About Department of Design, IIT Guwahati
The Department of Design at IIT Guwahati runs a four-year B.Des, a postgraduate M.Des and a PhD in Design from the IIT’s North Guwahati campus.
The Department of Design is one of the academic departments of the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, a central government Institute of National Importance. It is based on the IIT campus in North Guwahati, across the Brahmaputra from the city. The department offers an undergraduate B.Des, which it describes as unique among IITs, a postgraduate M.Des and a doctoral programme in design. Its teaching covers product, communication and interaction design, blending studio work with technology. Students follow the IIT’s institute-level admission process and share its hostels, library and other campus facilities.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Design | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Design | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test
Admission to the department's programmes is handled by IIT Guwahati's central admission process. B.Des seats at IITs are filled through the UCEED exam, while M.Des admission uses CEED and PhD applicants apply through the institute's PhD admission notices. See the IIT Guwahati admissions page for current dates and rules.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Design: Studying in: Class 12; any stream (Science, Arts, Commerce, Humanities); NID age limit - born on or after 1 July 2005 for General/GEN-EWS, 1 July 2002 for OBC-NCL/SC/ST, 1 July 2000 for PwD (2026-27)
- Master of Design: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in any discipline; final-year students may apply if they pass in the first attempt; NID age limit (2026-27) - born on or after 1 July 1994 for General/GEN-EWS, 1 July 1991 for OBC-NCL/SC/ST, 1 July 1989 for PwD
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Assam Engineering College
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The Assam Royal Global University
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National Law University and Judicial Academy, Assam
Frequently asked questions
What programmes does the Department of Design at IIT Guwahati offer?
B.Des, M.Des and PhD in Design.
Where is the department located?
On the IIT Guwahati campus in North Guwahati, Assam, PIN 781039.
How do I contact the department?
The department page lists the email dodoff@iitg.ac.in and phone +91 361 258 2500.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Department of Design - IIT Guwahati · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- IIT Guwahati home page · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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