Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati Overview 2026

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Assam
Fees: ₹2,25,000 per year (for Gen/OBC B.Tech)
Average Package: ₹25.21 LPA (B.Tech 2025)
Highest Package: ₹1.25 Crore (2025)

About Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati

Established in 1994, IIT Guwahati is the sixth member of the IIT fraternity. It is situated on a sprawling 703-acre campus on the banks of the Brahmaputra River. The institute offers a wide range of UG, PG, and Doctoral programs across 11 departments, 9 interdisciplinary centres, and 5 schools.

Admission Details

Status: Applications Open

Mode: Online / Offline

Level: UG & PG

Admission Process

UG admission is via JEE Advanced (B.Tech) and UCEED (B.Des). PG admission requires GATE (M.Tech), CEED (M.Des), IIT JAM (M.Sc), or CAT (MBA). PhD admissions are based on interviews and national-level entrance exams.

Important Dates

  • March 2026: Release of Application Form
  • April 2026: Last Date to Apply
  • May 2026: Entrance Examination
  • June 2026: Declaration of Result

Common Admission FAQs

Q: What is the ranking of IIT Guwahati?

A: IIT Guwahati is ranked 8th in Engineering and 11th Overall in the NIRF 2025 rankings.

Q: What was the highest package offered in 2025?

A: The highest package offered during the 2024-25 placement season was ₹1.25 Crore per annum.

Cutoffs Overview

JEE Advanced 2025 Closing Rank (General): CSE - 792, DS & AI - 1078, MnC - 1276, ECE - 1829

Rankings & Recognition

NIRF 2025: Engineering (#8), Overall (#11); QS World Ranking 2026 (#344)

Top Recruiters & Placements

Google,Microsoft,Amazon,Goldman Sachs,Qualcomm,Texas Instruments,Uber,Schlumberger

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Merit-cum-Means (McM) Scholarship, SC/ST Scholarship, and Institute Excellence Scholarships.

Student Life & Campus

Dynamic culture with technical (Techniche) and cultural (Alcheringa) fests, 12+ hostels, and extensive sports facilities.

Facilities

PARAM Kamrupa Supercomputer,Central Library (1.17L+ items),10 Boys Hostels & 2 Girls Hostels,Indoor Sports Stadium,8-lane 50m Swimming Pool,24x7 In-campus Hospital (30 beds),Technology Incubation Centre,High-speed WiFi (Gigabit Ethernet)

Faculty Details

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ranking of IIT Guwahati?

IIT Guwahati is ranked 8th in Engineering and 11th Overall in the NIRF 2025 rankings.

What was the highest package offered in 2025?

The highest package offered during the 2024-25 placement season was ₹1.25 Crore per annum.

Reviews & Ratings

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Pros

  • Scenic 700-acre riverbank campus
  • Excellent research infrastructure
  • Strong placement record in Tech & Design

Cons

  • Humid weather in summer
  • Distant from main city center
  • High academic workload

Location

Amingaon, North Guwahati, Guwahati, Assam 781039

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Contact Details

Phone: +91-361-2583000

Email: registrar@iitg.ac.in