February 20-21,
2015
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
About the Venue
The
Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, the sixth member of the IIT
fraternity, was established in 1994 and academic programs commenced in
1995. At present the Institute has eleven departments covering the major
engineering and science disciplines. With one of the most beautiful
campuses in the continent, the infrastructure for teaching and carrying
out advanced research is world class, being equipped with
state-of-the-art engineering and scientific instruments. The IIT
Guwahati campus stands on a sprawling 285 hectares of land on the north
bank of the river Brahmaputra.
The
campus is about 25 km from the heart of the city. With the majestic
Brahmaputra on one side, and hills and vast open spaces on the other
side, the campus provides an ideal setting for learning. The city of
Guwahati is the gateway to North East India and connected with many major cities
in the country by rail, road and air. Buses (from Pan Bazar over-bridge), auto-rickshaws and taxis
are available from Guwahati City to the IIT Guwahati Campus.
Board and Lodging
Boarding and lodging facilities (guest house or hostel rooms)
will be provided for the selected candidates from TEQIP listed institutions.
Depending on availability, lodging may be extended to non TEQIP candidates
on self payment basis.
Financial Assistance
Limited number of selected participants from CFTIs & state
government institutions in the NE (i.e. non TEQIP funded institutions) may
be eligible & considered for reimbursement of to and fro railway fare via
shortest route in sleeper class (proof of journey/ ticket needed) and free
lodging and boarding in the hostel during course period. Selected
participants will be informed by e-mail. For all other participants no TA/DA
will be paid by IIT Guwahati.
