Established in 1986, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Itanagar (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Arunachal Pradesh. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) is a very small coeducational Indian higher education institution. North Eastern Regional Institute of Science and Technology (NERIST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. NERIST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.