Guwahati: This year, IIT Guwahati organized a special session for the new batch of 2023 students, aiming to help them manage their personal and academic life in a stress-free and efficient manner. The session was attended by the students, their parents, and their siblings. This informative session shed light on the mental health support system provided by the Centre for Holistic Wellbeing at the institute, ensuring a professional, engaging, and informative experience for all attendees.
There will be compulsory counseling sessions for all newly enrolled BTech students, aiming to offer mental support and acquaint them with the available resources. These sessions will also assist in early identification of students who may require additional support. The counseling program is designed to be professional, engaging, and informative.
The institute has a team of six experienced individuals dedicated to assisting students in need. This includes four skilled counselors and two qualified psychiatrists. Counseling support services are available to students on all working days, from 9 am to 8 pm. Additionally, if the need arises, students can schedule appointments with the counselors outside of regular class hours.
As part of its commitment to fostering a supportive social environment and creating a sense of community, the institute has introduced a ‘Know your neighbors’ campaign.
To establish connections and promote interaction among students, ice-breaking sessions will be conducted within the hostels. These sessions will offer freshmen the opportunity to engage in interactive discussions facilitated by student counselors from the Center for Holistic Wellbeing.
Furthermore, a range of activities organized by the sports and cultural boards will be available to students during their leisure time. These activities will include motivational talks and screenings of educational documentaries, ensuring that students remain engrossed and engaged.
Out of the total of 2200 students, there are 957 students in the BTech program, out of which 196 are female. In the MTech program, there are 595 students, including 99 females. The PhD program consists of 251 students, with 92 females. Additionally, there are 177 MSc students, with 31 females; 60 students in MDes, including 21 females; 56 students each in MA and BDes, with 26 and 18 female students respectively. In the MBA program, there are 24 students, with 10 females; 17 students in MS(R), including 3 females; 3 students in the preparatory program, with one female student; and finally, there are 4 students in the dual degree (Masters+PhD) program, with no female students. Overall, there are a total of 497 female students in the various programs.
