Regional Institute of Science and Technology

The Regional Institute of Science & Technology was established in 2009 by the Erd Foundation. It is a technical college in the north eastern region of India. The college and courses are recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education and affiliated to The North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya. The RIST was created to meet the need for technical personnel in northeast India.
The college offers bachelor's degrees in six engineering fields: computer science, electronics and communication, information technology, electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, and civil engineering.

Location

The institute is located on the hills of 9th Mile, opposite the CRPF group centre, Khanapara, Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya. It is from Dispur, the capital of Assam and from Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya.

Branches

The college offers BTech courses in:

The courses are affiliated to North-Eastern Hill University.

Intake

The following are the intake for each branch:

Computer Science & Engineering 120
Electrical & Electronics Engineering 60
Electronics & Communication Engineering 60
Information Technology 60
Mechanical Engineering 60
Civil Engineering 120

Admission

There are several ways to apply for admission to the RIST. Candidates with a valid AIEEE score can apply directly, while those without an AIEEE score can take the Common Entrance Test conducted by the ERD Foundation. There are also reserved seats for candidates from all northeastern states, who are selected by the Director of Technical Education.

Facilities

Computerized library
Residential accommodation in separate hostels for boys and girls.
Fleet of buses for transport.
Dedicated leased line internet connectivity
More than 100 desktop terminals in a network with a server farm.
Other facilities includes gym, fitness studio, health care, IT centre, cafes and restaurants.