties: law, medicine, and allied health, arts, science, commerce, and management.

4. Regional Institute of Paramedical & Nursing Sciences, Zemabawk, Aizawl — Mizoram: As para-medical and nursing services are vital in every type of medical treatment, the Regional Institute of Paramedical & Nursing Sciences was set up during the period 1994-95.

1. Functioning under the autonomous body North Eastern Council (NEC), it has continued to serve the needs of the patients in all the North-Eastern States.
2. The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has duly taken up the absolute control of this institute from April, 2007.

5. North-Eastern Hill University: North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) was established in 1973 after Act 24 of 1973 was passed by both Houses of Parliament. It is a regional university that has NAAC accreditation with an ‘A’ Grade.

1. It has 66 affiliated undergraduate colleges and eight affiliated technical institutes.
2. NEHU has 44 academic departments and two research centers devided into eight schools that deliver undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in a variety of disciplines.

6. Assam University: Assam University, located in Silchar, Assam, is a Central Government University.

1. The university has 16 colleges that offer a variety of programs. It offers courses in the humanities, languages, environmental science, computer science, law, technology, and management studies, among other subjects.
2. MBA, B.Tech, M.Tech, BA LLB, PGDM, and other courses are offered by the university. These courses have a competitive admissions process.
3. Admissions applications are accepted both online and offline.
4. ICICI Bank, TCS, Max Cement, Wipro, Reliance Communications, TATA Motor Finance, and other top-tier firms employ graduates from the university.

7. North-eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) — Meghalaya: NEIGRIHMS was set up as an institution for imparting Post-graduation courses in Medical science in Shilong of Meghalaya.

1. Feeling the necessity for the elite institution like AIIMS in north-eastern states, the Ministry of Health & Family welfare decided to establish this institution. This was registered as a society on 12th January, 1987 by the Registrar of Societies.
2. Right from the day of its inception, it has functioned as an institution imparting excellent training to the students in handling super-speciality apparatus and the latest in technology in Medical Science. As it has functioned excellently over the years, it received the rare distinction of being the "Centre of excellence" in the world of medical fraternity on 3rd January, 2007 by the Parliament of India. Presently offering various courses at graduation, Post-graduation, and Post-Doctoral levels, the institution has now a rare status in India and abroad as a Medical College.

8. Indian Institute Of Technology Guwahati: IIT Guwahati is one of the country’s best universities. Over the years, IIT Guwahati, which has the designation of Institute of National Importance, has demonstrated excellence in academics, science, and placements. IIT Guwahati was established in 1994, and academic programs at the premier institute began in 1995.

1. There are 11 academic departments and 5 interdisciplinary academic centers at IIT Guwahati.
2. The premier institute has been working hard to improve the efficiency of its research activities and to make its participation vital in research activities that support the nation’s growth.

9. Dibrugarh University: The Assam Legislative Assembly created Dibrugarh University in 1965.

1. The University has strong business ties as well as other global connections, allowing it to offer high-quality education. Dibrugarh University is affiliated with 177 colleges and institutes in Assam’s nine districts.
2. Both universities in India and abroad recognize Dibrugarh University, which is a member of the distinguished Association of Indian Universities.

10. Mizoram University: Mizoram University is located in the Indian state of Mizoram, in the city of Aizawl. It was established in 2001.

1. It is accredited by the UGC and NAAC. MZU, Aizawl offers 46 courses in 9 disciplines, including Science, Arts, Education, Engineering, Agriculture, Commerce and Banking, Management, Media and Mass Communication, and Information Technology,
2.  9 degrees, including B.Tech, B.Arch, M.Phil, MSc, and MA. Auditorium, Canteen, Computer Lab, Guest House, Library, Medical Services, Sports, Workshops, Laboratories, and Hostel are among the other campus amenities.

11. National Institute Of Technology: In 1967, the Regional Engineering College (REC) of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar was established. Guwahati University granted the College affiliation to begin its academic program.

1. The National Institute of Technology Act of 2007 added it to the list of NITs in 2002, and it was also designated as an Institute of National Importance.
2. Engineering, technology, humanities, and 11 other departments are among the undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered at NIT Silchar. Admission to the institute’s various courses is determined by national-level entrance exams such as JEE Main, GATE, CAT, and NET.

12. Assam Medical College — Assam: Dr. John Berry White was the first British surgeon in India, who set up the first medical school in Assam. Named as "Berry White Medical School", the institution came up at Dibrugarh in the year 1898-99. After independence, this institution became "Assam Medical College". Till today, this college remains the top-most institution in teaching medical science to students.

1. Right from the days of its inception, the college has produced more than 7500 medical graduates.
2. At present, it could accommodate up to 170 students in MBBS every year.
3. During the existence of six decades, it has played a praiseworthy role of giving treatment to millions of needy patients.

13. Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Gangtok — Sikkim: The foundation of Sikkim Manipal University was laid with the sole intention of bridging the gap between education and skill development.

1. Being the first-ever private and government initiative, this has achieved the distinction of being the UGC recognized private university.
2. The MBBS and BDS courses offered by this University have the reputation for excellence in quality in imparting teaching to the students.

14. Agartala Government Medical College — Tripura: The Agartala Government Medical College has its campus inside the new premises of G.B. Pant Hospital.

1. It has the state-of-the-art laboratories, lecture rooms, libraries, common room and other facilities for its every student.
2. Approved and recognized by the Medical Council of India, the College also has the affiliation from Tripura University.

Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi Regional Institute of Mental Health (LGBRIMH), Tezpur — Assam: Being the oldest institution in giving service to the mental patients, this institution has the biggest campus located on 81 acres of plot inside Tezpur in Sonitpur district of Assam. As the pioneering institution in giving academic courses in Psychiatry, Psychiatry nursing, and Psychiatric social work, it has played a major role in providing psychiatric treatment t