IIT Guwahati Admission 2021: Application Form and Process, Eligibility

Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati has eleven departments and five interdisciplinary academic centers. IIT Guwahati offers admission for undergraduate, postgraduate, and Doctoral programs across various disciplines covering engineering, science, and humanities which include B.Tech, B.Des, M.Tech, M.Des, MA, M.Sc, M.S(R), and PhD programs. Candidates are required to pass both JEE Main and JEE Advanced to get admission in the B.Tech course. JEE Advanced 2021 will now be conducted on October 3, 2021.

Table of Contents

• Highlights
• B.Tech Admission
• B.Des Admission
• M.Tech Admission
• M.Des Admission
• M.Sc Admission
• MA Admission
• M.S (R) Admission
• PhD Admission
• PhD in Design Admission
• Dual Program Admission
• Admission Process
• Application Process
• Admission Helpline

Highlights of IIT Guwahati Admission 2021 

Following are the highlights of IIT Guwahati admission 2021.

Institution	Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati
Type of Institute	Central
Courses Offered	Undergraduate Programmes- B.Tech, B.Des Post Graduate Programmes- M.Tech, M.Sc, MA, M.S(R) Doctoral Studies- PhD Dual Programme- M.Tech + PhD
Application Mode	Online/ Offline
Entrance Exam	B.Tech- JEE, M.Tech and PhD- GATE, M.Des. and PhD- CEED, B.Des- UCEED, M.Sc- IIT-JAM
Mode of Exam	Online
Selection Criteria	Entrance Exam, Interview/ Written Test

IIT Guwahati B.Tech Admission 2021 

IIT Guwahati B.Tech admission 2021 is done based on eligibility criteria, IIT-JEE, and the final selection process. Various specializations offered under the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati B.Tech course are mentioned below.

Course	Specialization
B.Tech	Biosciences & Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Science and Technology, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Mathematics and Computing, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Physics

B.Tech Eligibility Criteria

IIT Guwahati B.Tech eligibility criteria for various specializations are stated below that the candidates must satisfy to take admission in B.Tech courses of IIT Guwahati.

• The candidate must have appeared in the 10+2 examination or equivalent and have 75% marks with Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, a language, and any subject other than these.
• Relaxation up to 5% is available for the reserved categories such as SC/ ST.
• All candidates have to appear for the All India Joint Entrance Examination test (IIT - JEE) jointly conducted by all IITs.
• The applicants must have a valid score in IIT-JEE Main followed by JEE Advanced.

B.Tech Selection Process

All the candidates must qualify for the IIT-JEE exam conducted by IITs. Final applicants for B.Tech IIT Guwahati Admission 2021 will be selected based on the entrance exam, eligibility criteria, and counseling conducted by JoSAA based on JEE Advanced Rank.

IIT Guwahati B.Des Admission 2021

The Department of Design (DoD) of IIT Guwahati offers a four-year Bachelor of Design undergraduate program. B.Des degree is the only undergraduate level degree of its kind in an Indian Institute of Technology in Design offered by the department of design.

B.Des Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for Bachelors of Design (B.Des) is as follows.

• The candidate should have a valid score on the UCEED exam (Undergraduate Common Entrance Examination for Design conducted by IIT.
• The candidate should have passed Class 12th or equivalent qualifying exams with subjects of physics, chemistry, and mathematics.

B.Des Selection Process

Following is the seat allotment process of IIT Guwahati B.Des admission.

• In round 1, candidates are allotted seats on a provisional basis based on their choices, seats available, and the UCEED ranks.
• Verification of digital copies of certificates is done and a candidate is provided with an allotment letter if the certificates are found in order.
• There will be no second round if there is no vacancy after the first round.

IIT Guwahati M.Tech Admission 2021 

Masters of Technology is a two-year postgraduate program offered by IIT Guwahati. The candidates must fulfill the eligibility criteria and have a valid GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) score to get admission to M.Tech in IIT Guwahati.

Course	Specialization
M.Tech	Biosciences & Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Data Science, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (New)

M.Tech Eligibility Criteria

Following are the eligibility criteria for M.Tech admission 2021 in various specializations offered by the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati. A relaxation of 0.5 CPI or 5% of aggregate marks is provided to the SC/ ST/ PwD applicants.

Chemical Engineering

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in Technology/ Engineering in a relevant area. Subjects like heat transfer, mass transfer, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, reaction engineering, and process control should be in his/ her undergraduate program with at least 6.0 CPI on a 10 point scale or at least 60% of total marks in qualifying degree.

Civil Engineering

• For specializations other than Earth System Science and Engineering- The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology in a relevant area with at least 6.0 CPI or 60% of marks.
• For Earth System Science and Engineering-
• The candidate should have a four-year bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering/ Mining Engineering/ Petroleum Engineering/ Geoscience Engineering/ Mineral Engineering/ Agriculture Engineering/ Engineering Mathematics or equivalent/Engineering Physics or equivalent with at least CPI of 6.0 or 60% marks. (or).
• The applicant should have a Master of Science degree in Geology or equivalent/ Geophysics or equivalent/ Physics, Soil Physics with at least 60% of marks or 6.0 CPI. (or).
• A master of science degree in Chemistry/ Mathematics and allied areas in natural sciences with at least 6.5 CPI or 65% marks.
• The candidate needs to appear for the GATE entrance exam.

Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

• The candidates who have done post-graduation in Computer Science (ALCCS) from IETE (Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers) are eligible to apply provided they have a minimum Cumulative Performance Index of either 6.0 or 60% of marks.
• A candidate who is an M.Tech. graduate from IIT Guwahati, the Computer Science and Engineering Department, up to a period of two years from completing the program may be considered for direct admission if he has a minimum CPI of 8.0 in the course work.

 Mechanical Engineering (ME)

• The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology in a relevant area.
• The applicant should have a valid GATE score in ME for specializations of Fluids and Thermal Engineering, and Machine Design and for the specialization of Computer Assisted Manufacturing, a valid GATE score in ME or PI is required.

Electronics and Electrical Engineering (EEE)

• The interested candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/ Electronics Engineering or equivalent or M.Sc in Electronics or AMIETE graduates from IETE (Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers) in Electronics in Telecommunication Engineering.
• The applicant should have a minimum CPI of 6.0 out of 10 or a minimum of 60% total marks in the qualifying degree.

Biosciences and Bioengineering

The candidate should have a BE/ B.Tech or a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or institute and a valid GATE score.

• The candidate should have a bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Technology or equivalent in an appropriate area or MCA/ M.Sc/ four-year B.Sc or equivalent in relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or 6.0 CPI in the qualifying degree. He should fulfill specific requirements for different disciplines.
• The applicant must have a valid GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) score in EC, EE, CS, MA, IN, ST or XE.

Data Science (DS)

• The candidate should have a bachelor's degree in Engineering/ Technology or equivalent in an appropriate area or MCA/ M.Sc/ four-year B.Sc or equivalent in relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks or 6.0 CPI in the qualifying degree. He should fulfill specific requirements for different disciplines.
• The applicant must have a valid GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) score in EC, EE, CS, MA, IN, ST, or XE.

M.Tech in Selection Process

The candidates go through a selection process for M.Tech in IIT Guwahati. Applicants are shortlisted and selected on the following basis.

• All candidates have to qualify for the GATE entrance exam.
• After qualifying for the GATE exam, candidates will be selected based on the eligibility criteria mentioned above and score in the entrance exam.
• These students appear for the further selection process of written tests or Interviews or Counselling.

IIT Guwahati M.Des Admission 2021 Postgraduate Program 

The Department of Design, Indian Institute of Guwahati offers a Master's in Design postgraduate program. The admission is done through the CEED exam.

M.Des Eligibility Criteria

The applicants should not apply more than once for the Masters of Design program. The mode of application submission is online for candidates with valid CEED scores and offline for other candidates. The eligible criteria for M.Des in IIT Guwahati are as follows.

• The candidate should have a four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering/ Design/ Interior Design or a Design-related field. He/ she should have at least 6.0 CPI out of 10 or 60% of marks.
• The candidate should have a five-year professional diploma of CEPT or a four-year professional diploma in Design of NID with at least 6.0 CPI or 60% of marks.
• A relaxation of 0.5 in CPI or 5% marks is provided for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates.
• The candidates should qualify for CEED (Common Entrance Examination of Design).

Note: The candidates who have completed their B.Tech or B.Des from any of the IIT's, securing a minimum of 8.0 CGPA in a 10 point scale, can apply for M.Des without writing CEED.

M.Des Selection Process

The Department of Design shortlists the candidates based on eligibility criteria, CEED exam, design aptitude test for shortlisted candidates. The interview process/ Counselling/ written test is scheduled for the candidates.

IIT Guwahati M.Sc Admission 2021

IIT Guwahati admission in M.Sc is made through an entrance exam of IIT-JAM and the fulfillment of eligibility criteria. There are three specializations offered in M.Sc as mentioned below.

Course	Specialization
M.Sc	Chemical Science and Technology, Mathematics and Computing, Physics

M.Sc Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for M.Sc IIT Guwahati admission 2021 is as explained below.

Physics

• The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree (At least 10+2+3) with Physics as a major/ honors subject and Mathematics as one of the other subjects with at least 55% or 6.0 CPI on a scale of 10 in major/honors subject, without rounding off (50% or 5.5 CPI for SC/ ST/ PD candidates). (or) 
• The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree (At least 10+2+3) with Physics as a subject for a minimum of four semesters/ two years and Mathematics for a minimum of two semesters/ one year with a minimum of 60% or 6.5 CPI in aggregate, without rounding off (55% or 6.0 CPI in a scale of 10 for SC/ ST/ PD candidates).

Mathematics and Computing

• The applicant must have a bachelor's degree (At least 10+2+3) with major/ honors in Mathematics and a minimum of 6.0 CPI on a 10-point scale or 55% marks (or). 
• A bachelor's (At least 10+2+3) degree including major/ honors in computer science/ statistics without major/ honors in Mathematics but with Mathematics as a subject for two years/ four semesters and at least 60% marks or 6.5 CPI.

Chemistry

• The candidate should have a B.Sc. degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 60% marks.
• All the applicants have to appear for the IIT-JAM entrance exam.

M.Sc Selection Process

IIT conducts a Joint Admission Test (JAM) for admission to M.Sc conducted by all IITs. The final selection is made based on the JAM score and fulfillment of the eligibility criteria.

IIT Guwahati MA Admission 2021 

IIT Guwahati provides MA in Development Studies (IDS) postgraduate multi-disciplinary program.

MA Eligibility Criteria

MA in Development Studies eligibility criteria of IIT Guwahati is as follows.

• The candidate must have a bachelor’s (10+2+3) degree (Major/ Honours) or equivalent in any discipline from a recognized university with at least 5.0 CPI or 50% marks.
• Candidates who don’t have Major/ Honours courses must have 50% marks or 5.0 CPI in the concerned degree.
• A relaxation of 5% marks or 0.5 CPI is provided to SC/ ST/ PwD candidates.

MA Selection Process

The candidates are shortlisted based on eligibility requirements. Shortlisted applicants are called for an interview or written test round.

IT Guwahati M.S (R) Admission 2021

IIT Guwahati Admission in M.S (R) is made through an entrance exam of GATE/ NET-JRF and the fulfillment of eligibility criteria. There are two specializations offered in M.S (R) as mentioned below.

Course	Specialization
M.S (R)	Energy, Disaster Management and Risk Management (New)

M.S (R) Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for M.S (R) IIT Guwahati admission 2021 is as explained below.

Regular with GATE/ NET-JRF

• The candidate should have a BE/ B.Tech/ M.Sc. degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 60% marks (55% marks for reserved category) or a minimum CPI of 6.0 on a 10-point scale.
• All the applicants have to secure valid GATE or NET-JRF scores.

Regular with IIT B.Tech/ B.Des without GATE/ NET-JRF

• The candidate should have a BE/ B.Tech/ M.Sc. degree in a relevant field with a minimum of 60% marks (55% marks for reserved category) or a minimum CPI of 8.0 on a 10-point scale.
• Applicants are exempted from securing valid GATE or NET-JRF scores.

M.S (R) Selection Process

The final admission in M.S (R) is based on the performance in the written test and/ or interview conducted by the IITG.

IIT Guwahati PhD Admission 2021 

IIT Guwahati offers a PhD program in the following specializations with an opportunity in various research areas. 

Course	Specialization
PhD	Biosciences & Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Science and Technology, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Mathematics and Computing, Mechanical Engineering, Physics

PhD Eligibility Criteria

The candidates applying in any specialization must fulfill the following eligibility criteria.

• The candidate should have a master’s degree in Engineering/ Medical Sciences/ Technology/ Pharmacy/ Veterinary Sciences/ Design in a relevant area with a minimum CPI (Cumulative Performance Index) of either 60% of marks or 6.0.
• The applicant should have a four-year bachelor’s degree in a relevant area with a minimum Cumulative Performance Index of either 70% of marks or 7.0.
• A relaxation of 5% marks or 0.5 CPI of this eligibility criteria will be provided to SC/ ST/ PwD applicants.

There are some specific eligibility criteria for each specialization as mentioned below.

Biosciences & Bioengineering

• An applicant who has a 2-year master’s degree after his or her completion of a 4-year bachelor’s degree or 3-year master’s degree after completion of a 3-year bachelor’s degree in a relevant area with a minimum CPI of either 6.0 or 60% of marks is eligible for admission.
• An applicant with a 2-year M.Sc degree after 3-year bachelor’s degree completion in a relevant area is also eligible.

Civil Engineering

• Any candidate who has a four-year bachelor’s degree in Technology/ Engineering or equivalent in a relevant area, with MBA in Finance specialization or a postgraduate degree in Management Science (Finance) is eligible for admission in the specialization ‘Construction Management’ provided the candidate has a minimum of either 6.0 CPI or 60% marks in postgraduate degree and either 6.0 CPI or 60% marks in bachelor’s degree.
• A candidate is also eligible if he has an MSc degree and a bachelor’s degree with mathematics as a subject. A minimum of 7.0 CPI or 70% marks in master’s level are required with consistent first class at other levels.

Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)

• The candidates who have done post-graduation in Computer Science (ALCCS) from IETE (Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers) are eligible to apply provided they have a minimum Cumulative Performance Index of either 6.0 or 60% of marks.
• A candidate who is an M.Tech. graduate from IIT Guwahati, the Computer Science and Engineering Department, up to a period of two years from completing the program may be considered for direct admission if he has a minimum CPI of 8.0 in the course work.

Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS)

• A minimum of either 5.5 or 55% marks or equivalent in his/her master’s degree in Arts/ Commerce/ Science in a relevant area. (or).
• A minimum of either 6.0 CPI or 60% marks in a master’s degree in Technology/ Design/ Engineering in a relevant area. (or).
• A minimum of either 7.0 CPI or 70% marks in a four-year bachelor’s degree in Technology/ Design/ Engineering or equivalent in a relevant area.

PhD Selection Process

Admission of IIT Guwahati in PhD the Doctoral program is based on GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) entrance exam score and the eligibility criteria mentioned above.

• The candidates need to have a valid score in GATE to secure admission.
• The shortlisted candidates are called for the interview or written test process, after which the final selection is made by the respective department.

IIT Guwahati PhD in Design Admission 2021 

The Department of Design offers an interdisciplinary and intradisciplinary PhD degree in Design. It offers a range of disciplines which includes Usability Engineering, Interaction Design, Design Semantics, Environment Design, Experiential Design, Human-Computer Interaction Design, Design Management, Ergonomics, and Product Design Engineering.

PhD in Design Eligibility Criteria

A candidate must satisfy one of the following given criteria to secure admission to the PhD program in Design.

• A minimum of 6.0 CPI or 60% marks in M.Arch/ M.Des degree or M.Tech/ M.E in a relevant area.
• A minimum of 6.0 CPI or at least 60% marks in the master’s degree in applied arts/ ergonomics/ psychology/ fine arts/ physiology/ occupational safety and health/mass media communication/ Journalism.
• At least 6.0 CPI or 60% marks in two-year master’s degree in management i.e. MBA or equivalent with relevant studies in the design field and bachelor’s degree in any field.
• A minimum of 7.0 CPI or at least 70% marks in five years B.Arch. degree or four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering/ Technology/ Design or equivalent in a relevant area.
• Postgraduate qualification in a relevant area and a four-year undergraduate Diploma in design (NID or equivalent) with a minimum of 6.0 CPI or 60% marks.
• First-class at bachelor’s level and a two-year post-graduate diploma in design and relevant areas (CEPT/ NID or equivalent).
• A 5-year program of GD Art after 10th standard/ 4 year BFA program after 10+2 with one-year professional experience with a minimum of 70% marks or at least 7.0 CPI.
• A minimum of CPI 6.0 out of 10 or at least 60% marks in a Master of Computer Application (MCA) degree with one year of professional experience.
• A regular student of IIT Guwahati can enroll in the PhD program of the department at the beginning of the third semester of his/ her M.Des. studies provided he has a minimum CPI of 8.0 out of 10 at the end of the second semester. The student can receive only a PhD degree.
• A student of IIT Guwahati can enroll in the PhD program of the department at the beginning of the seventh semester of B.Des studies if he has a minimum of 7.0 CPI at the end of the sixth semester. Such students can receive dual degrees of B.Des and PhD. These degrees will be awarded after the completion of the PhD degree.
• SC/ ST/ PwD candidates will be relaxed by 0.5 CPI or 5% marks of the eligibility criteria.

PhD in Design Selection Process

The applicants are shortlisted based on the fulfillment of the IIT Guwahati eligibility criteria 2021. These candidates appear for the interview round to get final admission.

IIT Guwahati Dual Program Admission 2021 

IIT Guwahati provides a dual degree program in the following specializations.

Course	Specialization
Dual Programs	M.Tech + PhD in CSE, M.S. (Engineering) + PhD in EEE

Dual Program Eligibility Criteria

IIT Guwahati offers two dual programs. The eligibility criteria for Dual Programs admission 2021 is listed below. Relaxation of 0.5 CPI or 5% marks of the eligibility criteria is provided to SC/ ST/ PwD candidates.

M.S (Engineering)+PhD in Electronics and Electrical Engineering

• The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology or equivalent in any discipline with at least 7.0 CPI or 70% of marks.
• The applicant should have a valid GATE score.
• The candidates with qualifying degrees as B.Tech/ B.Des from an IIT with at least 8.0 CPI is exempted from the requirement of a valid GATE score.

M.Tech+PhD in CSE

• B.E/ B.Tech in any discipline other than IT or CS or equivalent
• If the above-mentioned degree is not from an IIT- A minimum CPI of 7.5 or 70% marks and a valid score in GATE in any subject.
• If the above-mentioned degree is from an IIT:
• A minimum CPI of 8.0, or
• CPI between 7.0 and 8.0 with a valid score in GATE in any subject

Dual Program Selection Process

The selection process for Dual programs in IIT Guwahati is as follows.

• Selection is made based on the GATE entrance exam score for non-IIT candidates and the eligibility criteria mentioned above. 
• Candidates will be shortlisted by the respective departments of IIT Guwahati who will appear for a written test/ interview or both. 

IIT Guwahati Admission Process 2021 

The admission process of IIT Guwahati 2021 is explained below.

• The admission process of B.Tech undergraduate programs commences with the JEE exam registration.
• All the B.Tech applicants need to qualify for JEE Main and JEE Advanced.
• All the applicants of B.Des must qualify for the UCEED exam and CEED for M.Des.
• The applicants should have a valid score in GATE for M.Tech admission.
• Those candidates who have a B.Tech degree from IITs having a CPI of 8.0 and above need not appear for CEED/ GATE for M.Tech/ M.Des/ M.S.

IIT Guwahati Application Process 2021 

Candidates can apply online on the official website of IIT Guwahati to take admission. They should also apply for the relevant entrance exams required for the course. Candidates can check the IIT Guwahati fee structure before applying for their respective courses.

IIT Guwahati Application Form 2021

IIT Guwahati application form 2021 is available on the application portal of the official website. B.Tech, M.Tech/ M.S (R) B.Des, M.Sc, candidates can fill the JEE, GATE, UCEED, IIT-JAM exam forms respectively. M.Des and PhD students need to fill the CEED exam form.

IIT Guwahati Application Form 2021
B.Tech	JEE
M.Tech	GATE
B.Des	UCEED
M.Des And PhD	CEED
M.Sc	IIT-JAM

Documents Required for Application Process 2021

The required documents for admission in IIT Guwahati 2021 are listed below.

• Colored photographs and DOB certificate
• Caste certificate or PwD certificate (If applicable)
• Scorecard of required entrance exam- JEE/ UCEED/ CEED/ GATE
• Certificate of qualifying degree and other required mark sheets

Steps to Apply for IIT Guwahati Admission 2021

IIT Guwahati admission application process is explained below.

• Step 1: Visit the official website of IIT Guwahati and open the application portal.
• Step 2: Click the course for which you want to apply.
• Step 3: Click the “Apply Online” button.
• Step 4: Register yourself.
• Step 5: Login and fill the application form.
• Step 6: Pay the application fee as mentioned.
• Step 7: Submit the duly filled application form before the deadline.

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati Admission Helpline 

For further guidance or assistance needed for IIT Guwahati admission 2021, refer to the following contact details of respective departments.

IIT Guwahati Contact Details
Department	Email	Contact
Biosciences and Engineering	[email protected]	+91 361-2582250
Chemical Engineering	[email protected]	+91 361 258 2300
Chemistry	[email protected]	+91 361 258 2350/ 2301
Civil Engineering	[email protected]	+91 361 258 2450
Computer Science and Engineering	[email protected]	+91 361 258 2400
Electronics and Electrical Engineering	[email protected]	+91 361 258 2550
Humanities and Social Sciences	[email protected]	+91 361 258 2600
Mathematics	[email protected]	+91 361 258 2650
Mechanical Engineering	[email protected]	+91 361 258 2700
Physics	[email protected]	+ 91 361 258 2750