Master of Design (M.Des.) 

at IIT Guwahati, Guwahati

Bachelor's degree (four-year) or equivalent qualification in Design/ Engineering/ Architecture/ Interior Design or any other Design-related field with a minimum of 6.0 CPI on a 10-point scale or 60% aggregate is the basic eligibility for the MDes programme offered at IIT Guwahati. Candidates with a Professional Diploma in Design of NID or a Professional Diploma of CEPT (five-year) with a minimum of 6.0 CPI out of 10 or 60% aggregate can also apply for MDes admission.

The selection of candidates for the MDes programme offered at IIT Guwahati is based on the Common Entrance Examination for Design (CEED) conducted as a part of the central admission procedure. In addition to this, MDes aspirants need to clear the Design Aptitude Test (conducted at DoD, ITG for shortlisted candidates based on CEED) followed by a personal interview and portfolio evaluation. Aspirants can apply on the CEED website (ceed.iitb.ac.in).

The tuition fee for the residential Master of Design (MDes) programme offered at IIT Guwahati is INR 20,000. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PwD categories are exempted from payment of tuition fees. Moreover, the total course fee will be higher and include other components such as hostel fee, admission fee, caution money deposit, etc. Further, it must be noted that the given fee is as per unofficial sources and hence is indicative.

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.

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.

IIT Guwahati accepts the CEED exam for admission to the MDes course. 

IIT Guwahati MDes cutoff 2024 is based on CEED scores 2024 followed by the round-wise CEED Counselling. IIT Guwahati CEED cutoff 2024 is out for Part A. The mean and standard deviation for CEED 2024 Part A are 41.90 and 16.72, respectively. Refer to the table given below to check out the CEED Part A cutoff 2024 for IIT Guwahati.

Cutoff Type	CEED Cutoff 2024
Mean	41.90
Standard Deviation	16.72

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.

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.

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.