IIT Gandhinagar - Indian Institute of Technology Answered Questions

Admission to the Cognitive Science programme at IIT Gandhinagar is through the Institute's own written test and interview process. Students who have a bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks for General/OBC category candidates and at least 50% aggregate marks for SC, ST, and PD category candidates in the qualifying degree are eligible to apply.

B.Tech. Mechanical Engineering graduates from IIT Gandhinagar can work in various industries, including:
1. Core mechanical companies
2. Robotics
3. Manufacturing
4. Thermal systems
5. Power plants
6. Refrigeration and air conditioning (RAC)
7. Research organizations
8. PSUs (Public Sector Undertakings)
9. Corporate sector
Some of the roles they can take up include:
1. Design engineer
2. Research and development engineer
3. Production engineer
4. Quality control engineer
5. Maintenance engineer
6. Sales engineer
7. Thermal engineer
8. Machine learning engineer
9. Data scientist
Note: The job roles may vary based on the individual's skills, interests, and experience.

Yes, IIT Gandhinagar provides placements for B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering. The department has a good placement record, with many students getting placed in core mechanical companies as well as other profiles open to all branches. The institute also offers good internship opportunities. However, the placement statistics may vary from year to year, and it's important for students to be prepared and pursue their interests and passions in the field.

To apply for M.Sc. in Cognitive Science at IIT Gandhinagar, follow these steps:
Check the eligibility criteria: Students who have a bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks for General/OBC category candidates and at least 50% aggregate marks for SC, ST, and PD category candidates are eligible to apply.
Application process: The application opens on December 04, 2024, and the deadline is January 15, 2025 (extended to January 22, 2025).
Application fees: The application fee for SC/ST/PwD is Rs. 150, and for all others, it is Rs. 300.
Selection process: Admission to the Cognitive Science programme is through the Institute's own written test and interview process, scheduled for March 01-02, 2025.
Submit the application form online and furnish a hard copy of the application form with a photograph and all documentary evidence in original at the time of the interview.

Yes, the B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering eligibility criteria differ for the reserved category candidates at IIT Gandhinagar. Reserved category candidates, including SC/ST/PwD, have a lower aggregate mark requirement of 65% compared to 75% for General/OBC/EWS candidates.

For the reserved category candidates at IIT Gandhinagar, the M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering eligibility criteria differ in terms of the minimum marks required. The candidates from SC/ST/PwD categories require a minimum of 50% marks/5.0 CGPA/CPI, whereas the general category candidates need a minimum of 55% marks/5.5 CGPA/CPI in their BE/BTech/BS (4 year duration) /MSc or equivalent in appropriate branches.

| Documents Required | Description |
| - | - |
| Qualifying Degree Certificate | BE/BTech/BS (4 year duration) /MSc or equivalent in appropriate branches |
| GATE Score | Valid GATE score (at the time of interview/written test) |
| Marksheet/Transcript | Minimum of 55% marks/5.5 CGPA/CPI (on a 10 point scale) |
| Category Certificate | SC/ST/PwD category certificate (if applicable) |
| COAP Registration Number | Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) registration number (mandatory for Regular M.Tech programmes, except for IIT BTech graduates) |
| B.Tech Certificate (for IIT graduates) | CGPA/CPI of 8.0 or above (on scale of 10) for IIT BTech graduates |