IIT Gandhinagar - Indian Institute of Technology Answered Questions

No, IIT JAM entrance exam is absolutely necessary for admission into the IIT Gandhinagar MSc programme. A candidate needs to have a valid IIT JAM score to appear for CCMN Counselling and the interviews are also based on the past academic score and the scores secured in IIT JAM. Therefore, candidates need to apply for the IIT JAM exam to be eligible for admission in the MSc programme.

IIT Gandhinagar MSc admission takes place through the merit secured in IIT JAM entrance exam. Candidates can follow the steps below to aid them in their admission process.Apply for IIT JAMAppear for CCMN CounsellingAppear for Interview RoundDo the Document VerificationPay some amount of the tuition fee Admission is only confirmed when candidates have paid the tuition fee.

Yes, as there are multiple levels to secure admission in IIT Gandhinagar the admission process can be a bit difficult for aspirants. To secure admission into the programme candidates have to first clear the IIT JAM entrance exam followed by CCMN counselling.The admission process also has an interview round, which candidates have to clear to secure provisional admission into the programme. Thus, candidates applying for admission in the programme will have to go through a lot of rounds to secure admission into the programme.

No, Candidates cannot get direct admission into IIT Gandhinagar MSc as admissions into the programme take place through the merit secured in the IIT JAM entrance exam. Candidates applying for admission into the programme will have to first appear for IIT JAM and then subsequently appear for CCMN counselling.The final admission takes place through interviews conducted by the institute at the time of admission. Once candidates have cleared the interview, candidates will have to pay some amount of the tuition fee to confirm their admission. Therefore, there are many steps for IIT Gandhinagar MSc admissions and admission can't be taken directly.

First year students at the BTech programme are re-introduced to concepts they have already studied in Class 11 & Class 12 so that all the students of the course are on the same level regarding the necessary concepts of the programme. Therefore, students applying for admission into the programme will find it easier in the first year as the concepts are repeated in their boards as well as JEE exams.

At IIT Gandhinagar, research is not compulsory for B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering students, but it is highly encouraged. The institute emphasizes a holistic and flexible curriculum, which includes opportunities for students to engage in research through projects, internships, or electives.Key Points:Optional Research: While you're not mandated to undertake formal research, you can explore it as part of academic projects, the Undergraduate Research Award (URA), or summer internships.Opportunities: Students interested in research can work with faculty on cutting-edge topics like AI, machine learning, data science, and robotics.Focus on Practical Learning: The program also integrates experiential learning, including hands-on lab sessions and industry collaborations. 

September 20, 2024 The registration process for CAT 2024 started from August 1, 2024. The last date to fill the CAT application form 2024 is September 20, 2024. March 15, 2025 Candidates who have passed their 10+2 from a recognised board with 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics can appear for the Manipal Entrance Test. The last date to complete the MET 2025 registration is March 15, 2025. Admission to the B.

The opening and closing rank for all categories in last round in 2024 is as follows:Seat typegender opening rankclosing rank Openneutral 18042309Open female only (including supernumerary)47034824Open(PWD)gender-neutral108108EWSgender-neutral 305361EWSfemale only (including supernumerary)11821182OBC - NCLgender-neutral 9081115OBC-NCLfemale only (including supernumerary) 23172534SCgender- neutral 512649SCfemale only (including supernumerary) 989989STgender- neutral 125249

JEE Advanced cutoff 2024 has been released for Round 1. For IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay, the Round 1 cutoff for Chemical Engineering were 2207 and 2507, respectively for the General AI category candidates. For IIT Gandhinagar, the Round 1 cutoff for CSE was 1576. So, to answer your question, IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay are always a good options as compared to IIT Gandhinagar based on thier NIRF ranking. For Chemical Engineering, both IIT Delhi and IIT Bombay are highly recommended as they have excellent faculty, research opportunities, and strong alumni networks. Also, Chemical Engineering offers you an opportunity to work in PSU, whereas CSE students don’t have that opportunity. On the otherhand, a CSE student have an opportunity to work in MNC’s with higher salary package even more than what PSU’s give. But since, IIT Gandhinagar has been ranked 18th in the NIRF Ranking 2023, you must consider its other aspects such as placement, ROI etc to take your decision. 

IIT Gandhinagar Cutoff 2024 was concluded for JEE Advanced based BTech admissions. As per the cutoff ranks, the last round closing ranks for the General AI category candidates, ranged between 1708 and 11298. BTech in Computer Science and Engineering was the most competitive course. As per the IIT Gandhinagar SC Cutoff 2024, the cutoff ranks for various BTech courses ranged between 338 and 2741.The most demanded course among the SC AI candidates was BTech in CSE.