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Study in Guwahati

This guide explains student life in Guwahati, India, including an estimated monthly student budget of $233, Humid subtropical climate with extremely heavy monsoon rains and mild, dry winters., Student Visa guidance, 11 universities. Explore verified details for India below.

Guwahati, India
Guwahati, India — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$233
Climate
Humid subtropical climate with extremely heavy monsoon rains and mild, dry winters.
Safety score
60/100
English friendliness
65%
Student visa
Student Visa
Work while studying
International students on a Student Visa are strictly prohibited from working or taking up employment in India.

Estimated monthly costs in USD

  • Rent$40
  • Food$43
  • Transport$45
  • Leisure$105

Rent is for aroom in an official Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Guwahati student hostel.

Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.

Potential advantages

  • Extremely affordable cost of living and student housing.
  • Home to prestigious national institutions like IIT Guwahati and IIIT Guwahati.
  • Gateway to the culturally and ecologically diverse Northeast India.

Considerations

  • Severe waterlogging and flooding are common during the monsoon season.
  • Geographically isolated from major Indian metropolitan hubs.
  • Fewer cosmopolitan amenities and direct international flight connections compared to Tier-1 cities.

Student housing in Guwahati

Explore published residence details, room options and provider information for Guwahati, India. Confirm prices and availability directly with each provider.

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Universities in Guwahati

No published university profiles are currently linked to this city.

Official sources

Rent and food follow IIIT Guwahati's published hostel and mess fees (Rs 15,000 and Rs 16,000 per semester, assuming a 4.5-month semester), converted from INR to USD. Transport and leisure follow the national Study in India government portal's estimates. Figures apply to 2024.

Figures for Guwahati are taken from the published official student budgets listed below, shown in USD for a typical student. Costs vary by housing, lifestyle and exchange rate — always confirm fees, visa and work rules with the university or the official government source before you commit. Cost year: 2024. Last reviewed September 2026.

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