Iit Guwahati - Leading Innovation In The Northeast

Iit Guwahati - Leading Innovation In The Northeast

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG) is one of India’s premier technical institutions, ranked among the top engineering institutes globally. Established in 1994, IIT Guwahati is the sixth IIT in India and the first in the Northeast region. It offers a rich academic ecosystem, globally recognized research, and an environment that fosters innovation and leadership.

Quick Highlights

  •  Ranked among the top 10 engineering institutes in India by NIRF

  • Globally recognized for research in AI, nanotech, data science, and clean energy

  •  90%+ placement rate across core and tech domains

  • Scenic 700-acre campus by the Brahmaputra River

  • Active MoUs with international universities and research labs

 

Academic Programs Offered

IIT Guwahati offers cutting-edge programs in Engineering, Science, and Humanities:

Undergraduate (B.Tech, B.Des) Programs:

  • Computer Science and Engineering

  • Mechanical Engineering

  • Electrical Engineering

  • Electronics & Communication Engineering

  • Civil Engineering

  • Biosciences & Bioengineering

  • Design (B.Des)

Postgraduate (M.Tech, M.Sc, M.Des) Programs:

  • M.Tech in various engineering specializations

  • M.Sc in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics

  • M.Des (Design)

  • MS (Research) Programs

Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.): IITG offers Ph.D. across departments and interdisciplinary centers, including research in Data Science, Renewable Energy, Linguistics, Nanotechnology, and AI.

 

IIT Guwahati Admission 2025

Admissions to IIT Guwahati are conducted through national-level exams:

  • B.Tech / B.Des – via JEE Advanced

  • M.Tech – via GATE

  • M.Sc – via IIT JAM

  • M.Des – via CEED

  • Ph.D. – via institute-level entrance or GATE/NET scores

  • Admission notifications, application deadlines, and counseling details are regularly updated on the official IIT Guwahati website.

 

Placements at IIT Guwahati

IITG is known for excellent placement packages, with top MNCs and startups participating every year.

Top Recruiters:

  • Google

  • Microsoft

  • Amazon

  • Adobe

  • Flipkart

  • Qualcomm

  • Goldman Sachs

  • Tata Steel

  • PSUs like ISRO, DRDO, and IOCL

  • Average package: 20+ LPA for top branches

  • Also offers global placement and internship opportunities

 

Research & Innovation

IIT Guwahati leads in multidisciplinary research through dedicated centers like:

  • Centre for Nanotechnology

  • Centre for Energy

  • Centre for Rural Technology

  • Centre for Intelligent Cyber-Physical Systems

  • Centre for the Environment

The campus hosts state-of-the-art labs and is involved in numerous Govt. and industrial projects including Make in India, Smart India Hackathon, and startup incubations.

 

Campus Life & Infrastructure

IIT Guwahati boasts one of India’s most beautiful campuses:

  • Lush greenery, lakes, and a pollution-free atmosphere

  • Modern hostels, central library, and Wi-Fi campus

  • Indoor & outdoor sports complexes

  • Cultural & tech fests: Alcheringa, Techniche, Research Conclave

  • Active student clubs: Coding, Robotics, Literary, Drama, and Finance

 

Global Collaborations

IITG has international tie-ups with:

  • University of Melbourne

  • University of Nottingham

  • Nanyang Technological University

  • MIT (USA), and more
    Programs include student exchange, dual degrees, and joint research projects.

 

Stay Updated

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