IIT Guwahati boasts a strong alumni network spanning across various industries and sectors. These alumni are known for their contributions in their respective fields worldwide. They often mentor students and facilitate opportunities for internships and jobs. The alumni also recognise their alumni through the Alumni Award. Some of the notable alumni of IIT Guwahati are listed below.
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.
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:
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-
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2024) | Placement Statistics (2023) |
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Placement % | NA | 78.04% |
Number of offers | 712 | International: 20 |
Companies visited | 250 | 246 |
Highest package | Domestic: INR 2.05 CPA International: INR 1.20 CPA | Domestic: UG: INR 1.20 CPA PG: INR 51.32 LPA International: UG: INR 2.40 CPA PG: INR 57.70 LPA |
PPOs received | 250 | 215 |
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-
Thus, IIT Guwahati not only offers a beautiful and large campus, it also has a top class infrastructure.