Shillong, Meghalaya | June 19, 2026: The North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU) has issued a corrigendum to its Admission 2026 notification, announcing a significant change in the selection process for the Linguistics programme.

As per the revised notification, admissions to the Linguistics course will now be based on CUET scores and other NEHU admission criteria, replacing the previously announced university entrance test.

The change has been made following a request from the Department of Linguistics and applies to the ongoing 2026 admission process.

What Has Changed?

Earlier, the university had stated that admissions to the Linguistics programme would be conducted through:

• NEHU Entrance Test
• Other university eligibility criteria

Following the corrigendum, the revised selection process is:

• Selection through CUET scores
• Other NEHU admission criteria

Candidates planning to apply for the programme should now ensure they possess a valid CUET score, as no separate entrance examination will be conducted for Linguistics admissions.

Revised Selection Criteria

The updated admission process includes:

• Selection based on CUET scores
• Fulfilment of NEHU eligibility requirements
• Admission according to university rules and merit

Who Should Take Note?

The revised notification is applicable to:

• Candidates seeking admission to the Linguistics programme
• Students applying through the NEHU Admission 2026 process
• CUET-qualified applicants interested in postgraduate studies at NEHU

Applicants are advised to carefully read the updated admission guidelines before submitting their applications.

Official Advisory

NEHU has clarified that this corrigendum partially modifies its earlier Admission Notice dated 4 June 2026 and should be treated as the official selection process for the Linguistics programme.

Candidates should regularly visit the university admission portal for further counselling schedules, merit lists, and admission updates.

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