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Ph.D. in Chemistry 
at IIT Guwahati, Guwahati

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  • Public/Government Institute
  • Estd. 1994

Ph.D. in Chemistry
 at 
IIT Guwahati 
Overview

Duration

4 years

Course Level

Doctorate Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Public/Government,Autonomous
Ph.D. in Chemistry
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Ph.D. in Chemistry
 at 
IIT Guwahati 
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.2/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements4.4
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.4
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.4
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.5
Money Review IconValue for Money3.5
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Ph.D. in Chemistry - Batch of 2024
Offered by IIT Guwahati - Indian Institute of Technology
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IIT Guwahati is an awesome college.
Placements: IIT Guwahati campus is very large. Since I am a Ph.D. scholar, the research facilities in this college are very good.  Around 80-85% of students get placed in our course. The highest salary package in our college is 57 LPA, the average salary package is 11 LPA, and the lowest salary package is 6 LPA. Companies like Aditya Birla, Tata, and PhonePe recruit students from our course. Every student gets an internship in the 2nd or 3rd year through hard work.
Infrastructure: Facilities available in our hostel include Wi-Fi, drinking water, light, fans, and beds. Fully air-conditioned classrooms are available in our college. A central library is also available on our campus, and books can be issued by students. The quality of food in the mess is average. There are three canteens on our campus, and the fast food is good. We have a small ground to play different sports like volleyball, football, and cricket.
Faculty: Professors are well-qualified, helpful, and knowledgeable. All of them are PhD holders. The course curriculum is relevant to industry needs. Besides, one has to prepare themselves too. Each semester has 2 exams, mid-term and end-term. One needs to have at least 35% in order to pass the course.
Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025Read More
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Ph.D. in Chemistry - Batch of 2022
Offered by IIT Guwahati - Indian Institute of Technology
5
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Beautiful college.
Placements: A very reputable institute of India in all dimensions, including placement. The placement was very good. The highest package offered was 20 LPA. The average package in our course was around 8 LPA. Around 80% of students received placement offers.
Infrastructure: The facilities and infrastructure available for our course were extremely good. It is one of the most beautiful institutions in India. Wi-Fi campus and library were present. A hostel with a family was available in this IIT. Food quality in the canteen and mess was also good.
Faculty: Professors were helpful, qualified, knowledgeable, and well-experienced in their respective domains of study. Teaching quality of our faculty members was extremely good. The course curriculum was relevant. The semester examinations were quite tough.
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Ph.D. in Chemistry - Batch of 2022
Offered by IIT Guwahati - Indian Institute of Technology
3.6
4Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life2Value for Money
The Best IIT in India with good packages and facilities.
Placements: The percentage of students placed in IIT Guwahati was 98% of our batch. In our course, more than 90% got placed. The highest package offered was 39 LPA and the lowest was 10 to 15 LPA. Recruiting companies included Tata Chemical, BAFS, Apollo, and other top companies. Students internships in companies with stipends. Roles offered in the course were process engineering, analyst, etc.
Infrastructure: Facilities and infrastructure were very good. Each branch had different building blocks, including separate libraries, labs, and classrooms. Our course provided all resources and facilities, including materials, lab facilities, and library facilities. Hostel food was not very good. The canteen food was good but costly. Medical facilities were available for all.
Faculty: Teachers were like friends. They supported us academically and in gaining industry experience. The teaching quality was very good. Teachers were well qualified with Masters and Ph.D. They had good knowledge. The course curriculum was relevant to the industry. Semester exams were hard to pass. The pass percentage was 83%.
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Ph.D. in Chemistry - Batch of 2022
Offered by IIT Guwahati - Indian Institute of Technology
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The best college to take admission in 2025.
Placements: 93% of students who were in my course got placed. The highest package was 2.30 crores per annum. The lowest was 16 LPA. The average package was around 31 LPA. Top recruiting companies included Google, Microsoft, Facebook, IBM, etc. The roles offered to students were at the level closer to CEO and managers.
Infrastructure: We had everything in our hostel including cupboards, indoor games, indoor courts, gym, and Wi-Fi at a very high speed. The quality of food depends on the mess you prefer, so the quality was based on the mess similarly. We had luxury rooms in the first year where we could make new connections. Also, college campus was very beautiful with natural beauty.
Faculty: The core opportunities provided by this course were good. The course curriculum was very relevant, and the teachers were highly qualified, helpful, easily approachable, skilled, and knowledgeable too. The teaching quality was very good and easy for students to understand. Semester exams were hard according to the standards of IITS with a high pass percentage of around 94%-95%.
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Ph.D. in Chemistry - Batch of 2024
Offered by IIT Guwahati - Indian Institute of Technology
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It is a nice institute because of its excellent placements.
Placements: IIT Guwahati is well known for the best placement. I love IIT because of its placement percentage of up to 100%. I am a passout student. The highest package offered in our course is 67 LPA and the lowest package offered is 8-10 LPA. The recruiting companies are Biocon, Cipla, Sun Pharma, Dr. Reddy's, and many others. The internship opportunities in our course are 92%. The roles, such as research intern and other posts, are offered. I am proud to be an IITian.
Infrastructure: Facilities at IIT are top-notch, and we get all the facilities. High-speed Wi-Fi facilities in classrooms and on campus are there. Labs with well-equipped systems, and they provide all materials. Library with all books and research papers. Hostel facilities are good. We get good food in mess, all different types of food daily. The taste is also good. The canteen is also good and provides the best food, but it is much more costly. Sports facilities are provided, and we can play all types of games.
Faculty: Teachers are helpful in teaching and qualified with the highest degree and Ph.D. The teaching quality is good. The course curriculum is relevant to Chemistry. Teachers provide a practical experience with the lab and make students ready for industry. The semester exams are hard to pass, but if you study hard, you can score good marks.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2025Read More
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Ph.D. in Chemistry
 at 
IIT Guwahati 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   What is the fee for PhD at IIT Guwahati?
A: 

IIT Guwahati offers a PhD in various  subjects with an annual intake varying from 9 to 35 students, differing from course to course. Admission to IIT Guwahati PhD is granted based on GATE/ CEED scores. Therefore, candidates must secure valid scores in the aforementioned exams. Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati IIT Guwahati offers these respective courses at a total tuition fees worth INR 1.7 Lakh.

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Q:   What is the basic eligibility for PhD at IIT Guwahati?
A: 

Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% to 70% aggregate or 6.0 to 7.0 CPI is the basic eligibility for the PhD programme offered at IIT Guwahati. Candidates with a four-year bachelor’s degree/ equivalent qualification with a minimum of 70% aggregate or 7.0 CPI can also apply. The aspirants must also hold the relevant documents as a proof of eligibility.

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Q:   How is IIT Guwahati in terms of placement?
A: 

The overall placement rate has been fluctuating over the past three years. For better clarity, the table below presents the IIT Guwahati placement trends:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2023)

Placement Statistics (2024)

Placement Statistics (2025)

Highest package

INR 2.4 Cr per annum

INR 2.05 Cr per annum

INR 1.25 Cr per annum

Placement rate

78.04%

71%

62%

No. of students registered

1,425

1,584

1,606

No. of students placed

1,112

1,124

1,001

Companies participated

246

466

260

PPOs offered

215

229

193

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Q:   Who is eligible for IIT Guwahati?
A: 

In order to get admision at IIT Guwahati, the candidate have to meet the last educational qualification. To know the eligibility for few of a top courses offered at IIT Guwahati students can check the table below:

Course NameEligibility 
BTechClass 12 in Science stream with Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects
MTechBTech or BE/ MCA/ MSc/ AMIETE with 60% aggregate or 6.0 CPI
MScBachelor’s degree in the Science stream with a minimum of 55% aggregate
PhDMaster’s degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% to 70% aggregate or 6.0 to 7.0 CPI
MBABachelor’s/ master’s degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate or 6.0 CPI/CGPA
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Q:   Is IIT Guwahati good for placement?
A: 

The institute recorded an overall placement percentage of 62% during the academic year 2023-24. The IIT Guwahati highest package in 2025 stood at INR 1.25 crore per annum. The complete insight of IIT Guwahati placements between 2024 and 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics (2024)

Placement Statistics (2025)

Highest package

INR 2.05 Cr per annum

INR 1.25 Cr per annum

Placement rate

71%

62%

No. of students registered

1,584

1,606

No. of students placed

1,124

1,001

Companies participated

466

260

PPOs offered

229

193

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Ph.D. in Chemistry
 at 
IIT Guwahati 
Placements

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Bosch Ltd
CapGemini
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Directi
Facebook
Flipkart
Goldman Sachs
Google
HCL
Idea Cellular Services
Info Edge (India) Ltd.
Infosys
Jindal Steel
Microsoft
MU Sigma
Oracle
Purple Talk
Qualcomm
Samsung
Snapdeal
Sprinklr
Wipro
ZS Associates
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Ph.D. in Chemistry
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IIT Guwahati 
Entry Requirements

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Nov 3, 2025
Start Date for GATE 2026 Application Form CorrectionTentative
Nov 6, 2025
Last Date for GATE 2026 Application Correction (for other candidates)
Jan 2, 2026
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IIT Guwahati 
 
Students also asked

Q:   What is the highest placement package offered at IIT Guwahati?
A: 

The overall highest package for the 2024 drive stood at INR 1.25 crore per annum and was offered to BTech students. The table below represents the course-wise IIT Guwahati highest package offered between 2024 and 2025:

CourseHighest Package (2024)Highest Package (2025)
BDesINR 95 LPAINR 52 LPA
BTechINR 2.05 crore per annumINR 1.25 crore per annum
MDesINR 52 LPAINR 51.03 LPA
MTechINR 65.70 LPAINR 39.35 LPA
MSRINR 21.74 LPAINR 15 LPA
MScINR 65.70 LPAINR 51.03 LPA
MBAINR 15 LPAINR 26.64 LPA
MAINR 8 LPAINR 8 LPA
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Q:   Is IIT Guwahati a private or government institute?
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Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, or IIT Guwahati, is a government institute and was established in 1994. It is the 6th IIT established by the Government of India and has been ranked 7th under the Engineering category by the NIRF 2024. The university has also been ranked in the band 334 by the QS World University Rankings 2026.

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Q:   What is the average package of IIT Guwahati?
A: 

The course-wise average package for the academic year 2024-25 is out on the official website. The highest average package 2025 stood at INR 28.42 LPA and was made to BDes students. For a detailed analysis of IIT Guwahati average package trends refer to the table below:

CourseAverage Package (2023)Average Package (2024)Average Package (2025)
BDesINR 25.75 LPA (BTech & BDes)INR 36.17 LPAINR 28.42 LPA
BTech-INR 25.75 LPAINR 25.21 LPA
MDesINR 16.51 LPA (MTech & MDes)INR 21.94 LPAINR 18.96 LPA
MTech-INR 14.55 LPAINR 14.17 LPA
MSRINR 14.72 LPAINR 12.90 LPAINR 9.86 LPA
MScINR 10.86 LPAINR 11.13 LPAINR 10.28 LPA
MBAN/AINR 10.08 LPAINR 11.43 LPA
MAINR 7.11 LPAINR 6.16 LPAINR 6.59 LPA
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Q:   What is the lowest placement package offered at IIT Guwahati?
A: 

The table below showcases the course-wise IIT Guwahati lowest package trends for the past three years:

CourseLowest Package (2023)Lowest Package (2024)Lowest Package (2025)
BDesINR 5.32 LPA (BTech & BDes)INR 8.16 LPAINR 10 LPA
BTech-INR 5 LPAINR 6 LPA
MDesINR 4.20 LPA (MTech & MDes)INR 5.50 LPAINR 8 LPA
MTech-INR 4.20 LPAINR 6 LPA
MSRINR 7 LPAINR 5.50 LPAINR 7 LPA
MScINR 7 LPAINR 4.20 LPAINR 6 LPA
MBAN/AINR 7 LPAINR 7 LPA
MAINR 3.60 LPAINR 5.16 LPAINR 6 LPA
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