Department of Computer Science & Engineering, IIT Guwahati

Admission Session: July 2024

IIT Guwahati Main Admission Portal [Click Here!]


Note: CSE department has allowed candidates from any discipline to apply for PhD in July 2024.

M.Tech. (CSE, Regular)

Apply for M. Tech CSE
(Through Main Admission Portal)

Eligibility Criteria

Detail about Admission Process

Tentative Interview Date (Only for Non-GATE candidate with IIT degree) : 14th May 2024

M.Tech. (CSE, Non-Regular)

Apply for M. Tech CSE
(Through Main Admission Portal)

Eligibility Criteria

Detail about Admission Process

Interview Date: 14th May 2024
(Online Interview link will be informed to the Shortlisted Candidates)

Dual Degree (M.Tech. + Ph.D.) in CSE.

(For Non-CS/IT Candidates)

Apply for Dual Degree (M. Tech. + Ph.D.) in CSE
(Through Main Admission Portal)

Eligibility Criteria

Note: B.Tech. (CS/IT) Graduates are not elligible for this Dual Degree programme. This is ONLY for Non-CSE B.Tech. students. B.Tech. (CS/IT) Graduate can directly apply for regular Ph.D. in CSE, IIT Guwahati

Details About Admission Process

Syllabus

Date of Wtitten Test & Interview:11th & 12th June, 2024

Ph.D. (Regular / Non-Regular)

Apply for Ph.D. in CSE
(Through Main Admission Portal)

Important Note

Eligibility Criteria

Details About Admission Process

Syllabus

Date of Wtitten Test & Interview: 11th & 12th June, 2024

General

Major research groups

Why Ph.D in CSE @ IITG?

Course Structure

CSE Department Electives

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Benefit of joining Ph.D.

For any queries related to M. Tech (CSE, Regular), M. Tech (CSE, Non-Regular), Dual-degree (M. Tech + Ph. D) in CSE or PhD (Regular/Non-regular) contact: cseadmissions @ iitg.ac.in

Admissions to the Ph.D. Programme (July 2024)

Important Note


  • CSE department has allowed candidates from any discipline to apply for PhD in July 2024.
  • Candidates with M.Tech. but don't have GATE score can also apply under Regular studentship category for Ph.D. Admission. Details are mentioned in Admission Brochure. Specifically see the details about IATMLA Test of IIT Guwahati.

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Admission Process

  • Mode of Selection: Written Test followed by Interview of Shortlisted Candidates.
  • Syllabus of written test is given below.
  • Selection will be done in OFFLINE mode in the Department of CSE, IIT Guwahati.
  • Interview panel may ask the candidate to show any valid ID card.
  • In the interview, candidates are expected to answer questions from the basic subjects of CSE taken from GATE syllabus. These basic subjects are (a) discrete mathematics (b) programming & data structures (c) algorithms, (d) formal languages & automata theory, (e) computer organization & architecture, (f) operating systems, (g) computer networks. At the time of Interview, candidates need to mention atleast three basic subjects from which questions will be asked.

  • Result will be displayed in the website of Academic Section, IIT Guwahati, after approval.

Shortlisting Criteria


  • Need to satisfy minimum eligibility criteria as declared in IIT Guwahati Main Admission Portal.
  • Need to satisfy studentship criteria as declared in IIT Guwahati Main Admission Portal. [click here for details]
  • Shortlisting criteria for elligible candidates will be announced soon.

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Syllabus for Written Test

  • Mathematical Foundations:
    Propositional and First order logic. Sets, relations, functions, partial orders. Graphs: connectivity, matching, coloring. Combinatorics: counting, recurrence relations, generating functions. Matrices, determinants, system of linear equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Random variables. Uniform, normal, exponential, Poisson and binomial distributions. Mean, median, mode, and standard deviation. Conditional probability and Bayes theorem.
  • Programming, Data Structure and Algorithms:
    Programming in C. Recursion.
    Arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists, trees, binary search trees, binary heaps, graphs.
    Algorithms: Searching, sorting, hashing. Asymptotic worst-case time and space complexity. Algorithm design techniques: greedy, dynamic programming and divide-and-conquer. Graph traversals, minimum spanning trees, shortest paths
  • Computer Systems:
    Boolean algebra. Combinational and sequential circuits. Number representations, fixed and floating point computer arithmetic. Machine instructions and addressing modes. Instruction pipelining, pipeline hazards. Memory hierarchy: cache, main memory and secondary storage; I/O interface, interrupts and DMA.
    Operating Systems: processes, threads, inter-process communication, concurrency and synchronization. Deadlocks, CPU scheduling. Memory management and virtual memory.
    Computer Networks: OSI and TCP/IP reference model, basics of packet and circuit switching; medium access control, flow control and routing protocols, IP addressing, UDP, TCP, sockets.

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The benefit of joining Ph.D. CSE @ IIT Guwahati

The benefit of joining Ph.D. CSE @ IIT Guwahati are

  • Ph.D. is a highest academic degree and it gets the highest respect in the academic community as well as in industry.
  • Scholarship for Ph.D. is very good.
  • You are elligible for PMRF and Industry fellowships during the Ph.D.
  • You have options to choose both R&D job as well as the academic job.
  • Will be able to publish in reputed journals/conferences. Also patents can be filed.
  • For a sincere and hardworking student, one can finish Ph.D. within three to four years.

List of Ph.D. alumni and their placement detail are available at http://www.iitg.ac.in/cse/researchscholarscompleted

Detail about Ph.D. program CSE @IIT Guwahati available http://www.iitg.ac.in/cse/phdcse

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Admissions to the Dual Degree (M.Tech. + Ph.D.) Programme, July 2024

Admission Process

  • Mode of Selection: Written Test followed by Interview of Shortlisted Candidates.
  • Syllabus of written test is given below.
  • Selection will be done in OFFLINE mode in the Department of CSE, IIT Guwahati.
  • Interview panel may ask the candidate to show any valid ID card.
  • In the interview, candidates are expected to answer questions from the basic subjects of CSE taken from GATE syllabus. These basic subjects are (a) discrete mathematics (b) programming & data structures (c) algorithms, (d) formal languages & automata theory, (e) computer organization & architecture, (f) operating systems, (g) computer networks. At the time of Interview, candidates need to mention atleast three basic subjects from which questions will be asked.

  • Result will be displayed in the website of Academic Section, IIT Guwahati, after approval.

Shortlisting Criteria


  • Need to satisfy minimum eligibility criteria as declared in IIT Guwahati Main Admission Portal.
  • Need to satisfy studentship criteria as declared in IIT Guwahati Main Admission Portal. [click here for details]
  • Shortlisting criteria for elligible candidates will be announced soon.

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Syllabus for Written Test


  • Mathematical Foundations:
    Propositional and First order logic. Sets, relations, functions, partial orders. Graphs: connectivity, matching, coloring. Combinatorics: counting, recurrence relations, generating functions. Matrices, determinants, system of linear equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Random variables. Uniform, normal, exponential, Poisson and binomial distributions. Mean, median, mode, and standard deviation. Conditional probability and Bayes theorem.
  • Programming, Data Structure and Algorithms:
    Programming in C. Recursion.
    Arrays, stacks, queues, linked lists, trees, binary search trees, binary heaps, graphs.
    Algorithms: Searching, sorting, hashing. Asymptotic worst-case time and space complexity. Algorithm design techniques: greedy, dynamic programming and divide-and-conquer. Graph traversals, minimum spanning trees, shortest paths
  • Computer Systems:
    Boolean algebra. Combinational and sequential circuits. Number representations, fixed and floating point computer arithmetic. Machine instructions and addressing modes. Instruction pipelining, pipeline hazards. Memory hierarchy: cache, main memory and secondary storage; I/O interface, interrupts and DMA.
    Operating Systems: processes, threads, inter-process communication, concurrency and synchronization. Deadlocks, CPU scheduling. Memory management and virtual memory.
    Computer Networks: OSI and TCP/IP reference model, basics of packet and circuit switching; medium access control, flow control and routing protocols, IP addressing, UDP, TCP, sockets.

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Admissions to the M.Tech. (Regular) Programme, July 2024

Admission Procedure

  • Candidates will be shortlisted based on the GATE score.
  • Based on GATE score and eligibility of the candidates, ranked list of candidates will be prepared. The admission offer will be available only through the COAP portal. (Important information on COAP portal and cautionery notes are given in IIT Guwahati Admission Brochure)

  • For Non-GATE candidate with IIT Degree, the shorlisting criteria and selection procedure will be announced soon.

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Admissions to the M.Tech. (Non- Regular) Programme, July 2024

Admission Procedure

  • Mode of Selection: Online Interview of Shortlisted Candidates.

  • Result will be displayed in the website of Academic Section, IIT Guwahati, after approval.

Shortlisting Criteria


  • Minimum eligibility criteria as declared in IIT Guwahati Main Admission Portal.
  • Non-regular studentship criteria as declared in IIT Guwahati Main Admission Portal.
  • Shortlisting criteria for elligible non-regular candidates will be announced soon.

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Frequently Asked Question(FAQ)


  • Q: What is the selection process for MTech/PhD in the department of CSE, IIT Guwahati?
    A: For detailed information, please visit the department’s admission webpage. [Click Here]

  • Q: What is the format and duration of the written test?
    A: The question will be both subjective and objective. Exam duration will be between 2-3 Hrs. Syllabus of written examination is mentioned in the Department Website.

  • Q: Will accommodation be provided at IIT Guwahati for attending written test and interview?
    A: Yes, candidates will be accommodated in the institute hostels.

  • Q: What is the difference between the Regular and Non-regular categories for admission in MTech/PhD?
    A: Regular and Non-regular are studentship categories as mentioned in IIT Guwahati Admission Portal. [See details]

  • Q: I have done my B.Tech. in non-CS (e.g., Civil, EE etc) but have a valid GATE score in CS. Am I eligible to apply for M.Tech. CSE at IIT Guwahati?
    A: You can apply to the M.Tech CSE at IIT Guwahati. For detailed eligibility criteria, please refer to IIT Guwahati Admission Portal or IITG CSE department webpage. [Click Here]

  • Q: I have done MTech but I don't have any GATE score. Can I apply for PhD under the Regular studentship category?
    A: Yes, you can apply. However, you have to clear the Institute Assistantship Test namely IATMLA as mentioned in the IIT Guwahati Admission Brochure. See the details about the IATMLA test [here].

  • Q: Students from which disciplines are allowed to apply for PhD in CSE, IIT Guwahati?
    A: See the Eligibility Criteria[Click Here]

  • Q: I have done MTech but my GATE score is not valid now. Am I eligible to apply for PhD under the Regular studentship category?
    A: Yes. See the Regular studentship criteria. [See details]

  • Q: Can a BTech student directly apply for PhD in CSE, IIT Guwahati?
    A: Yes

  • Q: My qualifying degree is BTech, but my GATE score is not valid now. Am I eligible to apply for PhD under the Regular studentship category?
    A: No. See the Regular studentship criteria. [See details]

  • Q: I have done BTech/MTech from IIT, but I don’t have any GATE score. Am I eligible to apply for PhD under the Regular studentship category?
    A: Yes. See the Regular studentship criteria. [See details]

  • Q: Can a CSE/IT BTech student apply for the Dual Degree (MTech+PhD) program in CSE, IIT Guwahati?
    A: No. See the Eligibility Criteria. [Click Here]

  • Q: Can the dates of the written test and interview be postponed on personal/medical grounds?
    A: The declared dates cannot be changed. Candidates who do not appear for the written test are not considered for the interview.

  • Q: Can a candidate who is in the Final Semester of Qualifying Degree apply for MTech/PhD?
    A: Yes. See the corresponding details in IIT Guwahati Admission Portal. [Click Here]

  • Q. Will the Travelling Allowance (TA) be provided by the CSE department, IIT Guwahati, for attending written test and interview?
    A. Yes, it will be provided to only Regular category applicants as per IIT Guwahati norms.

  • Q. What is the valid format and date of issue of the certificate required to provide for application under OBC(NCL)/SC/ST/EWS/PwD categories?
    A: See the details here: https://iitg.ac.in/acad/admission/imp_info/reservation.php

  • Q. What is the valid format and date of issue of the No Objection Certificate (NOC) or Sponsorship Letter required to provide for application under specific non-regular categories?
    A. See the details here     https://iitg.ac.in/acad/admission/doctoral/studentship.php

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