{"id":17585,"date":"2025-09-26T06:48:32","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T06:48:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/?p=17585"},"modified":"2026-04-23T11:19:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T11:19:51","slug":"indian-institute-of-technology-iit-shillong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/indian-institute-of-technology-iit-shillong\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Shillong"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Shillong\u00a0 is among the newest IITs in India, which has been set up in 2024 under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. The institute is situated in the picturesque hill city of Shillong, Meghalaya. IIT Shillong is focused on advancing research, innovation, and integrated education in science, technology, management, and design. Located in its distinctive geographical position in the North-East region, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/career-mantra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IIT Shillong is planned as a center for sustainable technologies, green energy, climate studies, digital innovation, and indigenous innovation<\/a>. The institute encourages collaboration with industry giants, startups, and foreign<a href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/\"> universities while stimulating inclusive development for the region.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/indian-institute-of-technology-iit-shillong\/#Highlights\" >Highlights<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/indian-institute-of-technology-iit-shillong\/#Significant_Dates_Tentative_for_2026\" >Significant Dates (Tentative for 2026)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/indian-institute-of-technology-iit-shillong\/#Courses_Offered\" >Courses Offered<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/indian-institute-of-technology-iit-shillong\/#Undergraduate_Programs\" >Undergraduate Programs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/indian-institute-of-technology-iit-shillong\/#Dual_Degree_BTech_MTech_Integrated\" >Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech Integrated)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/indian-institute-of-technology-iit-shillong\/#Postgraduate_Programs\" >Postgraduate Programs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/indian-institute-of-technology-iit-shillong\/#Doctoral_Programs_PhD\" >Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/indian-institute-of-technology-iit-shillong\/#Curriculum_Highlights\" >Curriculum Highlights:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/indian-institute-of-technology-iit-shillong\/#Admission_Procedure\" >Admission Procedure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/indian-institute-of-technology-iit-shillong\/#Faculty\" >Faculty<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/indian-institute-of-technology-iit-shillong\/#Indian_Institute_of_Technology_IIT_Shillong_Rankings_Recognitions\" >Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Shillong Rankings &amp; Recognitions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/indian-institute-of-technology-iit-shillong\/#Placements_First_Batches_Anticipated_from_2028_Onwards\" >Placements (First Batches Anticipated from 2028 Onwards)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/indian-institute-of-technology-iit-shillong\/#Scholarships\" >Scholarships<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/careermantra.net\/blog\/indian-institute-of-technology-iit-shillong\/#Hostel_Amenities\" >Hostel Amenities:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highlights\"><\/span><b>Highlights<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full Name<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Institute of Technology, Shillong<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popularly Known As<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIT Shillong<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shillong, Meghalaya \u2013 793001<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Established Year<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2024<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public Technical University (Institute of National Importance)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Approved By<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ministry of Education, Govt. of India<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recognition<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Institute of National Importance<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accreditation<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NAAC (in process), NBA (for select programs)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Campus Size<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">~300 acres (permanent campus under development)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Governing Body<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIT Council<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significant_Dates_Tentative_for_2026\"><\/span><b>Significant Dates (Tentative for 2026)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Event<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Date<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JEE Main Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">January &amp; April 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JEE Advanced Exam<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Result Declaration<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JoSAA Counseling<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June\u2013July 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M.Tech (GATE-based) Counseling<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April\u2013June 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA Admission (CAT-based, if introduced)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nov 2024 \u2013 Mar 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academic Session Begins<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">July\u2013August 2025<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Courses_Offered\"><\/span><b>Courses Offered<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Undergraduate_Programs\"><\/span><b>Undergraduate Programs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B.Tech (Computer Science &amp; Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Climate &amp; Energy Engineering)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dual_Degree_BTech_MTech_Integrated\"><\/span><b>Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech Integrated)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specializations in AI, Clean Energy, and Design<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Postgraduate_Programs\"><\/span><b>Postgraduate Programs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M.Tech (Energy Systems, Data Science, Mechanical, Civil, ECE, Interdisciplinary Engineering)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M.Sc. (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Earth Sciences)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MBA (planned under School of Management &amp; Entrepreneurship)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M.Des (Design &amp; Innovation \u2013 upcoming)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">M.S.(R) \u2013 Research-based Master&#8217;s program<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Doctoral_Programs_PhD\"><\/span><b>Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engineering, Sciences, Humanities &amp; Social Sciences, Management, and Interdisciplinary areas<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Curriculum_Highlights\"><\/span><b>Curriculum Highlights:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industry-led capstone projects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emphasis on Sustainability, AI, Green Energy, and North-East Development<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Semester exchange and research collaboration with foreign universities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Admission_Procedure\"><\/span><b>Admission Procedure<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>B.Tech:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Via JEE Advanced after clearing JEE Main<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>M.Tech:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Admission through GATE score + COAP counseling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>M.Sc.:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Through IIT-JAM<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>MBA (planned):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> On CAT score + GD\/PI<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ph.D.:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Entrance exam + Interview (IIT\/GATE\/NET qualified candidates exempted in few cases)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Faculty\"><\/span><b>Faculty<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Young, energetic, and well-qualified instructors with PhDs from IITs, IISc, and well-known foreign institutions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research specializations in Climate Studies, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Renewable Energy, Materials, and Sustainable Engineering<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Collaborations with research organizations such as DST, DBT, DRDO, ISRO, and international universities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visiting scholars and research guides from foreign institutions contribute regularly<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Institute_of_Technology_IIT_Shillong_Rankings_Recognitions\"><\/span><b>Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Shillong Rankings &amp; Recognitions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Ranking Body<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Ranking\/Recognition (2024\u201325)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NIRF (Engineering)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New IIT \u2013 Not ranked yet<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QS World University<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not yet ranked (expected in coming years)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">THE World Ranking<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not listed yet<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ARIIA<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expected participant in upcoming editions<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outlook-ICARE<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listed among New IITs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Placements_First_Batches_Anticipated_from_2028_Onwards\"><\/span><b>Placements (First Batches Anticipated from 2028 Onwards)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Parameter<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Details<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top Recruiters (Expected)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Tata, Infosys, ONGC, PSUs<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highest Package (Expected)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International packages for CSE\/AI &gt; \u20b91 Cr<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average Package<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b918\u201322 LPA (expected in initial years)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Placement Support<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Career Development Cell (CDC) being established<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entrepreneurship Support<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Startup Incubation &amp; Technology Innovation Hub (under planning)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scholarships\"><\/span><b>Scholarships<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Scholarship Type<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Eligibility<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merit-cum-Means Scholarships<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UG students from low-income backgrounds<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Institute Free Studentship<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meritorious but economically weaker students<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Scholarships (NSP)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Based on central &amp; state schemes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industry-Sponsored Fellowships<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For M.Tech\/Ph.D. scholars in funded projects<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Exchange Grants<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For research collaboration and semester abroad<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><b> FAQs<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Q1. Is IIT Shillong an IIT of National Importance?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>A:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes, IIT Shillong is declared as an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q2. What is the B.Tech admission process for IIT Shillong?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>A:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Admission is through JEE Advanced ranks, just like all other IITs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q3. Does IIT Shillong have hostel facilities?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>A:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes, hostels for boys and girls with full residential facilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q4. Which specializations are exclusive to IIT Shillong?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>A:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Courses in Sustainability, Green Energy, Climate &amp; Environmental Engineering to solve regional and global issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Q5. Is entrepreneurship encouraged by IIT Shillong?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>A:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes, an incubation center and startup support system are being developed in association with IIT Guwahati and state government plans.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Hostel Facilities<\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hostel_Amenities\"><\/span><b>Hostel Amenities:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Girls&#8217; and boys&#8217; separate hostels (new campus in progress)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single\/double sharing Wi-Fi enabled rooms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mess with North &amp; North-East Indian cuisine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recreation spaces, indoor\/outdoor sports facilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24\/7 medical aid, security, and wardens<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Hostel Fee (per annum):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u20b935,000 \u2013 \u20b955,000 (excluding mess charges)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Priority of Accommodation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All full-time students are given accommodation<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Shillong\u00a0 is among the newest IITs in India, which has been set up in 2024 under the Ministry of Education, Government of India. 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