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 2023-24 is out on the official website. The highest average package 2024 stood at INR 36.17 LPA and was made to BDes students. In 2023, the highest average package was grabbed by BTech and BDes students and the amount stood at INR 25.75 LPA. For a detailed analysis of IIT Guwahati average package trends refer to the table below:
| Course | Average Package (2022) | Average Package (2023) | Average Package (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDes | INR 26.27 LPA (BTech & BDes) | INR 25.75 LPA (BTech & BDes) | INR 36.17 LPA |
| BTech | - | - | INR 25.75 LPA |
| MDes | INR 17.47 LPA (MTech & MDes) | INR 16.51 LPA (MTech & MDes) | INR 21.94 LPA |
| MTech | - | - | INR 14.55 LPA |
| MSR | INR 12.76 LPA | INR 14.72 LPA | INR 12.90 LPA |
| MSc | INR 15.38 LPA | INR 10.86 LPA | INR 11.13 LPA |
| MBA | N/A | N/A | INR 10.08 LPA |
| MA | INR 5.04 LPA | INR 7.11 LPA | INR 6.16 LPA |
The overall the highest package for the 2024 drive stood at INR 2.05 crore per annum and was offered to BTech students. The table below represents the course-wise IIT Guwahati the highest package 2024:
| Course | the highest Package (2024) |
|---|---|
| BTech | INR 2.05 crore per annum |
| BDes | INR 95 LPA |
| MTech | INR 65.70 LPA |
| MSc | INR 65.70 LPA |
| MDes | INR 52 LPA |
| MSR | INR 21.74 LPA |
| MBA | INR 15 LPA |
| MA | INR 8 LPA |
The highest package for MSR increased from 2022 to 2023 and was the same in 2023 and 2024. On the other hand, a fluctuating trend was recorded in the MA and MSc the highest packages. The following table depicts the IIT Guwahati the highest package trends for various courses:
| Course | the highest Package (2022) | the highest Package (2023) | the highest Package (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDes | - Domestic: INR 1.20 crore per annum (BTech & BDes) - International: INR 72 LPA (BTech & BDes) |
- Domestic: INR 1.20 crore per annum (BTech & BDes) - International: INR 2.40 crore per annum (BTech & BDes) |
INR 95 LPA |
| BTech | - | - | INR 2.05 crore per annum |
| MDes | - Domestic: INR 44 LPA (MTech & MDes) - International: INR 2.05 crore per annum (MTech & MDes) |
- Domestic: INR 51.32 LPA (MTech & MDes) - International: INR 57.70 LPA (MTech & MDes) |
INR 52 LPA |
| MTech | - | - | INR 65.70 LPA |
| MSR | INR 18 LPA | INR 21.74 LPA | INR 21.74 LPA |
| MSc | Domestic: INR 38.40 LPA International: INR 48.23 LPA |
INR 37.69 LPA | INR 65.70 LPA |
| MBA | N/A | N/A | INR 15 LPA |
| MA | INR 6 LPA | INR 21 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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Particulars
Placement Statistics (2022)
Placement Statistics (2023)
Placement Statistics (2024)
Placement rate
74.09%
78.04%
71%
Students securing a package of INR 50 LPA
N/A
N/A
102
No. of students registered
1,243
1,425
1,584
No. of students placed
921
1,112
1,124
Companies registered
N/A
N/A
466
Companies participated
180
246
N/A
No. of international offers
28
20
N/A
PPOs offered
179
215
229
PPOs accepted
157
166
189
PSU's onboarded
N/A
N/A
14