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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 |
|---|---|
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) |
8 Feb '26 | GATE 2026 Exam - Forenoon (CS1 and ST) |
M.Sc. Admissions 2026
- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: IIT JAM, GATE
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Jan '26 | IIT JAM 2026 Admit CardTentative |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
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 |
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 |
Candidates seeking admission in an IIT Guwahati MSc course must have a valid bachelor’s degree issued by a recognised university. Admission to the MSc course is based on merit in IIT JAM followed by CCMN counselling. The seat allotment is carried out based on document verification, seat intake, and category of the students, during the counselling. Moreover, the IIT JAM application process is carried out in online mode (jam.iitg.ac.in).
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.
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Find below the most asked questions related to IIT Guwahati Courses & Fees 2024:
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 important dates of UCEED 2026 cover events like the commencement and deadline to fill out the UCEED application, admit card release and exam date, result date, and seat allotment schedule. This means the important dates will cover all the events starting from the release of admission notification to the completion of the admission process. The candidate can keep track of upcoming events by consulting the important dates.
The important dates for UCEED 2026 have been released by IIT Bombay. IIT Bombay has the authority to change a pre-announced date; so candidates need to stay updated by visiting this space.
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:
| Course | Placement Rate (2022) | Placement Rate (2023) | Placement Rate (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDes | 71.05% | 74% | 78% (BTech & BDes) |
| BTech | 89.59% | 83.03% | - |
| MA | 50% | 85.37% | 50% |
| MDes | 74.19% | 89.66% | 33.33% |
| MS (R) | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| MSc | 70.21% | 65.09% | 56.57% |
| MBA | N/A | N/A | 92.86% |
| MTech | 66.08% | 72.89% | 63.75% |
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% |
IIT Guwahati offer M.Tech for the duration of 2 years in various specialisations such as Computer Science and Engineering, Biotechnology, Food Science and Technology, etc. via 11 Departments. IIT Guwahati M.Tech admission is entrance-based. Further, the M.Tech selections are done based on the exam and counselling rounds.
Candidates must secure a valid score in BTech or BE/ MCA/ MSc/ Graduation (AMIETE) with 60% aggregate or 6.0 CPI. The minimum marks requirement is relaxed by lowering 0.5% CPI or 5% aggregate for SC/ST/PwD category candidates. In addition to this, candidates must qualify GATE and COAP counselling.
IIT Guwahati offers admission to various UG and PG course specialisations based on different national-level exams. For instance, BTech admission is based on JEE Advanced ranks. For BDes admission, UCEED ranks are considered. For MSc admission, the institute considers IIT JAM scores. The cutoff for these exams is released based on categories.
Given below are the last round cutoff range for various exams accepted by the institute concerning the General AI category:
JEE Main cutoff range - 792-10727
IIT JAM cutoff range - 61-268
UCEED cutoff - 96
Candidates can click here for a detailed exam-wise, branch-wise, category-wise and round-wise cutoff of IIT Guwahati.
Whether 50 in UCEED a good rank for IIT Guwahati depends on the category the student belongs to. For students belonging to the General AI category, the cutoff rank in round 1 was 77. Therefore, attaing a rank of 50 can secure a seat at the college, for the General AI category candidates. Among the OBC AI category students, the cutoff rank was closed at 44. Thus, for the OBC AI category candidates, it is not possible to get a seat at the college with 50 rank in UCEED. Similarly, for other categories also, it is difficult as the rank required is quite lower.
In order to get admision at IIT Guwahati, the candidate have to meet the last educational qualification. To know the selection criteria for few of a top courses offered at IIT Guwahati students can check the table below:
| Course Name | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|
| BTech | JEE Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling |
| MTech | IIT-JAM + CCMN counselling |
| PhD | GATE/ NET/ CEED/ INSPIRE |
Yes, IIT Guwahati offers scholarships to BDes students. The institute offers Institute Merit Scholarship, Institute Merit-cum-Means (McM) Scholarships, SC-ST Scholarships and others. Apart from this, the institute also offers assistanship to BDes students. Assistantships are provided to regular students (Indian nationals) in the CEED score condition for getting assistantships is exempted for students with BDes degrees from an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) with minimum CPI of 8.0.
The university offers placements support to the students. As per the overall report 2024, The the highest package offered was INR 205 LPA. In addition to this, 102 students received packages of INR 50 LPA. However, the the highest stipend offered during IIT Guwahati internships 2023 was INR 1.60 LPA. Moreover, the average package offered to MBA students stood at INR 10.08 LPA.
IIT Guwahati offers a full-time BTech programme in 12 specialisations, namely Biosciences & Bioengineering, Data Science & Artificial Intelligence, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Science & Technology, Computer Science & Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics & Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mathematics & Computing, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering and Engineering Physics.
IIT Guwahati offers a full-time BTech programme in 12 specialisations as mentioned in the following table:
| IIT Guwahati BTech Specialisations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Biosciences & Bioengineering | Computer Science & Engineering | Chemical Engineering |
| Civil Engineering | Chemical Science & Technology | Electronics & Electrical Engineering |
| Data Science & Artificial Intelligence | Electronics & Communication Engineering | Mathematics & Computing |
| Engineering Physics | Energy Engineering | Mechanical Engineering |
To apply for BTech at IIT Guwahati candidates are required to fill out the application form by visiting the official website of JEE Main. Given below are step-by-step process to apply for BTech:
Step 1: Register and appear for JEE Mains exam.
Step 2: Qualify JEE Main and appear for the JEE Adv. exam.
Step 3: Register for JoSAA Counselling.
Step 4: Seat Allotment is conducted by JoSAA.
Step 5: Report at alloted college and Pay the fee.
All the students seeking admission to the Bachelor of Design (BDes) programme offered at IIT Guwahati must apply for UCEED first, and then submit a duly filled application to the institute. Each candidate can attempt UCEED a maximum of two times in consecutive years, and the score of the entrance exam is valid only for one year. To apply for BDes, follow the step-wise application process for UCEED demonstrated in the infographic below:
Step 1: Visit the official website of UCEED.
Step 2: Click on the "Registration" button and then on "Registration Portal".
Step 3: Register using a valid email ID and enter the required details and submit them.
Step 4: Log in to the registered account to fill out the application form.
Step 5: Choose preferred exam cities (three) and upload the scanned documents.
Step 6: Payment of the application fee and submit the application.
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.
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 |
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.
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