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Ph.D. in Chemistry 

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Ph.D. in Chemistry
 at 
IIT Guwahati 
Overview

Duration

4 years

Course Level

Doctorate Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Type of University

Public/Government,Autonomous

Ph.D. in Chemistry
 at 
IIT Guwahati 
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.2/5
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Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.4
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.4
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Money Review IconValue for Money3.5
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Ph.D. in Chemistry - Batch of 2024
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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.
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Ph.D. in Chemistry - Batch of 2022
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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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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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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.
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Ph.D. in Chemistry - Batch of 2025
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Really very good college and had a great experience.
Placements: IIT Guwahati is best. All the students got placement from my college because IIT is among the top colleges. The highest package offered is 40 lacs per annum and the lowest package is 4 to 8 LPA. The top companies which are Biocon, Bioneeds, and Cipla, etc. The percentage of students who got internship opportunities is 84%. The top roles offered in our course make the student ready for work.
Infrastructure: Our college has a large range of campus areas; each block has its own facilities. The college provides a Wi-Fi zone, a big library, and many facilities for students such as water, a library card, a bookstore, a locker, and a parking area. Hostel facilities are good. The canteen facility provides good food and the mess also provides food, both North and South Indian.
Faculty: The faculty is the best in our college. Teachers are very helpful in teaching. The teachers' methodology of teaching is very good. Our faculty are from top companies and have worked. They have more than 20 to 30 years of experience. Practical experience is provided and makes the student ready for industry. The semester exams are hard to pass. The passing percentage is 90%.
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Ph.D. in Chemistry
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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:   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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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

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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Ph.D. in Chemistry
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IIT Guwahati 
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Ph.D. in Chemistry
 at 
IIT Guwahati 
Entry Requirements

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Ph.D. in Chemistry
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Feb 7, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam- Forenoon (AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, and XL)
Feb 7, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam- Afternoon (AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH)
Feb 8, 2026
GATE 2026 Exam - Forenoon (CS1 and ST)

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Ph.D. in Chemistry
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IIT Guwahati 
 
Students also asked

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:   Is it expensive to study BTech at IIT Guwahati?
A: 

IIT Guwahati offers the flagship Bachelor of Technology (BTech) course to students who wish to make a solid career in the Engineering field. Students can choose from various BTech specializations at IIT Guwahati. The total tuition cost for IIT Guwahati BTech is INR 8 L. Students can check out the various scholarship schemes provided at IIT Guwahati for fee assistance.

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Q:   Which is the top branch in IIT Guwahati?
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During 2024 placements, MBA was the top UG branch with the highest placement rate of 92.86%. On the other hand, 78% of BTech and BDes students were placed. The IIT Guwahati MTech placement rate has been fluctuating from 2022 to 2024. For MA and MDes courses, a fluctuating trend was observed in the placement percentage. Take a look at the table below for IIT Guwahati placement rate trends: 

 CoursePlacement Rate (2022)Placement Rate (2023)Placement Rate (2024)
BDes71.05%74%78% (BTech & BDes)
BTech 89.59%83.03%-
MA50%85.37%50%
MDes74.19%89.66%33.33%
MS (R)50%50%50%
MSc70.21%65.09%56.57%
MBAN/AN/A92.86%
MTech66.08%72.89%63.75%
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Q:   How is the placement in CSE at IIT Guwahati?
A: 

The IIT Guwahati CSE average package for BTech and MTech courses stood at INR 36.94 LPA and INR 21.71 LPA, respectively. In addition to this, 90.68% of BTech CSE and 78.57% of MTech CSE students were placed during the 2025 drive. Check the complete IIT Guwahati placement details 2025 for BTech and MTech in CSE:

Particulars

BTech CSE Placement Statistics (2025)

MTech CSE Placement Statistics (2025)

Highest package

INR 1.25 crore per annum

INR 39.35 LPA

Average package

INR 36.94 LPA

INR 21.71 LPA

the lowest package

INR 6 LPA

INR 7 LPA

Median package

INR 34.1 LPA

INR 21.75 LPA

Total students

118

56

Students placed

107

44

Placement rate

90.68%

78.57%

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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