Admission to IIT Guwahati is based on the JEE Mains and JEE Advanced exams. Only the top 1.5 lakh candidates qualify to sit for JEE Advanced, and a minimum of 75% in +2 Board exams is required. Successful candidates proceed to a counseling process by JoSAA for seat allocation. The faculty is well-qualified, particularly in the CSE department, with a structured curriculum and supportive materials. Tuition fees are INR 100,000 per semester, with additional hostel and mess charges totaling INR 18,000 to INR 25,000.
Financial assistance and scholarships are available based on family income and merit. Placement opportunities are robust, with a 78.04% placement rate. Notable companies like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon participate, offering an average salary package of around 25 lakhs per annum, with CSE students averaging between 32 to 40 lakhs. The highest domestic package reached 1.2 crore and international packages up to 2.4 crore per annum. Internships are facilitated for senior students, with stipends ranging from 50,000 to 1.5 lakh per month.
Various scholarships and fee waivers are offered to reduce financial strain, including full tuition waivers for families earning below 1 lakh annually. The total four-year program cost ranges from 12 to 14 lakhs, with significant reductions through scholarships and waivers.
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