IIT Gandhinagar (IITGN): Admission 2026, Courses, Fees, Cutoff, Placement, Ranking

About IIT Gandhinagar

The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, commonly known as IIT Gandhinagar, was established in the year 2008. It is one of the 2nd generation IITs set up by the Government of India. Located in Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, the institute has been recognised by UGC and AICTE. In NIRF Rankings 2025, IITGN achieved 25th position in the engineering category and 39th position in the overall category.

IIT Gandinagar admission is offered for B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, MA, B.Tech + M.Tech, and PhD programs. B.Tech is offered by the institute in 8 specialisations. Admission to B.Tech at IIT Gandhinagar is based on JEE Advanced scores and JoSAA counselling. The total tuition fee for the B.Tech course at the institute is INR 8 Lakhs.

As per IIT Gandhinagar B.Tech CSE placements 2025, the overall placement rate stood at 86.05%, with 37 out of 43 registered students securing jobs. The average package for B.Tech CSE stood at INR 23.21 and the median package was INR 21.5 LPA. 

IIT Gandhinagar Key Highlights 2026

The key highlights of IIT Gandhinagar are listed below.

IIT Gandhinagar Courses & Fees 2026

IIT Gandhinagar offers B.Tech, B.Tech + M.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, MA, PhD, and e-Masters programs. IIT Gandhinagar fees range from ₹96,000 to ₹14.79 Lakhs across UG, PG, and PhD programs. B.Tech is the flagship program at IIT Gandhinagar with total fees ranging between ₹11.85 Lakhs – ₹14.79 Lakhs for the complete 4-year duration. Among postgraduate programs, M.Tech total fees is ₹6.5 Lakhs, while M.Sc fees is ₹96,000 and MA fees is ₹97,000 for 2 years. The PhD program has a total tuition fee of ₹4.5 Lakhs for 3 years.

Check IIT Gandhinagar Courses & Fees 2026 for course-wise fee details and hostel expenses.

IIT Gandhinagar Admission 2026

IIT Gandhinagar admission 2026 is ongoing. IIT Gandhinagar offers admission to BTech, MTech, MA, MSc, and PhD courses. The admissions are based on JEE Advanced, IIT JAM, and GATE scores. The admission criteria for some of the courses offered are given below.

• B.Tech: Candidates must complete their 10+2 qualifications from a recognized board with 75% marks. The qualifying marks for SC/ST students would be 65% in class 12. Students must qualify for JEE Advanced and take part in JoSAA counselling for final selection.
• M.Tech: Candidates must complete their bachelor's degree from a recognized university with at least 55% marks/5.5 out of 10 on a point scale in BE/BTech/MSc ( 50% marks for SC/ST candidates). Candidates with a valid GATE score (at the interview/written test) are eligible to apply for M.Tech.
• PhD: Candidates must score at least 55% in MA/M.Sc./B.Tech./M.Tech. or equivalent degree in appropriate branches. Selection is based on GATE/UGC-NET/CSIR-NET scores or institute-based written test, followed by an interview.

Candidates must check IIT Gandhinagar Admission 2026 details for course-wise admission requirements.

IIT Gandhinagar Admission Dates 2026

Candidates seeking IIT Gandhinagar course admission 2026 can check all the upcoming events and respective dates in the table below:

IIT Gandhinagar JEE Advanced Cutoff 2026 (Expected)

The expected IIT Gandhinagar JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 for B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering would range between 1,850–2,050 ranks for General category candidates. For B.Tech Artificial Intelligence, it is likely to range between 2,150–2,250 ranks, while Electrical Engineering may close between 3,800–3,950 ranks.

Aspirants must go through IIT Gandhinagar Cutoff 2026 to get expeced cutoffs and previous years' trends for various courses.

IIT Gandhinagar Ranking 

IIT Gandhinagar ranked 25th for engineering, 36th for research, and 39th for the overall category by the NIRF Ranking in 2025. The institute has also received prestigious rankings from various other reputed ranking bodies. The latest rankings achieved by IIT Gandhinagar are given below:

IIT Gandhinagar Placements

IIT Gandhinagar placement 2025 report has been released. The average package recorded for B.Tech is INR 23.21 LPA for Computer Science & Engineering. For M.Tech / Dual Degree programmes such as CSE, EE, and ME, the median packages at IIT Gandhinagar in 2025 were ₹13 LPA, ₹10 LPA, and ₹11.48 LPA, respectively. 

IIT Gandhinagar Top Recruiters

Some of the other top recruiters hiring students for IIT Gandhinagar placements are:

IIT Gandhinagar Campus

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar campus is spread over about 400 acres of land along the banks of the Sabarmati River in Palaj, Gandhinagar. The campus incldues academic buildings, research parks, hostels, faculty housing, and recreational spaces integrated into a green environment. Various facilities offered at the IIT Gandhinagar campus are:

• Hostels: IIT Gandhinagar has multiple fully residential hostels for boys and girls with modern rooms, common lounges, indoor games areas, Wi-Fi connectivity, and dining facilities. Mess facilities, recreational rooms, music rooms, and study areas are available within hostel complexes.
• Library: The Central Library at IIT Gandhinagar provides access to thousands of print books, journals, and extensive digital resources including e-journals, databases, and research repositories. 
• Sports & Fitness: IIT Gandhinagar offers strong sports infrastructure, including cricket and football grounds, athletics tracks, basketball and volleyball courts, badminton courts, and indoor facilities for table tennis and other games. A well-equipped gymnasium and yoga facilities are also available for students and staff.
• Medical Facility: The campus has a fully functional Health Centre that provides primary medical care, emergency services, regular health check-ups, and ambulance support. Qualified medical staff and visiting specialists ensure healthcare access for students and faculty.
• Cultural & Technical Events: IIT Gandhinagar hosts Blithchron (annual cultural fest) and Amalthea (annual technical summit), along with sports meets and various club-driven events throughout the year.

IIT Gandhinagar Scholarships

IIT Gandhinagar provides scholarships to needy meritorious students. IITGN scholarships are based on their merits and academic results. The various scholarships offered by IIT Gandhinagar are listed below:

IIT Gandhinagar Alumni

IIT Gandhinagar has a strong network of alumni all over the country. Some of the notable alumni of the institute are:

IIT Gandhinagar Collaborations

IIT Gandhinagar has partnered with a number of national and international universities. It has also cooperated with corporations on various R&D projects, resource exchanges, and student and faculty exchange programs in order to create close industry-academia collaborations. A list of some collaborations is provided below

International Collaborations

National Collaborations

• Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs)
• Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR)
• The Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics (IUCCA)
• University of Delhi (DU)
• Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)
• Central Public Works Department (CPWD)

IIT Gandhinagar Vs IIT Ropar Vs NIT Surathkal Vs IIT Hyderabad

Given below is a comparison of IIT Gandhinagar with other top IITs and NITs in terms of rankings, fees, and average packages.