IIT Guwahati (IITG): Cutoff, Placement, Fees, Admission 2025, Ranking, Courses
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IIT GuwahatiWhat’s new?
NIRF 2024 Rankings are out. As per the latest NIRF 2024 rankings, IIT Guwahati ranks #7 under the category 'Engineering'.
The GATE 2025 registration process with late fee is closed now for admission to the MTech course. The GATE 2025 exam will be conducted on Feb 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025.
A few more updates are given below:
- JEE Main 2025 Session 1 registration has closed for IIT Guwahati admission to BTech, BArch, and BPlan courses. The JEE Main 2025 Session 1 exam is scheduled to be held from Jan 22 to Jan 31, 2025.
- The JEE Advanced 2025 exam date has been announced for the BTech course. As per the official website, the JEE Advanced 2025 exam will be conducted on May 18, 2025. Further, the application form will be released in Apr 2025.
- UCEED registration 2025 with a late fee is ended for IIT Guwahati admission to the B.Des course. The UCEED 2025 exam is scheduled for Jan 19, 2025.
- The IIT JAM 2025 online registration process for admission to the MSc course has closed now. The IIT JAM 2025 exam is scheduled to be held on Feb 2, 2025.
- CEED registration 2025 with a late fee is closed for IIT Guwahati admission to the M.Des course. As per the schedule, the CEED 2025 exam date is Jan 19, 2025.
- IIT Guwahati Highlights 2025
- IIT Guwahati Popular Programmes 2025
- IIT Guwahati Admission Process and Important Dates 2025
- IIT Guwahati Cutoff 2024
- IIT Guwahati Placements 2024
- IIT Guwahati Rankings 2024
- IIT Guwahati vs Other IITs: Which is better?
- IIT Guwahati Student Reviews
- IIT Guwahati Courses and Fees 2025
- IIT Guwahati Scholarships 2025
- IIT Guwahati Infrastructure
- IIT Guwahati Faculty
- IIT Guwahati Notable Alumni
- IIT Guwahati Departments
- How to Reach IIT Guwahati?
- IIT Guwahati FAQs
IIT Guwahati Popular Programmes 2025
The flagship programmes offered at IIT Guwahati include BTech and MTech. Apart from this, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati offers various other courses at UG, PG and doctoral levels. At the UG level, IIT Guwahati courses offer a four-year BTech across various specialisations and a four-year BDes. Both BTech and BDes courses are for 8 semesters. At the PG level, IIT Guwahati courses include a two-year MTech across nine departments, a two-year MDes, a two-year MS (by Research), and a two-year MA course.
All the PG courses are for four semesters. At the doctoral level, IIT Guwahati offers PhD course across 11 departments, six centres and two joint PhD courses. Also, IIT Guwahati offers dual degrees such as MTech+ PhD in Computer Science & Engineering and MS (Engineering)+PhD in Electronics and Electrical Engineering. Check some of the popular courses offered at IIT Guwahati along with the eligibility criteria and the total IIT Guwahati fees in the following table:
Check below complete review on IIT Guwahati courses, fee, admission, etc:
Commonly asked questions On Popular Programs
Q: What kind of subjects are there in IIT Guwahati MBA?
The proposed course structure for the MBA programme to be by the School of Business is given below. As per the course structure, the programme at IIT Guwahati comprises eight terms, wherein every semester is divided into two semesters. The overall credit requirement of the MBA programme is summarised in the table presented below:
Term | Credit |
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Term 1 | 20 |
Term 2 | 20 |
Term 3 | 20 |
Term 4 | 20 |
Summer Project | 4 |
Term 5 | 20 |
Term 6 | 20 |
Term 7 | 20 |
Term 8 | 16 |
Q: How many specialisations does IIT Guwahati offer under MSc?
IIT Guwahati offers three specialisations under the two-year MSc programme with a seat intake of 180. The institute offers the MSc programme in Chemistry, Mathematics & Computing, and Physics with a seat intake of 60 per specialisation. Admission to all these courses is done through a common process. Candidates are selected based on scores of IIT JAM entrance exam, followed by a round of counselling.
Q: How many specialisations does IIT Guwahati offer under BTech?
IIT Guwahati offers a full-time BTech programme in 12 specialisations, namely Biosciences & Bioengineering, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Science & Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics & Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mathematics & Computing, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering and Engineering Physics.
Q: How many specialisations does IIT Guwahati offer under BTech?
IIT Guwahati offers a full-time BTech programme in 12 specialisations as mentioned in the following table:
IIT Guwahati BTech Specialisations | ||
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Biosciences & Bioengineering | Computer Science & Engineering | Chemical Engineering |
Civil Engineering | Chemical Science & Technology | Electronics & Electrical Engineering |
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | Electronics & Communication Engineering | Mathematics & Computing |
Engineering Physics | Energy Engineering | Mechanical Engineering |
Q: What are the subjects covered in BTech CSE at IIT Guwahati?
IIT Guwahati BTech in Computer Science and Engineering is among the 12 specialisations offered by the institute. The CSE course is spread across eight semesters and lasts for four years. The subjects covered in the BTech CSE first semester are as follows:
- Chemistry
- Basic Electronics
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry lab
- Engineering Drawing
- Physics Lab and Workshop
IIT Guwahati Admission Process and Important Dates 2025
IIT Guwahati course admissions 2025 is done through national-level tests conducted by various authorities. They need to appear for the respective entrance exam and qualify for its cutoff. Application form for all these courses can be filled by visiting the official website of the respective national/ state-level exams. To apply for admission to the BTech course at IIT Guwahati, candidates must visit the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and fill out the application form in online mode for JEE Main.
For other courses such as MSc, MTech, BS-MS (Dual Degree) etc., candidates must visit the official website of respective national-level entrance exam conducting bodies and fill out the application form in online mode. Candidates can check the IIT Guwahati admission dates 2024 in the table provided below:
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M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2025
- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: GATE
Dates | Events |
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2 Jan '25 | GATE 2025 Admit Card |
1 Feb '25 | GATE 2025 Exam (CS1 | AG | MA | CS2 | NM | MT | TF |IN) |
2 Feb '25 | GATE 2025 Exam (ME | PE | AR | EE) |
M.Sc. Admissions 2025
- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: IIT JAM, GATE
Dates | Events |
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Jan '25 | IIT JAM 2025 Admit CardTentative |
2 Feb '25 | IIT JAM 2025 Exam Day |
16 Mar '25 | IIT JAM 2025 Result |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
Q: How can I get admission in IIT Guwahati MBA?
Candidates seeking admission in an IIT Guwahati MBA course must have a valid bachelor’s degree issued by a recognised university. Admission to the MBA course is based on merit in CAT score followed by + Personal Interview + Work Experience + Academic Merit. The seat allotment is carried out based on document verification, seat intake, and category of the students, during the counselling. Interested students need to visit the official website to apply for the course. However, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati MBA course admissions is closed now.
Q: How can I get admission in IIT Guwahati for MSc?
Candidates seeking admission in an IIT Guwahati MSc course must have a valid bachelor’s degree issued by a recognised university. Admission to the MSc course is based on merit in IIT JAM followed by CCMN counselling. The seat allotment is carried out based on document verification, seat intake, and category of the students, during the counselling. Moreover, the IIT JAM application process is carried out in online mode (jam.iitg.ac.in).
Q: What is the admission criteria for BDes at IIT Guwahati?
Candidates who have completed Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as compulsory subjects is the basic eligibility for BDes offered at IIT Guwahati. Further, the selection of candidates is based on the scores obtained by them in the Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design) followed by a counselling round conducted at the institute.
Q: How can I get into IIT Guwahati for MTech?
The selection criteria for the M.Tech programme offered at IIT Guwahati comprises a valid GATE score followed by COAP counselling. Aspirants with a valid BTech or BE/ MCA/ MSc/ AMIETE degree with 60% aggregate or 6.0 CPI can apply. The GATE application process is carried out online (gate.iitk.ac.in). Applications must be submitted within the due date. The GATE application fee for boys is INR 1,700, INR 850 for girls, and INR 850 for SC/ST/PwD category students.
Q: How can I apply for IIT Guwahati for MBA?
Step 1: Visit the official website of IIT Guwahati . On its homepage, click on the ‘Admission’ tab and choose ‘PG’ from the drop-down menu.
Step 2: Click on ‘Application Procedure’ to proceed further. The online application portal opens up. The admission brochure and course structure PDFs can be downloaded from this page.
Step 3: Click on ‘New User Register Here'. Fill out the registration form with all the details, including name, email ID, contact number, course preference, etc. Also, create an alpha-numeric password for future logins.
Step 4: Further, fill in the remaining application form by addressing other details, including guardian info, address of communication, etc. Also, upload a passport-size photograph and signature at this step.
Step 5: Pay an application fee of INR 800 online through the SBI payment gateway using a debit card/ credit card/ net banking.
Step 6: Proceed with the second-last step of the application form by filling the entrance exam, work experience (if any), and academic details.
Step 7: Conclude the application process by approving the self-declaration and hitting the ‘Submit’ button. Candidates can also download and print the application form for future reference.
IIT Guwahati Cutoff 2024
The IIT Guwahati 2024 cutoffs for Courses have been released for BTech, Integrated BTech, and BArch admissions. In Round 4, JoSAA cutoffs spanned from the 612 to the 8400 values. Among these, the B.Tech. in CSE stands out as a fiercely competitive option for General category students under the AI Quota.
In a comparison of the IIT Guwahati cutoff in 2024 with that of the preceding two years, it’s observed that IIT Guwahati has experienced a declining pattern in its closing ranks. The Round 4 cutoff for this course stood at 611 in 2023 and 589 in 2022.
The course with the least competition was B.Tech. in Biosciences and Bioengineering, with a Round 4 closing rank of 8400 for the General category. Candidates are advised to refer to the table below to view the branch-wise cutoff of IIT Guwahati for 2024, compared with the cutoffs for 2023 and 2022.
IIT JAM Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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M.Sc. in Chemistry | 259 | 275 | 267 |
M.Sc. in Physics | 318 | 324 | 310 |
M.Sc. in Mathematics and Computing | 80 | 53 | 75 |
M.Sc. in Mathematics | – / – | – / – | 193 |
UCEED Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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Bachelors of Design (B.Des.) | 62 | 86 | 80 |
Commonly asked questions On Cutoffs
Q: What is the JEE Advanced cut off for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Guwahati?
IIT Guwahati cutoff 2023 for General category candidates in All India quota for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering . For female candidates in general category under All India quota, 1718 was the closing rank. BTech cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.
IIT Guwahati admissions 2024 are based on JEE Main 2024 ranks followed by JEE Advanced ranks and further followed by JoSAA Counselling. Candidates seeking admission to IIT Guwahati BTech course must appear for JEE Main and JEE Advanced in order to be eligible for further admission process.
Q: What is the JEE Advanced cutoff for BTech in Chemical Engineering in IIT Guwahati?
For 2023, cut off was 5959 for General category candidates in All India quota for B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering in IIT Guwahati - Indian Institute of Technology. For female candidates in general category under All India quota, 11057 was the closing rank. B.Tech cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.
Q: What has been the trend for cut-off for BTech in Engineering Physics at IIT Guwahati in the last few years?
The cutoff trend for BTech in Engineering Physics at IIT Guwahati - Indian Institute of Technology has been increasing in recent years. In 2021, the closing rank for BTech in Engineering Physics under the General category for all India quota was 5956. In 2022, it increased to 6192. Likewise, the cut off ranks have changed from 3105 to 3284 for OBC, 1905 to 1922 for SC, 1905 to 1101 for ST, 1118 to 1251 for EWS. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, as the demand for engineering education in India continues to grow. Similar cut off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however the ranks are slightly different.
Q: What is the general cutoff for IIT Guwahati CSE course?
IIT Guwahati BTech cutoff 2024 has been released across multiple specialisations. Based on the Round 1 seat allotment, the BTech cutoff scores ranged between 607 and, 8400 for the General AII India category students. Among all the BTech specialisations, BTech in CSE is the most competitive specialisation. So, considering the round 1 cutoff, candidates seeking admission to Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati must secure a maximum rank upto 8400.
A detailed course-wise IIT Guwahati JEE Advanced cutoff 2024 is given below for the General category students under the AII India Quota.
Q: What has been the trend for cut off in BTech in Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Guwahati in last few years?
The cutoff trend for BTech at IIT Guwahati - Indian Institute of Technology has been increasing in the recent years. In 2022, the closing rank for BTech under general category for all India quota was 589. In 2023, it increased to 654. Likewise, the cut off ranks have changed from 298 to 267 for OBC, 175 to 173 for SC, 77 to 83 for ST, 103 to 91 for EWS, 37 to 37 for PWD. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, as the demand for engineering education in India continues to grow. Similar cut off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however the ranks are slightly different.
IIT Guwahati Placements 2024
As per IIT Guwahati placement stats, 1200+ students received a placement, marking 71% of the placement rate. Around 100+ students received a package of more than INR 50 LPA. Around 466 registered companies as a part of the placement drive for the year 2024 along with core and tech as the top recruiting sectors. The highest package recorded at IIT Guwahati is INR 2.05 crore per annum. The key highlights of IIT Guwahati placements in 2023 and 2024 are presented below:
Particulars |
Placement Statistics (2023) |
Placement Statistics (2024) |
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Highest package | INR 2.40 crore per annum | INR 2.05 crore per annum |
Students securing a package of INR 50 LPA | N/A | 102 |
Placement rate | 78.04% | 71% |
No. of students registered | 1,425 | 1,584 |
No. of students placed | 1,112 | 1,124 |
Companies registered | N/A | 466 |
Companies participated | 246 | N/A |
Top recruiting sector | N/A | Core and Tech |
No. of international offers | 20 | N/A |
PPOs offered | 215 | 229 |
PPOs accepted | 166 | 189 |
PSU's onboarded | N/A | 14 |
Note: The aforementioned data is sourced from media reports.
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Course | Median Salary |
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B.E. / B.Tech | ₹11 - ₹34.5 LPA |
M.E./M.Tech | ₹6.5 - ₹31.21 LPA |
M.Sc. | ₹7.2 - ₹12 LPA |
Top Recruiters
Insights on Placements
Based on 144 Student ResponsesInternships and industry projects
Students can work with faculty on research projects
Internships and industry projects
Offered every semester
Employment opportunities
Many students started their own start-ups
Employment opportunities
Both in core & non-core jobs
Higher studies preferences
Majority opted in outside India
Placement support
Organized & proactive placement process
Alumni network
Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities
Entrepreneurship cell
Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved
Overall feeling of students
Love being in college
Commonly asked questions On Placements
Q: What is the average salary package offered to MBA graduates from IIT Guwahati?
The university offers placements support to the students. As per the overall report 2024, The the highest package offered was INR 205 LPA. In addition to this, 102 students received packages of INR 50 LPA. However, the the highest stipend offered during IIT Guwahati internships 2023 was INR 1.60 LPA. Moreover, the average package offered to MBA students stood at INR 10.08 LPA.
Q: Which is the top branch in IIT Guwahati?
During 2024 placements, MBA was the top UG branch with the highest placement rate of 92.86%. On the other hand, 78% of BTech and BDes students were placed. The IIT Guwahati MTech placement rate has been fluctuating from 2022 to 2024. For MA and MDes courses, a fluctuating trend was observed in the placement percentage. Take a look at the table below for IIT Guwahati placement rate trends:
Course | Placement Rate (2022) | Placement Rate (2023) | Placement Rate (2024) |
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BDes | 71.05% | 74% | 78% (BTech & BDes) |
BTech | 89.59% | 83.03% | - |
MA | 50% | 85.37% | 50% |
MDes | 74.19% | 89.66% | 33.33% |
MS (R) | 50% | 50% | 50% |
MSc | 70.21% | 65.09% | 56.57% |
MBA | N/A | N/A | 92.86% |
MTech | 66.08% | 72.89% | 63.75% |
Q: Is IIT Guwahati good for placement?
The institute recorded an overall placement percentage of 71% during the academic year 2023-24. The IIT Guwahati highest package in 2024 stood at INR 2.05 crore per annum. The complete insight of IIT Guwahati placements 2024 are tabulated below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2024) |
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Highest package | INR 2.05 crore per annum |
Students securing a package of INR 50 LPA | 102 |
Placement rate | 71% |
No. of students registered | 1,584 |
No. of students placed | 1,124 |
Companies registered | 466 |
Top recruiting sector | Core and Tech |
PPOs offered | 229 |
PPOs accepted | 189 |
PSU's onboarded | 14 |
Q: What is the average package of IIT Guwahati?
The course-wise average package for the academic year 2023-24 is out on the official website. The highest average package 2024 stood at INR 36.17 LPA and was made to BDes students. In 2023, the highest average package was grabbed by BTech and BDes students and the amount stood at INR 25.75 LPA. For a detailed analysis of IIT Guwahati average package trends refer to the table below:
Course | Average Package (2022) | Average Package (2023) | Average Package (2024) |
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BDes | INR 26.27 LPA (BTech & BDes) | INR 25.75 LPA (BTech & BDes) | INR 36.17 LPA |
BTech | - | - | INR 25.75 LPA |
MDes | INR 17.47 LPA (MTech & MDes) | INR 16.51 LPA (MTech & MDes) | INR 21.94 LPA |
MTech | - | - | INR 14.55 LPA |
MSR | INR 12.76 LPA | INR 14.72 LPA | INR 12.90 LPA |
MSc | INR 15.38 LPA | INR 10.86 LPA | INR 11.13 LPA |
MBA | N/A | N/A | INR 10.08 LPA |
MA | INR 5.04 LPA | INR 7.11 LPA | INR 6.16 LPA |
Q: How many students were placed during IIT Guwahati placement drive?
The following table showcases the course-wise total strength and the number of students placed during IIT Guwahati placements 2024:
Course | Students Registered (2024) | No. of Students Placed (2024) |
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BTech | 844 (BTech & BDes) | 636 |
MTech | 491 | 313 |
MSc | 99 | 56 |
PhD | N/A | 26 |
MA | 46 | 23 |
BDes | - | 22 |
MDes | 60 | 20 |
MSR | 30 | 15 |
MBA | 14 | 13 |
IIT Guwahati Rankings 2024
With every passing year, IIT Guwahati has made it to the list of national and international ranking agencies. Check the IIT Guwahati NIRF ranking 2024 in this space:
Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
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NIRF Rankings 2024 |
Engineering |
7 |
NIRF Rankings 2024 |
Overall |
9 |
QS World University Rankings 2025 | World University | 344 |
Publisher | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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NIRF | 7 | 7 | 7 |
India Today | 6 | 6 | – / – |
Commonly asked questions On Rankings
Q: What if my rank isn't good enough for IIT Guwahati? Are there any other options?
IIT Guwahati JAM Cutoff 2024 has been released for Round 2. The most competitive course as per the Cutoff was M.Sc in Mathematics and Computing, for the General AI category candidates, with the Cutoff of 75. For the OBC AI category candidates, the Cutoff for M.Sc in Mathematics and Computing stood at 148.
If not eligible for IIT Guwahati, candidates can opt for IIT Dhanbad with the linient cutoff of 401 or IIT Bhilai with a Cutoff of 511, for M.Sc in Mathematics and Computing for the General AI category candidates.
Q: What should be my target rank for highly competitive courses at IIT Guwahati?
Since the category of the candidate is not mentioned, I'm assuming the same to be under the General All India. To get admission into IIT Guwahati for BTech courses, the closing cutoff ranks ranged between 623 and 9178. Some of the highly competitive courses includes CSE, with the closing cutoff rank of 623, Data Science and AI, with the last-round closing rank of 995, Electrical and Communication Engineering, with the last-round closing rank of 1658. So to target the highly competitive courses, candidate must target a rank of under 2000.
Q: What is the rank of IIT Guwahati?
IIT Guwahati is a prestigious institute ranked by multiple eminent ranking bodies such as NIRF, QS World University Ranking, India Today and The Week, among others. Some of the IIT Guwahati rankings are as follows:
Ranking body | Category | Rank |
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NIRF 2024 | Engineering | 7 |
NIRF 2024 | Overall | 9 |
India Today 2023 | Engineering | 6 |
India Today 2023 | Engineering (Government) | 6 |
Q: What is the ranking trend for the BTech category at IIT Guwahati?
The ranking trend for the BTech category at IIT Guwahati has been quite impressive. In the NIRF 2024 rankings, the BE/BTech programme was ranked #7. According to the India Today 2021 ranking report, it was ranked #6 in the Engineering category. In the QS World University Rankings 2024, it secured the #111 position in the Science category. Additionally, The Week Ranking 2021 also placed it at #6 in the Engineering category. Overall, the rankings reflect consistent excellence in the BTech category at IIT Guwahati.
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IIT GuwahatiStudents Ratings & Reviews
IIT Guwahati Infrastructure
IIT Guwahati campus is sprawling over an area of 700 acres. The institute has classrooms, a library, hostels, and cafeterias. Some of the campus facilities include:
- Computer & communication center
- Sports Complex
- Two well facilitated guest houses
- Separate hostels for boys and girls
- Air-conditioned classrooms
- State-of-the-art auditorium
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Library
Hostel
Sports Complex
Labs
Others
Insights on Infrastructure
Based on 143 Student ResponsesSports facilities
Multiple sports grounds & coaching present
College events
Moderately busy calendar with 1-3 monthly events
Mess food
Mess and Cooking arrangements are Hygienic
Mess food
Quality and taste of food is acceptable
Mess food
Variety of food is good
Attendance policy
Incomplete attendance invites penalty
Dress code
Students can wear whatever they want
Additional expenses
Requirement to eat out despite mess fees
Consequence of rules violation
Rule breakers are let off with a warning
Outside movement of girl students
Allowed within restricted timings
Commonly asked questions On Infrastructure
Q: What is the seat intake for MDes at IIT Guwahati?
IIT Guwahati has a seat intake of 33 for a full-time Master of Design (MDes) programme of two-year duration. The institute offers 13 seats for the General category. Apart from this, IIT Guwahati has 3 seats for the EWS General category, 9 seats for OBC-NCL, 5 seats for SC, and 3 seats for ST. Additionally, there are 30 seats in MDes Electronic Product Design.
Q: What is the seat intake for Computer Science & Engineering specialisation offered at IIT Guwahati under the BTech programme?
IIT Guwahati has a seat intake of 114 for the Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) specialisation offered under the BTech programme. This seat intake has been derived from the official website of JoSAA. At the time of counselling, candidates are admitted based on their rank in JEE Advanced and in accordance with the seat intake and the reservation policies.
Q: Does IIT Guwahati offer hostel facilities to students?
Yes, IIT Guwhati offers separate hostel facilities for both boys and girls. There are eleven boys’ hostels and two girls’ hostels for accommodating students with their own individual rooms. The accommodation is single-seater. These hostels are equipped with all modern amenities. Each of these hostels has its own mess, canteen, stationary shop, juice center, pantry, indoor games facilities, gymnasium, music rooms, library, TV room, laundry room among many other facilities with uninterrupted power supply.
IIT Guwahati Faculty
IIT Guwahati faculty are highly qualified and give students overall exposure by guiding them well in their careers. Candidates can check the IIT Guwahati faculty qualification in the table mentioned below:
Faculty Name | Faculty Qualification |
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Aiyagari Ramesh |
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A.B Kunnumakkara |
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Anamika Barua | PhD in Economics |
Dr Anjan Dutta |
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Commonly asked questions On Faculty
Q: What is the salary of a professor in IIT Guwahati?
Professor & HOD salary in IIT Guwahati ranges between INR 18.0 lakhs and INR 22.0 lakhs per year. This is an estimate based on salaries received from employees of IIT Guwahati on Ambition Box. Most of the faculty members at IIT Guwahati are PhD holders from the renowned institutions.
IIT Guwahati Notable Alumni
The alumni of IIT Guwahati are placed across different sectors such as Human Resources, Business Development, Engineering, Marketing, and Politics, among others. Some of the notable alumni of IIT Guwahati are as follows:
Alumni Name | Alumni Photograph |
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Namit did his B.Tech. in Civil Engineering from IIT Guwahati in 2015. He has topped the UPSC Engineering Services Examination (ESE) Mains. |
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Archit Gupta was listed in the 2018 Fortune India's 40 under 40 lists of Young and Brightest Entrepreneurs. Archit Gupta did his BTech in Computer Science in 2006. |
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IIT Guwahati Departments
IIT Guwahati offers various programmes under the following departments:
How to Reach IIT Guwahati?
To reach the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, located in Guwahati, Assam, India, you can use the following transportation options. Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati is the nearest airport. You can hire a taxi or take a bus from the airport to IIT Guwahati. The university is located about 20 kilometers from the airport, and the journey takes around 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on traffic. Guwahati Railway Station is the main railway station in Guwahati. It is well-connected to major cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Bangalore.
You can hire a taxi or an auto-rickshaw from the railway station to reach IIT Guwahati. The university is located about 20-25 kilometers from the railway station, and the journey takes around 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on traffic. Guwahati is well-connected by road to neighboring cities and states. You can reach Guwahati by bus or car. Once in Guwahati, you can hire a taxi or use local transportation to reach IIT Guwahati.
IIT Guwahati FAQs
Candidates can check the FAQs below:
Q: Can I get into MBA without CAT at IIT Guwahati?
To qualify for IIT Guwahati MBA programme CAT is mandatory. Without a valid CAT score interested students cannot apply for MBA at IIT Guwahati. The candidates must visit the official website of CAT to register. The registration process requires to upload required documents. However, to know the MBA application fee at IIT Guwahati can check the points mentioned below:
- All Female Candidates: INR 800
- All Transgender Candidates: INR 800
- All SC/ ST/ PwD Candidates : INR 800
- All Other Candidates : INR 1,600
Q: What is the criteria for IIT Guwahati admission?
In order to get admision at IIT Guwahati, the candidate have to meet the last educational qualification. To know the selection criteria for few of a top courses offered at IIT Guwahati students can check the table below:
Course Name | Selection Criteria |
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BTech | JEE Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling |
MTech | IIT-JAM + CCMN counselling |
PhD | GATE/ NET/ CEED/ INSPIRE |
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for MA at IIT Guwahati?
IIT Guwahati offers a full-time MA programme lasting two years. To be eligible for MA admission, candidates must have completed their graduation in any discipline from a recognised university. To be eligible, they must have scored a minimum of 60% aggregate in their graduation. Additionally, they must present the relevant documents to prove their eligibility at the time of admission. The selection is based on the scores obtained in the accepted entrance examination.
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for B.Tech course at IIT Guwahati?
Candidates seeking admission to the IIT Guwahati must ensure that they meet the required eligibility criteria. The below-mentioned table includes IIT Guwahati BTech eligibility and selection criteria:
Course | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
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BTech | Pass Class 12 in the Science stream with Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects | JEE Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling |
Q: Can I do MBA from IIT Guwahati?
Candidates who want to enrol at IIT Guwahati MBA course admission must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria as per the course's requirements. Aspirants need to be graduate with 50% aggregate from a recognised institution. Additionally, the pass certificate and mark sheets have to be presented at the time of admission as proof of eligibility for verification purposes.
Q: How much does it cost to study M.Tech at IIT Guwahati?
The total tuition fee for M.Tech ranges between INR 1.1 Lacs - INR 1.7 lakh for Regular/QIP Students/Self-financed/Sponsored Students (Part-time/Full-time) who are serving as Teachers. In addition, there is no tuition fee for SC/ST/PwD category candidates. Candidates can visit the IITG official website (iitg.ac.in) for details related to the complete fee structure. The mentioned fee is as per unofficial sources and hence may vary.
Q: What is the seat intake for MDes at IIT Guwahati?
IIT Guwahati has a seat intake of 33 for MDes, including 13 seats for the General category. The institute reserves 3 seats for the EWS General category and 9 seats for OBC-NCL. For SC and ST, the institute offers 5 and 3 seats, respectively. This seat intake is as per the past years' data and hence is subject to changes. Admission for all these seats are done through a common selection process. Click here for the detailed admission process for MDes course offered at IITG.
Q: What is it like to study in IIT Guwahati?
IIT Guwahati is the sixth IIT has been ranked 7 under the Engineering category. The institute offers excellent on-campus accommodation for its candidates. IIT Guwahati has modern infrastructure with well-equipped classrooms, libraries, laboratories, and other facilities to support learning and research activities. As per students reviews on Shiksha, the faculty members are well-educated and supportive.The institute offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, certificate and doctoral programmes across various streams. IIT Guwahati mechanical department has been given a lot of awards for having a high passing percentage of students. Its placement statistics are also good enough. The average package is around 10 to 15 LPA with top recruiters being TATA, Mahindra, Bajaj, and others.
Q: Does passing UCEED 2023 guarantee BDes admission to IIT Guwahati?
Candidates seeking admission to the IIT Guwahati BDes course are required to appear for the UCEED 2023 exam, which is conducted by IIT Bombay. UCEED releases qualifying cut off in the form of mean deviation and standard deviation. Appearing in UCEED 2023 or being on the admission rank list does not guarantee admission to IIT Guwahati BDes courses. Candidates who have passed UCEED 2023 must apply separately to the UCEED participating institute for BDes admission. Apart from passing the UCEED exam, the candidates are required to fulfil the eligibility criteria, category certificates and other documents, as well as the UCEED score, to be verified by IIT Guwahati.
Q: What is the JEE Advanced cutoff for BTech in Biosciences and Bioengineering at IIT Guwahati?
IIT Guwahati cutoff 2024 was released upto five rounds, wherein, B.Tech. in Biosciences and Bioengineering Last Round was, 9178 for General category candidates at IIT Guwahati - Indian Institute of Technology. For female candidates in general category under All India quota, 17156 was the closing rank. B.Tech cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.
Considering the Last Round rank for General AI category, it can be observed that BTech in Biosciences and Bioengineering had shown a fluctuating trend over the past three years.
Q: Can I get scholarship in IIT Guwahati?
Yes, IIT Guwahati offers scholarships to meritorious students. These scholarships are divided into three categories susch as:
- Institute Scholarships
- Other Scholarships
- Assistantships
Any one of the IIT Guwahati scholarships can be availed by eligible students. IIT Guwahati offers three types of institute scholarships for its graduate/ postgraduate students.
Q: What is the total fee for BTech at IIT Guwahati?
The total tuition fee for the full-time BTech programme offered at IIT Guwahati is INR 8 lakh. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD categories are exempted from paying tuition fees. Further, the total course fee will include other components such as one-time admission fee (non-refundable), refundable caution deposits (refundable), annual insurance premium, and other important charges. It does not include hostel and mess charges. It must be noted that the given fee is as per unofficial sources.
Q: How is the infrastructure at IIT Guwahati?
IIT Guwahati campus offers all the necessary facilities to its students. Some of the campus facilities include state-of-the-art auditorium, conference hall and seminar hall, a fully Wi-Fi campus, hostels facility for boys and girls and libraries, among others.
Q: Is IIT Guwahati good for BTech?
NIRF ranked IIT Guwahati 7 under the “Engineering” category in 2023. According to media reports, a total of 712 students were placed till Dec 6 during IIT Guwahati placements 2024. Further, the highest international and domestic package offered during IIT Guwahati placements 2024 stood at INR 2.05 Crore per annum and INR 1.20 Crore per annum, respectively.
Q: Can I get admission in IIT Guwahati in BTech if my JEE Advanced rank is between 5000 and 10000?
The cut off rank in Round 6 for B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering is 5959 which is very close to this range. This was for general category under All India quota. Unless the candidate belongs to some other category or domicile, one can not afford to score less than this. With this rank, there is a probability of getting admission however since, the cut offs keep changing from round to round, better ranks definitely increases your chances of getting admission in IIT Guwahati - Indian Institute of Technology.
Q: What is the seat intake for MBA at IITG?
A total of 16 seats are available in IIT Guwahati for its MBA course. Candidates need to qualify the accepted entrance exams to get a seat in IITG MBA. Students can confirm their seat by paying the course fee. However, the selected candidates are required to submit the relevant documents for the verification. The above indicated seat intake is sourced from the official website. Hence, it is provisional, and, thus, it is inductive.
Q: What is the basic eligibility for PhD at IIT Guwahati?
Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% to 70% aggregate or 6.0 to 7.0 CPI is the basic eligibility for the PhD programme offered at IIT Guwahati. Candidates with a four-year bachelor’s degree/ equivalent qualification with a minimum of 70% aggregate or 7.0 CPI can also apply. The aspirants must also hold the relevant documents as a proof of eligibility.
Q: What are placements like at IIT Guwahati for M.Tech students?
he overall placement rate for MTech stood at 63.75%. Of all the MTech branches, the Systems Control and Automation recorded a 100% placement rate. The highest package was attracted by CSE students. The branch-wise IIT Guwahati MTech placement details for 2024 are tabulated below:
MTech Branch | Placement Rate (2024) | Average Package (2024) | Highest Package (2024) |
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Systems Control and Automation | 100% | INR 14 LPA | INR 15 LPA |
Communication Engineering | 94.12% | INR 20.65 LPA | INR 36.42 LPA |
CSE | 93.33% | INR 23.44 LPA | INR 65.70 LPA |
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence | 88.24% | INR 17 LPA | INR 13.24 LPA |
Signal Processing and Machine Learning | 86.67% | INR 51.03 LPA | INR 22.02 LPA |
Power Engineering | 83.33% | INR 15 LPA | INR 14.20 LPA |
Structural Engineering | 81.82% | INR 15 LPA | INR 7.71 LPA |
Computational Mechanics | 77.78% | INR 14 LPA | INR 10.57 LPA |
VLSI | 76.92% | INR 40.59 LPA | INR 29.75 LPA |
Machine Design | 73.08% | INR 21.74 LPA | INR 11.39 LPA |
Q: Can I do MSc in IIT Guwahati?
Candidates wanting to enrol for an MSc course must fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria as per the course's requirements. Aspirants must have a Bachelor’s degree in the Science stream with a minimum of 55% aggregate from a recognised institution. Additionally, the pass certificate and mark sheets have to be presented at the time of admission as proof of eligibility for verification purposes.
Q: What would be my ROI after MBA at IIT Guwahati?
As per external sources, the return on investment after completing MBA from IIT Guwahati could be INR 13.50 lakh. For clarity, students can check the table presented below:
Particulars | Statistics |
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ROI | INT 5.50 lakh |
Average package | INR 13.50 LPA |
Note: The stats mentioned above are gathered from external sources. Hence, the stats may vary further.
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To apply for the BTech programme at IIT Guwahati, candidates need to complete the application form for the course-specific entrance exam. Candidates should follow these below mentioned steps to apply online for the BTech course at IIT Guwahati:
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There are a total of 170 seats for MSc courses at IIT Guwahati. This seat allotment varies for each of the course specialisations. The admission of the candidates is as per the selection criteria and sanctioned seat count. Moreover, the maximum number of seats are for MSc in Physic and MSc in Chemis
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