Guwahati, Gateway to Northeast India, is not only the largest city of Assam but also one of the largest cities of the country. The city has spread over the bank of River Brahmaputra and the region shelters to various species such as gaurs, primates, elephants, tigers, rhinoceros and even to few of the endangered species. The city of temples is also the destination of educational aspirants as the city has various higher educational opportunities. Several Universities, institutes and the branches of institutes like Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI). IIT is one of such institutes which brought pride to the city.
IIT College Guwahati
Indian Institute of Technology of Guwahati is established in the year 1994. It is declared as Institute of National Importance. The institute has graduated more than five thousand students with undergraduate or postgraduate degrees. With the motto ‘Knowledge is Power’, the logo symbolizes three colors red, blue and yellow which stand for power, peace and perseverance respectively. The institute was ranked in top institutes of India.
IIT Guwahati offers undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs in the disciplines of technology, science and development studies. B.Tech., M.Tech., B.Des., M.Des., M.Sc. M.A and Ph.D. are the main programs that are offered. The admission process is on the basis of the score in relevant examination followed by personal interview. Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) – Mains score is considered for Graduation programs, GATE score is for Post Graduation and JAM is for M.Sc. considered during admission process.
The institute has huge campus, separate hostels for boys and girls, canteen and all other civic amenities. The fests and events organized in the campus, and the clubs and groups help the students to attain all round development besides the academics.
Career Options in IIT Guwahati
The city is the landmark for several electronic, banking, pharmaceutical and textile sectors. Petroleum refinery, Tea production etc are the leading industries. The students get huge opportunities right in the city in various public and private sectors. Yet, the institute encourages the companies of various cities to visit the campus for the recruitments and most of the students are offered with high pay packages and good positions till date.