IIT Guwahati [IITG] : Faq
INDIA, Assam, Kamrup
FAQ
A: IIT Guwahati offers Dual Degree courses, such as MTech + PhD in Computer Science Engineering and MS (Engineering) + PhD in Electronics and Electrical Engineering. Admissions are granted based on a valid GATE score.
A: The CEED examination is three hours long and consists of two parts. The exam is conducted in English and includes multiple-choice (MCQs) and average compulsory questions.
A: IIT Guwahati accepts the following entrance exams for admission to different courses:
- BTech: JEE Main followed by JEE Advanced
- BDes: UCEED
- MTech: GATE
- MSc: IIT JAM
- MDes: CEED
- PhD: NET
A: The MTech course in Chemical Engineering at IIT Guwahati offers specialisations in Petroleum Science and Technology, Food Science and Technology, and Material Science and Technology.
A: For general category candidates, the JEE Advanced cutoff ranges from 398 to 588 for males and 1462 to 1800 for female candidates.
A: To be eligible for MDes at IIT Guwahati, candidates must have a Bachelor's degree of four years or equivalent in Engineering/Design/Architecture or Interior Design or a Diploma in Design from NID. General category candidates must secure at least 55% marks, while SC/ST/PwD candidates require 50% marks to be eligible.
A: The selection procedure for the PhD program at IIT Guwahati involves preparing a presentation on a topic related to the candidate's discipline. Additionally, candidates must present their portfolios/projects based on their research interests. A formal interview covering advanced topics is also conducted before the final selection.
A: IIT Guwahati will only accept complete applications. Candidates must fill in all necessary details before submitting the form, and the application fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.
A: Each student at IIT Guwahati has a separate room equipped with basic amenities like lighting, electrical ports, a fan, a chair, a table, and a cot. The rooms are not air-conditioned, and toilets and bathrooms are shared (typically 3 for every ten rooms). Hostels also offer facilities like a mess, canteen, juice centre, stationery shop, library, TV room, sports room for indoor sports, and laundry services.
A: IIT Guwahati is located on the outskirts of Guwahati city, approximately 20 km from the city centre. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the institute from the airport, and it can be conveniently reached by taxi or auto-rickshaw. The institute also provides a bus service that regularly plies between the institute and the city.
A: In the past, IIT Guwahati has attracted top recruiters from various industries, including technology giants and international brands. These recruiters include IBM, Dell, Honda R&D, Hewlett Packard, eBay, Flipkart, Google, Goldman Sachs, LG, LinkedIn India, ISRO, Nvidia, and many more.
