IIT Guwahati - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITG], Guwahati

Ans. Over the years, IIT Guwahati has been on the list of top engineering institutes in India. IIT Guwahati has been granted the status of Institute of National Importance. And, ranks within the top 10 best NIRF-rated engineering institutes of India. In 2021-22 placements, IITG has recorded the highest package of INR 2.5 CPA. The institute is undoubtedly best over other private engineering institutions and NITs. 

Ans. As per the placement reports 2022, out of all branches Computer Science and Engineering branch is leading at IIT Guwahati in terms of offering handsome packages. Apart from this, with salary hike at its highest IITG’s students also chooses Mathematics and Computing over other branches. 

Ans. IIT Guwahati currently has an enrollmemt of 5800+ students. This further includes 2,630 undergraduates, 1,222 postgraduates, and 1,965 doctoral students pursuing research at IIT Guwahati. 

Ans. IIT Guwahati hostel fee is summarised below:

• Hostel Admission fee: INR 400
• Mess Establishment charge: INR 2500
• Hostel Caution money (Refundable): INR 4000
• Mess deposit (Refundable): INR 3600
• Hostel rent: INR 1000
• Hostel fund: INR 600
• Hostel maintenance charge: INR 3000
• Electricity and Water Charges: INR 2500
• Mess Advanced: INR 17780

Ans. IIT Guwahati has academic collaborations with many institutions from Asia, Europe, Australia, the US, and Canada. The collaborations have facilitated many internships, student exchange programs, and workshops. Some of these collaborations are:

• Ecole Central De Nantes
• KAGAWA University
• Kyoto Institute of Technology
• NXP India Pvt. Ltd. 
• University Of Nottingham 
• University of Central Lancashire
• Curtin University of Technology 

Ans. Yes, the scholarship is awarded to all B.Tech/ B.Des/MA/ M.Sc students of SC/ST categories. It includes a fixed monthly stipend for eight months. The Tuition fee is also waived.

Ans. The college offers M.A. in Developmental Studies. The admission is granted based on a written test followed by an Interview conducted by IIT Guwahati.

Ans. The campus at IIT Guwahati provides students with many facilities and amenities for better education and everyday convenience. Students staying at the campus are offered hostel facilities and access to many other things like hostel canteen, indoor and outdoor sports activities, gymnasium etc. Students at IIT Guwahati are offered many extracurricular activities and resources for the same. Students can access the Gymkhana club where they can find many musical instruments, an indoor stadium with sports activities, outdoor games as well as a swimming pool. The academic complex spreads across 18 acres and houses well-equipped labs, hi-tech classrooms etc. This block also includes the lecture halls, central library, computer centre and conference centre. There is a commercial complex with a restaurant and several shops for the daily needs of the students, faculty and staff.

Ans. There are many reasons for students to choose IIT Guwahati of IIT BHU. According to NIRF Rankings 2022, IIT Guwahati is ranked 7^th in Engineering as opposed to IIT BHU which is at 13^th rank. The environment of the IIT Guwahati campus is also much better with more greenery and fresh air because of which it is considered to be one of the finest IIT campuses in India. The infrastructure, labs and classrooms are more updated and advanced at IIT Guwahati. Hostel accommodations are also better at IIT Guwahati for students staying on campus. IIT Guwahati also uses DC++ which is a file-sharing network that is very useful for students at IITs.  

Ans.IIT Ghuwati is the country's sixth Indian Institute of Technology. The government of India has designated IIT Guwahati as an Institute of National Importance. In the NIRF India Rankings 2021, IIT Guwahati was ranked seventh in Engineering and eighth overall.

Ans.The Institute is located on the outskirts of Guwahati and is easily accessible by taxi/auto-rickshaw. It is about 20 kilometers from the city center and about 40 minutes from the airport. To get to the Institute from the city, use the Institute bus service, which runs on a regular basis.

Ans.The campus is located on a 700-acre (2.8-kilometer-square) plot of land about 20 kilometres from the city center. It is bordered by the Brahmaputra on one side and hills and vast open spaces on the other.

Ans.First-class quarters are provided for all faculty members. Each two-story quarter has a sufficient number of rooms, two or more western-style toilets, a garage, parking space, and, in most cases, a lawn/small garden in front. The quarters are in an excellent location. Telephone lines are available in all quarters. Internet access is provided in the quarters.

Ans.Civil engineering is widely regarded as the most versatile of all engineering disciplines. IIT Guwahati's Department of Civil Engineering was established in 1997 and has continuously upgraded its academic programs and research infrastructure, including state-of-the-art laboratories.

Ans. The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, or IIT Guwahati, was established in 1994 by the Government of India as the sixth IIT. IIT Guwahati, located on the banks of the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati, Assam, is home to the first research park in North East India. IIT Guwahati, like the other IITs, is designated as an Institute of Importance.

Ans.IIT Guwahati offers a full-time BTech program in 11 specializations: biosciences and bioengineering, data science and artificial intelligence, chemical engineering, chemical science and technology, computer science and engineering, civil engineering, electronics, and electrical engineering, electronics and communication engineering, mathematics and computing, mechanical engineering, and engineering physics.

Ans.IIT Guwahati, one of India's most beautiful campuses, has a residential and academic block with hostels, a sports complex, a central library, a research park, a mess, and many other amenities for students.

Ans.It is not required in any way. While studying at any IIT Ghuwati, you are free to choose any other hostel, room, PG, etc. If you live near IIT-Delhi, you do not need to stay in the IIT-Delhi hostel.