Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG) is the sixth IIT established in 1994 and has completed 29 years of its glorious existence. In the last 29 years, IITG has placed itself in the global academic map by dint of untiring efforts of the quality faculty members, staff and outstanding students. IIT Guwahati is the only academic institution in India that occupied a place among the top 100 world universities – under 50 years of age – ranked by the London-based Times Higher Education (THE) in the year 2014 and continues to maintain its superior position even today in various International Rankings. IIT Guwahati has achieved 37th global rank in research citation per faculty along with 384th position in overall world ranking in the QS World University ranking 2023. IIT Guwahati has retained the 7th rank in `Engineering’ and 9th rank in the ‘Overall’ category for this year (2023), declared by National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) of the Union Ministry of Education.
Situated in Guwahati (a modern and safe city) on the north bank of the river Brahmaputra, the well-planned campus of IITG is spread over 700 acres having woods, hills (home for different birds and animals) and lakes inside. The lakes are winter home for a wide range of migratory birds. This along with other infrastructural facilities (laboratories, sports facilities, clubs, hostels, computer centre, library, etc.) provides the right ambience for pursuing studies and other social and extra-curricular activities. Guwahati being the gateway to the north-east India, students can explore the natural beauty and rich and diverse cultures of all the north-eastern states. It prides itself on being probably the most scenic academic campus in India.
The Institute offers BTech in 12 disciplines along with a B Des programme, MS(R) in a few centres and schools, MTech in all engineering specializations, M Des in Design Department, Dual degree [MTech+ PhD and MS (Eng) + PhD] in some departments and PhD in all departments, centres and schools. IITG also offers two-year MSc (in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics departments) and a two-year MA (Developmental Studies and Liberal Arts) programmes. Current student strength of the Institute is about 8,000 (including international students) and 33% of them are PhD students. BTech students can enrol for minor specializations in a discipline other than his/her own to extend his knowledge base to another area of interest.
IIT Guwahati nurtures and promotes academic excellence by way of excellent teaching and research exposures. With 435 quality faculty members, large classes are sometimes split into multiple sections making teaching-learning atmosphere more interactive and personal. Many faculty members work closely with industries/research laboratories and keep students abreast of the latest developments, thus promoting innovations and research among under graduate (UG) students. IITG has the culture of senior students mentoring junior students thus facilitating a seamless integration of new students into the system. Students may also avail exchange programmes IITG has with number of leading Institutes across the globe. The flexible and balanced course curriculum at IITG imparts graduates the confidence and competence to take up challenging assignments. The placement statistics and alumni of IITG bear testimony to this fact.
Alcheringa, the Annual Cultural Festival of IITG, is one of the largest cultural festivals of North-East India. Techniche, IITG’s Annual Techno-Management Festival, is now one of the largest Techno-management Festivals of the country. The Entrepreneurial Development Cell organizes Udgam, the annual Entrepreneurial Summit of IITG, bringing together an experience of workshops, lectures and showcases for promising entrepreneurs and start-ups in India, promoting a culture of innovation and problem solving. All these three events are run and managed by the students where they learn communication, crowd and risk management and leadership skills.
In spite of their busy academic schedule, students at IITG are encouraged to participate in the various recreational and cultural activities that are organized, both by the Institute and by the Students’ Gymkhana. Apart from the major annual festivals Alcheringa, Techniche and Udgam organized by the students at the institute level, various student bodies and the student hostels also organize smaller festivals and cultural events of their own throughout the year. Apart from the students themselves, the rest of the campus community (faculty, staff and their families) also takes part in these events which also see participation from the surrounding community as well.
The Institute regularly invites experts and well-known persona from a wide range of technical, scientific and cultural specializations to visit IITG, give lectures and expositions in their respective areas and interact directly with the students to develop their interests in these areas. Apart from a very successful Institute Lecture Series, SPIC-MACAY events, Programmes on dance, music and drama are also organized, some with the help of international organizations like the British Council and the Japan Foundation.To know more details, click official Website:www.iitg.ac.in
