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IIT Guwahati, established in 1994, is a government-regulated Engineering university. Located along the northern banks of the Brahmaputra River, this institute ranked 7th under the Engineering category by NIRF in 2024. Globally, it has been recognized by QS World University Rankings with a 355th rank in 2025. With over 160 courses at the UG, PG, and doctoral levels, B.Tech is their flagship course. Other popular programs available are M.Tech, M.Sc, M.Des, MBA, and Ph.D across various disciplines like CSE, ECE, EEE, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, AI and Data Science, and more.
IIT Guwahati admissions for its B.Tech programs are conducted based on the JEE Advanced ranks, followed by seat allotments organized by CSAB through JoSAA Counseling. The closing cutoff for BTech is 699 for the CSE department in 2025. The average fee for the 4-year B.Tech program is INR 8 Lakhs. Admissions to other programs like M.Tech, M.Sc, M.De,s and Ph.D are granted based on the scores in national entrance exams like GATE/IIT JAM/CEED/NET-UG, respectively.
IIT Guwahati placement records for 2025 are yet to be released. But according to the latest 2024 placement statistics, the highest package secured was INR 2.05 CPA by B.Tech departments. A total of 1124 students have been placed across all the UG & PG departments. 260 companies visited the placement drive. It includes some of the top companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Qualcomm, Apple, and JP Morgan.
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Table of Contents
- IIT Guwahati Highlights
- IIT Guwahati Important Dates 2026
- IIT Guwahati Courses & Fees 2026
- IIT Guwahati Admission 2026
- IIT Guwahati Cutoff
- IIT Guwahati Placement
- IIT Guwahati Rankings
- IIT Guwahati vs IIT Roorkee vs IIT Delhi vs BITS Pilani vs IIT Madras
- IIT Guwahati Campus Life & Infrastructure
- IIT Guwahati Alumni
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IIT Guwahati Highlights
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Established Year | 1994 |
| Director | Prof. Devendra Jalihal |
| Address | 5MRW+W2H, IIT Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam 781039 |
| Official Website | iitg |
| Phone Number | 0361 258 3000 |
| Campus size | 700 Acres |
| Institute Type | Public |
| NIRF Ranking 2024 | 9 (Overall) 7 (Engineering) |
| B.Tech Program Average Fees | INR 2.44 Lakhs |
| Number of Courses | 50+ |
| Scholarship | Merit-based scholarship |
| Highest Package 2024 | INR 2.05 CPA |
| Median Package 2024 | INR 30.75 LPA |
IIT Guwahati Video Review & Analysis
In this video, Vishwadeep Sir from GATE Wallah has given a complete guide to M.Tech admissions, cutoffs, fees, eligibility, and placement statistics. The key highlight points are:
- The Eligibility and selection process is described in detail for M.Tech admissions.
- Uber offered the highest international package, INR 2.40 CPA, to the M.Tech department.
- The M.Tech Seat matrix is discussed, which is 68 for the CSE department and 97 for EEE, including OC and other categories.
IIT Guwahati Important Dates 2026
Some of the crucial upcoming exam dates for IIT Guwahati admissions are as follows:
IIT Guwahati B.Tech Important Dates 2026
IIT Guwahati accepts JEE Advanced scores for admission to the B.Tech program. The exam dates for JEE Main have been released and tabulated below:
JEE Main Dates 2026
JEE Advanced Dates 2026
IIT Guwahati M.Tech Important Dates 2026
IIT Guwahati Courses & Fees 2026
IIT Guwahati offers UG, PG, and Ph.D for Engineering and Management courses. Popular specializations of B.Tech are CSE, ECE, EIE, EE, Chemical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. MBA, M.Tech, M.Sc, M.Des, and Ph.D programs are also available for students. The average fee for the 4-year B.Tech program is INR 8 Lakhs, whereas the fee for the 2-year M.Tech Program is INR 1,23,700. Refer to the following table for IIT Guwahati’s Top Courses and Fees.
| Programs | No.Of Courses | Exam Accepted | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | 12 | JEE Advanced, followed by JoSAA Counseling | INR 8 Lakhs |
| M.Sc | 4 | IIT JAM followed by JOAPS Counseling | INR 1,73,700 |
| M.Tech | 31 | GATE Score followed by COAP Counseling | INR 1,23,700 |
| Ph.D | 23 | GATE/ JRF/NET Written Test Score | INR 73,700 |
| MBA | 1 | CAT + Group Discussion followed by Personal Interview | INR 9 Lakhs |
| M.Des | 1 | CEED Exam Scores | INR 1,23,700 |
IIT Guwahati Admission 2026
IIT Guwahati admission for UG, PG, and Ph.D programs is based on the performance in JEE Advanced/GATE/CAT/JAM/CEED entrance exams. Admissions dates for 2025 are yet to be announced. Students can refer to the table below for the admission procedure.
| Course | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech | Must have passed the 10 + 2 Level Examination with at least 75% Marks from a recognized board with PCM (Compulsory Subjects) | JoSAA Counselling is based on the JEE Advanced Score |
| M.Tech. | Graduation degree in Engineering or Science with 60% Marks in aggregateOrMaster’s Degree in Science with at least 60% Marks in aggregate | GATE Score followed by COAP Counseling |
| M.Sc | Bachelor’s Degree in Science with 55% Marks in aggregate | JOAPS Counseling based on IIT JAM Score |
| MBA | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with 60% Marks in aggregate | CAT Exam Score + Group Discussion followed by Personal Interview |
| Ph.D | Master’s Degree in Engineering or Science program with 60% Marks or 6.0 CPI | Written Test Score and interview |
| M.Des | Bachelor’s degree in Designing/Architecture/ Engineering/ Interior Design with a minimum of 55% marks | Valid CEED Score followed by counseling |
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IIT Guwahati Cutoff
IIT Guwahati admission to B.Tech, B.Tech + M.Tech, and BS courses through JEE Advanced scores. For the B.Des course, it accepts UCEED scores. At the postgraduate level, M.Tech and MS by Research admissions are based on GATE scores. For MBA programs, the institute accepts CAT scores, while M.Sc admissions are done through IIT JAM.
Given below IIT Guwahati Cutoff for B.Tech, M.Tech and M.Sc program for the General Category.
IIT Guwahati JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025
IIT Guwahati JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025 has been released. The Round 1 cutoff for B.Tech Computer Science Engineering is 699, for B.Tech Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, the rank is 1077.
Tabulated below are IIT Guwahati JEE Advanced Cutoff for the General Category.
IIT Guwahati GATE Cutoff 2025
IIT Guwahati GATE Cutoff 2025 has been released. The Round 1 cutoff for M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering is 650.
Tabulated below are IIT Guwahati GATE Cutoff for the General Category.
| Courses | Round 1 (Cutoff marks) |
|---|---|
| 650 |
IIT Guwahati IIT JAM Cutoff 2025
IIT Guwahati IIT JAM Cutoff 2025 has been released. The Round 1 cutoff for M.Sc Mathematics and Computing is 61 which is same for all rounds, for M.Sc Physics 238 for Round 1, 247 for Round 2, and 253 for Round 3.
Tabulated below are IIT Guwahati IIT JAM Cutoff for the General Category.
| Courses | Round 1 (Closing rank) | Round 2 (Closing rank) | Round 3 (Closing rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 61 | 61 | |
| 139 | 139 | 139 | |
| 238 | 247 | 253 | |
| 259 | 268 | 268 |
IIT Guwahati Placement
IIT Guwahati placement of 2025 has not yet been released. However, the placement of 2023-24 has recorded 1124 placements in total amongst 1584 registered students. The highest package secured was INR 2.05 CPA by the B.Tech department. A total of 260 companies recruited students across B.Des, B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Des, MA, MBA, and M.Sc departments. Some of the top recruiting companies were Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Qualcomm, JP Morgan, and Apple.
| Particulars | Placement Statistics 2024 |
|---|---|
| Highest Package | INR 2.05 CPA |
| Average Package | INR 36.17 LPA |
| Median Package | INR 30.75 LPA |
| Total Placement | 1124 |
| Total Registered Students | 1584 |
| Number of Recruiters | 260 |
| Top Recruiting Sector | Core & Tech |
| Top Recruiters | Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Qualcomm, Apple, JP Morgan |
Placement Statistics of Previous Years are given below:
| Placement Criteria | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highest Package | INR 2.05 CPA | INR 1.02 CPA (Domestic) INR 2.40 CPA (International) |
INR 1.20 CPA |
| Average Package | INR 36.17 LPA | INR 25.75 LPA | INR 26.27 LPA |
| Number of Recruiters | 260 | 246 | 180 |
| Top Recruiters | Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Qualcomm, Apple, JP Morgan | Google, Microsoft, Bajaj, HPCL, Piramal | Google, Amazon, Apple, Uber, Cisco |
Read More: IIT Guwahati Placement 2025
IIT Guwahati Rankings
IIT Guwahati has ranked 7th among the top Engineering colleges in India by NIRF in the Engineering category. Globally, it ranked 32nd under the ‘Research Citations per Faculty’ category and had an overall rank of 355 in the QS World University Rankings 2025. The table below shows IIT Guwahati’s ranking according to the top-ranking agencies
| Ranking Agency | Category | Rank (Year) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest | Previous | ||
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Engineering | 7 (2024) | 7 (2023) |
| Overall | 9 (2024) | 9 (2023) | |
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Design | 5 (2024) | 5 (2023) |
| Engineering | 6 (2024) | 5 (2023) | |
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Engineering | 6 (2024) | 6 (2023) |
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Engineering | 7 (2024) | 7 (2023) |
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Overall | 355 (2025) | 285 (2024) |
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Overall | 601 (2024) | 1001 (2023) |
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Engineering | 7 (2025) | 6 (2023) |
Read More: IIT Guwahati Ranking 2025
IIT Guwahati vs IIT Roorkee vs IIT Delhi vs BITS Pilani vs IIT Madras
In the table below, IIT Guwahati is compared with other universities like IIT Roorkee, IIT Delhi, BITS Pilani, and IIT Madras.
| Criteria | IIT Guwahati | IIT Roorkee | IIT Delhi | BITS Pilani | IIT Madras |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established Year | 1994 | 1847 | 1961 | 1964 | 1959 |
| Courses Offered | 60+ Courses ( Popular Courses are B.Tech/M.Des/M.Tech/MBA/M.Sc/Ph.D) | 60+ Courses (Popular Courses are B.Tech/M.Tech/MBA/M.Sc/Ph.D) | 70+ Courses (Popular Courses are B.Tech/M.Tech/M.Sc/MBA/M.Des/ B.Tech+M.Tech) | 30+ Courses (Popular Courses are B.E./ MBA/M.Pharma/M.Sc) | 80+ Courses (Popular Courses are B.Tech/M.Tech/ Ph.D/M.Sc) |
| Approx Fees (For 1st Year) | INR 2.44 Lakhs Approx for B.Tech Courses | INR 2.3 Lakhs Approx for B.Tech Courses | INR 2.29 Lakhs Approx for B.Tech Courses | INR 6.04 Lakhs Approx B.Tech Courses | INR 2.48 Lakhs Approx B.Tech Courses |
| Highest Package Offered (2024) | INR 2.05 CPA | INR 1.50 CPA | INR 2.05 CPA | INR 60.75 LPA | INR 4.3 CPA |
| Average Package | INR 36.17 LPA | Around INR 20 LPA | INR 17.60 LPA | INR 30.37 LPA | INR 22 LPA |
IIT Guwahati Campus Life & Infrastructure
IIT Guwahati is spread across 700 acres along the northern banks of the Brahmaputra River, which provides an ideal learning environment. Presently, the institute has 11 departments, 7 inter-disciplinary academic centres, and 5 schools covering the major Engineering, Science, healthcare, management, and humanities disciplines. The other infrastructural facilities and amenities are as follows:
- It provides state-of-the-art infrastructure for advanced research and is fully equipped with scientific and engineering instruments. Laboratories, conference halls, spacious auditoriums, a modern computer center, and a library are available for students.
- A lecture hall complex with 4 lecture halls accommodates 250 scholars, and a 1500 capacity auditorium with an advanced sound system.
- A large 6-storeyed classroom complex and research building with all modern facilities is exclusively available for students.
- A 24*7 computer and communication center is available for the students for their projects and tasks.
- A Campus-wide network of a Gigabit Ethernet backbone helps students access the internet from anywhere on the campus.
- A massive sports complex includes an indoor sports stadium with badminton, table tennis, and squash courts. A gymnasium and a gymkhana office with a swimming pool and open ground for outdoor activities are available as well.
- Hostel accommodation is available for students, which includes 11 boys’ hostels and 2 girls’ hostels. Each student is allotted a separate room with a single seat. Each of the hostels has its own mess, canteen, stationery shop, pantry, indoor game facilities, gym, library, TV room, laundry room, and uninterrupted internet connection.
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IIT Guwahati Alumni
| Name | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Ankit Agnihotri | Co-founder Curefood |
| Archit Gupta | Founder & CEO, ClearTax |
| Atanu Guchhait | 5G NR Wireless Access (PHY) Development, Samsung |
IIT Guwahati FAQs
Ques. What are the courses offered by IIT Guwahati?
Ans. IIT Guwahati offers over 65 courses across various specializations. They provide B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Des, M.Sc, MBA, Ph.D, and MA programs. B.Tech is their flagship program and is available in specializations like CSE, AI and Data Science, Mathematics & Computing, ECE, EEE, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and other disciplines.
Ques. What is the hostel fee structure of IIT Guwahati?
Ans. IIT Guwahati provides 11 boys’ hostels and 2 Girls’ hostels, with each student accommodated in one room. All the necessary amenities and facilities are available at the hostel building. The fees for both Girls’ and boys’ hostels are INR 11,000. The breakdown of the hostel fees is given below:
- One-time fees:
Hostel Admission Fee - INR 400
Mess Establishment Charge - INR 2,500
- One-Time Deposits (At the time of admission) & Refundable:
Hostel Caution Money - INR 4000
Mess Deposit - INR 6000
- Payable at every semester:
Hostel Fund - INR 600
Hostel Rent - INR 1000
Hostel Maintenance Charge - INR 3000
Electricity & Water Charges - INR 2,500
Adjustable Mess Advance - INR 18,000
Ques. What are the scholarship provisions provided for the IIT Guwahati admissions in 2025?
Ans. IIT Guwahati provides its undergraduate, Post-graduate, and post-doctoral candidates with merit scholarships, Institute merit-cum-means scholarships (McM), and SC/ST Scholarship. Assistantships and government schemes are also available for meritorious and economically backward students. The three scholarships provided by IIT Guwahati to deserving candidates are as follows:
| Scholarship Name | Criteria of Scholarship |
|---|---|
| Institute Merit Scholarship (IMS) | Available for B.Tech/B.Des/M.Sc/M.A student of the institute. IMS is awarded to the year-wise class toppers of every stream. It includes a tuition fee waiver and a fixed monthly stipend for 8 months. |
| Merit-cum-Means (McM) | McM is awarded to B. Des/B.Tech/MA/M.Sc students on the basis of their merit (Up to 25% of the non SC/ST). It includes a tuition fee waiver and a fixed monthly stipend for 8 months. |
| SC/ST | Awarded to students of B.Tech/B.Des/M.Sc/M.A member of the SC/ST category. Includes fixed monthly stipend for 8 months, free mess food, and hostel seat rent waiver. The Tuition fee is waived as well. |
Ques. Does IIT Guwahati provide internships?
Ans. IIT Guwahati provides summer internships for the CSE department for two months to enhance interest and awareness in high-quality academic research amongst young minds. Students from the Engineering, Humanities, and Management departments can apply.
Ques. What is IIT Guwahati famous for?
Ans. IIT Guwahati is well known for its strong CSE and other engineering programs, 700 acres of lush green campus, and research and development facilities. With an NIRF rank of 7th in the Engineering category and a 364th rank by QS World University Rankings in 2024, IIT Guwahati has achieved global recognition.
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IIT Guwahati provides various B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, and MBA programs across different specializations. The Admission procedure for B.Tech programs is primarily based on the JEE Advanced score, followed by seat allotment through JoSAA counseling. For M.Tech admissions, performance in the GATE and CCMN counseling rounds determines the final placements. Whereas M.Sc, MBA, and M.Des admission criteria rely on IIT JAM/CAT/CEED score, followed by various counseling rounds.
The fees charged from an ST Category student for studying B.Tech. is INR Fifty four thousand one hundred fifty. Whereas the fees charged from a General category student is INR One lac fifty four thousand one hundred fifty.
Yes, there is entrance examination accepted for admission to B.Tech. Civil Engineering in IIT Guwahati. The name of the entrance examination is JEE Mains and Advanced. Upon qualifying the examinations, you need to appear for JoSAA Counselling for final selection.
IIT Guwahati does not have 100% placement percentage in recent years. In 2023, the placement percentage was 78.04% and in 2022, the placement percentage was 60.91 %. The number of companies participated in 2023 and 2022 were 246 and 160 respectively.
IIT Guwahati does not offer Bachelor in Computer Application to the students. It offers other courses at Undergraduate Level which are mentioned below:
As per the previous analysis of the IIT JAM Cutoff for the IIT Guwahati MSc admissions, your rank is sufficient to get the MSc in Chemistry or Physics. The candidates are also required to have a BSc degree from any recognized university or Institute to be eligible for the IIT Guwahati MSc program. To apply for the IIT Guwahati MSc, candidates are required to visit the IIT JAM website. Further, you have to fill in some basic details and upload the required documents. Then the application fees must be paid to successfully apply for this particular program. The candidates can download the filled application form for future reference. The first year fee is INR 91,750 and 2nd year fee is INR 70,200.
As per the previous analysis of the IIT JAM Cutoff for the IIT Guwahati MSc admissions, your rank is sufficient to get the MSc in Chemistry or Physics. The candidates are also required to have a BSc degree from any recognized university or Institute to be eligible for the IIT Guwahati MSc program. To apply for the IIT Guwahati MSc, candidates are required to visit the IIT JAM website. Further, you have to fill in some basic details and upload the required documents. Then the application fees must be paid to successfully apply for this particular program. The candidates can download the filled application form for future reference. The first year fee is INR 91,750 and 2nd year fee is INR 70,200.
Can I apply for AI program Please tell me?
Yes, you can apply for AI Program in IIT Guwahati as such course is available at the undergraduate level (BS Data Science and Artificial Intelligence). This course is offered as an online mode course and offered in Honors mode.
Unfortunately, IIT Guwahati doesn’t offer B.Sc data science degree to the students.
MA in Development Studies Course is not offered in IIT Guwahati. Instead of this, MA in Liberal Studies course is offered.
Yes, you can surely get tution fee waiver at IIT Guwahati if you have a income certificate of less than 1 lakh.
Admissions have already been concluded for the academic year 2023-24 at the IIT Guwahati
You can visit the University campus for the information regarding the PhD course att he Nehu University.
No, you must have done the masters in the relevant field of the PhD course.
Admission to the IITs is based on the score obtained in the entrance examinations like JEE Mains/Advance/GATE.
No, IIT Guwahati does not offer any distance course related to Masters of Design [M.Design].
It would be really difficult to get admission with 34%ile. However, you are eligible for counselling.
The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati does not provide B.Tech in Data Science.
The fee for the Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Biosciences and Bioengineering is INR 2,17,750 for the duration of 4 years which includes various charges such as security deposit, lab charges, registration fees, library charges, tuition fees, and other minimal charges.
what are the exams i need to write to get admission in masters in IIT Guwahati?
Given below are the name of the entrance examinations required for admission to PG courses:
IIT Guwahati offes B.Tech and B.Des courses at the UG level. Admission to the B.Tech courses is based on the merit of JEE Advanced and counseling while admission to the B.Des course is based on the merit of UCEED and counseling. For more information, please visit IIT Guwahati Admission.