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IIT Guwahati Admission Dates 2025
IIT Guwahati accepts JEE Main and GATE scores for admission to different programmes. Upcoming events scheduled for IIT Guwahati admission via these exams are tabulated below:
M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2026
- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: GATE
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
2 Jan '26 | GATE 2026 Admit Card |
7 Feb '26 | GATE 2026 Exam- Forenoon (AG, ES, GG, IN, MA, MN, TF, XE, and XL) |
7 Feb '26 | GATE 2026 Exam- Afternoon (AE, BT, CH, CY, GE, PH, XH) |
M.Sc. Admissions 2026
- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: IIT JAM, GATE
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
5 Jan '26 | IIT JAM 2026 Admit Card |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
Admission to M.Tech at IITG is entirely based on GATE score. Candidates with a GATE rank between 600 and 800 and a score between 400 and 800 will have a good chance for getting admitted in an MTech course at IITG. However, as the cutoff marks change for every admission year, hence, the number can vary. A relaxation in the required cutoff is given to the candidates belonging to reserved categories.
The dates for JoSAA counselling 2026 choice filling will be announced once the result of JEE Main 2026 is declared. Candidates can fill choices only during the choice filling period. Also, candidates need to lock their choices before the last date.
To get admission to BDes course offered by IIT Guwahati, candidates must attain the rank as per the category they belong to. IIT Guwahati UCEED cutoff 2025 has been released for the first and the second round for different categories of students in the AII India quota. In the first round, the cutoff rank for the General AI category candidates was 77. During the Round 2 of admission, the UCEED closing rank stood at 81 for B.Des admission.
The table consists of the category-wise cutoff ranks for IIT Guwahati BDes admission for both Round 1 & Round 2:
| Category | UCEED (Round 1 Closing Rank) | UCEED (Round 2 Closing Rank) |
|---|---|---|
| General | 77 | 81 |
| OBC | 44 | 45 |
| SC | 25 | 27 |
| ST | 7 | 7 |
| PWD | 5 | 5 |
| EWS | 15 | 15 |
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IIT Guwahati Admissions 2024 FAQs
Find below the most asked questions related to IIT Guwahati Courses & Fees 2024:
The table below showcases the course-wise IIT Guwahati lowest package trends for the past three years:
| Course | Lowest Package (2023) | Lowest Package (2024) | Lowest Package (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDes | INR 5.32 LPA (BTech & BDes) | INR 8.16 LPA | INR 10 LPA |
| BTech | - | INR 5 LPA | INR 6 LPA |
| MDes | INR 4.20 LPA (MTech & MDes) | INR 5.50 LPA | INR 8 LPA |
| MTech | - | INR 4.20 LPA | INR 6 LPA |
| MSR | INR 7 LPA | INR 5.50 LPA | INR 7 LPA |
| MSc | INR 7 LPA | INR 4.20 LPA | INR 6 LPA |
| MBA | N/A | INR 7 LPA | INR 7 LPA |
| MA | INR 3.60 LPA | INR 5.16 LPA | INR 6 LPA |
Yes, M.Tech at IIT Guwahati is a good choice as it holds the status of an Institute of Importance like other IITs. IIT Guwahati Assam has been ranked 7 under the 'Engineering' category and 9 under the Overall category by the NIRF Ranking 2024. The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati IIT Guwahati has signed MoUs with numerous national and international institutions across the globe to promote student and faculty exchange programmes.
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:
| Course | Average Package (2023) | Average Package (2024) | Average Package (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDes | INR 25.75 LPA (BTech & BDes) | INR 36.17 LPA | INR 28.42 LPA |
| BTech | - | INR 25.75 LPA | INR 25.21 LPA |
| MDes | INR 16.51 LPA (MTech & MDes) | INR 21.94 LPA | INR 18.96 LPA |
| MTech | - | INR 14.55 LPA | INR 14.17 LPA |
| MSR | INR 14.72 LPA | INR 12.90 LPA | INR 9.86 LPA |
| MSc | INR 10.86 LPA | INR 11.13 LPA | INR 10.28 LPA |
| MBA | N/A | INR 10.08 LPA | INR 11.43 LPA |
| MA | INR 7.11 LPA | INR 6.16 LPA | INR 6.59 LPA |
The key highlights of IIT Guwahati placements 2024 and 2025 for MA are presented below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2024) | Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| the highest package | INR 8 LPA | INR 8 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 6.16 LPA | INR 6.59 LPA |
| Median Package | INR 6 LPA | INR 6.5 LPA |
| the lowest Package | INR 5.16 LPA | INR 6 LPA |
| Students Placed | 23 | 18 |
NIRF ranked IIT Guwahati 7 under the “Engineering” category in 2023. According to media reports, a total of 712 students were placed till Dec 6 during IIT Guwahati placements 2024. Further, the highest international and domestic package offered during IIT Guwahati placements 2024 stood at INR 2.05 Crore per annum and INR 1.20 Crore per annum, respectively.
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% |
The key highlights of IIT Guwahati placements 2024 and 2025 for M.Tech are presented below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2024) | Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| the highest package | INR 65.70 LPA | INR 39.35 LPA |
| Average Package | INR 14.55 LPA | INR 14.17 LPA |
| Median Package | INR 11 LPA | INR 11 LPA |
| the lowest Package | INR 4.20 LPA | INR 6 LPA |
| Students Placed | 313 | 209 |
Some of the top regular recruiters who were part of IIT Guwahati placements in recent years are tabulated below:
| IIT Guwahati Top Recruiters | ||
|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Chase | PwC | |
| Goldman Sachs | Schlumberger | Deloitte |
| Uber | Apple | EY |
| Microsoft | Qualcomm | KPMG |
| Infosys | Ola | Amazon |
Some of the top regular recruiters who were part of IIT Guwahati placements in recent years are tabulated below:
| IIT Guwahati Top Recruiters | ||
|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Chase | PwC | |
| Goldman Sachs | Schlumberger | Deloitte |
| Uber | Apple | EY |
| Microsoft | Qualcomm | KPMG |
| Infosys | Ola | Amazon |
For the SC category students under the AI quota, the JEE Advanced cutoff ranks varied between 183 and 2080 for core branches, including CSE, ECE, Civil, Chemical, etc. For the core branches, mostly the cutoffs are on the higher side for admission. Candidates seeking admission to core branches must target securing a cutoff rank of up to 2000 to improve their chances of admission at IIT Guwahati. Refer to the table below to view the last round closing ranks of IIT Guwahati core branches for 2025.
| Course | Last Round Cutoff 2025 |
|---|---|
| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 183 |
| B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 499 |
| B.Tech. in Electronics and Electrical Engineering | 656 |
| B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | 1240 |
| B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 1490 |
| B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | 1997 |
Qualifying marks for JEE Mains 2026, also called qualifying percentile for JEE Mains will be announced by the NTA along with the JEE Main 2026 session 2 result. Candidates must note that qualifying percentile for JEE Mains 2026 is the minimum percentile required to appear in JEE Advanced 2026. For admission to NIT or IIITs, there is no provision of qualifying marks in JEE Mains 2026 and admission is given based on All India Rank in JEE Mains exam. NTA will announce JEE Mains 2026 All India rank in April after session 2 exam results.
Yes, MBA degree holders of IIT Guwahati can build a career in the govt. sector. Some high-demand MBA career options within the government sector are mentioned below:
- Economist through the Indian Economic Service (IES) Examination
- Reserve Bank of India Grade B Officer
- Staff Selection Commission Officer
- Probationary Officer for Government Banks
- IAS, IPS, and IFS through the entrance exam UPSC CSE
IIT Guwahati accepts the CEED exam for admission to the MDes course.
IIT Guwahati MDes cutoff 2024 is based on CEED scores 2024 followed by the round-wise CEED Counselling. IIT Guwahati CEED cutoff 2024 is out for Part A. The mean and standard deviation for CEED 2024 Part A are 41.90 and 16.72, respectively. Refer to the table given below to check out the CEED Part A cutoff 2024 for IIT Guwahati.
| Cutoff Type | CEED Cutoff 2024 |
|---|---|
| Mean | 41.90 |
| Standard Deviation | 16.72 |
The following table showcases the course-wise total strength and the number of students placed during IIT Guwahati placements 2024:
Course | Students Registered (2024) | No. of Students Placed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
BTech | 844 (BTech & BDes) | 636 |
MTech | 491 | 313 |
MSc | 99 | 56 |
PhD | N/A | 26 |
MA | 46 | 23 |
BDes | - | 22 |
MDes | 60 | 20 |
MSR | 30 | 15 |
MBA | 14 | 13 |
Candidates with BTech or BE/ MCA/ MSc/ Graduation (AMIETE) with 60% aggregate or 6.0 CPI are eligible for the M.Tech in IIT Guwahati. Further, there is 0.5% CPI or 5% marks relaxation for SC/ST/PwD category candidates. Candidates must also have valid score in the national level exam GATE exam and they must also participated in the COAP Counselling (GATE not required for the sponsored category).
In order to get admission in IIT Guwahati for BTech course, the student need to provide valid JEE Main score. Admission to BTech at IIT Guwahati is purely based on the score obtained by the candidates in the entrance exam followed by JoSAA counselling. Some of the key highlights around the IIT Guwahati BTech programme such as fee, seat intake, eligibility and selection for all specialisations are as follows:
| Course | Eligibility & Selection |
|---|---|
| BTech | Eligibility: Class 12 in the Science stream with Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects Selection: JEE Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling |
The last year 2022 cutoff ranks for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Guwahati - Indian Institute of Technology other than General category were - 298 for OBC, 175 for SC, 77 for ST, 103 for EWS, 37 for PWD. While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in JEE exam, the last cut offs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State. It also varies if the applicant is a female.
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.
Candidates seeking admission to the IIT Guwahati must ensure that they meet the required eligibility criteria. The below-mentioned table includes IIT Guwahati BTech eligibility and selection criteria:
Course | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|
BTech | Pass Class 12 in the Science stream with Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects | JEE Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling |
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IIT Guwahati has a decent placement record of placements for courses like BTech, MTech, MBA, BDes, etc. Check out the key highlights of IIT Guwahati placements for the Class of 2024 and 2025 in the table below:
Particulars | Placement Statistics (2024) | Placement Statistics (2025) |
|---|---|---|
the 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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