Regional Institute of Science & Technology (RIST) conducts an entrance exam each year for the selection of the candidates for the B.Tech courses offered by the institute. The courses offered by RIST in Meghalaya are approved by AICTE and Human Resources Department of Indian Government. There are various Engineering degree courses offered by the institute. The duration of the course is four years.

The various courses offered by the institute are listed below.

• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical & Electronics Engineering
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Information Technology
• Computer Science & Engineering

Structure of RIST Meghalaya entrance exam

The selection of the candidates will be on the basis of the written entrance test conducted by the Regional Institute of Science & Technology. The written test consists of questions of the objective type. The time allotted for the exam will be of two hours. The test comprises of questions from the subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Each question is provided with four different options. The candidates have to select the correct answer from the given alternatives. Negative marks will be awarded for the wrong answers.

Syllabus for RIST Meghalaya entrance exam

The test includes questions from the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics of the Higher Secondary Syllabus. The topics for the exam are listed below.

PHYSICS

• General Physics
• Optics
• Thermal Physics
• Rotational Motion
• Wave Motion gravitation
• Magnetism
• Sound
• Waves
• Electricity
• Mechanics
• Alternating Current
• Radiation
• Nuclear Physics
• Astrophysics

CHEMISTRY

• Physical Chemistry
• Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry
• Chemistry in Everyday Life
• Atomic structure and Periodic Classification
• Chemical Bonding
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Chemical Equilibrium
• Chemical Thermodynamics
• Stereochemistry
• Surface Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Natural Products Applied Chemistry
• Organic Halogen compounds

MATHEMATICS

• Linear Algebra
• Differential Calculus
• Integral Calculus
• Probability
• Integration
• Functions
• Limits and Continuity
• Sets and Relations
• Trigonometry
• Permutation
• Complex Numbers
• Geometry
• Vectors

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates who attend the exam should complete their Higher Secondary with 50% marks else they are not eligible to apply for the test. The candidates should have studied Physics, Chemistry, English and Mathematics. Other backward category candidates require 45% marks in the Higher Secondary Examination. The students who are going to appear for their qualifying examination can apply for the test. The candidates should have minimum 17 years of age. Those who satisfy all the eligibility conditions for the exam can apply for the test.

How to Apply for RIST entrance exam?

The application form for the Regional Institute of Science & Technology exam is available from the institute by the cash payment of Rs.500/-. The candidates can obtain the application form by post. They need to send a request letter and a demand draft of Rs.500/- payable at SBI Khanapura. The form will also be available in their official website. Interested candidates can download it from the website. The application fee is not refundable.

How to fill the form for RIST entrance exam?

The form should be filled as per the guidelines given in the information bulletin. The candidates should fill the form in their handwriting. The photograph of the candidates should be pasted in the form. The photograph should have be taken within two months of filling the form and it should be clear. Any error in the filled application form leads to the cancellation of the form. The Demand Draft of the exam fee should be send with the application form. The candidates should make sure that the application form reaches before the last date.

Important Dates (Tentative)

• Issue of Application form: From the Third Week of January, 2012
• Last date of issuing forms: Second Week of May, 2012
• Date of Admission Test: Last Week of May, 2012
• Date of Admission: Second Week of June, 2012
• Commencement of Classes: First Week of August, 2012

List of RIST Meghalaya entrance exam centers

• Guwahati
• Dibrugarh
• Jorhat
• North Lakhimpur
• Tezpur
• Nagoan
• Barpeta
• Bongaigoan
• Dhubri
• Silchar
• Shillong
• Dimapur
• Imphal
• Aizwal
• Itanagar

Contact Address for the RIST Meghalaya entrance exam

• Address: Regional Institute of Science & Technology, Techno City, Killing Road, 9th mile, Ri-Bhoi, Meghalaya – 793 101
• Phone: 0361-2139531
• Website: http://www.rist.ac.in/default.asp

Colleges Accepting the RIST Meghalaya entrance exam score

Regional Institute of Science & Technology, Meghalaya

Reference Books for RIST Meghalaya entrance exam

• Arihant MHCET Medical Entrance Examination Solved Papers
• Concepts of Physics Vol I and II by H.C. Verma
• Organic Chemistry by Arihant Prakashan
• A Problem Book in Mathematical Analysis by G.N. Berman
• MHT-CET Biology Complete Reference Manual by Editorial Compilation
• A collection of questions and Problems in Physics by L.A. Sena
• Problems in Physics by A.A Pinsky
• MHT-CET Physics Complete Reference Manual by Editorial Compilation
• MHT-CET Chemistry Complete Reference Manual by Editorial Compilation
• Advanced Level Physics by Nelkon and Parker
• IIT Chemistry by O.P. Agarwal
• Elements of Dynamics Part I & II and Dynamics of a Particle & of Rigid Bodies by S.L.Loney
• Higher Algebra by Bernard & Child, Algebra Made Easy by K.P. Basu
• Aptitude Test Problems in Physics by S.S Krotov
• General Chemistry by Ebbing
• Physical Chemistry by P.Bahadur

Coaching Centers for RIST Meghalaya entrance exam

• Engineers Study Circle
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• CET Tutorials (P) Ltd
• Narayana IIT Academy
• Takshila Institute
• Career Forum
• Elite Academy
• Sahil Study Circle
• Test Merit
• Global Educational Trust
• Magnus
• Sharp Institute
• Career Point
• People’s Career Academy
• Aakash Institute
• I.M.S
• Sachdeva College
• AGG Group of Institutes
• J.R.S. Tutorials
• Imperial Tutorials
• Career Launcher

Study Plan

The candidates have to collect the syllabus given in the website and identify the difficult and easy portions. They need to give more time for preparing the difficult portions. They have to spend adequate hours regularly for preparing for the exam. They need to collect the available notes from all possible sources and prepare with the help of that. It helps them to understand the portions clearly. After completing each portions of study they need to attempt mock tests. They should collect the previous question papers, it will help them to understand the style of the questions and which topics are more important. Following a good study plan helps the candidates to successfully clear the exam.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The exam score is published in the official website www.rist.ac.in. Candidates can check the website on a regular basis for getting the result of the exam and the most recent exam news.

Score Validity

The score of RIST exam is valid only for the admission period of the corresponding academic year. It is generally a one year period.