India's sixth IIT, ranked 8th in engineering nationally, pioneering research and innovation in Northeast India.
IIT Guwahati offers comprehensive undergraduate and postgraduate programs across engineering, science, design, management, and humanities. The institute has 11 departments (including Biosciences & Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Design, Electronics & Electrical Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, and Physics) along with 7 interdisciplinary centers and 5 schools. Programs include B.Tech, B.Des, BSc(Hons), M.Tech, M.Des, M.Sc, MBA, M.A, and Ph.D degrees. Recent additions include a 4-year Bachelor of Science program in Biomedical Science and Engineering (July 2026 session).
The institute occupies a sprawling 285-hectare campus on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River, approximately 20 km from Guwahati city center. The scenic location combines the majestic river, hills, and open spaces, providing an ideal learning environment. Campus facilities include academic complexes with lecture theaters, library and computer centers, administrative buildings, guest houses, auditorium, conference halls, technology complex, multiple residential quarters (A-F types), 10 hostels (Barak, Brahmaputra, Dibang, Dihing, Kameng, Kapili, Manas, Married Scholars, Siang, Subansiri, Umiam), student activity center (SAC), and hospital.
IIT Guwahati admits students through multiple pathways: JEE(Advanced) for B.Tech and B.Des programs, GATE/JAM for M.Tech and M.Sc programs, and direct PhD admissions. The institute also accepts international students and offers specialized programs such as Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Research. Admissions for July 2026 session are open for B.Tech, B.Des, BSc(Hons), M.Tech, M.Des, M.Sc, MBA, and Ph.D programs.
IIT Guwahati is a research-intensive institution with significant scholarly output: 30,777 publications, 545,624 citations, 20,334 journal articles, 6,874 conference proceedings, and 1,900 book chapters (Scopus & IRINS). Recent innovations include sustainable lead removal from wastewater, green hydrogen production efficiency improvements, radiation-resistant cement for nuclear facilities, and sunlight-driven catalysts for CO₂ conversion. The institute operates a Research Park, Technology Incubation Center, and multiple centers of excellence supporting industry collaboration and entrepreneurship.