Best Colleges in Guwahati

Best Colleges in Guwahati — Overview

Guwahati is the higher-education capital of Northeast India, anchored by IIT Guwahati — one of India's top engineering institutes — and historic universities that serve students from across all eight Northeastern states.

Top institutions: IIT Guwahati (premier, among India's best), Gauhati University and Cotton University (the historic flagship for arts & sciences), Assam Engineering College, Gauhati Medical College, IIIT Guwahati, and Assam Don Bosco University.

Government institutes offer excellent education at low fees. Key education areas: North Guwahati (IITG), Jalukbari, Panbazar, and Bhangagarh.

Compare top colleges in Guwahati by stream, fees, placements, and ratings. Find the right college for your career.

IIIT Guwahati
EngineeringGuwahatiGovernment
₹1.8L
Annual Fees
93
Results
2013
Established
IIT Guwahati
EngineeringGuwahatiGovernment
₹2.3L
Annual Fees
99
Results
1994
Established
Gauhati Medical College
MedicalGuwahatiGovernment
₹25K
Annual Fees
94
Results
1960
Established
Assam Engineering College
EngineeringGuwahatiGovernment
₹40K
Annual Fees
91
Results
1955
Established
Gauhati University
ArtsGuwahatiGovernment
₹12K
Annual Fees
90
Results
1948
Established
B. Barooah College
CommerceGuwahatiGovernment
₹9K
Annual Fees
89
Results
1944
Established
Cotton University
ArtsGuwahatiGovernment
₹10K
Annual Fees
92
Results
1901
Established
Royal Global University
ManagementGuwahatiPrivate
₹2.8L
Annual Fees
88
Results
2017
Established
Assam Don Bosco University
ManagementGuwahatiPrivate
₹3.0L
Annual Fees
90
Results
2008
Established
Last reviewed: May 2026 · Editorial process