Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar)

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar) is a prestigious public technical university located in Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, recognised as an Institute of National Importance under the Government of India. It was established in 2008 as one of the newer Indian Institutes of Technology and has rapidly developed into a leading centre for engineering and research education. The institute’s urban campus spans about 400 acres along the Sabarmati River, featuring modern academic buildings, advanced laboratories, residential hostels, libraries, sports and recreation facilities, and a strong emphasis on sustainable and student-centric living spaces. At the undergraduate level, IIT Gandhinagar offers Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) programmes in multiple core and emerging engineering disciplines such as Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Integrated Circuit Design & Technology and Artificial Intelligence, among others. Admission to these B.Tech programmes is through the highly competitive JEE Advanced examination followed by centralised counselling, and the curriculum integrates foundational theory with practical projects and interdisciplinary learning. For postgraduate studies, IIT Gandhinagar provides Master of Technology (M.Tech) programmes in a wide range of specialised areas including Biological Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Earth System Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering and more. These M.Tech programmes are designed to foster advanced technical knowledge, research prowess and industry-ready expertise, with admissions typically through the GATE examination and counselling processes.