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IIT Guwahati Overview: 2025 Admissions, Cutoffs, Placements

IIT Guwahati, the sixth IIT to be set up in India. It was established in 1994. The Institute began its academic programs in 1995. Today, the institute has 11 departments and 5 interdisciplinary centres.

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IIT Guwahati Overview

Did you know? In QS Rankings 2026, the Institute has secured 42nd rank globally in the Research Citations per Faculty category and 334th position in the World University Rankings 2026.

Source: IIT Guwahati Press Release

IIT Guwahati, the sixth IIT to be set up in India. It was established in 1994. The Institute began its academic programs in 1995. Today, the institute has 11 departments and 5 inter-disciplinary centres that offer courses in multiple fields like engineering, science, and humanities. It provides various courses on different levels of programs such as BTech, BDes, BSc (Hons), MTech, MDes, MSc, MBA, MA, and PhD.

The institute ranked in 7th position in the NIRF 2024 Engineering ranking. It provides commendable placements to its students, making it one of the most favourable choices for engineering. Every year, IIT Guwahati sees a strong presence from a number of renowned companies, including Google, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Qualcomm, and Oracle.

Key Details of the Institute:

Area

700 Acres

Admission Month

April-July

Established

1994

Top Programs

B.Tech, M.Tech, MSc, MBA, B.Des.

Accepted Exams

JEE Advanced, JAM, GATE, CAT, CEED

Duration of Courses

UG: 4 years (B.Tech, B.Des)

PG: 2 years (M.Tech, MBA, MSc, M.Des)

Integrated: 5 years (MSc, MS-BS, B.Arch) 

PhD: 3–5 years

Intake

PhD Programs: July-November, Jan-May

PG Programs: April-July

UG Programs: April-July

Ranking

NIRF 2024: Overall 9th, Engineering 7th.

Total Number of Students

8000+

Courses and Fees

IIT Guwahati has 11 distinct departments to offer students various courses in multiple disciplines. These disciplines range from Engineering to Humanities and Social Sciences. The departments provide programs across UG, PG, Integrated Dual Degree, and Direct PhD.

The institute also offers two online courses, Bachelor of Science (Honors) in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, and Master of Technology in Flood and Water Resources Management.

Course Fees at IIT Guwahati

The table displays the Course Fees for Online Courses at IIT Guwahati

Program

Total Fee

BSc in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

Rs. 3,49,000

M.Tech in Flood and Water Resources Management.

Rs. 8,00,000

Fee Structure for some of the Regular courses:

Base Course

Tuition Fee Per Semester

Accepted Exam Requirement

B.Tech. & B.Des

Rs. 1,00,000/-

JEE Advanced/UCEED

M.Tech., M.Des & MS

Rs. 15,000/-

GATE /CEED

MSc/ MA Program

Rs. 5,000/-

IIT JAM

MBA Program

Rs. 2,25,000/-

CAT

Detailed Fee Structure, except the Tuition Fee, all other components are the same for all students of a program:

One–Time Fees (At the time of admission) & Non-Refundable

Amount (in INR)

Admission Fee

2,000/-

Certificates Fee (Grade Card + Provisional Degree)

1,000/-

Medical Examination Fee

2,200/-

Identity Card Fee

200/-

Modernization and Upgradation Fee

1,000/-

One-time Alumni Fee

1,500/-

Hostel Admission and Establishment Fee

2,900/-

Thesis Fee

10,000/-

Total

10,800/-

One-Time Deposits (At the time of admission) & Refundable

Amount (in INR)

Institute Caution Money

4,000/-

Library Caution Money

4,000/-

Hostel Caution Money

4,000/-

Total

12,000/-

Payable for Every Semester

Amount (in INR)

Tuition Fees (As per programme and the category)

See the table above

Registration/Enrollment Fee

2,000/-

Examination Fee

500/-

Academic Facilities Fee

3,000/-

Medical Fee

500/-

Medical Fee

500/-

Students’ Brotherhood Fund

100/-

Students’ Travel Assistance Fund

100/-

Gymkhana Fee

2,000/-

Hostel Fund

2,200/-

Hostel Rent

2,000/-

Hostel Maintenance Charge

3,500/-

Electricity and Water Charges

3,500/-

Adjustable Mess Advance

22,000/-

Student Welfare Fund

500/-

Students' Fest Fees

1,300/-

Total

43,200/- + Tuition Fee

Placements, Cutoffs and Admissions

The Centre for Career Development (CCD) at IIT Guwahati helps students with placements and internships and also coordinates with the companies for pre-placement talks, written tests, group discussions, and interviews etc. The centre has proved its commitment to student benefits by securing placements with the highest package offered, 2.5 Crore.

Here’s the Program-Wise Overview of the Highest and Lowest packages offered for the Latest batches in IIT Guwahati.

Programme

No. of Placed Students

Max Salary (LPA CTC)

Min Salary (LPA CTC)

B.Des

22

₹95.00

₹8.16

B.Tech

636

₹205.00

₹5.00

M.Des

20

₹52.00

₹5.50

M.Tech

313

₹65.70

₹4.20

MA

23

₹8.00

₹5.16

MBA

13

₹15.00

₹7.00

MSc

56

₹65.70

₹4.20

MSR*

15

₹21.74

₹5.50

*Master of Science by Research

Top Recruiters

  • Google
  • Microsoft
  • Bajaj
  • HPCL
  • Navi
  • Piramal
  • Qualcomm
  • Texas Instruments

For more detailed information on Placements. Check out upGrad’s IIT Guwahati’s Placement page.

Ranking 2024-2025

NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework) is a government body that releases annual rankings of higher education institutes in India. IIT Guwahati has consistently ranked in the top 10 over the past few years. 

Ranking of IIT Guwahati Over the Years in Overall Category.

Ranking Body

Ranking Year

Rank

NIRF

2024

9th

NIRF

2023

9th

NIRF

2022

8th

NIRF

2021

8th

NIRF

2020

7th

Top Category-wise Ranking 2024-25

NIRF Rank 2024

Category

7th

Engineering

10th

Research Institute

Scholarships 2025

Details

    Service Highlights: BTech/BDes/MSc/MA students of the Institute, which is meant for the year-wise class toppers of all the streams, and is awarded from the second year onward.

IIT Guwahati V/S IIT Roorkee V/S IIT Hyderabad

Parameters

IIT Guwahati

IIT Hyderabad

IIT Roorkee

NIRF Ranking

9

12

8

Tuition Fees

UG: ₹1 Lakhs (varies, may include other fees)

UG: ₹1.5Lakhs (varies, may include other fees)

UG: ₹22,400–₹1,22,400 per year depending on family income (2024–25)

PG: ₹5 - ₹15k (varies by course)

PG: ₹56k-57k (varies by course)

PG: ₹5,000 per semester for Gen/OBC; SC/ST exempt

Popular Courses

UG: B.Tech, BSc, B.Des

UG: B.Tech, BSc, 

UG: B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering Physics, B.Arch, B.Des, BS‑MS. 

PG: M.Tech, MBA, M.Sc., M.Des

PG: M.Tech, MSc, M.Des

PG: M.Tech/M.Sc/MS and PhD in core engineering, sciences, and management 

Placement Rate

Highest CTC: ₹2.5CPA

Lowest CTC: ₹5 LPA

Highest CTC: ₹63.78 LPA 

Average CTC: 20.07 LPA

Highest CTC: ₹40 LPA

Average CTC:  ₹21.71 LPA

Lowest CTC: ₹11 LPA

NOTE: The Fee mentioned is per semester

Campus, Hostel & Student Life

Location: Guwahati, Assam

IIT Guwahati is a fully residential campus located on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River, spread across 700 acres. The campus is surrounded by hills and natural water bodies. It includes dedicated academic blocks, world-class labs, and student hostels.

Landmarks & Facilities:

  • Academic ComplexLecture Hall Complex
  • Central Library (Lakshminath Bezbaroa Library)
  • Sports Complex
  • Students’ Activity Centres

Residential Facilities:Thirteen hostels (11 for men, 2 for women) offer single-occupancy rooms. There are dedicated quarters for faculty, staff, and married students.

Guest Houses & Community Services:Includes two guest houses, a 30-bed hospital, food courts with multiple cuisines, a commercial complex with a restaurant and shops, and three community halls.

Student Life at IIT Guwahati

Student Clubs

  • The Artificial Intelligence Community of IIT
  • Robotics Club
  • Consulting & Analytics Club

Fests

  • Techniche
  • Alcher
  • Inter IIT Sports Meet 
  • Udgam

Notable Alumni

IIT Guwahati has a notable legacy of alumni who have led in academia, industry, and public service.

Name- Program

Field of Work

Prateek Mittal 

Professor at Princeton University's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Puneet Talesara

Founder & CEO at Pyrotech Workspace Solutions Pvt. Ltd.

Jaspreet Singh 

Founder & CEO at Druva, Inc.

Archit Gupta

Building Clear | Founder & CEO at Clear

Richa Singh

Co-Founder and CEO, YourDOST

FAQs for Overview

1. What is the total student strength at IIT Guwahati?

IIT Guwahati currently has over 8,000 students enrolled across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs.

2. Are there any online degree programs offered by IIT Guwahati?

Yes, IIT Guwahati offers online degrees such as BSc (Hons) in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence and M.Tech in Flood and Water Resources Management.

3.  How is internet connectivity on campus and in hostels?

The entire campus, including all hostel rooms, is connected through a high-speed Gigabit Ethernet backbone with internet access available round the clock.

4. Does IIT Guwahati provide any financial assistance for students' travel to conferences?

Yes, the institute offers the Student Travel Assistance Fund (STAF) to support meritorious students attending national or international academic events.

5. How is the healthcare facility on campus?

IIT Guwahati has an on-campus hospital with 30 beds, ensuring basic medical support for students, faculty, and staff.

6. Are married students allowed to stay on campus?

Yes, the campus provides flatlets for married students along with residential quarters for faculty and staff.

7. What extracurricular activities can students participate in at IIT Guwahati?

Students can engage in various clubs like the Artificial Intelligence Community, Robotics Club, and Consulting & Analytics Club, among others.

8. How are students selected for the Inter-IIT Sports Meet?

Probable team members are shortlisted in September and receive professional coaching during the odd semester. A dedicated sports camp is held before the final competition.

9. What types of food options are available on campus?

IIT Guwahati campus has a large food court with multiple cuisine stalls, individual hostel mess facilities, and several cafeterias and juice centres.

10. What is the purpose of the Student Childcare Assistance Fund (SCAF)?

SCAF supports married student-parents in financing their children’s education while they pursue studies at IIT Guwahati.

11. Are cultural festivals open to non-IIT students?

Yes, major fests like Alcheringa and Techniche often invite participation from students across various colleges in India.

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