Indian Institute of Technology [IIT Gandhinagar]
(Government University)Contents of the Page
- College Overview
- Important Dates 2021
- Ranking
- Academics
- Admissions
- Fees Structure
- IIT Gandhinagar Cut Off 2020: B.Tech
- Facilites
- Placements
- College Overview
- Important Dates 2021
- Ranking
- Academics
- Admissions
- Fees Structure
- IIT Gandhinagar Cut Off 2020: B.Tech
- Facilites
- Placements
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 protected] | |
| 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 protected] | |
| 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.
- B.Tech – Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Computer Science and Engineering
- M.Tech. – Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Earth System Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering.
- MSc. – Chemistry, Cognitive Science, Mathematics, and Physics
- MA – Society and Culture
- Ph.D. – Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, and Materials Science and Engineering), Sciences (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Earth Sciences) and Humanities & Social Sciences (Cognitive Science, English, Philosophy, Sociology, History, Language & Literature, Political Science, Psychology, Social Epidemiology and Sociology, and other disciplines).
- B.Tech – Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, and Computer Science and Engineering
- M.Tech. – Biological Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Earth System Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering.
- MSc. – Chemistry, Cognitive Science, Mathematics, and Physics
- MA – Society and Culture
- Ph.D. – Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, and Materials Science and Engineering), Sciences (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Earth Sciences) and Humanities & Social Sciences (Cognitive Science, English, Philosophy, Sociology, History, Language & Literature, Political Science, Psychology, Social Epidemiology and Sociology, and other disciplines).
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 |
- Mess and Laundry Advance Fee & Hostel Seat Rent, Utilities, etc. will only be applicable when students are physically on campus.
- Mess and Laundry Advance Fee is estimated based on current rates and is subject to change.
- The refundable security deposit is Rs. 5000 and the one-time admission fee is Rs. 6500.
- The fees amount received by the Institute from JOSAA will be adjusted against this amount and the balance amount will be due by December 15, 2020.
- Mess and Laundry Advance Fee & Hostel Seat Rent, Utilities, etc. will only be applicable when students are physically on campus.
- Mess and Laundry Advance Fee is estimated based on current rates and is subject to change.
- The refundable security deposit is Rs. 5000 and the one-time admission fee is Rs. 6500.
- The fees amount received by the Institute from JOSAA will be adjusted against this amount and the balance amount will be due by December 15, 2020.
Please Note:-Please Note:-
- The institute has extended the full tuition fee waiver/reimbursement facility to UG students having annual parental income of up to Rs. 2.5 lakhs. Students whose family income is between Rs. 2.5 lakh to Rs. 5.0 lakhs per annum, shall pay only 1/3rd of the tuition fee.
- The students whose annual family income is less than Rs. 9,00,000/- shall have access to interest free loan under the Vidyalaxmi scheme for the total portion of the tuition fee payable.
- Further, students may request financial support as scholarships, grants, and loans.
- The institute has extended the full tuition fee waiver/reimbursement facility to UG students having annual parental income of up to Rs. 2.5 lakhs. Students whose family income is between Rs. 2.5 lakh to Rs. 5.0 lakhs per annum, shall pay only 1/3rd of the tuition fee.
- The students whose annual family income is less than Rs. 9,00,000/- shall have access to interest free loan under the Vidyalaxmi scheme for the total portion of the tuition fee payable.
- Further, students may request financial support as scholarships, grants, and loans.
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:
- Convenience shops and eateries serving a variety of cuisines, snacks, and daily needs.
- Mini Library (providing a reading zone to students within the hostel premises).
- Night-time air conditioning in all hostel rooms.
- Laundry services included in the “Mess and Laundry” charges with unlimited washing and ironing facility.
- A pantry on each floor of each hostel equipped with a refrigerator, microwave oven, and induction stove.
- Student lounge, with recreation facilities, such as a snooker table.
- Music room, art room, and common rooms.
- Sports courts and facilities for student recreation.
- A newly built clay studio for the expression of student creativity.
- Distributed spaces for students into tinkering and innovations.
- Convenience shops and eateries serving a variety of cuisines, snacks, and daily needs.
- Mini Library (providing a reading zone to students within the hostel premises).
- Night-time air conditioning in all hostel rooms.
- Laundry services included in the “Mess and Laundry” charges with unlimited washing and ironing facility.
- A pantry on each floor of each hostel equipped with a refrigerator, microwave oven, and induction stove.
- Student lounge, with recreation facilities, such as a snooker table.
- Music room, art room, and common rooms.
- Sports courts and facilities for student recreation.
- A newly built clay studio for the expression of student creativity.
- Distributed spaces for students into tinkering and innovations.
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.