INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GUWAHATI
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYGUWAHATIPLACEMENT BROCHURE 2019-20The Recruiter’s GuideCentre for Career Development,Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
CONTENTS1. About IIT Guwahati2. Message from the Director3. Message from the Head, CCD4. News highlights5. Departments6. Undergraduate programmes7. Graduate programmes8. Demographics9. Research and development10. Achievements11. R&D projects12. Workshops & seminars13. Student activities14. About Centre for Career Development15. Placement procedure16. Previous recruiters17. Alumni Undertaking18. Contact us
ABOUT IIT GUWAHATIA welcome noteSince its inception in 1994 as the sixth ‘Indian Institute of Technology,’ IIT Guwahati has achieved an international reputationin the fields of technology, innovation and research earning its accolades as one of the world’s topmost young and dynamicuniversities. The campus is located on a sprawling 285-hectare plot of land on the northern bank of Brahmaputra about20km away from the heart of the city.The programmes and courses offered at IIT Guwahati are perpetually evolving to adapt to the ever changing globalrequirements, with a flexibility to ensure that students pursue courses to the best of their interests. At present the Institutehas eleven departments and three inter-disciplinary academic centres covering all the major engineering, science andhumanities disciplines, offering B.Tech, B.Des, MA, M.Des, M.Tech, M.Sc and Ph.D programmes. With the introduction of a‘Minor’ degree, open and inter-departmental electives, audit courses and promotion of inter-disciplinary research, ourstudents get a chance to expand their horizon of learning.The presence of state-of-the-art laboratories and National Centres of Research has helped the institute become one of thenation’s nerve centre for research and development as well as technical education. The faculty, besides committing to worldclass research, ensures that students of the campus are ready to face challenges of the professional world by providing themwith a sound conceptual understanding of their respective disciplines. It also plays a huge role in their development aspotential pioneers and leaders, by encouraging and helping them participate in different global ventures.IIT Guwahati has MoUs (Memorandum of Understanding) signed with institutes of international repute throughout the worldfor semester based student-exchange programmes and summer internships, thus encouraging global integration whiledeveloping a broader outlook among our students. Students pursue internships in their vacations in industrial, managerialand research domains in leading multinational firms and research labs and contribute substantially to these organizations.The institute also offers top-notch facilities for extra-curricular activities to ensure a holistic development of the students.
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTORProf. Dr. T.G. SitharamIlT Guwahati was established in 1994 by an Act of Parliament. The Institute is growing steadily andthe total number of students in eleven departments and three academic centres in numerousundergraduate and postgraduate programmes is now around 5600.The Institute has excellent infrastructure for all round development of its students. The laboratoriesare well equipped with modern cutting edge instruments for research and development. The Institutehas a very good central library with collection of more than 1.6 lakh printed books and subscribes tomore than 500 printed journals. The sports facilities of the Institute are of international standard.Because of the excellent performance of the students of IlT Guwahati in all the fields of study andresearch guided by the Dr. Gautam Biswas 2 dynamic faculty members and with full support of thenon-teaching employees, the institute could feature in the coveted list of Top-100 young universities(under 50 years of age) of the world selected by the Times Higher Education (THE) magazine. llTGuwahati is the only Indian entry to this elite list. Faculty members and the PhD students have beenable to demonstrate substantial intrinsic merit of their research. Some research-activities also haveexcellent connection to Industrial problems. The students graduating from this institute aremotivated, bright and very eager to perform after they graduate. We want all students to contributepositively towards self-organisation and self-development. Our emphasis is on creating a strongfundamental base so that our students are able to handle unknown situations with confidence. Icordially invite all prospective employers to visit llT Guwahati and to participate in the on-campusplacement process.
MESSAGE FROM THE HEAD, CCDProf. Rakhesh Singh KshetrimayumIIT Guwahati has recently entered the elite list of top 70 young universities of the world under 50years. It is the best ranking for any Indian institute in the world university rankings. At this momentof pride and happiness, I take this opportunity to welcome you all.In a short duration of over two decades, IIT Guwahati has been able to develop world-class facilitiesand resources. We are well recognised for our research and teaching facilities in India and abroad.Our students have continuously been able to display excellent potential and skill in their fields ofacademics and extra-curricular activities. Many of the students have visited foreign universities ofrepute to widen their knowledge and experience. The IIT Guwahati alumni are showing excellence intheir respective fields. It is worth mentioning that recruiters from varied fields have responded veryenthusiastically and rated our students very high. Their abilities are well attested by the excellentreports we receive from the recruiting companies.We provide continuous support to the graduating students registered for placement by offeringinformation and guidance. Centre for Career Development (CCD) looks after all the necessaryactivities for their placement. We have the required infrastructure to conduct parallel placementsessions, pre-placement talks, excellent accommodation arrangement in the guest house, etc. toorganize campus placement activities.Our CCD team take this opportunity to invite your esteemed organization to visit our our campus forrecruitment of our students. It will be a great privilege for us to welcome you at the IIT Guwahati.
NEWS HIGHLIGHTSAchievements of IIT GuwahatiIIT-Guwahati ranked 14th among 20institutions classed as the world'sbest small universities in the latestTimes Higher Education (THE)rankings 2016 Also it has beenranked among the top 100 of theworld's dynamic young universitiesby Times Higher Education (THE)magazine in 2014.Honorable Prime Minister of India,Mr. Narendra Modi visited IITGuwahati on January 19, 2016 andaddressedthegatheringofstudents, faculty members andcampus residents. During this visit,he inaugurated Electronics & ICTAcademy of IIT Guwahati as a partofDigitalIndiainitiative.Electronics & ICT Academy aims atproviding specialized training bydevelopingstate-of-the-artfacilities for specialized corporate sectorsUnnat Bharat Abhiyan is the visionof the Hon’ble Prime Minister ofIndiaforbringingabouttransformational changes in ruraldevelopmentprocesses.IITGuwahati feels proud to announcethat Ms. Shweta Gupta, a studentof M.Des Programme won the firstprize in the competition fordesigning the logo for UnnatBharat Abhiyan. The logo is alreadyin use.
NEWS HIGHLIGHTSAchievements of IIT GuwahatiMr. Sandip Chakraborty, researchstudent, Computer Science andEngineering,receivedIndianNational Academy of Engineering(INAE) Inoovative Student ProjectsAward, 2014 (Doctoral level) for hisPhD thesis work on ‘CapacityEnhancement, QoS and RateAdaptation in IEEE 802.IIs: APerformanceImprovementPerspective’.Ishan Vikas, an initiative of theMHRDwasstartedasacomprehensive plant to bringselected school children from theNorth-Eastern states into closecontact with the IITs and IISERsduring their vacation period.Mr. S. Arun, research student,Mechanical Engineering, receivedGandhiyan Young TechnologicalInnovation Award at the festival ofInnovation at Rashtrapati Bhawan,New Delhi in March 2015 for hisproject on ‘Injection MouldablePolymeric Composite Based PassivePolycentric Knee Joint.’ He also wonthe Best Innovation Award 2015 bythe GHR Labs and Research Centre,Nagpur for the same same project.
DEPARTMENTSDepartments at IIT GuwahatiBiosciences and BioengineeringChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringComputer Science and EngineeringDesignElectronics and Electrical EngineeringHumanities and Social SciencesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringPhysics
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMESProgrammes and DisciplinesB.Tech (Bachelor of Technology)B. Des (Bachelor of Design)4 year programme in the disciplines:4 year programme in the disciplines:1. Biosciences and Bioengineering2. Chemical Engineering3. Civil Engineering4. Chemical Science and Technology5. Computer Science and Engineering6. Electronics and Electrical Engineering7. Electronics and Communication Engineering8. Mathematics and Computing9. Mechanical Engineering10. Engineering PhysicsDesignAn interdisciplinary Design programme and the only one of itskind in the IITs. Focuses on imparting deep under standing ofprime domains in Design : Design research, Interaction Design,Industrial Design, and Visual Communication through coursesand rigorous project worksA rigorous course structure which imparts comprehensiveunderstanding of a particular field of study, training forpractical problems of design and development throughcourse work and active researchMinor Degree Programme : as an auxiliaryAuxiliary minor programme for all disciplines. In 2010, the institute started a provision for a minor degree in the B.Tech andB.Des programmes. Students pursue additional courses in their Minor degree department. Students specialize in a field of theirchoice in addition to their major degree thus developing skills well suited for interdisciplinary professions.
GRADUATE PROGRAMMESProgrammes and DisciplinesM.Tech (Master of Technology)Doctoral programme:2 year programme in the departments:Ph.D (Doctor of Philosophy)1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.In the departments:Biosciences and BioengineeringChemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringComputer Science and EngineeringElectronics and Electrical EngineeringMathematics and ComputingRural TechnologyMechanical EngineeringComprehensive understanding in specialized domains ofengineering through course work and active research.M.Des (Master of Design)2 year programme in the discipline:DesignImparting students a deep understanding of Designresearch, Industrial Design, Visual Communication andInteraction Design through courses and project works.1. Biosciences and Bioengineering2. Chemistry3. Chemical Engineering4. Civil Engineering5. Computer Science & Engineering Design6. Electronics & Electrical Engineering7. Humanities and Social Sciences8. Mathematics9. Mechanical Engineering10. PhysicsIn the centres:1. Energy2. Environment3. NanotechnologyExtensive training in research with advances in scienceand technology. Students publish their thesis inInternational Journals and Conferences.
DEMOGRAPHICSInstitute Programme Demographics of students graduating in (R)P.hD
DEMOGRAPHICSDepartment-wise DemographicsBiosciences and h/M.S.(R): 44: 42Chemical engineeringB.TechM.Tech/M.S.(R)Computer Science & Engineering: 59: 38ChemistryB.TechM.Sc./M.A: 70: 109B.TechM.Tech/M.S.(R): 88: 43Design: 38: 47B.DesM.Des: 50: 24
DEMOGRAPHICSDepartment-wise DemographicsElectronics & Electrical EngineeringMechanical ): 126: 51Humanities and Social SciencesM.Sc./M.A: 33MathematicsB.TechM.Sc./M.A: 76: 101PhysicsB.TechM.Sc./M.A: 38: 46Energy: 50: 44M.Tech/M.S.(R): 12
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENTInfrastructureLecture hall complex &Conference centresCentral library and ComputerCentreThe institute has four large lecturehalls with 300 seating capacityeach and a new Conference Centrewith 4 conference rooms of globalstature. There are plans for 6lecture halls of 200 capacity and 18class rooms of 120 capacities forfuture provision.With about 1.64 lakh volumes,presently we are subscribing to525 titles including 306 onlinejournals & 12350 onlinejournals through ‘INDEST-AICTEConsortium’ and ‘DeLCON: DBT –Electronic Library Consortium’.Academic Complex &Technology ComplexThe majestic Academic complex of74000 square meters houses all thedepartments, centres for research,laboratories and departmentlibraries, equipped with modernaudio-visual aids. The advancedTechnology complex houses theIncubation centre which tituteandentrepreneurs of various sectors ofscience and engineering.
ACHIEVEMENTSMOUsConferences, seminars ) on academic & researchcollaboration, are an integral partoftheinstitution’sexternalrelations. At present the institutehas 45 active MoUs with variousuniversities from all over theworld.Many conferences,seminars,workshops and schoolsareorganised by departments andcentres every year. Studentsparticipateactivelyintheirproceedings as wellas inorganising them.Students actively collaborate withfacultyinresearchprojects,publishing research papers ininternational and national journalsand conferences. The Institute hasso far applied for 69 patents out ofwhich 6 have been granted. 13patents were applied in thereporting year.
R&D PROJECTSProjectsDept./centreFunding agencyAmountScheme for financial assistance forsetting up of Electronics and ICTacademicsCentre for Educational Tech.DeitY1750 LakhsE-Kalpa-2 creating digitalenvironment for design in IndiaCentre for Educational Tech.MHRD840 LakhsUnnat Shikshak – Unnat Bharat,centre for excellence in science andmathematics educationCentre for Educational Tech.MHRD339 LakhsFundamental molecularinvestigations in biotechnologyBiosciences and BioengineringDBT237 LakhsScheme for financial assistance forsetting up of Electronics and ICTacademicsElectronics & ElectricalEngineeringMedia Labs, Asia156 LakhsDevelopment of abiotic stressresilient tropical pulses throughtailoring of ABA receptor genesBiosciences and BioengineeringDBT151 LakhsDevelopment ofcomprehensive interactive wellmoitoringCentre for EnergyONGC145 Lakhs
WORKSHOPS & SEMINARSSome recognized events Symposium cum Workshop on Advances in Computational Biology and Computer Aided DrugDesign, June, 2015. Regional Celebration of Women in Computing, East and North-East, November 2015. South Asian Workshop on Optics and Photonics 2015 under UNESCO IYL Celebration (SAWOP2015), November, 2015. XXVII IUPAP Conference on Computational Physics (CCP2015), December 2015 - 4thInternational Conference on Advanced Nanomaterial and Nanotechnology (ICANN-2015),December 2015. 5th IEEE Applied Electromagnetics Conference (AEMC-2015), December 2015. Indian Chemical Engineering Congress 2015 (CHEMCON 2015), December 2015. Workshop on Tone and Intonation-3, January 2016. 22nd National Conference on Communications (NCC-2016), March 2016. Research Conclave 2016 – An amalgamation of Academia, Industry and StartUps, March 2016. 2nd National Workshop on NEMS/MEMS and Theranostics Devices (NWNTD-2016), March 2016. 4th Annual Chemical Engineering Symposium (REFLUX 2016), March 2016.
STUDENT ACTIVITIESHolistic developmentIIT Guwahati’s motto of achieving excellence through the amalgamation of mind, body, heart and soul isexhibited through a myriad of extra-curricular activities that range from sports, club activities, hostelevents, college fests and other entrepreneurial endeavours. Students develop themselves in variousareas as they take up versatile roles, such as managing the entire student body, organizing festivals on aninternational scale, competing fiercely in national and international competitions and also taking upseveral social initiatives along the way.STUDENTS’ GYMHANA COUNCILThe Students’ Gymkhana Council is a body that promotes the objective of fostering extra-curricular andco-curricular activities along with the welfare of the students during their stay on campus. Being a part ofGymkhana council acts as a simulation for developing managerial and leadership qualities by providingthe student with a real-life scenario of managing the functioning of large projects, initiating new onesand allocating budgets accordingly.IITG ENTREPRENEURIAL SUMMITThe ‘Entrepreneurial Development Cell’ organizes this summit annually, bringing together theexperience of workshops, lectures and showcases of the most promising entrepreneurs and start-ups ofIndia, thereby promoting a culture of innovation and problem solving.SPORTS AND INTER IITThe Institute is well-equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure for major outdoor and indoor sportsthat would rival any national stadium. The exhaustive training students undergo helps them secure amindset to persevere beyond limitations and develop an insatiable hunger for excellence. Students workrigorously throughout the year for the Inter-IIT Sports Meet which is held in December every year.Students of IIT Guwahati boast exemplary records in these events and also several national level sportscompetitions.
STUDENT ACTIVITIESHolistic developmentALCHERINGAAlcheringa is the annual-cultural festival of IIT-Guwahati and within a short span of 18 years, has grownto become the largest college cultural festival of the North-East India while earning a spot in the top 5college fests all across the country. It brings together an amalgamation of international culture providinga competitive platform for many aspiring artists. Managing an event with over 70 events and a footfall of65,000 is no simple task and it is all up to the students to ensure that the gears run smoothly. Workingon such a huge project provides all the challenges a student would have to face later in their careers.Students gain the ability for planning, execution, handling tense scenarios and making quick, but logicaldecisions while also learning the importance of teamwork, time and financial management.TECHNICHETechniche has completed 14 successful editions and has emerged amongst the largest TechnoManagement Festivals of the country. Techniche constitutes of several modules such as robotics,technical writing, workshops to industrial conclave and lecture series, thus, bringing together best ofboth worlds in a stimulating environment for inspirational and competitive learning. Interacting with thetop-most leaders and hearing their stories first-hand gives much-needed knowledge to the students asthey try to craft their own destiny in this world. “IIT Guwahati has raised my expectation on India’s abilityto take on the world.” – Jonar Nader. Australia’s highest paid Consultant and Management Guru and aguest lecturer at Techniche , 2011.GYMKHANA CLUBSImperative to promoting the co-curricular activities, are over 30 active clubs of IIT Guwahati thatconstantly provide much needed stimulus for growth in their cultural, technical and entrepreneurialendeavours. These clubs are constantly involved in activities spanning from local to international levels.A few clubs like the Finance Club, Red Ribbon Club, Analytics and Consulting Club and Rights andResponsibility Club have grown manifolds since their inception. This variety of clubs lead to a wellrounded, versatile and passionate persona of an IIT-G student.
ABOUT CENTRE FOR CAREERDEVELOPMENTROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESThe Centre for Career Development at IIT Guwahati handles all aspects of campus placements forgraduating students. The cell is responsible for mediating between the company and the students.Arrangements for every stage of the recruitment process are made by officials at the office. The Head,CCD in consultation with the student coordina
humanities disciplines, offering B.Tech, B.Des, MA, M.Des, M.Tech, M.Sc and Ph.D programmes. With the introduction of a ‘Minor’degree, open and inter-departmental electives, audit courses and promotion of inter-disciplinary research, our students get a chance to expand their horizon of learning.
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