The credibility of certain placement stats attached to IIIT Guwahati is a whole different idea that various people clearly do not grasp. One of my friends, being part of the institute, has shed light on the topic. Here is a brief approach to it,
Having said that, when an authority updates or posts placement stats, they are diligently verified. Apart from any small mistake, the information provided is approved. After the first round of verification, it undergoes the second from the director of the institute.
You should primarily understand whether or not the student has taken up their job in either an IT giant or a start-up.