Complete guide to IIIT Guwahati — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
Indian Institute of Information Technology Guwahati (IIITG) is a premier public institution established in 2013 under the PPP model by the Ministry of Education, Government of India, in collaboration with the Government of Assam and industry partners. It is one of the 25 IIITs set up across India to meet the growing demand for quality IT education.
Located at Bongora, Guwahati, the institute occupies a sprawling campus in the scenic northeast of India. IIITG offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes with a focused emphasis on information technology, computer science, electronics, and data science.
The institute follows a rigorous choice-based credit system and encourages research through collaborations with national labs and industries. Students benefit from a strong mentorship programme, active technical clubs, and industry interaction sessions that prepare them for the competitive technology landscape.
IIITG has built a reputation for solid placements, with top recruiters from the IT, analytics, and product sectors visiting campus regularly. The Training and Placement Cell works year-round to facilitate internships and pre-placement offers for students across all programmes.
The institute is committed to holistic development, hosting cultural festivals, sports meets, and hackathons that foster teamwork and innovation. With a steadily growing alumni network and improving NIRF rankings, IIITG is rapidly emerging as a leading technology institution in the Northeast for the 2026 admissions cycle.
IIIT Guwahati holds strong positions in both national and international rankings. Below is a comprehensive overview of all major rankings for 2024–2025.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | ~125 |
| NIRF | Overall | ~150 |
| India Today | Engineering | ~90 |
| Outlook | Engineering | ~100 |
| The Week | Engineering | ~95 |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University Rankings | Overall | Not Ranked |
| THE World University Rankings | Overall | Not Ranked |
| QS Asia Rankings | Overall | Not Ranked |
| US News Global | Engineering | Not Ranked |
| ARWU (Shanghai) | Overall | Not Ranked |
IIIT Guwahati offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 4 academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Information Technology | YES | — | — |
| Data Science and Artificial Intelligence | — | YES | YES |
| Mathematics | — | — | YES |
| Physics | — | — | YES |
| Humanities and Social Sciences | — | — | — |
| Basic Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Applications | — | YES | — |
| VLSI Design | — | YES | — |
The fee structure at IIIT Guwahati is government-regulated. Below is a detailed breakdown for B.Tech students for 2025–26. All amounts are approximate and subject to revision.
| Fee Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | ₹1,25,000 |
| Hostel Rent | ₹12,000 |
| Mess Charges (approx.) | ₹30,000 |
| Examination Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Library & Laboratory Fee | ₹5,000 |
| Sports & Cultural Fee | ₹2,500 |
| Medical & Insurance Fee | ₹2,000 |
| One-time Admission Fee | ₹10,000 |
| Total per Year (approx.) | ₹1,88,500 |
| Total 4-Year (approx.) | ₹7,54,000 |
SC/ST students are fully exempt from tuition fees as per Ministry of Education norms for PPP IIITs.
Students from families with annual income below ₹1 lakh may apply for full fee waiver under the IIIT fee waiver scheme.
Students with family income between ₹1–5 lakh are eligible for a 2/3rd tuition fee waiver.
Merit-cum-means scholarships and Institute Scholarships are available for deserving students; apply via the student portal each semester.
M.Tech: ~₹18,000–20,000 per semester tuition. GATE-qualified students receive HTRA stipend of ₹12,400/month as Teaching Assistants.
PhD: Minimal or no tuition fees. Monthly fellowships range from ₹31,000–₹58,000/month under JRF/SRF schemes.
The table below shows the official Round 6 JoSAA 2025 closing ranks for IIIT Guwahati B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSE | 14,200 | 6,800 | 3,200 | 1,800 |
| ECE | 19,500 | 9,500 | 5,200 | 2,800 |
| IT | 17,000 | 8,200 | 4,500 | 2,400 |
| CSE (5-Year Integrated) | 22,000 | 11,000 | 6,000 | 3,200 |
| ECE (5-Year Integrated) | 28,000 | 14,000 | 7,500 | 4,000 |
| Mathematics & Computing | 20,000 | 10,000 | 5,500 | 2,900 |
| CSE (AI & ML Specialisation) | 13,500 | 6,400 | 3,000 | 1,700 |
| ECE (IoT Specialisation) | 21,000 | 10,500 | 5,800 | 3,100 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
2026 Expected Closing Rank
2026 Expected Closing Rank
2026 Expected Closing Rank
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| IT Services | 90 | ₹7.5L |
| Product Companies | 55 | ₹18L |
| Analytics & Data Science | 40 | ₹12L |
| BFSI & Fintech | 25 | ₹10L |
| Semiconductors & VLSI | 20 | ₹9L |
| Consulting | 18 | ₹11L |
| E-Commerce | 20 | ₹14L |
| Core Engineering & R&D | 12 | ₹8L |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹12L | 96% |
| ECE | ₹8.5L | 85% |
| IT | ₹10L | 90% |
| CSE (AI & ML) | ₹14L | 95% |
| ECE (IoT) | ₹8L | 82% |
| MCA | ₹7.5L | 80% |
| M.Tech CSE | ₹10L | 85% |
| M.Tech ECE | ₹8L | 78% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹9.5L | ₹42L | 80+ |
| 2022–23 | ₹8.8L | ₹38L | 75+ |
| 2021–22 | ₹8.2L | ₹32L | 65+ |
| 2020–21 | ₹7.5L | ₹28L | 55+ |
| 2019–20 | ₹6.8L | ₹22L | 45+ |
IIIT Guwahati's campus at Bongora is set amidst the lush greenery of Assam, providing a peaceful and conducive environment for learning and research. The campus is being developed with modern academic buildings, well-equipped laboratories, comfortable hostels, and sports facilities, making it a vibrant hub of student life in the Northeast.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. IIIT Guwahati has 4 hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Brahmaputra Boys Hostel | Boys | 300+ |
| 02 | Barak Boys Hostel | Boys | 250+ |
| 03 | Kopili Girls Hostel | Girls | 200+ |
| 04 | PG/PhD Scholars Hostel | PG / PhD | 120+ |
IIIT Guwahati is building a strong research culture with faculty actively pursuing projects funded by DST, SERB, AICTE, and industry bodies. Research focus areas include artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, signal processing, IoT, and natural language processing for Indian languages.
IIIT Guwahati's Technology Business Incubator (TBI) supports student and alumni startups with mentoring, seed funding connections, and co-working infrastructure. The incubator focuses particularly on tech startups addressing challenges unique to Northeast India.
The institute hosts annual startup pitching competitions and ideathons in collaboration with NASSCOM, Startup India, and the Government of Assam's startup initiatives, helping students transform innovative ideas into market-ready ventures.
IIIT Guwahati provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST Full Fee Waiver | SC/ST students admitted through JoSAA | 100% tuition fee waiver for all years |
| IIIT Fee Waiver (Income < ₹1L) | Family annual income below ₹1 lakh | Full tuition fee waiver |
| IIIT Fee Waiver (Income ₹1–5L) | Family annual income between ₹1–5 lakh | Two-thirds tuition fee waiver |
| Merit Scholarship | Top 10% students by CGPA each semester | ₹10,000–₹20,000 per semester |
| INSPIRE Fellowship (DST) | Top 1% in Class 12 board exams | ₹80,000 per year + ₹20,000 summer research grant |
| National Scholarship Portal Schemes | OBC/EWS/minority students meeting income criteria | ₹10,000–₹20,000 per year |
| Assam State Scholarship | Domicile of Assam with income criteria | As per state norms |
| Prime Minister's Scholarship (RPF/RPSF) | Wards of RPF/RPSF personnel | ₹2,500/month for boys, ₹3,000/month for girls |
| Aicte Pragati Scholarship (Girls) | Female students, family income < ₹8 lakh | ₹50,000 per year |
| Aicte Saksham Scholarship (PwD) | Students with ≥40% disability | ₹50,000 per year |
Indian Institute of Information Technology Guwahati
Guwahati, Assam – 781015
India
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