M.Sc. in Chemistry 

at IIT Guwahati, Guwahati

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).

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.

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.

The total course fee is inclusive of multiple components such as the tuition fee, security deposit, alumni fee, etc. Candidates taking up hostel facilities may have to pay the fee for it, separately. However, as per the unofficial sources, the total tuition fee for a two-year MSc course at IIT Guwahati ranges between INR 1.1 lakh to INR 20 lakh. For more details infomation around IIT Guwahati MSc fee, candidates are requested to visit the official website. 

To be considered for admission to UCEED 2025 participating institutes, the candidates need to meet the following conditions simultaneously: 

1. Age limit - The candidate needs to be born on or after October 1, 1999. For candidates belonging to SC, ST, and PwD categories, there is a relaxation of five years. 
2. UCEED 2025 qualification - The candidate must have qualified in the UCEED 2025 entrance exam and must have been allocated a merit rank.
3. Qualifying examination - The candidate must have passed all the subjects in the qualifying exam (10+2 or equivalent) in 2023 or should be appearing in the qualifying exam for the first time in 2025.

{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.

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

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. 

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. IIT Guwahati admission to most of the courses is entrance-based.

Find below the detailed application process for the respective entrance exams:

• JEE Main Application Process 2025
• GATE Application Process 2025
• IIT JAM Application Process 2024

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
BTech	JEE Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling
MTech	IIT-JAM + CCMN counselling
PhD	GATE/ NET/ CEED/ INSPIRE