IIT Guwahati - Indian Institute of Technology Answered Questions

The IIT Guwahati offers admission to the M.Sc. in Mathematics and Computing course based on the performance in the entrance exam, JAM (Joint Admission Test for M.Sc.). The specific basis for admission includes the rank obtained in JAM, as well as the student's academic background and other criteria as specified by the institute.

To be eligible for admission to the M.Sc. in Mathematics and Computing at IIT Guwahati, a candidate should have a bachelor's degree with major/honors in Mathematics and a minimum of 55% marks or 6.0 CPI on a 10-point scale. Alternatively, they can have a bachelor's degree without major/honors in Mathematics but with Mathematics as a subject for two years/four semesters and a minimum of 60% aggregate marks or 6.5 CPI on a 10-point scale.

To be eligible for admission to the M.Sc. in Chemistry at IIT Guwahati, a candidate should pursue a stream that includes Chemistry as a major/honours subject and Mathematics and Physics as other subjects, with a minimum of 55% or 6.0 CPI in a scale of 10, without rounding off, in major/honours subject.

To apply for B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering at IIT Guwahati, you need to follow these steps:1. Check the eligibility criteria: You should have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as compulsory subjects.2. Appear for JEE (Advanced): IIT Guwahati admits students to its B.Tech. programs based on the JEE (Advanced) exam.3. Register on the JEE (Advanced) website: Fill out the online application form and upload the required documents.4. Fill out the choices: After the JEE (Advanced) results are announced, fill out your course choices, including B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering at IIT Guwahati.5. Attend counseling: If allotted a seat, attend the counseling session to confirm your admission.6. Pay fees and complete admission formalities: Once your admission is confirmed, pay the required fees and complete the admission formalities.

To get admission in B.Tech. in Electronics and Electrical Engineering at IIT Guwahati, the following documents are required:1. Class 10th and 12th marksheet and certificate2. JEE Advanced Admit card3. Category certificate (if applicable)4. PwD certificate (if applicable)5. Passport size photographs6. Identity proof (Aadhaar card, passport, etc.)

Yes, the M.Sc. in Mathematics and Computing eligibility criteria differ for reserved category candidates at IIT Guwahati. The minimum percentage or CPI required for SC/ST/PD candidates is 5% or 0.5 points lower than that of General/OBC category candidates.

Yes, private companies hire from B.Des. at IIT Guwahati. The average package for a Bachelor of Design (B.Des) graduate from IIT Guwahati typically ranges from ₹8 to ₹12 Lacs per annum, with some sources indicating it can be as high as ₹16-17 LPA. Companies from various sectors, including IT, finance, and design, participate in the recruitment process.

IIT Guwahati offers an MA in Development Studies with good faculty support and placements. It has a better brand name compared to NIT Rourkela. The course provides a trans-disciplinary understanding of development in India and offers jobs in NGOs, research institutes, and government sectors. The average salary package for graduates is between 3.6 to 10 Lakhs p.a.

The eligibility criteria for direct admission to the M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering course at IIT Guwahati includes:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent in an appropriate area
- M.Sc. (Computer Science/Information Technology)/MCA
- Graduates (AMIETE) enrolled up to 31.05.2013 from Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) in Computer Science & Engineering.
For Non-GATE candidates with an IIT degree, the candidate should have BE/B.Tech./BS (4 years)/MSc in CS or equivalent area.
The selection mode is through COAP, and candidates will be shortlisted based on the GATE score cutoff in CS GATE paper, with the following cutoffs:
- Open/General (EWS): 650
- OBC (NCL): 585
- SC/ST/PWD: 433
For Non-GATE candidates with an IIT degree, the candidate will be shortlisted for an online interview based on the minimum eligibility criteria and regular studentship criteria declared in the IIT Guwahati main admission portal.