B.Tech. in Computer Sceince and Engineering at Gauhati University

If you are looking at B.Tech. in Computer Sceince and Engineering, Gauhati University in Guwahati runs it as a 4-year, full-time undergraduate course. The intake is 30 seats a year. The total fee on record is ₹41,000 – ₹2.9 lakh, which works out to about ₹10,000 a year.

Gauhati University is a other institute, founded in 1948. This page brings together what is on record for this course at Gauhati University — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

Here is how the fee on record breaks down. Fees are for the whole course unless marked otherwise, and apply to B.Tech programmes at Gauhati University as a group.

Colleges revise fees most years, and hostel, transport and exam charges are often billed separately. Confirm the current figure with Gauhati University before you pay anything.

To be considered for B.Tech. in Computer Sceince and Engineering, you usually need Class 12 with Physics and Mathematics, plus Chemistry, Computer Science or another technical subject; most colleges ask for roughly 45–60% in these subjects. The minimum marks on record at Gauhati University are: X: 0.0, XII: 45.0, Graduation: 0.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually through JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check Gauhati University's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

Here is the usual route in:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above and register for the entrance exam in time.
2. Take JEE Main and state engineering entrance exams and keep your scorecard.
3. Apply to Gauhati University on its website (www.jettwingsbschool.com) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The latest placement figures on record (2023) show a median package of ₹8.7 lakh at Gauhati University. 421 of 1,951 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

For B.Tech. in Computer Sceince and Engineering specifically, the average salary on record is ₹4.4 lakh a year.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Gauhati University runs 9 B.Tech specialisations in all. Worth comparing before you decide:

• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) (Lateral Entry)
• B.E. in Civil Engineering
• B.E. in Computer Science and Engineering
• B.Tech. in Computer Science Engineering
• B.E. in Chemical Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) (Lateral Entry)
• B.E. in Civil Engineering (Lateral Entry)
• B.Tech. in Biotechnology

Before you decide, it helps to be clear on these:

• Do the subjects of B.Tech. in Computer Sceince and Engineering genuinely interest you? You will spend 4 years on them.
• Can you manage ₹41,000 – ₹2.9 lakh over the course, plus hostel and living costs? Ask about scholarships and education loans.
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does Gauhati University compare with other colleges offering B.Tech in and around Guwahati?