IIIT Guwahati offers B.Tech, MTech, and Ph.D. programs to aspiring students. The B.Tech course is available in two specializations, while the Ph.D. program is offered in seven different specializations. To apply for the B.Tech program, candidates must appear for JEE Main and apply through the JoSAA counselling process. For MTech course, the candidates need to complete their graduation in relevant discipline and need to appear for the GATE exam.
For admission to the Ph.D. program, candidates must hold an ME/M.Tech degree with at least 60% marks or a BE/B.Tech degree with a minimum of 65% marks in CSE/ECE specializations. Selection for the Ph.D. program is based on the candidate's performance in a written test followed by an interview conducted by the respective department. Candidates seeking to join the Ph.D. program can download the application form from the institute's website and submit it either via email or post.
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IIIT Guwahati Admission: Important Dates
IIIT Guwahati Admission: UG
Indian Institute of Information Technology Guwahati offers B.Tech courses with two specializations and an intake of 165 seats in Computer Science and Engineering and 89 seats in Electronics and Communication Engineering. Applicants who have passed 10+2/ HSC with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and any one of these as optional subject viz. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, and English are compulsory language subjects from a recognized board, are considered eligible for admission to the B.Tech course. Admission to candidates is given through Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) as per the merit of JEE Main conducted by CBSE.
| Course Name | Specializations | Minimum Eligibility | Selection Criteria | Tuition Fees (Per Sem) |
| B.Tech | Computer Science and Engineering | 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects. | JEE Main | INR 1,37,500 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
IIIT Guwahati Admission: PG
IIIT Guwahati offers 2-year M.Tech programmes to graduate engineering students available in both on-campus and online mode. For admission to the M.Tech course, applicants should have a valid GATE score. Shortlisted candidates will be called for an online interview round by email for final shortlisting. The university offers two specializations including Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) and Computer Science and Engineering (CSE).
| Course Name | Specializations | Minimum Eligibility | Selection Criteria | Tuition Fees (Per Sem) |
| M.Tech | Computer Science and Engineering | Candidates must have a B.Tech/B.E./M.Sc. in a relevant engineering or science stream. A minimum of 60% marks or 6.0 CGPA in graduation is required. Final year candidates can apply provisionally, but must submit results once available. | Candidates need a valid GATE score and at least 60% marks (or 6.0 CGPA) in their relevant graduation degree. |
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| Electronics and Communication Engineering |
IIIT Guwahati Admission: Ph.D.
IIITG runs a Ph.D. program with 7 disciplines for regular, sponsored and part-time students. Applicants who have passed ME/M.Tech in apt specialization with minimum 60% marks or BE/ B.Tech Degree in relevant discipline with at least 65% marks are considered eligible to get admission in CSE/ ECE disciplines of Ph.D. program. Eligible candidates are shortlisted on the basis of their academic performance and their selection for admission is done based on their marks obtained in the written test and personal interview conducted by the Institute.
| Course Name | Specializations | Minimum Eligibility | Selection Criteria | Fees (Per Sem) |
| Ph.D. | Computer Science and Engineering | ME/ M.Tech in relevant discipline with minimum 60% marks or BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with at least 65% marks | Written test + Personal Interview + Academic performance | INR 5,000 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | - | |||
| English | MA in English/ Cultural Studies with at least 55% marks | |||
| Economics | MA in economics with minimum 60% marks | |||
| Political Science | MA in Political Science with not less than 60% marks | |||
| Mathematics | MSc/ M.Tech in Mathematics with minimum 60% marks | |||
| Linguistics | MA in Linguistics with minimum 55% marks |
IIIT Guwahati Admission Process
Candidates shall apply separately for B.Tech and Ph.D. programs. For B.Tech admission, JEE Main qualified candidates have to apply for JoSAA and for Ph.D. course application form could be downloaded from the institute’s website and submitted offline.
For B.Tech
- Visit the JoSAA website of JoSAA.
- Candidates have to register themselves with their JEE Main roll number, password, and security pin.
- After that, they have to enter their choice of program and institute and lock the choice.
- Take its print out for future reference.
- Make the payment of fee once the seat is allotted after JoSAA counselling.
Documents Required
| Provisional admission letter | Marks sheet of 12th / 10th |
| Copy of payment of JoSAA initial fee | Scorecard of 12th/ 10th |
| JEE Main Admit card | Birth certificate |
| JEE Main scorecard | Caste certificate |
For Ph.D.
Offline
- Download the application form from the institute’s website.
- Take its print out and fill in all the details carefully.
- Attach all the required documents.
- Make the payment of the fee and submit the application form through the post.
Online
- Go to the website of IIITG.
- Download the application form and save it in the system.
- Fill up the form with correct details and upload the required documents (self- attested copies of degrees and mark sheets, scorecard of GATE/ NET)
- Send it electronically through email at acadoffice@iiitg.ac.in.
IIIT Guwahati Admission FAQs
Do I need to appear in an entrance exam for M.Tech admission at IIIT Guwahati?
Yes, for admission to IIIT Guwahati M.Tech Programmes, an applicant need to appear in the entrance test conducted by the institute itself. However, applicants with a valid GATE score card are exempted from appearing in the departmental entrance test.
What is the selection process for the IIIT Guwahati BTech programmes?
IIITG's B.Tech. programme enrolls students in two disciplines, Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE). For admission to B.Tech courses, seats are filled up through the Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) after qualifying in the JEE Main exam administered by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
Does IIIT Guwahati provide any fellowship for its Ph.D. enrolled students?
For the research scholars enrolled in IIIT Guwahati Ph.D. Programs, IIIT Guwahati will provide INR 20,000/ per month for the first two years, and then it will be increased to INR 25,000/ per month till the completion of the fourth year.
Do I need to take an entrance exam for admission to the IIIT Ph.D. course?
The selection of applicants for the IIIT Guwahati Ph.D. program is done based on their marks obtained in the written test and interview conducted by the concerned department. Candidates having a valid GATE/ NET score need not appear in the departmental entrance exam.
Can a B.Tech student apply for the doctoral Programme at IIIT Guwahati?
Yes, the essential eligibility criteria for IIIT doctoral program include ME/ M.Tech in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or the applicant should have completed BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with at least 65% marks.
Are there any specializations other than ECE and CSE at IIIT Guwahati to apply under the BTech programme?
Currently, IIIT Guwahati offers a 4-year B.Tech Programme with specialization in CSE & ECE, for which the institute is much more popular among the students.
Are Maths and Physics compulsory subjects in the 10+2 pattern for the IIIT Guwahati B.Tech course?
Yes, applicants who have completed 10+2/ HSC with Physics and Mathematics as compulsory subjects and any one of these as optional subjects viz. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, and English as a compulsory language subject from a recognized Board are eligible for admission to the B.Tech course.
What is the admission process for the Ph.D programme at IIT Guwahati?
For admission to the IIIT Guwahati Ph.D. Programme, first you need to fill in the application form along with the required documents. The university will then declare a merit list based on academic performance and experience. Next, selected candidates need to appear in the entrance exam and a personal interview for the final shortlisting.
