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IIT Guwahati MA Courses & Fees 2025: Eligibility & Selection, Seats, Application

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IIT Guwahati MA Eligibility & Highlights 2025
IIT Guwahati M.A. Popular courses
IIT Guwahati MA Admission Dates 2025
IIT Guwahati MA Admission 2025: How to Apply?
IIT Guwahati MA Curriculum
IIT Guwahati MA Seats 2025
IIT Guwahati M.A. Student Reviews

IIT Guwahati MA Eligibility & Highlights 2025

IIT Guwahati offers a regular Master of Arts (MA) programme in Development Studies and Liberal Arts at the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. The duration of the programme is two years. The institute offers MA courses under two categories: regular (full-time) and sponsored (full-time). The curriculum of the programme is divided into four semesters. IIT Guwahati MA admission is based on the fulfilment of eligibility criteria, written tests, and interviews/ counselling conducted in-house by the institute.

IIT Guwahati MA Admission 2025: Eligibility & Selection Criteria

The aspirants for MA at IIT Guwahati must meet the course-specific eligibility criteria. Some of the key highlights of the MA programmes such as its fee, seat intake, eligibility and selection details are mentioned below:

Course	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
MA	Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate or 5.0 CPI on a 10-point scale (minimum of 45% aggregate/ 4.5 CPI for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates)	Written Test + Interview

IIT Guwahati Fees 2025

The total fee for the IIT Guwahati courses is cumulative of various fee elements, such as tuition fees, hostel fees, examination fees, etc. As per the IIT Guwahati fee structure, the tuition fee for MA courses is INR 1.1 lakh. Candidates can refer to the following IIT Guwahati MA fee bifurcation:

Fee components	Amount (for 2 years)
Tuition	INR 1.1 lakh
Hostel	INR 1.13 lakh
One-time Payment	INR 7,150
Total fee	INR 2.31 lakh

NOTE: The mentioned fee is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and, hence, is indicative.

Candidates can refer to the following key highlights related to IIT Guwahati MA course:

Eligibility Criteria

Graduation score60%

Return on Investment

Total Tuition Fees₹ 1.1L

Average Package₹ 12L

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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.

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IIT Guwahati MA Admission Dates 2025

IIT Guwahati MA admission dates may change every year. However, the admissions for the academic year 2025 are expected to commence soon. Additionally, the admission is conducted through an entrance test for which the announcement is made around February or March. However, admission usually starts towards the end of July. Candidates seeking admission at IITG can apply by visiting the official website. For more information, candidates can check out the following table related to IITG MA dates:

Dates	Past Events
Jul '23	M.A. orientation date for new studentsTentative
Jul '23	M.A. New students registration dateTentative

IIT Guwahati MA Admission 2025: How to Apply?

The aspirants of the MA programme offered at IIT Guwahati should have completed their bachelor's degree from a recognised institution. Further, they need to apply for the programme by submitting a duly filled application form along with all the required documents in the correct format. The mode of application for MA at IIT Guwahati is online. To apply for the programme, follow the step-wise application process explained below:

Step 1: Visit the official website of IIT Guwahati.

Step 2: Click on the 'Academic Affairs' option under the 'Academic' tab on the Homepage.

Step 3: Register yourself for the programme.

Step 4: Click on the 'Click here after registration' link.

Step 5: Log in using the credentials and fill the application form.

Step 6: Upload the required documents.

Step 7: Submit the application form

IIT Guwahati MA Application Fee

The details of the application (online/ offline-paper form) & processing fee are as follows:

Category	Application Fee
All Female, Transgender, SC/ST/PwD candidates	INR 150
All other candidates	INR 300

NOTE: The given fee is as per past years' records and hence is indicative.

Documents required:

The list of documents to be submitted at the time of application for MA is given below:

Bachelor's degree certificate and marksheet
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) certificate (if applicable)
Copy of SC/ ST certificate (if applicable)
Copy of an Income and Asset certificate for the last financial year
Certificate of Disability for PwD category candidates with 40% or more disability

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IIT Guwahati MA Curriculum

IIT Guwahati MA curriculum is two years long and divided into four semesters. The institute follows a semester pattern to give systemic learning to the students. For more information, candidates can download the following PDF related to MA course curriculum offered at IIT Guwahati:

Specialization	Curriculum
M.A. in Development Studies
M.A. in Liberal Arts

IIT Guwahati M.A.
IIT Guwahati MA Seats 2025

IIT Guwahati MA seat allotment is based on the candidate's eligibility criteria and the availability of the seats. The insitute offers a total of 90 seats for its MA programme. However, this mentioned seat intake is taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and, hence, inductive. Students can check out the following table related to MA seat intake at IIT Guwahati:

Total Seats Available

Courses	Seats
M.A. in Development Studies	60
M.A. in Liberal Arts	30

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Infrastructure4.2

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Campus Life4.2

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M.A. in Liberal Arts - Batch of 2025

4.6

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Placements: Placement is definitely less when we compare it with other courses like engineering. Our senior batch strength is 30 students, and all are placed with at least one offer. Eight students cracked state or central government civil service exams and got government jobs. Before placement, we all received internship opportunities. Consulting firms such as EMSI, Brain, BCG, and McKinsey, along with many NGOs and financial firms, came for hiring. A few students pursued Ph.D. studies, but in the end, 100% of the students were placed.

Infrastructure: IITG campus can be rated as the most beautiful campus in India. They spent 1 crore for beautification, including greenery, water bodies, and mountains. The internet speed on campus is very fast; 4K videos play without any buffering. There are many clubs that actively participate in events like hackathons, music, dance, etc. The library is well-furnished and has almost all books. The downside is that some people may bully students who are emotionally weak, which can lead to others being downgraded. Each hostel room is shared by two people. The mess food is repetitive and not very tasty, and the hostel rooms have a lot of mosquitoes. The food is not spicy; I miss spicy food. Hostel rules are very strict.

Faculty: Professors in IITG are highly talented; every faculty member has completed their Ph.D. The professors can be rude and strict, requiring proper discipline. The course schedule is very hectic. In the first two semesters, the syllabus includes 3 core subjects and 2 elective subjects. In the last two semesters, it includes 2 core subjects, 2 elective subjects, and 1 project. For the first year, the credit pattern is 36+36 credits per semester, and for the last year, it is 44+44 credits per semester. Exams are difficult, with mostly conceptual questions.

Other: It is very tough to get into IIT. I am grateful that I got admission here. A lot of preparation and good marks are required. I think IIT doesn’t need any additional reason; the IIT tag itself is a source of pride.

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2024Read More

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M.A. in Development Studies - Batch of 2018

3Placements4Infrastructure3Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

In other words, a good experience.

Placements: The placements are promising but it all depends on how the students approach these companies and the amount of work they put in themselves. The companies that mostly come to us are from the corporate social responsibility sector and some others belong to the social services sector. Some students even express an inclination towards opting for further studies for which they can apply for the PhD programme.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is very good. All facilities are available. Maintenance is very good. The classrooms are well furnished with projectors, etc. The canteen and mess provide good quality of food and at the same time, maintaining the hygiene standards. There were some minor issues with the hostel infrastructure but after filing a complaint, the authorities saw to the immediate resolution of these problems.

Faculty: The faculty members are good here and they are very adept at the work they do. They are friendly and very approachable for all issues concerned, not just academics related. The teaching methods they use are very helpful and represent the level of teaching that is expected of a master's programme in a deemed university, although it mostly caters to a technical background.

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M.A. in Development Studies - Batch of 2018

3.8

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Good campus but the HSS department has to be improved further.

Placements: To be frank, none of our seniors from 2017 batch got better placements. Most of them are now preparing for NET exams. Some of them, however, have joined NGOs. To yield better results a lot of hard work is required. Unless some good initiatives are being taken, nothing can be hoped.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure of IITG is good. The facilities being provided here are of better quality such as better conditioned classrooms, Wi-Fi, labs, a central library with good books, a hospital with proper medical facilities and free of cost medicines for IITG students, a cricket pitch and basketball and tennis grounds, a swimming pool and also separate gyms for girls and boys.

Faculty: The course is also good because one can learn from diverse disciplines. The teachers are also friendly in nature though sometimes one may find them to be biased. They are highly qualified and they mostly use interactive methods with the students. The course curriculum will be useful for those students who are mostly from the economics background.

Other: It is a matter of pride to be a part of Indian Institute of Technology. The campus is beautiful and also provides a very natural beauty with hills and lakes. One cannot find a better environment to study and also enjoy his/her life with nature simultaneously. Everyone can fall in love with the campus for sure. As the area is being extracted from the main city of Guwahati, so it is safe from the city's heavy crowd.

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2017Read More

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M.A. in Development Studies - Batch of 2018

3.6

1Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Good infrastructure and facilities.

Placements: The seniors have not been offered placements. The placement system is not up to the expectation. Quite often, the students from humanities are looked down upon. In fact, these students are no less and ideally should be offered the best of the best in all spheres. The placements need to be widened up for the humanities students.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is excellent. Beyond comparison. No campus can provide such facilities as IITG has provided to its students. The institution, in fact, has been built up in a very beautiful natural setting. Talking about the facilities, indeed, there is all-time availability of Wi-Fi in the campus, LAN connection in the hostels, smart and interactive classrooms. Dhansiri girls' hostel is new and beautiful, though the allotment of new students is done haphazardly. Otherwise, all good.

Faculty: Well, most of the faculty members are quite helpful. They always come to the needs of their students and help them to their best capacity. They are well trained, much knowledgeable, and highly qualified. Interactive classes go on with a touch of smart class like presentation, projections, and so forth. The course curriculum is challenging but it is meant to serve the best to the students. The course is also meant to help the students with new insights, perceptions and dynamism.

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2017Read More

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M.A. in Development Studies - Batch of 2018

2.6

1Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Satisfied with faculty, good infrastructure and facilities, beautiful campus.

Placements: Actually, I am a masters student, therefore, we couldn't receive more placement facilities on the campus because only for 25-35 students, reputed companies were not able to come. In our 2-3 senior batches, only a few students got a chance to get placed with 25000 to 30000 as the average salary. I don't know more about companies which visited our campus, but several NGOs had visited previously. For our batch placements, placement coordinators were planning to invite more than 100 companies into our campus for masters students but due to the small number of students, we have to collaborate with Guwahati TISS ( TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE) for invites jointly. The 30% of masters students got the internship from the college while others found it themselves, but I don't know about B.Tech and M.Tech students. The stipend offered was from 6000 to a maximum of 25000.

Infrastructure: Facilities available on our campus were very good and satisfactory. We have a LAN connection in each and every room in hostels. 24-hours water and electricity supply are available. Classrooms have lights and fans. There are 4 lecture hall with air-conditioners. Free medical facilities are there on the campus. External and internal bus services were there. The quality of labs is good with comfortable sitting arrangements and AC. The canteen food quality is good and open for a minimum of 15 hours in one day.

Faculty: Our department faculty members were very happy to help us and were up to date with current stories, qualified and knowledgeable. Most of them had done their PhD and now, they were engaging in writing blogs, articles, reports, research projects, etc. The teaching methods were good. They teach practically and rationally. We have to submit research projects, presentations and field surveys. Now onwards, our supervisors were giving us advice, study material, and they guide us for our dissertation which will have to submit in the last semester. We also have one faculty advisor for 4 students, we also can share a personal problem and course adjustment problems to them. The course curriculum provided was useful not only for the present but also for the future. We did not get any industry exposure.

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2017Read More

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M.A. in Development Studies - Batch of 2022

4.8

5Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

First thing first it's everyone dream to study in IIT as it holds the greater importance.

Placements: 90% student gets placement in this subject. Everyone is specialised in overall curriculum activities. More than 20 lacs is the highest package offered, 10 lacs is the average, the lowest is around 3 lacs. Tata trust, SBI sidbi pnb are some of the top companies that offer placement.

Infrastructure: This institute has several lab like for example phonetics and phonology lab, virtual anthropology lab, psychology lab language lab. 24/7 wi-fi facility. Well to do library with ample amount of books in case you need books in emergency. 24/7 canteen facility for any time hungy stomach. High level hospital facility with specialised doctors. 24x7 emergency service.

Faculty: 1. Teachers are very helpful, they are always eager to help students. As they are teaching in IIT, they are highly qualified and knowledgeable. 2. Course does make the students industry ready for every sector.

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2020Read More

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