What Is the North East Graduate Congress?

The North East Graduate Congress (NEGC) is the largest graduate conglomeration in North-East India — a three-day mega event that brings together thousands of undergraduate students from colleges and universities across all eight states of the region. Conceptualised and organised by the Education Research and Development Foundation (ERDF), NEGC has grown into one of the most anticipated and recognised youth platforms in the North-East over its eight editions.

The 8th edition — NEGC 2026 — will be hosted by the University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM) at its sprawling campus in Baridua, on the Assam–Meghalaya border, from 26th to 28th March 2026. The event was officially announced at a press meet held at the Guwahati Press Club on 11th March 2026, attended by senior USTM faculty and administrators.

NEGC is more than just a competition. It is designed as a dynamic platform where young minds interact with eminent academicians, educationists, industrialists, entrepreneurs, and youth icons of national repute — giving undergraduate students from across the region a unique opportunity to learn, compete, perform, and network under one roof for three days.

Who Announced It and Who Is Organising It?

The announcement was made at the Guwahati Press Club by a senior delegation from USTM, including Dr Mehzabeen Rahman, Principal Secretary, USTM; Dr Rashmi Baruah, Associate Professor, Department of Business Administration; Prof LK Nath, Dean, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Prof Gayatree Goswamee, Dean, Prof Qomrul Hoque School of Education; and Mr Syed Rejaul Ahmed, Assistant Professor, Department of Zoology.

The congress is conceptualised by the Education Research and Development Foundation (ERDF) — an organisation founded with the aim of nurturing talent, promoting regional integration, and inspiring young people across the North-East to contribute meaningfully to national progress. USTM is the host institution for the 2026 edition.