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IIT Guwahati Admission 2025: Dates, Courses, Eligibility, & Scholarship Information

IIT Guwahati, established in 1994, with more than eight thousand students across UG, PG, and Doctoral programmes, is one of the premier engineering colleges in the country.

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Admissions Overview

Latest Update: IIT Guwahati will be hosting an International Conference on Micro Nano Fluidics (ICOM 2025) on 31st October- 2nd November, 2025. Starting on 1st August 2025, registration for ICOM 2025 will be opened. Early bird registration will end on 31st August 2025.

The admission process for IIT Guwahati M.Tech (via GATE), M.Des (via CEED), and B.Tech (via JEE Advanced) is highly competitive, as the institute claims to cultivate “some of India’s brightest minds” through this stringent selection process.

Admission to IIT Guwahati is done through national-level entrance exams, which include JEE- Advanced for B.Tech, UCEED for B.Des, GATE for M.Tech, and other suitable exams. Apart from this, IIT Guwahati also conducts a department-wise written test and an interview for the admission process for a PhD or Master's by Research program MS(R).

If you're interested in knowing about the institute further, there is an overview page of IIT Guwahati from upGrad.

Important Admission Dates

Details

    Application Start: Registration per JEE- JoSAA timeline

    Application Deadline:12 June 2025 (via JoSAA)

    Accepted Exam(s): JEE (Advanced)

Admissions 2025: (UG/PG/PHD/MBA)

Admission in Bachelor's degree programs like B.Tech, B.Des, and BS Programme is provided through an entrance examination. Admission to the most competitive and most demanded programs, like B.Tech, can only be gained by the best-qualified candidates. 

In order to understand the B.Tech 2025 admission dates in depth, students can view the timeline below. 

Event

Date (tentative)

JEE Advanced registration

April 23, 2025

Result Declaration

June 2, 2025

JoSAA Registration Begins

June 3, 2025

Choice Filling End Date

June 12, 2025

Round 1 Seat Allotment Date

June 14, 2025

IIT Guwahati Orientation 

July 21, 2025

Start Date of Academic Session

July 28, 2025

-This table is based on the JoSAA, JEE 2025, and IITG official websites. 

What are the advantages of getting into IIT Guwahati for a Bachelor's Degree?

There are multiple advantages of taking a Bachelor's Degree from a reputed institute like IIT Guwahati. From gaining exposure from eminent Professors, to having campus life, innovative research parks, and overall enriching career development. Let us discuss some important characteristics or advantages of IITG- 

Key Advantages-

  1. Top Academic Program for UG, PG, MBA, and PhD. 
  2. Innovative Research Centres and Parks.  
  3. International Conference and Workshops. 
  4. Good Placement and Packages. 
  5. Advanced Infrastructure for learning. 

What are the Admission Requirements & Eligibility? 

There are certain basic admission criteria for B.Tech at IIT Guwahati. Read the points below to understand them in detail. 

  • Candidates should have Physics, Chemistry, and Maths as compulsory subjects in 10+12 as per JEE criteria. 
  • Students must score a minimum of 75% in class 12 or equivalent to appear for JEE Advanced. (65% for SC/ST/PwD) 
  • A candidate must clear the IIT-JEE Advanced 2025 cutoff to get IITG admission. 

Now, let’s check out the B.Tech round one IIT Guwahati cutoff via JoSAA 2025. 

Course Name

Opening Rank (General)

Closing Rank (General)

Computer Science and Engineering

504

699

Chemical Engineering 

4289

5193

Biosciences and Bioengineering 

6303

8813

Data Science & Artificial Intelligence 

873

1077

Electronics and Electrical Engineering

1727

2064

Engineering Physics 

2692

5805

Civil Engineering

6867

7921

Mechanical Engineering 

3773

4381

Note: The data provided has been taken from the official website of JoSAA.

Admission Process Overview (UG + PG + PhD)

The admission for both UG and PG in IITG is based on the national entrance examination. The process might be similar, but the examination conducting bodies are different.  

Refer to the image and points below to understand the basic overview of the IIT Guwahati Admission. 

A Step-by-Step IIT Madras Course Admission Process: 

  1. Register for relevant entrance exams-

UG: Register for JEE Main and appear for JEE Advanced.
PG (M.Tech): Register for GATE
PhD: Appear for GATE/NET/GRE/JEST or IIT Madras internal written test. 

  1. Appear for the entrance test- Candidates need to appear for the test to test their knowledge and efficiency, and qualify for the exam.
  1. Check eligibility and cutoff scores- Check the scorecard and cutoff scores required for admission. 
  1. Apply via institute or centralized portals- Apply to your desired institute through portals like JoSAA, COAP, etc.
  1. Department-level Screening /Interview (if applicable)- Appear for Departmental Screening or Interviews for some PG and PhD courses. 
  1. Receive admissions offer- Selected candidates will receive a Provisional Admission Offer. 
  1. Payment of Fees- To confirm your seat, make the required payment online for admission. 
  1. Complete document verification- Upload the documents like marksheets, valid ID cards, and other necessary documents, and complete the physical verification. 
  1. Participate in the Orientation- Students need to participate in the Orientation Program for successful enrollment in the program.

Visual Representation of the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati’s application process.

Admissions 2025

Support

IITG offers several  Support Services to its students, from admissions to on-campus assistance. A few important ones are mentioned below. 

  1. A Centre for Holistic Wellbeing oversees student support initiatives, international offices, a hostel, and career development services. 
  1. SAATHI Counselling Club: The club is there to assist the students in need and seek guidance. 
  1. Orientation and Mentorship: IITG gives a week-long orientation programme to make the fresh students familiar with the campus and polices of the institute.
  1. Academic Counselling and Wellness- IITG provides compulsory counselling sessions for all the 1st year UG students. 
  1. YourDost: Partnered with Your DOST, IITG offers full-time counsellors who are available 24/7 via online mode. 
  1. Stress Escape Room: IITG promotes workshops on stress management through Mind Peers and other wellness programs. 
  1. SAATHI Counseling Club: This initiative provides mentorship and peer engagement among the students, enhancing the interaction and quick assistance during emergencies. 
  1. Career and Placement Support: There is a dedicated team under the Centre for Career Development/Career Cell that brings the best recruiters from domestic and global reach. 
  1. Medical Assistance: A 24/7 medical emergency service is available for the students. 

Scholarships

Let’s Explore IIT Guwahati Scholarships in Detail.

  1. Service: Institute Merit Scholarship (IMS)
  • Eligibility: Year-wise class topper from UG/PG (starting from 2nd Year)
  • Benefit: ₹500/month + full tuition fee waiver for 8 months
  1. Service: Institute Merit-cum-Means (McM)
  • Eligibility: Merit-based, up to 25% of non SC/ST students across UG/PG 
  • Benefit: ₹1000/month+full tuition fee waiver for 8 months
  1. Service: SC/ST Scholarship
  • Eligibility: SC/ST (UG/PG) students | Family income less than ₹4.5 Lakh
  • Benefit: Subsidized hostel mess |₹250/month allowance | Tuition fee waiver 
  1. Service: Student Travel Assistance Fund (STAF)
  • Eligibility: For students presenting papers at national/international conferences.
  • Benefit: Up to ₹1,00,000/student over the entire degree duration 
  1. Service: Student Contingency Fund (SCF)
  • Eligibility: Student facing an emergency (illness, accident, calamity)
  • Benefit: Financial Assistance (depends on the case)
  1. Service:  Student Childcare Assistance Fund (SCAF)
  • Eligibility: Married UG/PG students can ask for educational assistance for their young children. 
  • Benefit: Financial assistance
  1. Service: Students’ Brother Fund (SBF)
  • Eligibility: Students wanting short-term medical/educational aid | Merit-based assessment
  • Benefit: Interest-free “Loans of Honour” (to be refunded)
  1. Service: M.Tech/M.Des/PhD Assistantships
  • Eligibility: Regular PG/PhD students 
  • Benefit: Stipend+full tuition fee waiver as per studentship norm (MHRD, Visvesvaraya Fellowship) 

FAQs for Admissions

1. Where is IIT Guwahati?

Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati is situated in Amingaon, North Guwahati, Assam, India, which is about 22 km away from Guwahati city.

2. When was IIT Guwahati established?

The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, was established in the year 1994,  and the academic program started in 1995. 

3. How can I get admission to IIT Guwahati?

To get admission in IITG, you need to clear national-level entrance examinations like JEE Advanced, GATE, JAM, and CAT, depending on the course you want to pursue.

4. How to get a seat at IITG?

To get a seat at IITG, you need to give the entrance examination and clear the cutoff. After that, you need to participate in the counselling and make the required payment to reserve your seat. The process may vary depending on the courses. 

5. What are the IIT Guwahati Admission dates for 2025?

The admission dates for the IITG Course admission for 2025, UG level are usually released after the JEE Advanced result via JoSAA, and for PG (March- July) after the result of GATE/JAM/CAT.

6. Is IIT Guwahati's PhD admission open for 2025?

Yes, IIT Guwahati PhD admission is open for the July 2025 admission session under different departments and disciplines.

7. Can I join IIT Guwahati without JEE?

For undergraduate courses, you cannot join IITG without clearing the IIT-JEE. Although for Master’s and PhD programs, JEE is not required but one should clear other exams and interviews. 

8. What is the cutoff required for the IIT Guwahati Course Admission?

The cutoffs range year-wise. To know the official cutoff, visit the JoSAA website for UG and the institute’s website for PG cutoffs. 

9. What is the last date for IIT Guwahati PhD admission 2025?

The last date of admission for PhD 2025 in IITG varies according to the intake semester. For the July session 2025, the last date to fill the form for PhD admission is 31st July 2025. 

10. Is IIT Guwahati good?

Yes, the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, is a reputed engineering institution that is ranked among the top IITs. It is famous for the diverse academic courses it offers, along with research facilities and high placement records. 

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