Life in an IIT | Gujarati medium schooling to a seat at IIT Guwahati: Journey of a BTech student

Life in an IIT | Gujarati medium schooling to a seat at IIT Guwahati: Journey of a BTech student

I first heard about IIT when my cousin, who is four years older than I, secured a seat in the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi). At that time, I didn’t really know much about IITs. When I asked my father, he told me that IITs are the best colleges in India, and only […]

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GATE 2026 previous year questions, sample paper for XE-I: Direct links to download PYQs here

GATE 2026 previous year questions, sample paper for XE-I: Direct links to download PYQs here

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, the organising institute for GATE 2026, has released the sample question paper for Energy Science (XE-I) along with downloadable soft-copies of previous years’ GATE question papers from the year 2007, all the way till 2025. Candidates can access both the previous year question papers and the sample paper from […]

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GATE 2026 Exam Pattern, Syllabus: IIT Guwahati announces new sectional-paper

GATE 2026 Exam Pattern, Syllabus: IIT Guwahati announces new sectional-paper

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has released the syllabus for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026. The exam is scheduled to be held on February 7, 8, 14, and 15, 2026. Registration will open on August 25, through the official website – gate2026.iitg.ac.in. GATE 2026 Registration: IIT-Guwahati to conduct exam; check […]

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IIT-Guwahati to establish Manekshaw Centres for Defence and Security Research

IIT-Guwahati to establish Manekshaw Centres for Defence and Security Research

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati will set up a nodal centre for defence and national security research throughout the country. Established under the aegis of the Ministry of Education, Government of India, and led by Prof Devendra Jalihal, Director, IIT Guwahati, the “Manekshaw Centre” aims to work towards next-gen education, innovation, productisation, manufacturing and research-based […]

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Life in an IIT | Born to doctor parents, she carved her path to IIT Guwahati

Life in an IIT | Born to doctor parents, she carved her path to IIT Guwahati

Though I don’t originally belong to Hyderabad, it’ll always be my first home. I grew up there – in a house full of warmth, chaos, and laughter. My parents, both doctors – my mother is an anaesthetist and my father a liver surgeon – are originally from Agra, but Hyderabad is where I spent most […]

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IIT Guwahati cites ‘student welfare’ in first fee hike in 7 years; protestors call it unjustified, sudden

IIT Guwahati cites ‘student welfare’ in first fee hike in 7 years; protestors call it unjustified, sudden

The postgraduate and PhD students at IIT Guwahati have started a peaceful protest against a recent fee hike announced by the institute on Tuesday. The protest, currently in its third day, centres around what students describe as a sudden and significant increase in semester fees, with many claiming it was implemented without “prior communication.” According […]

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IIT Guwahati launches MTech in Flood, Water Resources management; no GATE score required

IIT Guwahati launches MTech in Flood, Water Resources management; no GATE score required

IIT Guwahati launches MTech: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati today announced introduction a new Master of Technology (MTech) programme in Flood and Water Resources Management. Offered by the Department of Civil Engineering, the programme is aimed at working professionals and graduates with at least one year of experience in the water resources sector. […]

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IIT Guwahati 2025 Convocation: 2093 graduating students; SreeHari C from BTech bags President’s Medal

IIT Guwahati 2025 Convocation: 2093 graduating students; SreeHari C from BTech bags President’s Medal

The Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati (IITG), on July 13, hosted its 27th convocation with 2093 graduating students. The event marked the graduation of 22 students from the inaugural BTech. batch of the Mehta School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. The graduating cohort comprises a diverse and accomplished group of students across various academic […]

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Life in an IIT | ‘IIT isn’t just an institute; it’s a place where people, dreams, and learning come together’

Life in an IIT | ‘IIT isn’t just an institute; it’s a place where people, dreams, and learning come together’

My interest in the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) developed gradually. Until Class 10, I was equally inclined towards both mathematics and biology, and initially considered taking physics, chemistry, maths, and biology (PCMB) in Class 11. But I soon realised that it would be more focused and practical to choose a path early. I decided […]

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Life in an IIT | Learning to balance, lead, and grow: Lessons beyond the classroom at IIT Guwahati

Life in an IIT | Learning to balance, lead, and grow: Lessons beyond the classroom at IIT Guwahati

After my Class 10, I had to choose either science, commerce, or humanities. As someone who likes science, I was left with two major options – either the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) or the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG). I chose JEE not because of something I loved, but because of something […]

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