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Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) is a public technical university and an Institute of National Importance, established in 2008 under the Institutes of Technology Act, 1961. It is fully funded by the Government of India and recognised by UGC and AICTE.
As per NIRF Engineering 2025, IIT Gandhinagar is ranked 25th among engineering institutes in India, with an overall NIRF score of 62.31. In the NIRF Overall category 2025, the institute holds rank 39.
The institute occupies a 400-acre river-front campus at Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, situated along the Sabarmati. The campus is sustainability-focused and houses 12 centrally air-conditioned hostels accommodating over 2,600 students.
- B.Tech: 8 branches including Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, and Integrated Circuit Design and Technology (4 years each)
- Admission via JEE Advanced through JOSAA counselling
- Total fees: INR 8.03 Lakhs (General) and INR 3.85 Lakhs (SC/ST)
- B.Tech + M.Tech Dual Degree: CSE, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering (5 years), total fees INR 14.79 Lakhs (General)
- M.Sc: Chemistry, Cognitive Sciences, Mathematics, Physics (2 years, admitted via JAM)
- M.A. in Society and Culture (2 years, admitted via JAM)
- M.Tech: 9 specialisations across engineering and technology disciplines, admitted via GATE
- PhD: 15-plus disciplines spanning engineering, sciences, and humanities, admitted via GATE / UGC-NET / CSIR-NET
- e-Masters: online postgraduate programme (INR 9.31 Lakhs total)
- Post Graduate Diploma: 9 areas, total fees INR 1.19 to 1.30 Lakhs
The total B.Tech programme fee is INR 8.03 Lakhs for the General category over 4 years. M.Sc programme fees range from INR 96,000 to INR 97,000 for the full 2-year programme.
IIT Gandhinagar offers the Erach and Meheroo Mehta Merit Scholarship of INR 2 Lakhs per year to top-5 B.Tech entrants with a JEE Advanced rank of 1,000 or better, along with 70-plus donor and government scholarships.
During the 2023-24 placement season, 149 students were placed out of 214 registered. The average B.Tech package stood at INR 16.86 LPA and the highest offer reached INR 62 LPA. Top recruiters include Amazon, Adobe, Google, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, and DE Shaw.
IIT Gandhinagar Admission Dates 2026
Admissions for the 2026-27 academic session at IIT Gandhinagar have concluded across all programmes. B.Tech seats were filled through JOSAA counselling based on JEE Advanced 2026, while M.Tech admissions were processed via GATE 2026 scores, and PhD Semester-II applications closed in October 2026. The table below covers the concluded 2026-27 cycle.
| Event | Programme | Date / Status (2026-27 Cycle) |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Advanced 2026 | B.Tech / Dual Degree | Concluded (May 2026) |
| JOSAA Counselling Round 1 | B.Tech / Dual Degree | Concluded (July 2026) |
| JOSAA Counselling Round 5 | B.Tech / Dual Degree | Concluded (August 2026) |
| M.Tech Application Deadline | M.Tech (GATE 2026) | Concluded (April 15, 2026) |
| JAM 2026 Counselling | M.Sc / M.A. | Concluded (June 2026) |
| PhD Semester-II Application | PhD (all disciplines) | Concluded (October 1, 2026) |
| PhD Semester-II Commencement | PhD | December 2026 |
The table below provides tentative dates for the next major admission cycle at IIT Gandhinagar, covering the 2027-31 B.Tech batch and 2027-28 M.Tech batch.
| Event | Programme | Tentative Date (2027 Cycle) |
|---|---|---|
| JEE Main 2027 (Session 1) | B.Tech / Dual Degree | January 2027 (tentative) |
| JEE Advanced 2027 | B.Tech / Dual Degree | May 2027 (tentative) |
| JOSAA 2027 Counselling | B.Tech / Dual Degree | July to August 2027 (tentative) |
| GATE 2027 | M.Tech | February 2027 (tentative) |
| M.Tech Application 2027 | M.Tech (GATE 2027) | March to April 2027 (tentative) |
| JAM 2027 | M.Sc / M.A. | February 2027 (tentative) |
IIT Gandhinagar Courses and Fees
IIT Gandhinagar offers programmes at the UG, PG, doctoral, and online levels across engineering, sciences, and humanities disciplines. The institute runs 8 B.Tech branches, 3 dual-degree tracks, 4 M.Sc streams, 9 M.Tech specialisations, and doctoral programmes in 15-plus areas.
| Programme | Duration | Eligibility | Total Fees (General) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Tech (8 branches) | 4 years | 10+2 with Physics and Maths. Valid JEE Advanced rank | INR 8.03 Lakhs |
| B.Tech + M.Tech Dual Degree | 5 years | 10+2 with Physics and Maths. Valid JEE Advanced rank | INR 14.79 Lakhs |
| M.Sc (Chemistry, Maths, Physics, Cognitive Sciences) | 2 years | Bachelor’s in relevant science. Valid JAM score | INR 96,000 |
| M.A. (Society and Culture) | 2 years | Bachelor’s in relevant humanities or social sciences. Valid JAM score | INR 97,000 |
| M.Tech (9 specialisations) | 2 years | B.E./B.Tech/B.S./M.Sc with 55% marks. Valid GATE score | INR 8.36 to 24 Lakhs (varies by specialisation) |
| Post Graduate Diploma (9 areas) | 1 year | B.E./B.Tech/B.S./M.Sc in relevant field | INR 1.19 to 1.30 Lakhs |
| e-Masters (online) | 2 years | B.E./B.Tech/B.S. or equivalent | INR 9.31 Lakhs |
| PhD (15-plus disciplines) | 4 to 5 years | Master’s degree or B.Tech with valid GATE / UGC-NET / CSIR-NET | INR 4.5 Lakhs |
Notable B.Tech specialisations include Artificial Intelligence and Integrated Circuit Design and Technology, which are among the few UG-level offerings of this kind at a central technical institute. SC/ST students pay INR 3.85 Lakhs for B.Tech and INR 4.79 Lakhs for the Dual Degree, with additional fee waivers under government schemes.
IIT Gandhinagar Admission Process
B.Tech and Dual Degree Admission
Admission to all B.Tech and B.Tech + M.Tech Dual Degree programmes is exclusively through JEE Advanced. There is no management quota or direct admission route.
- Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics from a recognised board, minimum 75% aggregate (65% for SC/ST/PwD)
- Qualification: Valid JEE Main score to appear in JEE Advanced
- Seat allotment: Through JOSAA in 5 to 6 rounds
- Closing ranks (General Category, 2026): CSE 2,315, AI 2,341, Electrical Engineering 3,743, Materials Science 4,328, Mechanical Engineering 6,790, Chemical Engineering 8,469
Students must complete document verification and admission fee payment within the JOSAA allotment deadline to confirm the seat.
M.Tech Admission
M.Tech admission requires a valid GATE score in the relevant paper. IIT Gandhinagar also accepts applications from IIT B.Tech graduates with a CPI of 8.0 or above without a GATE score. Applications are submitted through the institute portal, followed by shortlisting based on GATE score and an interview. The minimum aggregate eligibility is 55% marks in B.E./B.Tech/B.S./M.Sc (50% for SC/ST/PwD).
M.Sc and M.A. Admission
Admission to M.Sc (Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Cognitive Sciences) and M.A. (Society and Culture) is through JAM scores, followed by the JOAPS centralised counselling portal. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline with at least 55% aggregate.
PhD Admission
IIT Gandhinagar admits PhD students in two semesters each year. Eligible candidates hold a Master’s degree or a B.Tech with a strong academic record, along with a valid GATE, UGC-NET, or CSIR-NET score. Shortlisted candidates appear for a written test and interview. PhD students receive a monthly fellowship of INR 31,000 to INR 58,000 (JRF/SRF rates) under DST and MHRD schemes, which effectively offsets programme fees.
IIT Gandhinagar Placements
IIT Gandhinagar placement season 2023-24 saw 149 students placed out of 214 registered, a placement rate of 69.63%. The average B.Tech package stood at INR 16.86 LPA, with the B.Tech median at INR 15.77 LPA. The highest offer in the season reached INR 62 LPA.
Technology and product-based firms dominate the B.Tech placement season, while finance firms recruit strongly from quantitative and CSE branches. The table below shows the year-on-year trend for the three most recent placement seasons.
| Academic Year | Students Registered | Students Placed | Average B.Tech Package |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 214 | 149 | INR 16.86 LPA |
| 2022-23 | 188 | 123 | INR 16 LPA |
| 2021-22 | 173 | 100 | INR 14.17 LPA |
Confirmed recruiters include Amazon, Adobe, Google, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, HSBC, DE Shaw, Deloitte, Accenture, Infosys, Samsung Research, Amul, ITC, and Larsen and Toubro. Branch-wise, CSE and Electrical Engineering students secure the highest average offers, with M.Tech CSE averaging INR 16.73 LPA in 2023-24.
IIT Gandhinagar Rankings
IIT Gandhinagar holds confirmed positions in multiple NIRF categories. In NIRF Engineering 2025, the institute is ranked 25th with a total score of 62.31, scoring particularly high in Teaching, Learning and Resources (85.82). The institute also appears in NIRF Overall 2025 at rank 39.
| Ranking Body | Category | 2025 Rank | Score / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | 25 | Score: 62.31 |
| NIRF | Overall | 39 | Published 2025 |
IIT Gandhinagar is one of the second-generation IITs to break into the top 25 in NIRF Engineering. The institute does not participate in international ranking surveys such as QS or THE at the institutional level.
IIT Gandhinagar Scholarships
IIT Gandhinagar offers a layered scholarship structure covering merit, need, and extracurricular excellence for UG students, as well as government fellowships for postgraduate researchers.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Erach and Meheroo Mehta Merit Scholarship | Top 5 B.Tech entrants with JEE Advanced rank of 1,000 or better, or International Olympiad representation | INR 2 Lakhs per year |
| Academic Excellence Scholarship | Highest CPI holder per discipline, second year onwards | INR 2,000 per month for 10 months |
| Sports and Games Excellence Scholarship | 6 awardees annually from 2nd, 3rd, and 4th year UG | INR 2,000 per month for 10 months |
| Merit-cum-Means (MCM) Scholarship | Meritorious students from families with annual income up to INR 4.5 Lakhs | INR 1,000 per month |
| JRF/SRF Fellowship (PhD) | PhD scholars under DST/MHRD schemes | INR 31,000 to 58,000 per month |
In addition, 70-plus donor-funded scholarships are available, including Mehta Family and Nayyar Family awards, ranging from INR 20,000 to INR 2 Lakhs per year on merit or merit-cum-means basis.
IIT Gandhinagar Campus and Infrastructure
IIT Gandhinagar’s 400-acre campus is situated in Palaj, Gandhinagar, on the west bank of the Sabarmati river. The campus was designed with a strong sustainability brief and is widely cited as one of the architecturally distinctive campuses among the newer IITs.
Academic blocks, faculty residences, and student hostels are laid out across the site. The campus houses 12 centrally air-conditioned hostels accommodating over 2,600 students. First-year UG students are housed in triple or quadruple occupancy rooms, with double rooms from second year and single occupancy from third year onwards. Postgraduate and PhD students receive single-occupancy rooms.
Central facilities include a main library, a sports complex with indoor and outdoor arenas, a student activity centre, and multiple food courts. The institute runs active student clubs in robotics, coding, design, and performing arts. The river-front location and open green spaces are a consistent highlight in student accounts of campus life.
IIT Gandhinagar vs IIT Jodhpur vs IIT Patna
Aspirants with JEE Advanced ranks in the 3,000 to 10,000 range often compare IIT Gandhinagar with other second-generation IITs from the 2008 expansion. IIT Jodhpur and IIT Patna serve the same applicant pool and offer comparable programme breadths.
| Parameter | IIT Gandhinagar | IIT Jodhpur | IIT Patna |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established | 2008 | 2008 | 2008 |
| NIRF Engineering 2025 | 25 | 22 | 29 |
| Campus | 400 acres, Palaj, Gujarat | 852 acres, Karwar, Rajasthan | 500 acres, Bihta, Bihar |
| B.Tech Branches | 8 branches, including AI and ICDT | 7 branches, including Design | 7 branches |
| B.Tech Total Fees (General) | INR 8.03 Lakhs | INR 8 Lakhs | INR 8 Lakhs |
| B.Tech Avg Package (2023-24) | INR 16.86 LPA | INR 15 to 16 LPA | INR 13 to 15 LPA |
| Notable Edge | AI and ICDT branches, river-front campus, liberal arts integration | Design school, largest campus of the three | Central India location, PSU recruitment strength |
IIT Gandhinagar leads in interdisciplinary programme depth, with an M.A. programme, humanities PhD tracks, and the AI and ICDT branches alongside core engineering. IIT Jodhpur has a larger physical footprint and a dedicated design school. IIT Patna holds a stronger track record in PSU recruitment for aspirants from Bihar and the surrounding belt.
IIT Gandhinagar FAQs
Ques. What is the JEE Advanced cutoff for IIT Gandhinagar CSE in 2026?
Ans. The JEE Advanced 2026 closing rank for the General Category in B.Tech CSE at IIT Gandhinagar was in the range of 2,144 to 2,315 in Round 5. For AI, the closing rank was 2,341. SC/ST and OBC-NCL candidates qualify at significantly lower ranks.
Ques. What is the NIRF rank of IIT Gandhinagar?
Ans. IIT Gandhinagar is ranked 25th in Engineering and 39th Overall as per NIRF 2025 rankings. The Engineering score is 62.31, with particularly high marks in Teaching, Learning and Resources (85.82).
Ques. What is the average placement package at IIT Gandhinagar?
Ans. In the 2023-24 placement season, the average B.Tech package was INR 16.86 LPA and the median stood at INR 15.77 LPA. The highest offer reached INR 62 LPA. Amazon, Adobe, Goldman Sachs, Google, and Microsoft are among the confirmed recruiters.
Ques. What is the total fee for B.Tech at IIT Gandhinagar?
Ans. The total B.Tech programme fee at IIT Gandhinagar is INR 8.03 Lakhs for General Category students over 4 years. SC/ST students pay INR 3.85 Lakhs. Hostel and mess charges are separate and typically range from INR 40,000 to INR 65,000 per academic year.
Ques. Does IIT Gandhinagar offer scholarships to B.Tech students?
Ans. Yes. The Erach and Meheroo Mehta Merit Scholarship provides INR 2 Lakhs per year to the top 5 B.Tech entrants with a JEE Advanced rank of 1,000 or better. Academic Excellence Scholarships (INR 2,000 per month) go to the highest CPI holder in each discipline from second year onwards. Merit-cum-Means scholarships are also available for economically weaker students.
Ques. Can I get admission to IIT Gandhinagar without JEE?
Ans. B.Tech and Dual Degree seats are available only through JEE Advanced and JOSAA counselling. However, M.Sc and M.A. programmes admit candidates via JAM, M.Tech admits via GATE, and PhD admissions are through GATE, UGC-NET, or CSIR-NET. There is no management quota for any programme at IIT Gandhinagar.
Ques. Is hostel facility mandatory at IIT Gandhinagar?
Ans. Hostel accommodation is provided to all students and first-year UG students are typically required to reside on campus. The institute has 12 centrally air-conditioned hostels accommodating over 2,600 students. Room allocation shifts from shared rooms in first year to single occupancy from third year onwards for UG students, and single rooms for all PG and PhD students.
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The fee for the courses is mentioned below:
B.Tech
M.Tech
Master of Arts [MA] (Society and Culture)
Ph.D
M.Sc
B.Tech + M.Tech
IIT Gandhinagar accepts thos students who have completed B.Sc (no specialisation specified) from his selected colleges and who will graduate in the present year.
The fee details of IIT Gandhinagar varies from specialisation to specialisation offered under it. Mentioned below is the average fee structure of IIT Gandhinagar B.Tech.:
Cognitive science is actually a multidisciplinary field including programs like psychology, neuroscience, linguistics, and computer science. Well, the course doesn’t enytail confirmed job opportunities, however students with outstanding performance may get offers in AI, Learning sciences, UX, Market research fields.
The revised release date for the results of NIOS for class 12th is in June 2024, however you can apply for the college as of now and when your class 12th score is released, you will be needed to upload the marksheet as well as the certificate for the same.
The admission process differs according to the courses. Click on the below link to get the course wise admission process.
Link: IIT Gandhinagar Admission 2024
The total fee of IIT Gandhinagar M.Sc. Chemistry is INR 40 thousand.
No, Candidates seeking admission to the B.Tech program must clear the JEE Advanced exam and register for the JoSAA counseling for their seat allocation. Apart from the flagship B.Tech program, IIT Gandhinagar offers other courses like M.Tech, M.Sc, MA, etc. Admissions to these courses are based on scores obtained in the entrance examination such as IIT JAM, GATE, etc followed by counseling. For the final selection, IIT Gandhinagar also conducts personal interviews for some courses. Candidates seeking admission to these courses must register for the respective entrance examinations separately. Once the entrance exam results are declared, candidates can fill application forms for admission on the official website of the IIT Gandhinagar.
IIT Gandhinagar MTech admissions are based on GATE Score and GATE 2024 Branch-Wise Exam Date Out. IIT Gandhinagar admission 2024 for MSc Cognitive and Brain Sciences is ongoing. The written test (online) is scheduled for February 17, 2024. IIT Gandhinagar MA admission 2024 is ongoing. The last date to apply is February 10, 2024.
Unfortunately, a student needs to have passed in relevant field to be eligible for M.Sc course and with B.Com course you cannot pursue the same.
Admission to IIT Gandhinagar MA course is done based on Online admission test conducted by the University and you need to study the topics around your UG degree to be prepared.
Yes, you can get admission to the M.Tech CSE program if you get a good rank in the GATE exam.
Yes, IIT JAM is mandatorily required for taking admission to IIT Gandhinagar Master of Science.
To get admission in B.Tech program, candidates must clear the JEE Advanced exam and register for the JoSAA counseling for their seat allocation.
For more details, visit IIT Gandhinagar Courses Admission 2023 (Open): Cutoff, Eligibility, Application Process, Dates
IIT Gandhinagar provides admission to more than 50 courses in the field of Engineering, Humanities, Mathematics, Cognitive Science, and Social Sciences. These programs are offered through 7 centers and there will be a total of 13 departments at IIT Gandhinagar. This institute also manages a 5-week foundation program for UG candidates.
IIT Gandhinagar offers good games and sports facilities. Apart from that, this institute offers a Scholarship based on Excellence in Sports and Games. In this scholarship students who are in the second, third, or fourth year of their UG course will get Rs 2000 every month for ten months. There will be a total of six scholarships are awarded.
To get admission to the three years Ph.D. course you need to qualify for one of these entrance tests: UGC-NET/INSPIRE Fellowship/GATE/SLET/CSIR-NET. You can apply for the course by visiting the official website of the IIT Gandhinagar.
For more information, refer to this link: IIT Gandhinagar Ph.D. Admission Criteria