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.
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:
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.
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.
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%.
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:
With this new academic calendar, the fees structure is as follows:
With this new academic calendar, the fees structure is as follows:
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.
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.