IIT Gandhinagar is one of the eight new IITs established in 2008. It is being mentored by IIT Bombay. The institute was ranked 24 for engineering and 35 overall by NIRF 2020. It is located in Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat on the banks of the river Sabarmati. IITGN is rated India’s first five-star GRIHA LD (Green) campus for minimizing the negative impact on the environment.
IIT Gandhinagar is one of the eight new IITs established in 2008. It is being mentored by IIT Bombay. The institute was ranked 24 for engineering and 35 overall by NIRF 2020. It is located in Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat on the banks of the river Sabarmati. IITGN is rated India’s first five-star GRIHA LD (Green) campus for minimizing the negative impact on the environment.

College Overview

College Overview

Established 2008
Type of Institute Government
Campus Size 400+ Acres
Library 40000+ Books 15000+ E-Books 7329+ E-Journals
Website www.iitgn.ac.in
Contact Person Ms. Saswati Roy, Assistant Registrar (Academics)
Email academics@iitgn.ac.in
Phone No. & Mobile No. 07923952053, 07923952051
Location Indian Institute of Technology, Palaj, Gujarat 382355
Established 2008
Type of Institute Government
Campus Size 400+ Acres
Library 40000+ Books 15000+ E-Books 7329+ E-Journals
Website www.iitgn.ac.in
Contact Person Ms. Saswati Roy, Assistant Registrar (Academics)
Email academics@iitgn.ac.in
Phone No. & Mobile No. 07923952053, 07923952051
Location Indian Institute of Technology, Palaj, Gujarat 382355

Important Dates 2021

Important Dates 2021

IIT JAM is a national level science entrance exam that is conducted on a rotational basis, every year, to shortlist aspirants for admission in MSc and other post-bachelor courses offered at IITs. The complete schedule for IIT JAM is given in the table below:
IIT JAM is a national level science entrance exam that is conducted on a rotational basis, every year, to shortlist aspirants for admission in MSc and other post-bachelor courses offered at IITs. The complete schedule for IIT JAM is given in the table below:
Events Dates
IIT JAM application form correction window 2-Nov-2020 to 10-Nov-2020
Download IIT JAM admit card 5-Jan-2021
IIT JAM exam day 14-Feb-2021
Declaration of IIT JAM result 20-Mar-2021
Submission of application form for admission on the JAM 2021 website 15-Apr-2021 to 28-Apr-2021
Declaration of first admission list 16-Jun-2021
Declaration of second admission list 1-Jul-2021
Declaration of third and final admission list 16-Jul-2021
Events Dates
IIT JAM application form correction window 2-Nov-2020 to 10-Nov-2020
Download IIT JAM admit card 5-Jan-2021
IIT JAM exam day 14-Feb-2021
Declaration of IIT JAM result 20-Mar-2021
Submission of application form for admission on the JAM 2021 website 15-Apr-2021 to 28-Apr-2021
Declaration of first admission list 16-Jun-2021
Declaration of second admission list 1-Jul-2021
Declaration of third and final admission list 16-Jul-2021
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) manages and regulates the counselling process for admission to all IITs. The seat allotment through JoSAA is based on a candidate's JEE Advanced rank and preference of courses and colleges.
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) manages and regulates the counselling process for admission to all IITs. The seat allotment through JoSAA is based on a candidate's JEE Advanced rank and preference of courses and colleges.

Ranking

Ranking

Overall NIRF 35th
Engineering NIRF 24th
Overall NIRF 35th
Engineering NIRF 24th

Academics

Academics

IIT Gandhinagar offers Bachelor of Technology programs in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering. On 19 July 2011, IIT Gandhinagar inaugurated a five-week immersion program for all new undergraduate students. The program is meant to foster creativity, ethics, communication skills, teamwork, social engagement, and physical fitness. Students take almost 20 percent of their coursework in the humanities and the social sciences, as well as compulsory courses in design and the life sciences. In April 2013, IITGN's undergraduate curriculum was awarded the World Education Award 2013 for innovations in higher education, by the World Education Summit. Nearly a third of all IIT Gandhinagar undergraduate students receive study abroad opportunities during their time at the Institute.
IIT Gandhinagar offers Bachelor of Technology programs in Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering. On 19 July 2011, IIT Gandhinagar inaugurated a five-week immersion program for all new undergraduate students. The program is meant to foster creativity, ethics, communication skills, teamwork, social engagement, and physical fitness. Students take almost 20 percent of their coursework in the humanities and the social sciences, as well as compulsory courses in design and the life sciences. In April 2013, IITGN's undergraduate curriculum was awarded the World Education Award 2013 for innovations in higher education, by the World Education Summit. Nearly a third of all IIT Gandhinagar undergraduate students receive study abroad opportunities during their time at the Institute.

Admissions

Admissions

Admission to these programs is through taking the Joint Entrance Examination – Advanced (JEE-Advanced). The institute also offers Masters and Ph.D. studies in various fields in engineering, sciences and humanities, and social sciences. Admissions to these graduate programs are through written tests and/or interviews.
Admission to these programs is through taking the Joint Entrance Examination – Advanced (JEE-Advanced). The institute also offers Masters and Ph.D. studies in various fields in engineering, sciences and humanities, and social sciences. Admissions to these graduate programs are through written tests and/or interviews.
In 2011, 117 undergraduate students were admitted to the 2012 batch, and 134 students were admitted to the 2013 batch. Admission to IIT Gandhinagar's postgraduate programs is even more competitive than the undergraduate programs, with a selectivity ratio of 0.5%.
In 2011, 117 undergraduate students were admitted to the 2012 batch, and 134 students were admitted to the 2013 batch. Admission to IIT Gandhinagar's postgraduate programs is even more competitive than the undergraduate programs, with a selectivity ratio of 0.5%.

Fees Structure

Fees Structure

Given the extraordinary situation this year due to the pandemic, IIT Gandhinagar has split the first year of instruction in an innovative manner into three terms covering the essential core curriculum of the first year and also focusing on the overall development of students. The term I will be conducted in an online mode; the mode of other terms will be announced in due course.
Given the extraordinary situation this year due to the pandemic, IIT Gandhinagar has split the first year of instruction in an innovative manner into three terms covering the essential core curriculum of the first year and also focusing on the overall development of students. The term I will be conducted in an online mode; the mode of other terms will be announced in due course.
This special academic calendar for the first year is:
This special academic calendar for the first year is:
Term I November 12, 2020 – December 24, 2020 (six weeks)
Term II January 4, 2021 – May 7, 2021 (eighteen weeks)
Term III May 20, 2021 – July 11, 2021 (eight weeks)
Term I November 12, 2020 – December 24, 2020 (six weeks)
Term II January 4, 2021 – May 7, 2021 (eighteen weeks)
Term III May 20, 2021 – July 11, 2021 (eight weeks)
With this new academic calendar, the fees structure is as follows:
With this new academic calendar, the fees structure is as follows:
Tuition (in Rs.) Other Allied Charges (in Rs.) Mess and Laundry Advance Fee  a  (in Rs.) Hostel Seat Rent, Utilities, etc. a  (in Rs.) One-time Admission Fee + Refundable Security Deposit  c  (in Rs.) Total Due (in Rs.)
Term I 40,000 3,000 11,500 54,500
Term II 100,000 7,500 19,000 15,000 141,500
Term III 60,000 4,500 9,000 7,200 80,700
Tuition (in Rs.) Other Allied Charges (in Rs.) Mess and Laundry Advance Fee  a  (in Rs.) Hostel Seat Rent, Utilities, etc. a  (in Rs.) One-time Admission Fee + Refundable Security Deposit  c  (in Rs.) Total Due (in Rs.)
Term I 40,000 3,000 11,500 54,500
Term II 100,000 7,500 19,000 15,000 141,500
Term III 60,000 4,500 9,000 7,200 80,700
Please Note:-
Please Note:-

IIT Gandhinagar Cutoff 2020: BTech

IIT Gandhinagar Cutoff 2020: BTech

Specializations Opening Rank (Round 1) Closing Rank (Round 6)
General Category
Chemical Engineering 5,281 7,986
Civil Engineering 7,059 9,012
Computer Science and Engineering 981 1,448
Electrical Engineering 2,032 3,615
Materials Science and Engineering 6,813 10,495
Mechanical Engineering 3,829 5,579
OBC Category
Chemical Engineering 3,207 3,610
Civil Engineering 3,214 3,827
Computer Science and Engineering 530 767
Electrical Engineering 1,261 2,211
Materials Science and Engineering 3,805 4,663
Mechanical Engineering 2,224 3,035
SC Category
Chemical Engineering 1,606 2,478
Civil Engineering 1,624 2,046
Computer Science and Engineering 185 528
Electrical Engineering 577 1,213
Materials Science and Engineering 2,216 2,668
Mechanical Engineering 1,253 1,752
ST Category
Chemical Engineering 933 23P
Civil Engineering 465 541
Computer Science and Engineering 188 226
Electrical Engineering 408 592
Materials Science and Engineering 525P 808P
Mechanical Engineering 589 734
Specializations Opening Rank (Round 1) Closing Rank (Round 6)
General Category
Chemical Engineering 5,281 7,986
Civil Engineering 7,059 9,012
Computer Science and Engineering 981 1,448
Electrical Engineering 2,032 3,615
Materials Science and Engineering 6,813 10,495
Mechanical Engineering 3,829 5,579
OBC Category
Chemical Engineering 3,207 3,610
Civil Engineering 3,214 3,827
Computer Science and Engineering 530 767
Electrical Engineering 1,261 2,211
Materials Science and Engineering 3,805 4,663
Mechanical Engineering 2,224 3,035
SC Category
Chemical Engineering 1,606 2,478
Civil Engineering 1,624 2,046
Computer Science and Engineering 185 528
Electrical Engineering 577 1,213
Materials Science and Engineering 2,216 2,668
Mechanical Engineering 1,253 1,752
ST Category
Chemical Engineering 933 23P
Civil Engineering 465 541
Computer Science and Engineering 188 226
Electrical Engineering 408 592
Materials Science and Engineering 525P 808P
Mechanical Engineering 589 734

Facilities

Facilities

The campus has a world-class hostel and academic infrastructure and is largely self-sufficient with most daily needs and services available within the campus.
The campus has a world-class hostel and academic infrastructure and is largely self-sufficient with most daily needs and services available within the campus.
Hostels – IIT Gandhinagar has centrally air-conditioned and furnished hostels that are designed to be inviting for students to engage in interactions across disciplines and to create a healthy culture. The hostels are a place of constant innovation, with facilities aimed at the overall development of the student. Dining facilities are available in hostel messes. Other amenities within the hostel premises are:
Hostels – IIT Gandhinagar has centrally air-conditioned and furnished hostels that are designed to be inviting for students to engage in interactions across disciplines and to create a healthy culture. The hostels are a place of constant innovation, with facilities aimed at the overall development of the student. Dining facilities are available in hostel messes. Other amenities within the hostel premises are:
Computing and Connectivity: IITGN has state-of-the-art computing infrastructure, labs with networked multi- core computers, and high-performance computing (HPC) platform for advanced research and teaching in computational areas.
Computing and Connectivity: IITGN has state-of-the-art computing infrastructure, labs with networked multi- core computers, and high-performance computing (HPC) platform for advanced research and teaching in computational areas.
Library: The library possesses a rich collection of books, research journals, and electronic resources in varied areas. Library electronic resources are accessible from anywhere on campus.
Library: The library possesses a rich collection of books, research journals, and electronic resources in varied areas. Library electronic resources are accessible from anywhere on campus.
Lab:The Institute has cutting-edge teaching and research laboratories in numerous areas, including electronics, robotics, physics, chemistry, image processing, fiber-optics, biomedical engineering, VLSI, power systems, civil engineering, material sciences, nanotechnology, etc., to expose students to the latest research in different areas of science and engineering.
Lab:The Institute has cutting-edge teaching and research laboratories in numerous areas, including electronics, robotics, physics, chemistry, image processing, fiber-optics, biomedical engineering, VLSI, power systems, civil engineering, material sciences, nanotechnology, etc., to expose students to the latest research in different areas of science and engineering.
Sports:Grounds for football, cricket, outdoor courts for volleyball, badminton, and basketball, as well as indoor facilities for, table-tennis, gym, etc. are available. A brand-new sports complex is nearing completion with Olympic size swimming pool, a modern gym, squash courts, a rock-climbing wall, etc. Sports coaches are available to train students. Participation in sports activities is highly encouraged.
Sports:Grounds for football, cricket, outdoor courts for volleyball, badminton, and basketball, as well as indoor facilities for, table-tennis, gym, etc. are available. A brand-new sports complex is nearing completion with Olympic size swimming pool, a modern gym, squash courts, a rock-climbing wall, etc. Sports coaches are available to train students. Participation in sports activities is highly encouraged.
Bank and Post: Canara Bank is located within the campus and postal services through Indian Post and private logistic agencies are available at the campus on a payment basis.
Bank and Post: Canara Bank is located within the campus and postal services through Indian Post and private logistic agencies are available at the campus on a payment basis.
Award-winning Campus: IITGN campus is the first campus in the country to receive a five-star GRIHA-LD rating for its numerous sustainability and energy efficiency measures. The institute is the first and only academic campus to be awarded a five-star Eat Right Campus award by FSSAI for its hygienic, safe, healthy, nutritious, local & seasonal food choices.
Award-winning Campus: IITGN campus is the first campus in the country to receive a five-star GRIHA-LD rating for its numerous sustainability and energy efficiency measures. The institute is the first and only academic campus to be awarded a five-star Eat Right Campus award by FSSAI for its hygienic, safe, healthy, nutritious, local & seasonal food choices.
Medical Facilities: A 24-hour ambulance is available for emergencies. Qualified medical practitioners are available on the institute premises for several hours every day. Hospitalization expenses of all students are covered under a medical insurance policy. Two trained male nurses are on staff full-time to provide emergency first aid and routine medical services. A fully equipped Physiotherapy Centre is also operational on campus.
Medical Facilities: A 24-hour ambulance is available for emergencies. Qualified medical practitioners are available on the institute premises for several hours every day. Hospitalization expenses of all students are covered under a medical insurance policy. Two trained male nurses are on staff full-time to provide emergency first aid and routine medical services. A fully equipped Physiotherapy Centre is also operational on campus.
Counselling Services: A dedicated counselling team of counsellors is available on campus. They oversee the emotional and psycho-social well being of the entire campus community, including students, staff, and faculty. More information at Official website.
Counselling Services: A dedicated counselling team of counsellors is available on campus. They oversee the emotional and psycho-social well being of the entire campus community, including students, staff, and faculty. More information at Official website.

Placements

Placements

IIT Gandhinagar students pursue diverse career paths, including corporate jobs in various sectors, government jobs, higher studies, entrepreneurship, and social and other pursuits. In the last three years, ~20% of graduating students opted to pursue higher studies from some of the best universities/institutions abroad and in India. The Institute has a vibrant incubation center, where several companies launched by our undergraduates are being incubated.
IIT Gandhinagar students pursue diverse career paths, including corporate jobs in various sectors, government jobs, higher studies, entrepreneurship, and social and other pursuits. In the last three years, ~20% of graduating students opted to pursue higher studies from some of the best universities/institutions abroad and in India. The Institute has a vibrant incubation center, where several companies launched by our undergraduates are being incubated.
The Career Development Services (CDS) at IITGN supports students in all these pursuits, including placement opportunities, international summer internships, and industry visits. Over the last three years, more than 40% of the graduating students receive fully-funded study abroad or other international opportunities.
The Career Development Services (CDS) at IITGN supports students in all these pursuits, including placement opportunities, international summer internships, and industry visits. Over the last three years, more than 40% of the graduating students receive fully-funded study abroad or other international opportunities.
Students also have the option for deferred placement, designed to enable a student to explore alternative career paths (such as entrepreneurship) for a year or two and then seek to participate in placements at a later date if needed, thus providing them a safety net.
Students also have the option for deferred placement, designed to enable a student to explore alternative career paths (such as entrepreneurship) for a year or two and then seek to participate in placements at a later date if needed, thus providing them a safety net.
More information available at official website.
More information available at official website.