Indian Institute of Technology, established in 1994, lies on the north bank of the Brahmaputra River, around 20 km from Guwahati.
The campus is an ideal setting surrounded by picturesque hills. It conducts courses in engineering and science disciplines, offering B Tech, B Des, M Tech, Ph D and M Sc programs. The institute also encourages research and development, both in the theoretical and applied aspects of science and technology.