IIT Guwahati - Indian Institute of Technology Answered Questions

For Non-GATE c&idates with an IIT degree, exceptions to the 60% eligibility requirement for admission to M.Tech. in Computer Science & Engineering at IIT Guwahati are based on the c&idate's BE/BTech/BS (4 years)/MSc in CS or equivalent area, & they will be shortlisted for an online interview.

Overhead expenses for Master of Design (M.Des.) at IIT Guwahati include:- One-time fees: Admission Fee (INR 2,000), Certificates Fee (INR 1,000), Medical Examination Fee (INR 2,200), Identity Card Fee (INR 200), Modernization and Upgradation Fee (INR 1,000), One-time Alumni Fee (INR 1,500), Hostel Admission and Establishment Fee (INR 2,900), and Thesis Fee (INR 10,000).- One-time deposits: Institute Caution Money (INR 4,000), Library Caution Money (INR 4,000), and Hostel Caution Money (INR 4,000).- Payable for every semester: Tuition Fees (varies by programme and category), Registration/Enrollment Fee (INR 2,000), Examination Fee (INR 500), Academic Facilities Fee (INR 3,000), Medical Fee (INR 500), Students' Brotherhood Fund (INR 500), Students' Travel Assistance Fund (INR 100), Gymkhana Fee (INR 2,000), Hostel Fund (INR 2,200), Hostel Rent (INR 2,000), Hostel Maintenance Charge (INR 3,500), Electricity and Water Charges (INR 3,500), Adjustable Mess Advance (INR 22,000), Student Welfare Fund (INR 500), Medical Insurance Premium (at actual), and Students' Fests Fees (INR 1,300).

Yes, there are one-time payments for the M.Sc. in Chemistry at IIT Guwahati, which include:
- Admission Fee: 2,000/-
- Certificates Fee: 1,000/-
- Medical Examination Fee: 2,200/-
- Identity Card Fee: 200/-
- Modernization and Upgradation Fee: 1,000/-
- One-time Alumni Fee: 1,500/-
- Hostel Admission and Establishment Fee: 2,900/-
- Thesis Fee: 10,000/-
Total one-time payment: 21,800/- (including thesis fee)

The Master of Design (M.Des.) placements at IIT Guwahati are at par with those at other Indian Institutes of Technology, with graduates getting recruited into top corporations. The multidisciplinary nature of the programme exposes students to various domains, and they have been placed in diverse job profiles such as software engineers, product designers, and business management analysts. Past recruiters include companies like Trilogy, Infosys, TCS, and Wipro, among others. Internships are also an important aspect of the program, with students having done internships in organizations like IBM, Godrej, and HCL.

No, direct admission to IIT Guwahati's Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme is not available for all candidates. However, sponsored foreign candidates can apply directly for the MBA programme through the Study in India Portal maintained by the Ministry of Education, Govt. of India. For other candidates, admission is based on a valid score in the Common Admissions Test (CAT) and other eligibility criteria.

The admission criteria for M.Sc. in Mathematics and Computing at IIT Guwahati for reserved category students is a bachelor's degree with major/honours in Mathematics and a minimum of 50% marks or 5.5 CPI on a 10-point scale without rounding off. Alternatively, a bachelor's degree without major/honours in Mathematics but with Mathematics as a subject for two years/four semesters and a minimum of 55% aggregate marks or 6.0 CPI on a 10-point scale without rounding off is also acceptable for SC/ST/PD candidates.

Yes, IIT Guwahati provides placements for B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering. According to the placement report for the academic year 2022-23 and 2023-24, most of the students are placed in various profiles including IT/Software, Finance, Core Engg., and others. The overall placement percentage across all programmes is 78.04% for 2022-23 and 71% for 2023-24. For B.Tech, the placement percentage is 83.03% for 2022-23 and the number of students placed is 636. However, the specific placement details for B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering are not provided in the report.

The documents required for M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering admission at IIT Guwahati are:
1. GATE score card
2. Qualifying degree certificate (BE/B.Tech./BS (4 years)/MSc in CS or equivalent area)
3. Mark sheets of qualifying degree
4. Certificate of category (if applicable)
5. Certificate of disability (if applicable)
6. Proof of date of birth
7. Photo ID proof