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Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati was established in 1994 by an Act of Parliament. The academic programme started with 65 students in three undergraduate programmes in 1995.

The Institute is growing steadily and the total number of students in eleven departments, nine academic centres and five schools in numerous undergraduate and postgraduate programmes is now around 8600.

The Institute has excellent infrastructure for the all-round development of its students. The institute has full-fledged Technology Incubation Centre and Research Park to promote entrepreneurship activities.

IIT Guwahati continues to maintain its superior position in various International and National Rankings. IIT Guwahati has retained the 7th position for the consecutive 9th year among the best engineering institutions of the country in the 'India Rankings 2024 declared by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) of the Union Ministry of Education.

Additionally, IIT Guwahati has been ranked as the 9th best university in the country. IIT Guwahati has been ranked 2nd in the 'Swachhata Ranking' conducted by the Govt. of India. IIT Guwahati has been ranked as the top- ranked university in 2019 for IT developers by HackerRank in the Asia-Pacific region. IIT Guwahati gained 42 position globally in the 'Research Citations per Faculty' category and overall 344 rank in the QS World University Rankings 2025 released recently. Also, IIT Guwahati ranks 6th globally in Sustainable Development Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy) of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023.

The institute has a very good central library, which provides library and information services to support teaching, learning, and research activities by creating state-of-the- art facilities. It is housed on a four-storey building having a floor area of about 7500 sq. meter. In- house services of the library are fully computerised and wi-fi facility is provided within the library building for connecting to the internet and accessing the Institute's electronic resources.

The sports facilities of the Institute are of international standard. The students graduating from this institute are motivated, bright, and very eager to perform after they graduate. IIT Guwahati has extensive facilities for cultural and creative activities too. For example, the Technical Board promotes technology, creativity and innovation. IIT Guwahati helps in shaping up bright minds with proper perspectives. IIT

IIT Guwahati hosts two supercomputing facilities PARAM-Kamrupa, 838 TF & PARAMISHAN, 250TF, to carry out research activities in various scientific domains including forecasting weather and climate, bioinformatics, computational chemistry, molecular dynamics, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, and especially data science etc.

Because of the excellent performance of the students of IIT Guwahati in all fields of study and research, guided by the dynamic faculty members and with full support of the non-teaching employees, IIT Guwahati could feature in the coveted list young universities (under 50 years of age) of the world selected by the Times Higher Education (THE) magazine. IIT Guwahati is the only Indian entry to this elite list.

I cordially invite all prospective employers to visit IIT Guwahati and to participate in the on-campus placement and internship processes.

With Best Wishes,
Prof. Devendra Jalihal

IIT Guwahati entered the elite list of the top 100 young universities of the world under 50 years in 2014. It is the best ranking for any Indian institute in the world university rankings. IIT Guwahati has been ranked 7 under the 'Engineering' category in the NIRF 2023 Ranking. IIT Guwahati gained rank 32 globally in the ‘Research Citations per Faculty’ category and overall 364 rank in the QS World University Rankings 2024. At this moment of pride and happiness, I take this opportunity to welcome you all.

In a short duration of over two decades, IIT Guwahati has been able to develop world-class facilities and resources. We are well recognized for our research and teaching facilities in India and abroad. IIT Guwahati has a vibrant academic ambience with a total student population of about 8600. There are eleven academic departments, five schools, and nine interdisciplinary centres. The undergraduate programmes include B.Tech and B.Des, while postgraduate programmes comprise M.Tech, M.Des, MS(R), M.Sc., MA, and MBA. In addition, all the academic departments/centres/schools offer PhD programs.

Our students have continuously been able to display excellent potential and skill in their fields of academics and extra-curricular activities. Many of the students have visited foreign universities of repute to widen their knowledge and experience. The IIT Guwahati alumni are showing excellence in their respective fields. It is worth mentioning that recruiters from varied fields have responded very enthusiastically and rated our students very high. Their abilities are well attested by the excellent reports we receive from the recruiting companies.

We provide continuous support to the graduating students registered for placement by offering information and guidance. The Centre for Career Development (CCD) centrally handles all aspects of campus placements for graduating students. CCD looks after all the necessary activities for their placement. We have the required infrastructure to conduct parallel placement sessions, pre-placement talks, written tests, motivational talks, excellent accommodation arrangement in the guest house, etc., to organize campus hiring activities. Pre-final year undergraduate and postgraduate students participate in short-term (up to ten weeks) as well as long-term association (six months) internships. CCD also organizes regular training sessions, webinars, and seminars for students on soft-skill development.

Our CCD team take this opportunity to invite your esteemed organization to visit our campus for the recruitment of our students. It will be a great privilege for us to welcome you at the IIT Guwahati.

Thanks for your kind cooperation.

With best wishes,
Lalit Mohan Pandey

The true motto of IIT Guwahati - achieving excellence through the amalgamation of the mind, heart, and body - is brilliantly exhibited through the myriad extracurricular, sports, and leadership roles undertaken by the students, in addition to a strenuous academic schedule. Students show intense time-management, intrapersonal, interpersonal as well as managerial and leadership skills as they take up versatile roles, such as managing the student body, organizing international festivals, competing fiercely in prestigious national and international competitions, and taking up social initiatives.

Student Gymkhana Council

The Students' Gymkhana Council is the body that promotes the objectives of fostering extra-curricular and co-curricular activities and welfare of the students during their stay on the campus. Being in the Gymkhana council enhances a student's leadership and managerial skills.

Inter-Hostel Events

Fierce competition exists amongst the residents of the 10 hostels of IIT Guwahati, which is exhibited during the inter-hostel technical, sports, and cultural festivals leading up to the overall championship. Students are thus provided with ample opportunities to nurture and develop their team-bonding and interpersonal skills. Major inter-hostel events:

Manthan (Cultural)
Spardha (Sports)
Kriti (Technical)

Sports and Inter IIT

The institute is well equipped with training infrastructure for major outdoor and indoor sports including football, hockey, basketball, body-building, cricket, volleyball, lawn tennis, athletics, badminton, squash, swimming, and more. Students work rigorously all year-round for the Inter-IIT sports meet held in December every year. IITG students have exemplary records in these events and in several national level sports competitions. Such training and rigor helps students develop a mindset to persevere and to have a hunger to excel.

Clubs

Imperative to promoting co-curricular activities, the 30+ active clubs of IIT Guwahati provide stimulus and order for growth and experience in cultural, technical, sports, and entrepreneurship. The sheer variety of clubs leads to a well-rounded, versatile, and passionate persona of an IITG student.

Student Organized Fests

Each year, the students organize three major international festivals in the field of culture, technology, and entrepreneurship. The organizing teams of these festivals showcase immense planning, coordination, and marketing skills. The entire festivals are run and managed by students and serve as great lessons in developing communication, crowd and risk management, and leadership skills.

Alcheringa - The Annual Cultural Festival

Alcheringa has completed 19 successful editions and is the largest cultural festival of North-East India. It brings together an amalgamation of culture from around the world and provides a competitive platform for dramatics, dance, music, and debate talents to flourish.

Techniche - The Annual Techno-Management Festival

Techniche has completed 14 successful editions and has become one of the largest Techno-Management Festivals in the country. Techniche consists of modules such as robotics, technical writing, workshops, industrial conclave, and lecture series, bringing together the best of both worlds in a stimulating environment for inspirational and competitive learning. "IIT Guwahati raised my estimation of India's ability to take on the world" - Jonar Nader, Australia's highest-paid Consultant and Management Guru. He was invited to give a lecture in Techniche 2011.

Udgam - The Annual Entrepreneurship Summit

E-Cell organizes this summit annually, bringing together an experience of workshops, lectures, and showcases of the most promising entrepreneurs and start-ups of India, thereby promoting a culture of innovation and problem-solving.

Centre For Career Development

Why Recruit From IIT Guwahati?

Ranked 7th nationally, IIT Guwahati is dedicated to achieving excellence, with our rankings mirroring remarkable advancements.

IIT Guwahati provides diverse extracurricular chances such as student councils, sports contests, clubs, and festivals, cultivating a balanced and enthusiastic student community.

At IIT Guwahati, every student's admission undergoes a stringent selection procedure, ensuring the cultivation of some of India's brightest minds.

Explore the rich array of schools, departments, and centers that contribute to IIT Guwahati's excellence in the broad range of fields ranging from Computer Science to Core, Design to Business Administration.

Announcements

The registration for Intern Recruitment season has begun. The below link will be activated to facilitate the registration process for the companies soon. Until then please contact via mail: internship@iitg.ac.in

The registration for Placement Recruitment season has begun. The below link will be activated to facilitate the registration process for the companies soon. Until then please contact via mail: placement@iitg.ac.in

The updated internship policies for this year are now available. Visit the policies section using the sidebar for all policies, or use the button below for the updated policies.

The updated placement policies for this year are now available. Visit the policies section using the sidebar for all policies, or use the button below for the updated policies.

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