Question 1

How many students are at IIT Guwahati?

Accepted Answer

IIT Guwahati currently has an enrollment of 5800+ students. This further includes 2,630 undergraduates, 1,222 postgraduates, and 1,965 doctoral students pursuing research at IIT Guwahati.

Question 2

What is IIT Guwahati Hostel Fees?

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IIT Guwahati hostel fee is summarised below:Hostel Admission fee: INR 400Mess Establishment charge: INR 2500Hostel Caution money (Refundable): INR 4000Mess deposit (Refundable): INR 3600Hostel rent: INR 1000Hostel fund: INR 600Hostel maintenance charge: INR 3000Electricity and Water Charges: INR 2500Mess Advanced: INR 17780

Question 3

Does IIT Guwahati has collaborations?

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IIT Guwahati has academic collaborations with many institutions from Asia, Europe, Australia, the US, and Canada. The collaborations have facilitated many internships, student exchange programs, and workshops. Some of these collaborations are:Ecole Central De NantesKAGAWA UniversityKyoto Institute of TechnologyNXP India Pvt. Ltd.University Of NottinghamUniversity of Central LancashireCurtin University of Technology

Question 4

Does IIT Guwahati offer scholarships to minority students?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the scholarship is awarded to all B.Tech/ B.Des/MA/ M.Sc students of SC/ST categories. It includes a fixed monthly stipend for eight months. The Tuition fee is also waived.

Question 5

Which entrance is accepted for admission to M.A. at IIT Guwahati?

Accepted Answer

The college offers an M.A. in Developmental Studies. The admission is granted based on a written test followed by an Interview conducted by IIT Guwahati.

Question 6

How is campus life at IIT Guwahati?

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The campus at IIT Guwahati provides students with many facilities and amenities for better education and everyday convenience. Students staying at the campus are offered hostel facilities and access to many other things like a hostel canteen, indoor and outdoor sports activities, gymnasium, etc. Students at IIT Guwahati are offered many extracurricular activities and resources for the same. Students can access the Gymkhana club where they can find many musical instruments, an indoor stadium with sports activities, outdoor games as well and a swimming pool. The academic complex spreads across 18 acres and houses well-equipped labs, hi-tech classrooms, etc. This block also includes the lecture halls, central library, computer center, and conference center. There is a commercial complex with a restaurant and several shops for the daily needs of the students, faculty, and staff.

Question 7

Which college is better, IIT Guwahati or IIT BHU?

Accepted Answer

There are many reasons for students to choose IIT Guwahati over IIT BHU. According to NIRF Rankings 2022, IIT Guwahati is ranked 7thin Engineering as opposed to IIT BHU which is at 13thrank. The environment of the IIT Guwahati campus is also much better with moregreenery and fresh air because of which it isconsidered to be one of the finest IIT campuses in India. The infrastructure, labs, and classrooms are more updated and advanced at IIT Guwahati. Hostel accommodations are also better at IIT Guwahati for students staying on campus. IIT Guwahati also uses DC++ which is a file-sharing network that is very useful for students at IITs.

Question 8

What is IIT Guwahati famous for?

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IIT Ghuwati is the country's sixth Indian Institute of Technology. The government of India has designated IIT Guwahati as an Institute of National Importance. In the NIRF India Rankings 2021, IIT Guwahati was ranked seventh in Engineering and eighth overall.

Question 9

How to reach IIT Guwahati?

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The Institute is located on the outskirts of Guwahati and is easily accessible by taxi/auto-rickshaw. It is about 20 kilometers from the city center and about 40 minutes from the airport. To get to the Institute from the city, use the Institute bus service, which runs regularly.

Question 10

What is the campus size of IIT Ghuwati?

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The campus is located on a 700-acre (2.8-kilometer-square) plot of land about 20 kilometers from the city center. It is bordered by the Brahmaputra on one side and hills and vast open spaces on the other.

Question 11

What accommodation is provided to Faculty Members?

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First-class quarters are provided for all faculty members. Each two-story quarter has a sufficient number of rooms, two or more western-style toilets, a garage, parking space, and, in most cases, a lawn/small garden in front. The quarters are in an excellent location. Telephone lines are available in all quarters. Internet access is provided in the quarters.

Question 12

Which branch is best in IIT Guwahati?

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Civil engineering is widely regarded as the most versatile of all engineering disciplines. IIT Guwahati's Department of Civil Engineering was established in 1997 and has continuously upgraded its academic programs and research infrastructure, including state-of-the-art laboratories.

Question 13

Is IIT Guwahati a private or government institute?

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The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, or IIT Guwahati, was established in 1994 by the Government of India as the sixth IIT. IIT Guwahati, located on the banks of the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati, Assam, is home to the first research park in North East India. IIT Guwahati, like the other IITs, is designated as an Institute of Importance.

Question 14

How many specializations does IIT Guwahati offer under BTech?

Accepted Answer

IIT Guwahati offers a full-time BTech program in 11 specializations: biosciences and bioengineering, data science and artificial intelligence, chemical engineering, chemical science and technology, computer science and engineering, civil engineering, electronics, and electrical engineering, electronics and communication engineering, mathematics and computing, mechanical engineering, and engineering physics.

Question 15

How is the infrastructure of IIT Guwahati?

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IIT Guwahati, one of India's most beautiful campuses, has a residential and academic block with hostels, a sports complex, a central library, a research park, a mess, and many other amenities for students.

Question 16

Is it compulsory to live in a hostel at IIT Guwahati?

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It is not required in any way. While studying at any IIT Ghuwati, you are free to choose any other hostel, room, PG, etc. If you live near IIT-Delhi, you do not need to stay in the IIT-Delhi hostel.

Question 17

What is IIT Guwahati famous for?

Accepted Answer

IIT Guwahati is a government institute ranked 7 under the Engineering category by the NIRF 2023. Along with this, India Today 2023 has also ranked the university in the 6th position under the Engineering category. IIT Guwahati has also been ranked by the international ranking agencies. It is ranked #364 in the overall category and has also achieved a spot in the Worlds Top 25 percent Institutions List in the QS World University Rankings 2024.

Question 18

How can I apply for IIT Guwahati?

Accepted Answer

IIT Guwahati admission for its various courses can be done through the official website. To apply for admission to the BTech program of the institute, candidates must visit the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and fill out the application form in online mode for JEE Mains.

Question 19

How hard is it to get into IIT Guwahati?

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To get into IIT Guwahati, candidates have to appear for the entrance-based examinations. For the BTech program, candidates must take JEE Advanced scores, and for the MTech, and MSc programs, candidates have to appear for the GATE and IIT JAM scores. However, as the cutoff marks change for every admission year, the numbers can also vary.

Question 20

Which branch is best in IIT Guwahati?

Accepted Answer

IIT Guwahati offers multiple UG, PG, and doctoral programs. Among all the broad subjects, IIT Guwahati is mostly famous for its Engineering & Technology discipline. The institute is continuously upgrading its academic programs, and research infrastructure, including state-of-the-art laboratories.

Question 21

How many specializations does IIT Guwahati offer under the BTech program?

Accepted Answer

IIT Guwahati offers a 4-year long BTech program under 11 different specializations. The specializations are as follows: biosciences and bioengineering, data science and artificial intelligence, chemical engineering, chemical science and technology, computer science and engineering, civil engineering, electronics, and electrical engineering, electronics and communication engineering, mathematics and computing, mechanical engineering, and engineering physics.

Question 22

Is CSE in IIT Guwahati good?

Accepted Answer

IIT Guwahati offers Computer Science Engineering (CSE) as its flagship course for 4 years. Almost 92 percent of students got placed in CSE at IIT Guwahati. The highest package offered to the CSE department is INR 2.4 crore whereas the average package was offered around INR 42 LPA.

Question 23

What is the cutoff rank for IIT Guwahati?

Accepted Answer

IIT Guwahati cutoff is the minimum rank through which students can get into the institute. IIT Guwahati BTech overall cutoff remained between 601-10455 rank for the general category. The UCEED cutoff for the BDes program was 82 rank. For the MSc program, the IIT JAM cutoff ranged from 152-324 ranks for the general category.

Question 24

What is the rank of IIT Guwahati in India?

Accepted Answer

IIT Guwahati has been ranked 9th by the NIRF rankings 2023 in the overall category. However, the institute has secured the 7th position in the Engineering category with an audit score of 70.32.

Question 25

Does IIT Guwahati offer any financial assistance to the students?

Accepted Answer

IIT Guwahati offers scholarships to its undergraduate and postgraduate students for their overall growth. The institute offers scholarships under different categories:Institute ScholarshipsOther ScholarshipsAssistantships

Question 26

Is IIT Guwahati good for placements?

Accepted Answer

IIT Guwahati placements 2023 has recorded the highest international package of INR 2.4 CPA whereas the highest domestic package stood at INR 1.2 CPA. The highest packages were bagged by both the UG and PG students from the Technology & Designing department.

Question 27

How was IIT Guwahati Placements 2022?

Accepted Answer

During IIT Guwahati Placements 2022, 1243 students registered & 910 students got placed. The highest international salary offered was INR 2.05 CPA & the highest domestic salary offered was INR 1.2 CPA.

Question 28

What was IIT Guwahati Placement average package?

Accepted Answer

During IIT Guwahati Placements 2022, M.Tech & M.Des students received an average salary of 26.33 LPA, B.Tech & B.Des students received an average salary of INR 17.77 LPA & the M.Sc students received an average salary of INR 15.38 LPA.

Question 29

What was IIT Guwahati highest package 2022?

Accepted Answer

During IIT Guwahati Placements 2022, the highest package offered was INR 2.5 CPA.

Question 30

How many recruiters participated in IIT Guwahati Placements 2022?

Accepted Answer

180 recruiters participated in IIT Guwahati Placements 2022.

Question 31

How many students were placed during IIT Guwahati Placements 2022?

Accepted Answer

Among 1243 registered students, 910 students were placed during IIT Guwahati Placements 2022.

Question 32

Which recruiters participated in IIT Guwahati Placements 2022?

Accepted Answer

Recruiters like Microsoft, Google, Apple, JP Morgan etc participated in IIT Guwahati Placements 2022.

Courses	Round 1 (Closing rank)	Round 2 (Closing rank)	Round 3 (Closing rank)	Round 4 (Closing rank)	Round 5 (Closing rank)
M.Sc Mathematics and Computing Compare	171	171	171	171	171
M.Sc Mathematics Compare	275	275	275	275	275
M.Sc Chemistry Compare	287	341	341	341	341
M.Sc Physics Compare	367	414	421	443	447

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