Complete guide to IIT Gandhinagar — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar or IITGN) was established in 2008 in Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on the banks of the Sabarmati River. The institute is widely regarded as one of India's most innovative and liberal IITs, pioneering a curriculum that integrates arts, humanities, and design with engineering.
IITGN's 400-acre river-front campus is architecturally acclaimed and sustainability-focused. It features India's first Makerspace at an IIT, a dedicated Arts & Crafts studio, and a music room — reflecting the institute's commitment to holistic education.
The institute has a celebrated liberal education program that requires all B.Tech students to complete courses in design thinking, creative writing, history, economics, and the arts — shaping well-rounded engineers with strong communication and critical thinking skills.
IITGN is one of India's most research-intensive new IITs, with collaborations at CERN (Geneva), Max Planck Institute, and leading universities in the US, UK, and Europe. Its faculty-to-student ratio is among the best of any IIT.
The institute's annual fest Amalthea (tech) and Blithchron (cultural) are among western India's most well-regarded college events.
IIT Gandhinagar holds strong positions in both national and international rankings. Below is a comprehensive overview of all major rankings for 2024–2025.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | #15 |
| NIRF | Overall | #19 |
| Outlook India | Engineering | #16 |
| India Today | Engineering | #17 |
| ARIIA | Innovation | Band A |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University | Overall | 751–800 |
| QS Asia | Overall | 201–250 |
| Times Higher Education | World Ranking | 1001–1200 |
| THE Impact Rankings | SDG 9 (Industry & Innovation) | Top 200 Global |
| ARWU | World | 601–700 |
IIT Gandhinagar offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 10+ academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electrical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mechanical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Civil Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Chemical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Materials Science & Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mathematics | — | YES | YES |
| Physics | — | YES | YES |
| Chemistry | — | YES | YES |
| Biological Engineering | — | YES | YES |
| Cognitive Science | — | YES | YES |
| Earth Sciences | — | YES | YES |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | — | — | YES |
The fee structure at IIT Gandhinagar is government-regulated. Below is a detailed breakdown for B.Tech students for 2025–26. All amounts are approximate and subject to revision.
| Fee Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per semester) | ₹1,07,500 |
| Hostel Rent (per semester, approx.) | ₹10,000 – ₹16,000 |
| Mess Charges (per semester, approx.) | ₹22,000 – ₹26,000 |
| Gymkhana / Institute Activity Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Medical Insurance (annual) | ₹2,500 |
| One-Time Admission / Security Deposit | ~₹10,000 |
| Total Estimated Per Year | ~₹3.10 – ₹3.50 Lakh |
| Total Estimated for B.Tech (4 years) | ~₹12 – ₹14 Lakh |
SC/ST Students: Full tuition fee waiver per GoI directive.
EWS / OBC-NCL with family income < ₹5 LPA: Full tuition fee waiver.
Family income ₹5–9 LPA: Two-thirds tuition fee reimbursement via MCM.
MCM Scholarship: Family income < ₹4.5 LPA — tuition + partial hostel covered.
M.Tech: ~₹18,000–20,000 per semester tuition. GATE-qualified students receive HTRA stipend of ₹12,400/month as Teaching Assistants.
PhD: Minimal or no tuition fees. Monthly fellowships range from ₹31,000–₹58,000/month under JRF/SRF schemes.
The table below shows the official Round 6 JoSAA 2025 closing ranks for IIT Gandhinagar B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (B.Tech) | 1,420 | 552 | 290 | 146 |
| Electrical Engineering (B.Tech) | 2,980 | 1,080 | 562 | 282 |
| Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech) | 4,520 | 1,642 | 830 | 417 |
| Chemical Engineering (B.Tech) | 5,800 | 2,112 | 1,068 | 536 |
| Civil Engineering (B.Tech) | 6,400 | 2,332 | 1,180 | 592 |
| Materials Science & Engineering (B.Tech) | 7,200 | 2,622 | 1,326 | 665 |
| Mathematics & Computing (B.Tech) | 2,180 | 842 | 438 | 220 |
| Computer Science (5-yr Integrated M.Tech) | 1,680 | 652 | 342 | 172 |
| Electrical Engg. (5-yr Integrated M.Tech) | 3,240 | 1,178 | 596 | 299 |
| CSE (Female Supernumerary) | 1,950 | 762 | 400 | 201 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
Below rank 1500 — very competitive for a 2008-founded IIT. Small batch size and strong faculty create excellent student-faculty ratios.
Growing in popularity. Strong quantitative and interdisciplinary curriculum preferred by students targeting finance and AI careers.
Solid EE department with research in quantum computing, power electronics, and VLSI. Good placements in core sector.
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| IT / Software | 110+ | ₹22–42 LPA |
| Engineering & Core | 65+ | ₹14–22 LPA |
| Finance & BFSI | 35+ | ₹20–44 LPA |
| Management Consulting | 28+ | ₹26–48 LPA |
| Analytics / Data Science | 35+ | ₹20–38 LPA |
| Product Management | 15+ | ₹28–48 LPA |
| Research & Development | 20+ | ₹16–30 LPA |
| Design / UX | 10+ | ₹18–36 LPA |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹40+ LPA | 95%+ |
| Maths & Computing | ₹34+ LPA | 92% |
| EE | ₹28+ LPA | 86% |
| Mechanical | ₹20+ LPA | 78% |
| Chemical Engg. | ₹16+ LPA | 73% |
| Civil Engg. | ₹13+ LPA | 70% |
| Materials Science | ₹15+ LPA | 72% |
| Integrated M.Tech (CSE) | ₹44+ LPA | 94% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹24.00 LPA | ₹1.15 Cr | 220+ |
| 2022–23 | ₹22.20 LPA | ₹1.05 Cr | 200+ |
| 2021–22 | ₹20.10 LPA | ₹92 L | 185+ |
| 2020–21 | ₹17.90 LPA | ₹80 L | 168+ |
| 2019–20 | ₹15.80 LPA | ₹68 L | 150+ |
IIT Gandhinagar's 400-acre river-front campus on the Sabarmati in Palaj is architecturally acclaimed, sustainability-focused, and features India's first campus Makerspace, arts studios, and music practice rooms alongside world-class research labs.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. IIT Gandhinagar has 10+ hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Dhanvantari (Boys) | Boys | 250+ |
| 02 | Agni (Boys) | Boys | 240+ |
| 03 | Akash (Boys) | Boys | 255+ |
| 04 | Dharti (Boys) | Boys | 245+ |
| 05 | Jal (Boys) | Boys | 240+ |
| 06 | Vayu (Boys) | Boys | 235+ |
| 07 | Aakar (Boys) | Boys | 250+ |
| 08 | Aakaar Girls Hostel | Girls | 220+ |
| 09 | New Girls Hostel | Girls | 240+ |
| 10 | PG & PhD Hostel | PG / PhD | 280+ |
IIT Gandhinagar is one of India's most research-active new IITs with annual expenditure exceeding ₹180 crore and notable collaborations with CERN, Max Planck, and leading global universities.
IIT Gandhinagar's i-Hub (Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hub) and i-Start Gujarat partnerships have supported 90+ startups, with particular strengths in sustainability, education technology, and health tech.
The institute's proximity to Ahmedabad — India's startup capital in western India — and its liberal arts integration creates entrepreneurs with both technical depth and communication skills rare among engineering graduates.
IIT Gandhinagar provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| MCM (Merit-Cum-Means) Scholarship | Family income < ₹4.5 LPA + CPI criteria | ₹30,000/yr + partial fee waiver |
| Free Messing (SC/ST) | All SC/ST B.Tech students | Free mess + full tuition waiver |
| GoI Post-Matric SC/ST Scholarship | SC/ST from qualifying states | ₹1,200/month + maintenance |
| INSPIRE Fellowship (DST) | Top 1% JEE/Board, Science stream | ₹80,000/yr + ₹20,000 mentor grant |
| Aditya Birla Scholarship | Top JEE Adv. rankers in CSE/EE at IITs | ₹65,000/year |
| Reliance Foundation Scholarship | Merit & means-based UG students | Up to ₹2 Lakh/year |
| Sitaram Jindal Foundation | Family income < ₹2 LPA | ₹18,000–₹36,000/year |
| HTRA Fellowship (M.Tech, GATE) | All GATE-qualified M.Tech students | ₹12,400/month assistantship |
| JRF / SRF Fellowship (PhD) | PhD via CSIR / UGC / IITGN | ₹31,000–₹58,000/month |
| Institute Assistantship (IA) | PhD students without external fellowship | ₹31,000/month + HRA |
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat – 382355
India
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