Anchored by a 15-year foundational partnership, IIT Guwahati and Gifu University are leading a new consortium to drive industrial, academic, and research collaborations, including a 10,000-student global mobility initiative. Published 9 March 2026 | Category Research & Partnerships | Office Alumni & External Relations Led by Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, and Gifu University, Japan, 22 institutions from across Northeast India signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to es

The online degree offered by IIT Guwahati is designed for those seeking a rigorous technical education alongside their professional or academic pursuits. Applications for the 2026–27 batch are open until 30 April 2026. Published 21 March 2026 | Category Community & Outreach | Office Online Education & Skilling AI Confluence 2025 Data is no longer a niche technical concern. It is a fundamental part of every modern industry. From healthcare and finance to logistics and the c

On the occasion of NCB Raising Day on 17 March 2026, IIT Guwahati hosted a Youth Outreach Programme, in coordination with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Guwahati Zonal Unit. Published 18 March 2026 | Category Health & Wellbeing | Office Student Affairs Observed as part of the nationwide efforts under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, the NCB Raising Day programme at IIT Guwahati served as an important awareness initiative focused on prevention of substance abuse and yout

IIT Guwahati recently hosted the 5th Annual National PMRF Symposium, a premier meeting that showcased the research of India’s exceptional doctoral researchers. Published 8 March 2026 | Category Meetings & Conferences | Office Academic Affairs A two-day symposium for scholars under the Prime Minister’s Research Fellows (PMRF) scheme was held on March 6 and 7, 2026 in IIT Guwahati. The Symposium brings together PMRF scholars from across India to present their research, excha

Fourteen days of cultural immersion, collaborative research, and cross-regional friendship send forty-four delegates home as ambassadors of the Northeast. Published 29 March 2026 | Category Community & Outreach | Office Student Affairs When student delegates from Chhattisgarh and New Delhi arrived at IIT Guwahati on 17 March 2026, they stepped into a region many of them had encountered only in textbooks. By the time they departed on 28 March, they had stood beside the Brahm

IIT Guwahati expresses deep sorrow at the passing of Professor Mahuya De , a distinguished academic and cherished member of the institute community. Professor De was widely respected for her excellence as a researcher, her dedication as a teacher, and her kindness as a mentor and colleague. She made meaningful contributions to her field through her scholarship and touched countless lives through her patient guidance, intellectual generosity, and compassionate presence. She wi

A North Eastern Council-sponsored initiative brings together scientists, administrators, and farmers to scale up soil carbon monitoring across the region. Published 30 March 2026 | Category Community & Outreach | Office School of Agro and Rural Technology The School of Agro and Rural Technology at IIT Guwahati hosted a one-day Training and Capacity Building Workshop on March 27, 2026, marking the launch of a major collaborative effort to improve soil health management acros

The following staff members retired from IIT Guwahati on March 31, 2026. Mr. T Tongkholun Haokip , Joint Registrar (Senior Scale) in the Establishment section, retired after nearly 20 years having joined the Institute on April 21, 2006. Mr. Chandan Kumar Das , Assistant Librarian at the Lakshminath Bezbaroa Central Library, retired after more than 27 years of service following his appointment on March 23, 1999. Mr. Raju Singha , Superintendent in the Store and Purchase sectio

IIT Guwahati hosted two senior Indian Army commanders on consecutive days in late March 2026, signalling a deepening commitment to translating academic research into national security solutions Published 28 March 2026 | Category Research & Partnerships | Office Manekshaw Centre of Excellence for National Security Studies and Research In a significant development for the institute's growing engagement with the defence establishment, IIT Guwahati hosted two senior Indian Army

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati continues to strengthen its role as a hub for academic and cultural exchange, recently hosting two student delegations from Sherubtse College in Bhutan and Mahabodhi School in Arunachal Pradesh. Published 13 March 2026 | Category Community and Outreach | Office Outreach Education Programme The visits of student delegations from Arunachal Pradesh and Bhutan underscore the institute’s commitment to fostering regional integration and in

Thirteen students at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati have been selected as recipients of the (RRBSWE). Published 13 March 2026 | Category Awards | Office Student Affairs Rupa Rahul Bajaj Scholarship for Women in Engineering (RRBSWE) is a flagship CSR programme of Bajaj Auto Ltd, and supports the Institute's commitment to supporting inclusive spaces within technology, manufacturing, and engineering. The scholarship aims to nurture the next generation of leade

The Senate Hall at IIT Guwahati transformed into a hub of cultural vibrancy and intellectual discourse to honour International Women’s Day Published 6 March 2026 | Category Community & Outreach In a vibrant display of community spirit, the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati marked International Women’s Day 2026 with an event at the Senate Hall. Guided by the theme "Give to Gain," the afternoon brought together students, staff, faculty, and their families to honour the

Published 23 March 2026 | Category Editorial and Opinion | Office Humanities and Social Sciences World Water Day 2026: Prof Anamika Baruah presenting the Keynote Address at the World Water Day event session convened by Institution of Engineers (India) Assam State Centre and the Assam Pollution Control Board (APCB) Prof. Anamika Barua (Department of Humanities and Social Sciences & Centre for Sustainable Water Research, IITG) was invited as the keynote speaker to share her e