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IIT Guwahati MA Development Studies Admission 2023: Dates, Fees, Placements, Entrance, Eligibility

Guwahati, AssamAutonomous University

Master of Arts [MA] (Development Studies)


Course Fees

Course Duration

2 Years

Tuition Fees

3 K

1 Year Fees

63.35 K

Total Fees

81.55 K

Detailed Fees

general
obc
sc/st
semesterTuition FeesAdmission FeesRegistration FeesExam FeesOther FeesTotal Fees
semester 1₹ 3000₹ 1500₹ 1000₹ 500₹ 49150₹ 55.15 K
semester 2₹ 3000-₹ 1000₹ 500₹ 3700₹ 8.2 K
semester 3₹ 3000-₹ 1000₹ 500₹ 5500₹ 10 K
semester 4₹ 3000-₹ 1000₹ 500₹ 3700₹ 8.2 K

Course Information

Course Details

IIT Guwahati offers MA in Development studies whereby the candidates applying for the course are required to appear for the entrance examination and the PI round. Indian Institute for Technology Guwahati invites applications for admission to the full-time Masters in Development Studies program in the Department of Liberal Arts. The MA program in Development Studies Offered by IIT Guwahati is a full-time Course and the Course is not available for working Professionals

IIT Guwahati MA Important dates

Important Dates
Opening of Application Portal for Submission of Applications March 24, 2023
Closing of Application Portal  05:00 PM on April 20, 2023
Selections will be conducted during  15 May to 15 June, 2023
Registration of New PhD, Dual Degree, MA, MSc, MBA, MTech, MDes and MS(R) students July 24, 2023 (Tentative)
Orientation for New Students July 25, 2023 (Tentative)

IIT Guwahati MA Eligibility Criteria

The Minimum Eligibility Criteria for IIT Guwahati MA Program are as follows:

  • A Bachelor’s (10+2+3) degree (Major/Honors) or equivalent from a recognized University, in any discipline, with a minimum of 50% marks or 5.5 CPI on a 10-point scale (45% marks or 5.0 CPI on a 10-point scale for SC/ST/PD candidates) in major/honors only
  • Candidates not having Major/Honours courses, must have the concerned degree with a minimum 50% aggregate marks or 5.5 CPI on a 10-point scale for General/OBC category candidates and a minimum 45% aggregate marks or 5.0 CPI on a 10-point scale for SC/ST/PD category candidates.

IIT Guwahati MA Admission Process

The IIT Guwahati MA Admission Process is as Follows:

  • The candidate must meet the M.A. eligibility requirements of IIT Guwahati.
  • Candidates are shortlisted based on their applications.
  • The shortlisted candidates will then be required to participate and pass a written examination.
  • Documents will be validated, and IIT Guwahati fees will be paid.

IIT Guwahati MA Selection Criteria

The IIT Guwahati MA Selection Process is as Follows:

  • Applications of the candidates which are complete in all respects are considered valid
  • The applicants who do not satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria and norms will not be considered for shortlisting/selection process
  • The shortlisted candidates shall be considered for the selection process.
  • Selections for MA shall be based on the performance of candidates in the previous educational qualifications and in the written test and/or interview conducted by the respective department/school/center. 

IIT Guwahati MA (Development Studies) Admission Guidelines

  • Go to the official website of IIT Guwahati.
  • Select the course (MA here) you want to get enrolled in.
  • Applicants need to Register and log in to fill out the form.
  • Fill out the form with the correct details.
  • Pay the application fee.
  • Submit the form.

Check More: IIT Guwahati Cutoff

Documents Required IIT Guwahati MA Admission

  • Mark sheet of the qualifying examination.
  • Document of participation in the entrance test.
  • Birth certificate.
  • Caste certificate (if applicable).
  • PwD Certificate.

Read More: IIT Guwahati Courses & Fees

IIT Guwahati MA Course Details

MA in Development Studies is designed to The detailed course structure for MA in Development Studies is given in the table below:

Semester-I

Courses Credits
Essentials of Political Theory 8
Introduction to Economics 8
Study of Society 8
Economic History of Colonial India 8
Quantitative Research Methods in Social Sciences 8

Semester-II

Courses Credits
Sociology of Development 8
Comparative Politics of Developing Countries 8
Economic Development Theory and Practice 8
Quantitative Research Methods in Social Sciences 8
India’s Development Issues and Debates 8

Semester-III

Courses Credits
Elective-I 6
Elective-II 6
Elective-III 6
Elective-IV 6
Elective-V 6
Phase I of Dissertation 8

Semester-IV

Courses Credits
Elective-VI 6
Dissertation 32

IIT Guwahati MA (Development Studies) Fee Structure

Items Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4
Admission 150 - - -
Grade card fee 150 - - -
Provisional Certificate fee 100 - - -
Medical Examination fee 100 - - -
Student Welfare Fund 200 - - -
Identity card Fee 50 - - -
Tuition fee 3000 3000 3000 3000
Examination fee 350 350 350 350
Registration fee 200 200 200 200
Gymkhana 200 200 200 200
Medical fee 100 100 100 100
Institute Caution Money (refundable) 1000 - - -
Library Caution Money (refundable) 1000 - - -
Hostel admission fee 400 - - -
Hostel rent 1000 1000 1000 1000
Hostel fund 400 400 400 400
Fan, Electricity and Water Charges 2000 2000 2000 2000
Hall Caution money (Refundable) 100 - - -
Students Brotherhood fund 50 50 50 50
Alumni fund 1500 - - -
Group Medical Insurance Scheme 1800 - 1800 -

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IIT Guwahati MA FAQs

Ques.What concession is given to reserved categories for the IIT Guwahati MA program?

Ans.MEB students are exempt from paying the Tuition Fee. Other Economically Backward (OEB) pupils are GEN/GEN-EWS/OBC-NCL kids with an annual family income of between 1 lakh and 5 lakhs. Two-thirds of the tuition charge is waived for OEB students.

Ques.Which entrance is accepted for admission to M.A. at IIT Guwahati?

Ans.The college offers M.A. in Developmental Studies. The admission is granted based on a written test followed by an Interview conducted by IIT Guwahati.

Ques.What is IIT Guwahati famous for?

Ans.IIT Ghuwati is the country's sixth Indian Institute of Technology. The government of India has designated IIT Guwahati as an Institute of National Importance. In the NIRF India Rankings 2021, IIT Guwahati was ranked seventh in Engineering and eighth overall.

Ques.How to reach IIT Ghuwati?

Ans.The Institute is located on the outskirts of Guwahati and is easily accessible by taxi/auto-rickshaw. It is about 20 kilometers from the city center and about 40 minutes from the airport. To get to the Institute from the city, use the Institute bus service, which runs regularly.

Ques.How many students are at IIT Guwahati?

Ans.IIT Guwahati currently has an enrollment of 5800+ students. This further includes 2,630 undergraduates, 1,222 postgraduates, and 1,965 doctoral students pursuing research at IIT Guwahati. 


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IIT Guwahati - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITG]: 45 answered questions

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Is IIT Guwahati becoming the next IIT Kanpur?

By Debdeep Majumderon 30 Mar 23
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Saugata Nayak

30 Mar 23Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (2020)

Both IIT Guwahati and IIT Kanpur are well-respected institutions, known for their high-quality education and research. Comparing the two is already justified and saying that one institution is becoming the next of the other is more so. Both institutions have their strengths and areas of expertise. Yet, if I was to choose one I would have always gone for IIT Kanpur. 

Some points that favor my preference are as follows:

  • The quality of coursework at IIT Kanpur is extremely challenging and will keep you on your toes always. It offers the best quality of education and you will learn much more than other IITs if you are regular to classes and take your academics seriously,
  • The usual schedule of a student at IIT Kanpur is not always jammed, unlike the general opinion. The timings of the clubs align with the classes and you can take out time for both if you are good at managing your time well.
  • Another challenging aspect of IIT Kanpur is its tough grading system, (10,8,6,4..) under which anything below 10 is 8. Thus you are under tremendous pressure to maintain your CGPA and is enough of a motivating factor.

Overall, even if Guwahati was to be compared to IIT Kanpur, it still has a long way to go until it becomes the next IIT Kanpur.


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Akash Sinha

22 Jun 22B.Tech in Civil Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar (IITGN)

You should take IIT Gandhinagar CSE. It is one of the fastest-growing IIT, and offers good opportunities for placements and internships. According to the placement highlights of IIT Gandhinagar, each year around 80% of students get placed from CSE. The average CTC offered is around INR 18 LPA. While the highest CTC goes up to INR 40 LPA. Adani, Goldman Sachs, Infosys, Tata are some of the major recruiters for the CSE branch. 


SD

Shubhangi Dutt

04 May 21B.Tech from Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (2022)

CSE at IIIT Hyderabad is so far the best possible program one can aspire for in India in the software industry. It’s better than IIT-B CSE and hence, far better than BITS Pilani or IITG CSE. 

IIIT Hyderabad

  • IIIT Hyderabad has initiated a dedicated software inclined course structure right from the first year. It is a course highly inclined towards academics. 
  • The institute completely focuses on preparing software experts called CODERS. 
  • It has highly active coding clubs, excellent coding culture, and the highest average package among the above-mentioned colleges.
  • However, it lacks a lot in the overall development due to the poor campus life. You have to leave your campus life behind if you are willing to be extremely academic.

BITS Pilani

  • It has a great course structure along with great campus life. You will be very happy with the coding culture over there. 
  • The institute enjoys years of alumni outreach. 
  • 0% attendance can sometimes put forward a very lenient attitude of your and might even affect the coming phases of your life.

IITG MnC

  • This branch offers a BTech degree and has a course with 45-50% Maths, 45% CS and some finance courses. 
  • The campus life in IITG is definitely amazing and the weather is pleasant. However, the coding culture is lacking as compared to the other two. 
  • The location and young alumni network is a major factor you should consider.

Considering all pointers mentioned above, it is clear that CSE at IIIT Hyderabad will be a best suited option for you.


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Pratik Sharma

20 Mar 23B tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal

IIT Guwahati is one of the top engineering institutions in India and has a well-established ECE program with a strong focus on research. The institution has state-of-the-art facilities and offers many opportunities for collaboration and networking with other leading institutions in India and around the world.

Both NIT Surathkal and IIT Guwahati are excellent choices for pursuing an MTech program in ECE. You should consider your personal preferences, career goals, and research interests when making a decision between the two. It's also recommended to visit the campuses, speak to current students and alumni, and explore the curriculum and research opportunities to make an informed decision. 

However, when considering the choice between IIT Guwahati and NIT Surathkal for MTech programs in ECE, it is important to note that while both institutions offer excellent programs, the brand and reputation of IITs are highly valued by companies. Therefore, the tag of IIT may carry more weight in the eyes of potential employers.


SG

Srimona Gupta

05 Apr 22studied at Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (2020)

During the recent placements, 85.71% of students from the B.Des batch of IIT Bombay got placement offers. The median and average CTC offered to IIT Bombay B.Des students were INR 35 LPA and INR 17.9 LPA, respectively. 

IIT Guwahati B.Des is one of the highly paid branch. Almost 95% of students from the branch get placed each year. The average CTC for the branch is INR 14-15 LPA. Students of B.Des are usually employed in roles like UI/UX designers. Some of the major recruiters are Uber, Sprinklr, AppDynamics, Myntra, etc. 


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Nived Tripathi

20 Mar 23Studied at Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IITG)

When it comes to Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) programs, IIIT Hyderabad is undoubtedly one of the best options available. The study environment and coding culture at IIIT Hyderabad are unmatched, making it a great choice for students interested in CSE.

However, if you are looking for a more well-rounded college experience that includes a relaxed and enjoyable campus life, an older IIT may be a better choice for you. While IIIT Hyderabad excels in academics, it may not provide the same level of student life experience as an IIT.

When deciding between colleges, it is important to consider all aspects of the institution, not just academics. For example, BITS Pilani is an excellent college in all aspects, but if you have the option of getting into an older IIT such as IIT Guwahati, it may be a better choice for you.

Similarly, when choosing between BHU and IIT Guwahati, it is advisable to choose IIT Guwahati. While BHU has recently been given the IIT tag, IIT Guwahati is now being compared to older IITs and is even beating some of them in various rankings.

Finally, if you do not get admission into CSE with a rank of 803, Mathematics and Computing (MnC) is always an option. In fact, MnC is a safer option with better placement opportunities at IIT Guwahati. So, you can always consider MnC if you don't get CSE.


SG

Sushmita Guha

28 Jun 21Studied at IIT Kharagpur (2019)

Getting a master’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering from one of the Indian Universities can feel like being stuck in a place forever.

  • If you do not take IISc and the top IITs, no other University or college in India provides a good quality program for Master’s in Computer Science.
  • NIT Surathkal is popular for its B.Tech in CSE but not for the Master’s program that the college has to offer.
  • It would be advised for you to prefer IIT Guwahati any day since it has been ranked among the Top 8 IITs in the country.
  • Several of the recent IITs have been created to serve the purposes of the states.
  • These IITs are managed by one of the top 5 IITs in India.
  • Most candidates would certainly choose IIT Guwahati over NIT Surathkal for an M.Tech program.
  • Assuming you are studying M.Tech to learn, not to get a job then you should definitely prefer IIT Guwahati over NIT Surathkal.
  • If you want a job, there are several more ways to do that.
  • If you are skilled enough to get admission at IIT Guwahati then you can have a decent job in hand in the future.

If you want to pursue a Master’s program and learn, you would be way ahead in IIT Guwahati than in NIT Surathkal.


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Sushanth Pathak

22 Jun 22B.Tech., CSE from Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati

For a CSE degree, IIIT Hyderabad is definitely better. It offers better academics, exposure, and placement opportunities. The institute has an excellent coding culture. Each year many students get selected for GSoC. It’s common to see students of IIIT Hyderabad engaged in competitive coding from the first year of the course. According to the recent highlights of IIIT Hyderabad placements, students of CSE, receive an average CTC of around INR 18 LPA. 


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Shivam Mahera

18 Jul 22studied at Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani - Pilani Campus

BITS Pilani and IIT Roorkee are on the same category, while IIT Guwahati ranks below these institutes. If you are a CSE enthusiast, BITS Pilani will be the best option among these. Top MNCs like Google, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, etc. visit the campus placement to recruit. The recent highlights of BITS Pilani placements, show the average CTC for CSE to be around INR 18 LPA. 

If you aren’t sure about your branch preference, choosing IIT Roorkee will be better. The IIT Tag can be quite beneficial. For branches like Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, etc. usually IIT students have better technical knowledge compared to BITS students. 

BITS Pilani offers an enviable campus experience. Students are given the freedom to study and explore anything they want. 


AM

Ayush Mishra

13 Apr 22Bachelor of Technology Mechanical Engineering, Delhi Technological University (2021)

You should check the cutoff score rather than JEE Advanced marks. Here is the IIT Mandi cutoff for 2021.

Branch IIT Mandi Cutoff 2021
Civil Engineering  8862-11699
Computer Science & Engineering  1975-3041
Data Science and Engineering  2931-4020
Electrical Engineering  3969-6660
Engineering Physics 6861-9931
Mechanical Engineering  5031-9114

IIT Guwahati cutoff 2021 for various courses is as follows. 

Branch  IIT Guwahati Cutoff 2021
Biosciences & Bioengineering  7055-8954
Chemical Engineering  4063-5725
Chemical Science and Technology  5418-7832
Civil Engineering  5797-7545
Computer Science and Engineering  439-600
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence  716-954

From the cutoff score, you can get a better idea about your chances of getting admission. 



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