Indian Institute of Technology

Guwahati

ADMISSION GUIDELINES
Full Time Foreign Students For Masters
Masters & PhD Programmes

2017
2017-2018
2018
CATEGORIES OF FOREIGN STUDENTS ADMITTED TO IIT GUWAHATI FOR FULL TIME MASTERS AND PH.D.
PROGRAM-

1. Sponsored Candidates

Foreign students who wish to apply as candidates sponsored by their government, educational institutions, trusts
or any other registered body, will need to submit their applications through the concerned bodies and duly
forwarded by an authorized official of the respective government/embassy/department/institute, etc.

2. Self - Financed Candidates:

Those candidates applying for admissions in IITG Guwahati under self-financing category should provide Financial
Declaration by Parents/ Guardian /self and send their complete application with all the supporting documents.

3. Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) candidates-

Applications of Foreign Nationals nominated by the ICCR, Ministry of External Affairs Government of India under
scholarship scheme shall be entertained only for the Masters and Ph.D. programmes of the Institute.

4. Candidates from partner institutions having MOUs with IITG-

For students from institutions which have signed MoUs with IITG, admission will be made under the terms and
conditions given in the MoUs.

PROGRAMS OPEN TO FOREIGN STUDENTS

1. All Doctoral (Ph.D.) Programs

2. Masters (M.Tech/M.Des.) Programs

Please see the following link (s) for your information please:

Academic Programme http://www.iitg.ernet.in/acad/acad_programme.php

Basic Eligibility Criteria:
M.Tech www.iitg.ernet.in/acad/EligibilityCriteria/ECMTechMDes.htm.
M.Des www.iitg.ernet.in/acad/EligibilityCriteria/ECMTechMDes.htm.
PhD www.iitg.ernet.in/acad/EligibilityCriteria/ECPhD.htm.
MISCELLANEOUS GUIDELINES

1. The applicant should have completed 17 years of age; there is no maximum age limit for foreign students
2. Student must have an appropriate Student Visa or Research Visa for the planned study program. The
applicant should contact the Indian Embassy or High Commission in his/her home country for more
information on the type of visa needed.
3. Kindly see the following link/website for foreign students information and extension of visa related
information: http://boi.gov.in/
4. ENGLISH is the only language used for teaching in IIT Guwahati
5. In case of students from Afghanistan, China, Iran, Pakistan, Iraq, and Sudan), the application MUST be
forwarded through the Indian Embassy or the High Commission in their respective countries.
 6. Candidates seeking admission under a Cultural Exchange Fellowship program are required to apply
through the Indian High Commission/Embassy in their respective countries

ADMISSION PROCEDURES

The application form with copies of supporting documents should be sent to the address given below. To expedite
processing, a copy of the application and scanned copies of the supporting documents should also be sent by email
to hosaa@iitg.ernet.in

The Office of Alumni & External Relations

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati
Guwahati, Pin Code: 781039
Assam, INDIA

IITG does not charge application/processing fees from foreign applicants.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS REQUIRED (all self-attested):

1. For Self - Financed Candidates and Person of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)
a. Application form available in IITG website
b. Updated Resume
c. Transcripts/ grade cards/ degree of last qualifying examination.
d. Three recommendations letter- at least one recommendation should be from a faculty member of
the last attended Institute.
e. Copy of valid passport
f. Statement of purpose (500 words)
g. Two (2) recent passport size color photos
h. Applicants are requested to attach a MEDICAL FITNESS CERTIFICATE from a doctor attesting to their
physical and medical fitness. (format available in the IITG website)
i. Documentary proof to illustrate fluency in English language.
j. Financial undertaking from the candidate.

2. For Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) candidates:

a. Candidates seeking admission under a Cultural Exchange Fellowship program are required to apply
through the Indian High Commission/Embassy in their respective countries. They will send the
application to ICCR Government of India and then ICCR will forward the application/s to various
University / Institute in India as the case may be for consideration.
b. In case the applicant is found suitable for admission, admission offer letter will be sent to him/her
through Indian Council for Cultural Relations, New Delhi.

3. For students from institutions which have signed MOUs with IITG:

Admission will be made under the terms and conditions given in the MOU, the candidate should be
officially nominated and forward their application through the International office of the home Institute.
SELECTION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
Concerned department will constitute a selection committee (case to case basis) with at least 3 (three) members
headed by HOD of the concerned Department. Followed by a Skype / Telephonic interview. Applicants are
advised to have an active Skype ID

OFFER OF ADMISSION

Offer will be made based on recommendations received from the department. The student will be informed by
email/post. Students applying through ICCR will be intimated through ICCR

FEE STRUCTURE
1. For students from SAARC nations:

Admission Fee Indian Rupees In US Dollars

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Registration Fee ( for 1 Year) Rs. 1,36,300/- US$ 2,000.00

One-time Refundable Mess Deposit Rs. 2,600/- US$ 38.15

One time Non Refundable hall mess establishment Charge Rs. 1,000/- US$ 14.67

Hostel fund (per semester) Rs. 400/- US$ 5.87

Adjustable Mess advance (per semester) Rs. 11,495/- US$ 168.67

One time Refundable Institute caution Money Rs. 1,000/- US$ 14.67

One time Refundable Library caution Money Rs. 1,000/- US$ 14.67

One time Refundable Hall caution Money Rs. 1,000/- US$ 14.67

Students Brotherhood Fund (SBF) (per semester) Rs. 50/- US$ 00.73

One time Alumni Fee Rs. 1,500/- US$ 22.01

Per Year Group Medical Insurance Scheme (GMIS) Premium Rs. 1,500/- US$ 22.01

Total Rs. 1,56,345/- US$ 2316.12

2. For students from non-SAARC Nations:

Admission Fee Indian Rupees In US Dollars
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Registration Fee ( for 1 Year) Rs. 2,72,600/- US$ 4,000.00

One-time Refundable Mess Deposit Rs. 2,600/- US$ 38.15

One time Non Refundable hall mess establishment Charge Rs. 1,000/- US$ 14.67

Hostel fund (per semester) Rs. 400/- US$ 5.87

Adjustable Mess advance (per semester) Rs. 11,495/- US$ 168.67

One time Refundable Institute caution Money Rs. 1,000/- US$ 14.67

One time Refundable Library caution Money Rs. 1,000/- US$ 14.67

One time Refundable Hall caution Money Rs. 1,000/- US$ 14.67

Students Brotherhood Fund (SBF) (per semester) Rs. 50/- US$ 00.73

One time Alumni Fee Rs. 1,500/- US$ 22.01

Per Year Group Medical Insurance Scheme (GMIS) Premium Rs. 1,500/- US$ 22.01

Total Rs. 2,92,645/- US$ 4,316.12

3. Person of Indian Origin (PIO) and Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI)

Foreign students holding foreign passports but with OCI or PIO cards, admitted to PG programs in IITG, the fees
charged will be the same as applicable for normal foreign students. Any concession applicable to citizens of SAARC
countries will also be available to them if they hold passports from any of the SAARC countries

4. Payment of Fees:-
You would be required to pay the following fees at the time of registration. This can be paid through a
Demand Draft in favor of Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati and must be payable at GUWAHATI. It
can be either in US DOLLARS or in equivalent INDIAN RUPEES.

Important Note:
a. Fees can be paid in INR or USD by taking into account exchange rate prevailing at the time of payment.
b. Registration Fee rates are subject to change depending upon policies of the Government of India.
c. Fee rate on this account may be change depending upon prices of food items.
d. In addition to the above, the admitted student will have to pay Mess Dues on monthly basis- which at
present Rupees (INR) 2,550/- per month (equal to about USD 47) per month) for basic menu. This
amount is to be paid directly to the HAB (Students Affairs Section) in the same month you join the
Institute.