IIT Guwahati Hosts Japanese Parliamentary Delegation to Foster Research and Innovation Partnerships
A Japanese Parliamentary delegation recently visited IIT Guwahati to explore opportunities for strengthening research and innovation collaborations between India and Japan.
IIT Guwahati Hosts Japanese Parliamentary Delegation
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati hosted a distinguished Japanese delegation led by His Excellency Fukushiro Nukaga, the Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan. The delegation included four Members of Parliament, the former Japanese Ambassador to India, senior officials from the Government of Japan, and representatives from the Embassy of Japan in New Delhi. Additionally, 22 delegates from various Japanese industries were part of the visit.
Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati welcomed the delegation and presented an overview of the institute’s vision, global collaborations, achievements, and commitment to advancing scientific and technological research. Speaking during his address Prof. Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati, said, “We deeply value Japan’s longstanding friendship and its forward-looking approach to collaboration. IIT Guwahati is committed to working closely with our Japanese counterparts to tackle global challenges through shared knowledge, innovation, and mutual respect.”
In his address to the gathering, His Excellency Fukushiro Nukaga highlighted the strong democratic values and common developmental aspirations shared by India and Japan. He stressed the significance of collaboration in emerging technologies, human resource development, and the pursuit of sustainable growth. He called for enhanced cooperation through research, education, cultural exchange, and innovation-driven partnerships.
After the interaction, the delegation visited key research facilities at IIT Guwahati. At the Centre for Nanotechnology, they toured the advanced cleanroom facility, similar to the one being developed at the upcoming Tata Semiconductor plant in Assam, a project actively supported by IIT Guwahati. The delegates also explored several indigenous research innovations and ongoing projects in the field of nanotechnology.
The delegation later toured the Technology Incubation Centre and Research Park, where they were introduced to groundbreaking work in Artificial Intelligence and healthcare technologies. Start-ups incubated at the institute showcased a diverse range of medical and sustainable devices, with some of these innovations presented as mementos to the Speaker.
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 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:
| Course | Highest Package (2024) | Highest Package (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| BDes | INR 95 LPA | INR 52 LPA |
| BTech | INR 2.05 crore per annum | INR 1.25 crore per annum |
| MDes | INR 52 LPA | INR 51.03 LPA |
| MTech | INR 65.70 LPA | INR 39.35 LPA |
| MSR | INR 21.74 LPA | INR 15 LPA |
| MSc | INR 65.70 LPA | INR 51.03 LPA |
| MBA | INR 15 LPA | INR 26.64 LPA |
| MA | INR 8 LPA | INR 8 LPA |
The event also included one-on-one discussions between the Japanese delegates, IIT Guwahati officials, and representatives from the Government of Assam. These conversations aimed at strengthening existing collaborations and aligning future efforts with the shared vision of increasing Indo-Japan student and research exchanges to 50,000, as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba of Japan.
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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