IIT Gandhinagar – Indian Institute of Technology Admission Process

IIT Gandhinagar Courses Admission 2024

Admissions for IIT Gandhinagar in 2024 are now closed. The dates for the GATE and IIT JAM 2025 exams have been announced.

For M.Tech admissions, the GATE 2025 exam will be held on February 1, 2, 15, and 16, 2025, with registrations open from August 24 to September 26, 2024. For MSc courses, the IIT JAM 2025 exam is scheduled for February 2, 2025, and registrations will be accepted from September 3 to October 11, 2024.

The IIT Gandhinagar cutoff for 2024 has been released for B.Tech, M.Tech, and other courses. Prospective students can view the course-wise cutoff ranks here. Specifically, the B.Tech CSE cutoff for 2024 is 1708 for the General category.

Regarding rankings, IIT Gandhinagar is ranked 18th out of 100 colleges in the Engineering category, according to the 2024 NIRF rankings.

IIT Gandhinagar offers admission to over 59 courses through national-level entrance exams. For the B.Tech program, candidates must clear the JEE Advanced exam and participate in JoSAA counseling for seat allocation. The first-year course fee for the B.Tech program is INR 2.29 lakhs.

In addition to the flagship B.Tech program, IIT Gandhinagar offers courses like M.Tech, M.Sc, MA, and others. Admissions to these programs are based on entrance exam scores, such as IIT JAM and GATE, followed by counseling. For some courses, the institute also conducts personal interviews as part of the final selection process. Candidates must register separately for each entrance exam and can apply for admission on the IIT Gandhinagar official website once the results are announced.

IIT Gandhinagar also offers a Ph.D. program in around 13 specialisations. Besides the regular Ph.D. program, the institute provides a Start Early Ph.D. option for students from IITs, NITs, or other top institutes. Admission to Ph.D. and Start Early Ph.D. programs is based on a department-specific test, along with academic performance, work experience, and an interview. Candidates with GATE, NET, CSIR, UGC, or SLET qualifications are also eligible for admission.

IIT Gandhinagar B.Tech Admission 2024

IIT Gandhinagar offers a four-year B.Tech programme in six specialisations, with 30 students enrolled in each. Admission to IIT Gandhinagar BTech programmes is done through JEE Advanced, which is followed by JoSAA counselling. The specialisations available in the BTech programme are listed below.

Eligibility for B.Tech at IIT Gandhinagar

• Candidates must have completed their 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as their main subjects.
• To apply for B.Tech, candidates must also have a valid JEE Advanced score.

B.Tech. Selection Criteria at IIT Gandhinagar

• Candidates must take the JEE Advanced exam to be admitted to B.Tech. programmes.
• Qualified candidates must register for JoSAA Counseling, which will be held in six rounds.
• Applicants must fill out and lock their choices during this counselling session.
• Seats will be assigned in each counselling round to students who meet the IIT Gandhinagar cutoffs.
• Applicants who meet the cutoffs will be chosen for admission to the B.Tech programme.

How Do You Apply?

• To begin, candidates must register for the JEE Advanced exam for the B.Tech. course.
• Fill out the personal and academic information and upload scanned images of the candidate’s photograph and signature.
• Follow the online instructions to pay the application fee with a debit/credit card/net banking/UPI/PAYTM.
• Print the Confirmation Page after successful payment and keep it for future reference.
• Candidates must register for JoSAA after receiving their JEE Advanced results.
• Fill out the preferred options and save them.
• JoSAA is divided into six rounds, with seats assigned to eligible students in each round.
• Those who are happy with their seats must download the Allotment Letter and pay the seat acceptance fees.

Documentation is required.

• X and XII classes Marksheets.
• Letter of Provisional Seat Allotment
• Candidate’s undertaking
• Acceptance of Seat Proof
• The Government of India has issued a photo identity card.
• JEE admit card and scorecard Category/Disability Advanced Proof of Date of Birth Certificate
• Seat allocation registration and locked choices
• The candidate’s two passport-size photographs
• Passport (for foreign Nationals)
• A valid email address Id Medical Certificate

Admission to IIT Gandhinagar M.Tech & PGDIIT 2024

IIT Gandhinagar admits students to M.Tech and PGDIIT programmes based on a written exam and an interview. Candidates are chosen for the written and oral examinations based on their academic record and GATE score. The final selection is based on all of the above factors, including academic record, GATE score, written test score, and interview performance.

M.Tech Eligibility Criteria at IIT Gandhinagar

• Pass a B.E./B.Tech./M.Sc. degree or its equivalent with a minimum of 55 percent (50 percent for SC/ST).
• Candidates must have a current GATE score.
• A GATE score is not required for aspirants applying for a part-time M.Tech or the PGDIIT programme.
• Candidates who have completed their B.Tech from IITs and have a above is not required to have a GATE score.

M.Tech Selection Criteria at IIT Gandhinagar

GATE exam score, Written Test, and Interview are among the M.Tech selection criteria at IIT Gandhinagar.

• Candidates must first take the GATE exam and achieve a high percentile score.
• The institute shortlists candidates for the written examination based on their GATE exam score after they have successfully cleared the GATE exam.
• After the written exam, the candidates are invited to the interview round.
• The GATE exam score, written test marks, and performance in the interview round are then used to create a final merit list.

Note: The institute considers the GATE exam cutoff for the written test during the initial shortlisting process.

M.Tech. Early Admit Program

IIT GN has an M.Tech Early Admit programme. This programme is available to B.Tech students from selected colleges who meet the eligibility criteria listed below.

• B.Tech. students from NITs and other select colleges who are graduating in 2024 or have graduated in 2023 and are among the top five rank holders in the department at the end of their pre-final year and final year.
• B.Tech. students from IITs (who will graduate in 2024 or who graduated in 2023) with a CPI/CGPA of at least 6.0 at the end of their third and fourth years.

Such candidates are chosen based on their previous academic performance, written tests, and/or personal interviews.

How Do You Apply?

• Visit IIT GN’s official website.
• Under the Admission tab, select the Apply button.
• Now, click on the application link for the desired course and complete the application form with all of the required information.
• Pay an application fee of INR 200/- (INR 100/- for SC/ST/PWD category) after completing the form.
• Complete and submit the application form.
• Following successful submission, the student will receive an application number and a link to download the application.
• Save the application for later use.

Documentation is required.

• Marksheets for Classes X and XII
• Bachelor of Science GATE Scorecard Marksheets and Certificate
• Application Category Certificate Disability Certificate Hardcopy

Note: Please keep in mind that there is no application fee for the Early Admit M.Tech programme. Furthermore, candidates are not required to submit a hardcopy of their application form for the programme.

IIT Gandhinagar Postgraduate Admission 2024

Aside from M.Tech, IIT Gandhinagar also offers MA and M.Sc at the postgraduate level. M.Sc. programmes are available in four specialisations: chemistry, mathematics, physics, and cognitive science.

A master’s degree programme in Society and Culture is available. Both the M.A. and M.Sc. programmes last two years.

IIT Gandhinagar PG Selection Criteria M.Sc Selection Criteria

The IIT JAM exam is used to determine admission to M.Sc programmes in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

Admission to the M.Sc. in Cognitive Science is based on a written test and an interview conducted by IIT Gandhinagar.

MA Selection Criteria

• Entrance exams and interviews are used to determine admission to the MA programme at IIT GN.
• Candidates will be invited to a written test and interview based on their previous academic record and aptitude for graduate study in humanities and social sciences.
• Academic records, aptitude for graduate studies, a written test, and an interview will all play a role in the final decision.
• IIT Gandhinagar may admit a few outstanding candidates based on their academic records without requiring them to take a written test and/or interview.
• The institute will host the entrance exam and interview round.

Early Admission M.Sc. Program

Early Admit M.Sc programmes in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics are available at IIT GN. This programme is for undergraduate students from selected colleges who meet the eligibility criteria listed below.

• B.Sc. students from select colleges who will graduate in 2024 or who graduated in 2023 and were among the top 5 rank holders in their departments at the end of their pre-final and final years, respectively.
• B.Tech. students from NITs and select colleges who will graduate in 2024 or who graduated in 2023 and are among the top 5 rank holders in their departments at the end of their pre-final and final years, respectively.
•  B.Tech students from IITs who will graduate in 2024 or who graduated in 2023 with a CPI/CGPA of at least 6.0 at the end of their third and fourth years are also eligible.

Such candidates are chosen based on their previous academic performance, a written test, and/or an online interview.

How Do You Apply?

• Navigate to IIT Gandhinagar’s official website.
• Under the Admission tab, select the Apply button.
• Now, click on the application link for the desired course and complete the application form with all of the required information.
• After completing the application, proceed to pay the required application fee.
• Finally, submit the completed application form.
• Following successful submission, the student will receive an application number and a link to download the application.
• Save the application for later use.

Documentation is required.

• X and XII classes Marksheets
• Bachelcience IIT JAM or other Entrance Test Scorecard Marksheets and Certificate
• Application Category Hardcopy Certificate of Disability Certification
• Application Form on paper

IIT Gandhinagar Ph.D. Admission 2024

IITGN offers Ph.D program in 19 specialisations. The duration of Ph.D program is 4 years. 

At IIT Gandhinagar, there are two Ph.D. admission categories:

• Regular – For candidates interested in full-time residential research.
• Continuing doctoral programme (CDP) – For working candidates or faculty members in any educational institution.
• Eligibility for Ph.D. at IIT Gandhinagar
• Candidates must have at least 55% or 5.5 CPI in their B.Tech/MA/M.Sc/M.Tech degree or its equivalent in the relevant discipline at the institute level.

Selection Criteria for IIT Gandhinagar Ph.D.

• Candidates for the Ph.D. programme are chosen through an interview and, if necessary, a written test.
• Based on their academic record, statement of purpose, and other factors, students may be called for a written test and/or an interview.
• The final decision is made based on the academic record, written test, and/or personal interview.
• Candidates who have received a GATE/SLET/CSIR-NET/UGC-NET/INSPIRE Fellowship are exempt from taking the written exam.

Begin Ph.D. Studies Early

Full-time residential Start Early Ph.D. Fellowship is available at IIT Gandhinagar. This fellowship allows B.Tech students to gain early admission to IIT Gandhinagar’s Ph.D. programmes. The following are the minimum requirements for this fellowship:

• B.Tech students from NITs and select colleges who will graduate in 2024 or have graduated in 2023 and are among the top 5 rank holders in their departments at the end of their pre-final and final years.
• BTech students from IITs who will graduate in 2024 or who graduated in 2023 with a CPI/CGPA of at least 6.0 at the end of their third and fourth years, respectively, are also eligible to apply.

Admission to the Start Early Ph.D. programme is based on previous academic performance, a written exam, and/or a personal interview.

Important Points:

GATE scores are not required for the Start Early Ph.D. Fellowship.

Monthly stipend of INR 41,000/- with a valid GATE score and INR 31,000/- without a GATE score.

How Do You Apply for a Ph.D.?

1. Go to IIT Gandhinagar’s official website.
2. Choose a Ph.D. programme from the Programs tab, which is located below Admissions.
3. Now, select ‘Apply’ and then ‘Application Register’ by entering your information.
4. After successfully registering, log in with your email address and password.
5. Fill out the application form with all of your personal and qualification information.
6. Pay the INR 200/- application fee (INR 100/- for SC/ST/PD applicants).
7. Finally, turn in the application form.
8. Candidates will receive an application number and a link to download the form after submitting their application.
9. The application form must be saved by the applicant.

Documentation is required.

• 10th and 12th grades Certificates and mark sheets
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree required Caste Certificate Disability Certificate Mark Sheets and Certificate
• Copy of birth certificate scanned
• Photograph and signature scanned copies
• Application Form on paper
• NOTE: The application portal for the Start Early Ph.D. programme will open in July. This fellowship has no application fee.