Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) is a prestigious public engineering and technology university located in Amingaon, North Guwahati, Assam, India, established in 1994 as the sixth Indian Institute of Technology by the Government of India and recognised as an Institute of National Importance. The academic programmes at IIT Guwahati began in 1995, and since then it has grown into a leading centre for technical education and research in the country, offering a broad range of undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degrees. The institute’s urban residential campus spans approximately 700 acres on the northern bank of the Brahmaputra River, featuring modern academic buildings, advanced research laboratories, departmental facilities, student hostels, libraries, sports and recreational amenities, and collaborative learning spaces. This comprehensive infrastructure supports both academic excellence and holistic student development. At the undergraduate level, IIT Guwahati offers rigorous Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) programmes in core and interdisciplinary engineering disciplines. Admission to B.Tech is based on the highly competitive JEE Advanced examination, ensuring that only top-performing candidates from across the country are enrolled. The curriculum blends strong theoretical foundations with hands-on projects, laboratory work and industry exposure that prepare graduates for both professional practice and further study. For postgraduate education, the institute provides Master of Technology (M.Tech) programmes in specialised areas of engineering and technology. Admission to M.Tech courses is typically based on GATE scores and centralised counselling, equipping students with advanced technical knowledge, research capabilities and professional skills. IIT Guwahati also offers interdisciplinary and research-oriented programmes that further academic depth and innovation.