IIT Gandhinagar Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

Admission to the B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering program at IIT Gandhinagar is conducted through the JEE Advanced examination, preceded by qualifying for the JEE Main, where a top 90 percentile score is required. The JEE Mains is typically conducted twice a year, in January and April, with JEE Advanced following around May or June. Successful candidates must participate in the JOSAA counselling process, which allocates seats based on the All India Rank (AIR) obtained in JEE Advanced.

For general category students, the opening rank is approximately 1100, with the last branch cut-off around 14,000. For the OBC category, a rank around 17,000 was needed for courses like Civil Engineering. Those with reservation may benefit from different rank requirements. The admission process is noted to be efficient with straightforward documentation and registration, although it involves paying a reserve fee, such as INR 40,000, for seat allocation. The IIT Gandhinagar boasts modern infrastructure, with air-conditioned hostel and classroom facilities and outstanding sports amenities.

The CSE department offers an average placement package of 29 LPA, with a 98% placement success rate. Preferences for IIT Gandhinagar may include closer proximity to home and superior infrastructure compared to some other institutes, despite availability of seats in other prestigious institutes.