IIT Gandhinagar (IIT-GN): Courses, Admission 2024, Cutoff, Fees, Rankings, Placements

The following is a list of a few top companies that were a part of the recent placement drive at IIT Gandhinagar:

IIT Gandhinagar Top Recruiters
Amazon	Rakuten	Capgemini
Infosys	EY	Goldman Sachs
Google	Accenture	ICICI Bank
Cred	Oracle	DE Shaw

PhD admission at IIT Gandhinagar is subject to a written test and/ or interview conducted by the institute. However, students are also required to meet the minimum eligibility criteria set by the institute. The same is as follows: For regular PhD: A pass in MA/ MSc/ BTech/ MTech/ BS (IISc, IISER)/ BS-MS (IISER) or equivalent degree with 55% or 5.5 CPI  For Start Early PhD:

• BTech students from NITs and selected colleges who will graduate in 2022 or have graduated in 2021 and are among the top five rank holders in the departments at the end of their pre-final year and final year
• BTech students from IITs who will graduate in 2022 or have graduated in 2021 with a CPI/ CGPA of not less than 6.0 at the end of their third year and fourth year respectively

The median salary for 2022 as per the NIRF report of 2023 stood at INR 11.1 lakh. Additionally, students get a well-built and beautiful infrastructure along with a well-stocked library. With respect to placements, a decreasing trend was observed in the M.Tech placement rate in the last three years. The trend graph below showcases the M.Tech placement rate in the last three years:

The table below showcases the placement rate recorded for M.Tech students over the last three years:

Course	Statistics (2020)	Statistics (2021)	Statistics (2022)
MTech placement rate	63%	61%	57%

For more details and verified student reviews on the M.Tech programme of IIT Gandhinagar,  check out this link.

IIT Gandhinagar was established in 2008 and is ranked 18th by NIRF 2023 for Engineering. This prestigious college is also ranked 10th by India Today 2023 under the Engineering category and 9th by India Today 2023 under the Engineering (Government) category. Additionally, it also holds a record of offering the highest and average package of INR 62 LPA and INR 15.35 LPA, respectively, to the students. Hence, it can be considered a good option. For more details on how BTech from IIT Gandhinagar is,  check out the verified students' reviews available on Shiksha.com.

Candidates willing to get admission to various IIT Gandhinagar courses 2023 can apply through multiple counselling bodies. Follow the steps to apply for admission to various courses at IIT Gandhinagar: - Visit the official website of college -Select the course and pay the application fee -Fill out and submit the application form with complete details.

Yes, non-GATE applicants willing to get into M.Tech at IIT Gandhinagar are required to appear for the institute level entrance test. However, all candidates are required to appear for the Personal Interview round for final selection. In addition to this, BTech graduates from the IITs with CGPA/ CPI of 8.0 or above (on a scale of 10) are eligible to get admission to M.Tech at IIT Gandhinagar without GATE. Other than GATE or the criteria state above, candidates are required to be a pass in BE/ BTech/ MSc or equivalent in appropriate branches with a minimum of 55% aggregate or 5.5 on a 10-point scale (50% aggregate for SC /ST). Read more about MTech admission at Gandhinagar here. 

{Source: M.Sc. students & alumni}

Pursuing M.Sc. at IIT Gandhinagar: A Worthwhile Decision?

After analyzing student reviews and testimonials, here's what stands out:

Academics:
* Course curriculum is well-structured and challenging, making students industry-ready.
* Faculty members are highly qualified, knowledgeable, and helpful, ensuring excellent teaching quality.

Placement Opportunities:
* Average salary package: INR10 LPA (Indian Rupees)
* the highest salary package: INR60 LPA
* Over 50% of students secure placements in reputed companies
* Minimum package: INR6 Lacs/year

Infrastructure and Facilities:
* State-of-the-art hostel facilities with air-conditioned rooms and LAN connectivity
* Fully equipped labs and classrooms with Wi-Fi access
* Spacious gym, swimming pool, game courts, and recreational areas

Campus Life:
* Vibrant atmosphere with regular cultural and sporting events
* Campus buses connect IIT Gandhinagar to nearby cities

Teaching Quality:
* Professors' teaching methods are innovative and engaging, keeping students interested and motivated
* Course materials are relevant and updated regularly

Student Experience:
* Reviewers praise the supportive nature of professors and peers alike
* Students enjoy participating in extracurricular activities and socializing with fellow students

Overall, pursuing M.Sc. at IIT Gandhinagar appears to offer a strong combination of academic rigor, excellent placement prospects, and modern infrastructure. While individual results may vary, these factors suggest that it's indeed worthwhile considering this institution for higher education.

To help students decide which among the mentioned IITs is the best, a college comparison of the top-ranked IITs for their BTech programme based on multiple components, such as fee, ranking and the highest package has been tabulated below:

Comparison Factors	NIRF Ranking 2023	Total Fee
IIT Gandhinagar	18	INR 8 lakh
IIT Ropar	22	INR 8 lakh
IIT Jodhpur	30	INR 8 lakh

The IIT Gandhinagar CSE average package offered during the 2023 placement drive stood at INR 29.29 LPA. The table below showcases branch-wise IIT Gandhinagar average package offered to BTech students during the 2023 placement drive:

Branch	Placement Statistics (2023)
Computer Science and Engineering	INR 29.29 LPA
Electrical Engineering	INR 17.88 LPA
Civil Engineering	INR 16.65 LPA
Chemical Engineering	INR 15.11 LPA
Mechanical Engineering	INR 14.49 LPA
Materials Engineering	INR 13.41 LPA

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) is a group of Engineering and Technology institutions in India. This network of institutes came into existence in 1950. These institutes run under the guidance of the Ministry of Education and Government of India. There are currently 23 IITs in India across different states of the country. IITs have a reputation that is recognised in India and across the globe. 

Over the years, the students graduating from these institutes have grabbed good placement offers from the top industry giants. Some of the key reasons of why one should choose an IIT:

The application fees for JEE Main is

• INR 1,000 (Male unreserved/OBC/EWS category)
• INR 800 (Female unreserved/OBC/EWS category)
• INR 500 (SC/ST/PwD/Transgender category)

Candidates have the option of paying the application fee online through credit/debit card and internet banking. The application form will not be considered submitted until the application fees is paid. Once the application fee are paid, candidates receive a confirmation email at their registered email address confirming the payment of fees. 

The total tuition fee for MSc at IIT Gandhinagar is INR 40,000. This fee, however, is sourced from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative. In order to know the exact fee or fee break-up for MSc at IIT Gandhinagar, students are advised to either visit the official website or visit the admission office of the institute.

IIT Gandhinagar BTech cutoff 2024 has been released across multiple specialisations. Based on the Round 1 seat allotment, the BTech cutoff scores ranged between 1576 and, 10165 for the General AII India category students. Among all the BTech specialisations, BTech in CSE is the most competitive specialisation. So, considering the round 1 cutoff, candidates seeking admission to Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar must secure a maximum rank upto 10165.

Furthermore, according to IIT Gandhinagar OBC AI category cutoff 2024, the Last Round closing ranks varied from 698 to 3968. For more information, click here.

IIT Gandhinagar offers good placements annually for its BTech, MTech and MSc courses. IIT Gandhinagar has concluded its UG placements with a 76.22% placement rate. As per the latest report, the overall average package offered to BTech students during IIT Gandhinagar placements 2023 stood at INR 19.60 LPA. The key highlights of IIT Gandhinagar placements for the Class of 2022 and 2023 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2023)
Average package	INR 15.34 LPA	INR 19.60 LPA
the highest package	INR 62 LPA	NA
Total students registered	134	164
Total students placed	124	125
Total offers	153	NA
Placement rate	92%	76.22%

Note: The placement details for 2022 and a few points for 2023 are taken from external and media sources.  

Students seeking admission to IIT Gandhinagar for BTech are required to apply for both JEE Main and JEE Advanced.

• BTech aspirants must fill out the application form for JEE (Main) through the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) (nta.ac.in). The application fee for boys is INR 625 and INR 325 for girls. Read more
• After qualifying JEE Main, students seeking admission to IIT Gandhinagar are required to apply for JEE Advanced. Check out JEE Advanced Application Process 2024 here.

Candidates seeking admission to IIT Gandhinagar for MSc are shortlisted based on their IIT JAM score followed by CCMN counselling. Additionally, they must also fulfil the miimum eligibility criteria set by the institute for admission. The same is as follows:

• BSc and BTech students from select colleges and NITs, respectively who will graduate in 2023 or have graduated in 2022 and are among the top five rank holders in the departments at the end of their pre-final year and final year are eligible to apply for Early Admit MSc
• BTech students from IITs who will graduate in 2023 or have graduated in 2022 with a CPI/ CGPA of not less than 6.0 at the end of their third and fourth year respectively are also eligible to apply

The JEE Main session - II test is now taking place LIVE. Except for April 7, 9, and 14, the exam's second session will be held between April 6 and April 15. All a student needs to ace the JEE Main 2023 is a proper approach along with a well-constructed preparation strategy. The following is a list of last-minute exam preparation advice:

• Cross-check section-wise weightage & syllabus for all subjects covered in JEE Main
• Solve previous year’s section-wise2 question papers there are high chances of getting questions from there
• Choose your reference books wisely
• Solve as many Mock Tests as possible. Shiksha.com is providing FREE Downloadable JEE Main Mock Test Paper (with Solutions).
• Revise as much as possible
• Keep your focus on NCERT books at this point

While the short-term objective must be to clear JEE Main, the ultimate goal must be to qualify JEE Advanced exam, check out the preparation strategy for JEE Advanced.

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The basic eligibility criteria to apply for M.Sc in Mathematics is Class 12 with a minimum aggregate set by the college and the accepted entrance exam is IIT JAM. MSc degree is offered in various specialisations like Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, and Cognitive Science. Application to MSc courses at IIT Gandhinagar usually begins in December. The application fee for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates is INR 150 and for all other categories, it is INR 300.

No, a hostel is not compulsory at IIT Gandhinagar for M.Tech students. However, the college's hostel is very good. Currently, the college has eight hostels. The campus hostels are air-conditioned and have well-furnished rooms. The academic area is just a short distance from the hostels. The student hostels are largely Wi-Fi enabled.

Candidates preparing for IITs are only required to appear for the JEE Advanced entrance exam after qualifying JEE Main. Students who who secure above the 98th percentile in JEE Main 2024 Session 1 should start preparing for JEE Advanced 2024 immediately. Those who score between 95th and 98th percentile should focus on improving their JEE Main Session 1 score by taking multiple mock tests and practicing previous year's question papers. By analyzing their strengths and weaknesses, candidates can identify their areas of proficiency and topics where they need improvement. If they can achieve full marks in their practice sessions, they can start preparing for JEE Advanced. However, if they cannot score full marks, it is recommended that they appear for JEE Main 2024 Session 2 examination.