Quick Summary
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati is a public (institute of national importance) founded in 1994, located in Guwahati, India. Ranked #344 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 8264 students including 80% from outside India. Known for strengths in Petroleum Engineering, Civil and Structural Engineering, Chemical Engineering, it maintains an acceptance rate of 1.5%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
IIT Guwahati offers one of the most beautiful campuses in India combined with world-class research infrastructure and a strong alumni network in global tech firms.
Subject Strengths
Petroleum EngineeringCivil and Structural EngineeringChemical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringComputer Science and Information Systems
Founded1994
TypePublic (Institute of National Importance)
Total Students8264
Intl Students80%
Faculty Ratio14
CampusResidential
Campus Size700 acres
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationMinistry of Education, India
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#344
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#601–800
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#501–600
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
B.Tech,B.Des,M.Tech,M.Des,M.Sc,M.A,MBA,PhD
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
Center for Nanotechnology,Center for Energy,Center for the Environment,Center for Intelligent Cyber-Physical Systems
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Ministry of Education, India
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate1.5%
IELTSNot Available
TOEFLNot Available
Min GPA6
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · April-May
SPRINGApplication Deadline · October-November
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Admission for undergraduate programs is strictly through the JEE Advanced entrance exam. Postgraduate admissions rely heavily on GATE or JAM scores followed by interviews.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Indian Rupee
UG Tuition
₹200,000/yr
per year · INR
Living Cost
₹100,000/yr
per year · INR
PG Tuition
₹50,000/yr
per year · INR
Application Fee
$40
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₹303,200/yr
tuition + living + essentials · INR
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$1,500
Financial AidAvailable
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from B.Tech,B.Des,M.Tech,M.Des,M.Sc,M.A,MBA,PhD programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Mechanical Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Design | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Electronics and Electrical Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Data Science and AI | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$28,000
Average Salary After Graduation
90%
Employment Rate
Internship Placementtrue
Industry Connections
GoogleMicrosoftAmazonTata MotorsRelianceGoldman Sachs
Notable Alumni
Rajesh Kumar,Ankit Nagori,Shridhar Shukla
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic size swimming pool,Synthetic track,Indoor sports stadium,Tennis courts,Cricket ground
Student Clubs
Techniche,Alcheringa,Coding Club,Robotics Club,Entrepreneurship Cell
Library Resources
Laxminath Bezbaroa Central Library with over 1.5 lakh physical volumes and extensive digital access.
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available