Yes, IIT Guwahati has a guest house facility for visitors, faculty members and visitors. Well-furnished guest houses with all the basic needs are available inside the campus which can be availed by the visitors. Guest house rooms are available on a first-come-first-serve basis. Some rooms are also allotted for double-sharing. 

There are two guest houses on the campus - Old GH and New GH. Visitors can stay by paying the daily rent. Students’s parents are also allowed to stay at guest houses when they visit the campus. 

IIT Guwahati guest houses provide comfortable lodging facilities with dining options. It is well maintained and guests are provided assistance and support throughout their stay. 

Alcheringa or Alcher as it is commonly called is the annual cultural fest conducted by IIT Guwahati. It was started in 1996 and quickly became one of the biggest cultural events in Asia. It is a 4-day long event which has seen more than 80,000 crowd. 

Alcheringa has seen national and international artists and bands perform and entertain participants. It is open to other colleges of the northeast and over 400 colleges participate in different events every year. Rock-o-phonix - India’s biggest rock band competition, Houte Coutre, Raga High and Electric Heels are some of the top events that attract many participants. 

It is an awaited event that is highly looked forward to by IIT Guwahati students and the northeastern people. There are also campaigns like Udaan and North East Unveiled that are promoted every year. Over the years, Alcheringa has also attracted many sponsors like Swiggy, OnePlus, Ola, RED FM and more. Techniche, Advaya, Siesmech, Reflex and Udgam are other festivals at IIT Guwahati throughout the year covering various disciplines and student interests. 

IIT Guwahati was founded in 1994 with educational programs starting in 1995. IIT Guwahati is the 6th IIT established by the Government of India in Guwahati, Assam. It has rapidly gained recognition for its academics and research contributions. 

The Assam Accord was signed in 1985 between the All Assam Students Union and the Government of India mentioning the setting up of an IIT. Currently, the institute has 11 departments, 7 interdisciplinary centres and 5 schools covering all major disciplines. 

IIT Guwahati is the only institute in India among the top 100 world universities under 50 years of age by Times Higher Education (THE) in 2014. With time, the institute has expanded its infrastructure, research facilities and programs becoming one of the best institutes in India. 

The average package for ECE stood at INR 26.21 LPA with the median package being INR 21.60 LPA. The highest recorded salary was INR 51.32 LPA. For the 2023 placements at IIT Guwahati, 92 ECE students registered for the campus drive and 84 were selected. The placement percentage was 91.30% for ECE for the academic year 2023. 

Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) is one of the popular disciplines at IIT Guwahati. The department encourages students to learn emerging technologies through an excellent academic environment. The average package for ECE graduates is typically competitive. It has a strong placement record with companies from different sectors recruiting passing students. 

IIT Guwahati’s Physics Department is popular for its latest research and academic programs. The top features of the department are listed below. 

• It is one of the best academic centres in the Northeast for academics and research in Physics. 
• The department has excellent faculties and the latest research facilities. 
• Condensed matter physics, laser and photonics, and high energy physics are some of the main areas of focus in the department. 
• The department offers MSc and BTech degrees in Physics and Engineering Physics respectively. 
• Research is supported through PhD and post-doctoral programs. More than 120 scholars have obtained PhD degrees from the department so far. 
• It also has strong industry connections providing internship and placement opportunities to students.

As per the official IIT Guwahati holiday list, there are a total of 19 holidays in the academic calendar of 2024. The list includes national holidays like Independence Day and Republic Day. Cultural festivals like Diwali, Eid and Christmas are also observed. Off is also given at regional festivals like Magh Bihu and Bohag Bihu. 

These holidays provide students and faculties with breaks throughout the year. Every year, the holiday list is issued with the approval of the IIT Guwahati director. 

Along with academics, IIT Guwahati also emphasises giving students the required time off through holidays, recognising the importance of personal well-being and cultural observances. 

Yes, IIT Guwahati offers online courses through NPTEL and Coursera. Recently, it also introduced an online data science course. I have all the online data science courses by IIT Guwahati below:

• NPTEL - A joint initiative between IIT Guwahati and NPTEL in which faculty contribute to online courses in various disciplines. 
• Coursera - IIT Guwahti has collaborated with Coursera to provide postgraduate certificate programs in various computer science domains. 
• Web Courses - IIT Guwahati offers online web courses in science, engineering and humanities through the MOOCS, CMS (Moodle) and NPTEL platforms. 
• BSc (Hons) Data Science and AI - IIT Guwahati offers an online BSc (Hons) course in data science and artificial intelligence. 
• Other online courses - IIT Guwahati also has some courses on various platforms like Edureka, Imarticus Learning, The IoT Academy, Q Academy and more. 

I am a second year B.Tech student at IIT Guwahati. Our institution is known across the country for its top education, and equally good placements.

Here are the key highlights of IIT Guwahati placements 2024:

IIT Guwahati Placements 2024-

Thus, IIT Guwahati records top class placements in all its courses- B.Tech, B.Des, M.Tech, M.Des, MSc, MS (Research) and MA.

IIT Guwahati has one of the most beautiful college/university campuses in India. It has a 74,000 sq. metre campus. Here are the salient features of our university infrastructure-

• IIT Guwahati has well-equipped and furnished departmental laboratories. 
• The central library is called The Lakshminath Bezbaroa Central Library. 
• The classrooms are air-conditioned, large and well-equipped.
• The campus has auditoriums and seminar halls.
• There are individual hostel rooms available for each student at IIT Guwahati.
• There are two girls' hostels and 11 boys' hostels on campus, and each has its mess hall.
• The campus has a football ground, a badminton court, a swimming pool, a running track, and facilities for indoor sports.
• The campus also has an indoor gym.
• The campus also has a canteen, shops, as well as a small market. 
• IIT Guwahati also has medical facilities for its students and staff members.

Thus, IIT Guwahati not only offers a beautiful and large campus, it also has a top class infrastructure.

I am a second year M.Tech student at IIT Guwahati. 

IIT Guwahati is blessed with one of the most beautiful campuses in India. The college placement cell is highly effective, attracting renowned global companies that offer good placement opportunities to students. 

The M.Tech faculty at IITG is highly experienced and qualified. The faculty members are good-natured and supportive towards students. There is lots to learn from them. The M.Tech course curriculum is designed in line with the present industry requirements.

Here is a list of M.Tech specialisations offered by IIT Guwahati-

• Data Science
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (Regular)
• Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (Industry Sponsored)
• Biotechnology
• Food Science and Technology
• Mechanical Engineering with Specialization in Manufacturing Science and Engineering
• Biomedical Science and Engineering with Specialization in Medical Devices and Diagnostics
• Rural Technology
• Electronics and Electrical Engineering with Specialization in VLSI
• Civil Engineering with Specialization in Structural Engineering
• Civil Engineering with Specialization in Water Resources Engineering and Management
• Civil Engineering with Specialization in Environmental Engineering
• Civil Engineering with Specialization in Infrastructure Engineering and Management
• Chemical Engineering with Specialization in Petroleum Science and Technology

Overall, IIT Guwahati offers top class M.Tech courses. You can consider this institution for your higher studies.