M.A. in Liberal Arts 

at IIT Guwahati, 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.

In order to get admision at IIT Guwahati, the candidate have to meet the last educational qualification. To know the eligibility for few of a top courses offered at IIT Guwahati students can check the table below:

Course Name	Eligibility
BTech	Class 12 in Science stream with Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects
MTech	BTech or BE/ MCA/ MSc/ AMIETE with 60% aggregate or 6.0 CPI
MSc	Bachelor’s degree in the Science stream with a minimum of 55% aggregate
PhD	Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% to 70% aggregate or 6.0 to 7.0 CPI
MBA	Bachelor’s/ master’s degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate or 6.0 CPI/CGPA

{Source: Ph.D. students & alumni}

Is It Worth Pursuing a PhD at IIT Guwahati?

Here's a summary of what current students and alumni have to say:

# Infrastructure and Facilities

* Good infrastructure and facilities, including well-maintained laboratories and libraries
* Hostel amenities include a separate mess, canteens, and medical facilities
* Sports facilities are available, and physical fitness is promoted

# Faculty and Teaching Quality

* Helpful, well-qualified, and knowledgeable professors
* Teaching quality is good, and professors make efforts to explain complex concepts
* Faculty is approachable, and students appreciate their guidance

# Placements and Internships

* Around 70% of students are placed, with packages ranging from INR4 LPA to INR13 LPA
* Top recruiters include Wipro, Microsoft, and Google
* About 75% of students get internships, and some receive stipends
* Research-oriented roles are also available

# Course Curriculum and Relevance

* Curriculum is relevant to the industry, making students "industry-ready"
* Courses are designed to promote problem-solving skills and critical thinking

# Student Life and Support

* Aesthetic hostels with comfortable living conditions
* Availability of extracurricular activities, including festivals and events
* Strong sense of community among students

Overall, while individual experiences may vary, IIT Guwahati seems to offer a supportive environment, good infrastructure, and strong faculty-student relationships. However, it's essential to weigh these benefits against personal goals and expectations before making a decision.

Remember to consider factors like research opportunities, funding, and career prospects when evaluating the program's suitability for your needs.

If you're still unsure, we recommend reaching out to the university directly or speaking with current students or alumni to gain a deeper understanding of their experiences.

Candidates preparing for IITs are only required to appear for the JEE Advanced entrance exam after qualifying JEE Main. Students who who secure above the 98th percentile in JEE Main 2024 Session 2 should start preparing for JEE Advanced 2025 immediately. Those who score between 95th and 98th percentile should focus on improving their JEE Main score by taking multiple mock tests and practicing previous year's question papers. By analysing their strengths and weaknesses, candidates can identify their areas of proficiency and topics where they need improvement. If they can achieve full marks in their practice sessions, they can start preparing for JEE Advanced. However, if they cannot score full marks, it is recommended that they appear for multiple mock test series for more practice. 

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. 

Course	2024
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	607
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering	1610
B.Tech. in Electronics and Electrical Engineering	2093
B.Tech. in Chemical Science and Technology	6434
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering	7112
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering	5152
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering	4185
B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing Engineering	1000
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics	5270
B.Tech. in Biosciences and Bioengineering	8400
B.Tech. in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence	970
B.Tech. in Energy Engineering	5462

The syllabus of UCEED is meant to help the candidate identify which topics are important and which topics arent. Also, questions in the exam will be asked from the topics mentioned in the syllabus. Note that UCEED syllabus has been revised, and will be effective from 2024 onward. So, instead of wandering aimlessly, with the syllabus in hand, the candidate will be able to know which direction they need to move. To prepare for the exam, the candidate must also consult the exam pattern, which has details like the weightage carried by various sections, marking scheme, test duration, types of questions asked, etc.

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.

 IIT Guwahati offers a full-time BTech programme in 12 specialisations as mentioned in the following table:

IIT Guwahati BTech Specialisations
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

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)
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%

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.