IIT Guwahati: best college
Likes
- Strong academic programs : the college offers well structured academic programs , which are industry related
- Experienced faculty: the professor are very experienced and supportive
- Modern facilities: the campus is equipped with everything, great department, well equipped library
Dislikes
- Limited courses offered: the variety of courses is limited
- Overcrowded classes: the classes are overcrowded for each dept
Remarks :
I applied to several colleges, including IIT B, IIT M, and IIT K. Each of these institutions had its strengths, particularly in the programs and resources they offered in my field of interest. I received confirmed admission offers from IITB and IIT M in addition to the college I ultimately chose, but I was not interested in the courses which they offered . The college I chose offers a highly reputed program in my field of study. The curriculum is up-to-date, and the faculty includes experienced professionals with industry connections. This college provides excellent research opportunities, with numerous labs and centers dedicated to innovative projects that align with my interests. The facilities here are modern and well-equipped, particularly the labs and libraries, which are crucial for my academic work. The admission process includes clearing JEE advanced exam, the cut off for all departments varies, the least rank required is around 11000 .
Course Curriculum Overview :
The fact that the course dives deep into the core CSE topics made me take this course. The curriculum focuses on real world applications, making the students job ready There is no improvement needed for now. The frequecy of the exams is decent , like 2 per subject per month, and they are pretty difficult
Internships Opportunities :
Google: Software Engineering Intern. Stipend: ?30,000 to ?1,00,000 per month. Microsoft: Software Development Intern. Stipend: ?30,000 to ?1,00,000 per month. Amazon: Software Development Engineer (SDE) Intern. Stipend: ?30,000 to ?1,00,000 per month. IBM: Data Science Intern. Stipend: ?30,000 to ?70,000 per month.Adobe: Software Development/UX/UI Design Intern. Stipend: ?30,000 to ?70,000 per month.Tata Steel: Mechanical/Civil Engineering Intern. Stipend: ?20,000 to ?50,000 per month.L&T: Construction/Engineering Intern. Stipend: ?20,000 to ?50,000 per month.Reliance Industries: Chemical Engineering Intern. Stipend: ?20,000 to ?50,000 per month.Goldman Sachs: Financial Analyst Intern. Stipend: ?50,000 to ?1,20,000 per month.McKinsey & Company: Business Analyst Intern. Stipend: ?50,000 to ?1,20,000 per month.DRDO: Research Intern. Stipend: ?15,000 to ?40,000 per month.ISRO: Aerospace Engineering Intern. Stipend: ?15,000 to ?40,000 per month.
Placement Experience :
From 6th sem student becomes eligible for placements. All big it companies visits the college like Google, Microsoft , Dell, ebuillent , JPMC , etc. Highest package is around 2.2 CR per annum , AVG is around 35 lpa. Profiles are SDE, QR , ML, AI etc 90% students get placed each year. My plan is to become an Ai ml engineer
Loan/ Scholarship Provisions :
Yearly fees is 250000 Tuition fees is 100000 Caution fees is 6000 Registration fees is 1000 Mess fees is 20000 Scholarship provided to sc,St, OBC and Ews students. Scholarships are also provided to branch toppers every year, these scholarships include tuition fee waive etc
Campus Life :
Alcheringa is one of the largest cultural festivals in India, typically held in February. It attracts participants from across the country, featuring events like music concerts, dance competitions, art exhibitions etc. Techniche, usually held.in September, is the institute's annual techno-management festival. It includes workshops, lectures by industry experts, hackathons, and various competitions . The Central Library at IIT Guwahati is well-equipped with a vast collection of over 2.2 lakh books, including academic textbooks, reference materials, and general reading books. It also subscribes to a wide range of national and international journals. The classrooms are modern and equipped with advanced technological facilities. This includes smartboards, projectors, and audio-visual systems that enhance the learning experience IIT Guwahati boasts excellent sports infrastructure, including facilities for all sports. Multiple clubs- coding, finance, consulting etc
Hostel Facilities :
IIT Guwahati provides on-campus hostel accommodation for all its students. The hostels are well-maintained, with single, double, or triple occupancy rooms depending on the year of study and availability. Each room is furnished with essential amenities including a bed, study table, chair, and wardrobe. The rooms are spacious and have adequate ventilation. Some hostels also offer attached balconies with a beautiful view of the campus and surrounding nature. High-speed Wi-Fi is available in all hostels, ensuring that students have reliable internet access for academic and personal use. Meal quality is really good Hostel are affordable with arounf 40k per year Registration happens during admission only
Faculty :
The faculty to student ratio is nearly 1:50. The relationship is healtht and faculties are approachable between 9-5. The most popular faculties include prof John Jose, R. Inkulu , T. Venkatesh. They are very experienced professors and teach the topic in detail. There are 2 quizzes per subject , and one mid sem and one end sem. The exams are difficult, and about 10 percent fail in these exams. The course curriculum is highly relevant.