I completed my B.Tech ECE. Due to Covid-19, I got a direct interview call from IIT Gandhinagar for M.Tech ECE. I got interviewed on Google Meet.

Out of the four choices given to me, I opted for microelectronics and VLSI as my first preference. 20 minutes prior to the interview, I received a call from the technical supervisor asking me to be prepared. There were 3 panelists for my interview and all of them belonged to the Electrical Engineering Department of IIT Gandhinagar.

The interview started with a basic introduction and I was asked for my favorite subjects. After this, I was asked questions to assess my knowledge of the field. I am listing down the questions which the panel asked me-

• What is the propagation delay in logic ckt, why does delay occur?
• Explain NOR and NAND gate.
• Explain BW of an amplifier.
• Explain BW of the single pole system.
• What are the conditions for which the gain BW product is constant?
• Differentiate ideal and real op amp.
• Draw a T C curve of both.
• O/p for open loop op amp.
• What is CMRR, and what is common mode gain?
• What is the BW of (real) op amps?
• Does Amplification violate energy conservation law?

The IIT Gandhinagar staff is quite helpful and supportive. I received 3 calls every 15 minutes to alert me before the interview. My interview went well and I got selected for the M.Tech program.

There are two aspects of a hostel. The first one is the physical building and the rooms, the other being the people and the culture of that place.

The rooms at IIT Gandhinagar hostels are well-ventilated and all the basic amenities like bed, almirah, table, chair and fan are provided. The washrooms are clean and washing machines are available for students’ use. There is a paid laundry service available as well and a canteen facility is provided inside the hostels.

Apart from the infrastructure, the more important part is the amazing people that you will get to meet at IIT Gandhinagar hostels. There will be discussions, birthdays, gaming nights, mafia nights, jamming in the music room and all sorts of fun during your stay over there.

You will have good interaction with your seniors and juniors and create endless memories with your friends. You will live as a part of a community, celebrate festivals with your friends and support each other in tough times.

You will have a great time at IIT Gandhinagar hostels and you will be provided with all the facilities over there.

IIT Gandhinagar has some of the best hostels among all the IITs. My cousin studying here once visited IIT Roorkee for the Inter-IIT cultural meet and concluded that their own hostels were the best. Additionally, she also participated in Invent@IITGN wherein she worked with people from 8 other IITs. They too said the same things that IIT Gandhinagar has the best hostel and mess facilities

Here are some detailed features of the accommodation facilities here

• Apart from IIT Jodhpur, IIT Gandhinagar is the only IIT that has air-conditioned hostel rooms.
• There are no restrictions on boys and girls visiting each other's hostel.
• The hostels provide basic electrical appliances like a fridge, an oven, a water cooler, and an induction stove on every floor.
• IIT Gandhinagar hostel rooms are well-designed with large single and double rooms comprising basic amenities like a desk, a chair, a bed,  a fan, and a cupboard.
• Students have access to warm water at any time of the day.
• There are a wide variety of eateries like Amul Store, Tea Post, Sainath Canteen, Dawat Canteen, Grocers, General Store, Mahavir Healthy Foods, Anytime Snacks, and a salon operating in the hostel buildings.
• The food served in the mess is actually good and there is even dessert for dinner.
• The students can enjoy their choice of sports at Badminton, volleyball, and basketball courts just next to the hostels. 
• There is a  student lounge in the hostel area with air hockey, foosball, snooker, and other indoor games.

In a nutshell, the hostels at IIT Gandhinagar are the best among all IITs!

If you are considering pursuing higher education in India, you may want to consider Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) for the following reasons: 

• IITGN is a centrally funded institute of national importance with a focus on research. This means that it is a highly respected institution that receives funding from the Indian government and has a strong emphasis on research in various fields.
• IITGN has been ranked #8 by the MHRD National Institute Ranking Framework, which is a prestigious ranking system that evaluates higher education institutions in India based on various parameters.
• IITGN has excellent infrastructure, which translates to a pleasant working and living environment for students. The campus is well-equipped with modern amenities, and the facilities are maintained to a high standard.
• IITGN has good (mostly young) faculty. The faculty members are highly qualified and experienced in their respective fields, and they are committed to providing quality education to their students.
• IITGN hosts several visiting professors from India and abroad to give a broader perspective of life to its students. This exposes students to a wide range of ideas and helps them develop a global outlook.
• Being a student at IITGN is indeed a wholesome experience. The institute offers a vibrant campus life with a range of extracurricular activities, clubs, and societies that cater to diverse interests. The institute also promotes a culture of inclusivity and encourages students to explore their passions and interests.

In summary, IITGN is a highly respected institution in India that offers quality education, excellent infrastructure, experienced faculty, and a vibrant campus life. If you are looking for a wholesome higher education experience, IITGN may be the perfect choice for you.

I fail to understand what you mean by ‘behaving more like a private college’ and from where such a question stems from. If your comparison of IIT Gandhinagar with private colleges is to point out its features uncommon to other IITs then maybe yes, IIT Ganghinagar is certainly a bit different from the usual IIT standards. 

Consider the following points to understand this further:

• It is one of the fastest growing second generation IITs, that were established in 2008.
• The institute is well known for its highly flexible branch change policies, curriculum, cutting-edge research, and top-notch placement opportunities.
• The flexibility in the curriculum can be seen through the wide range of options of dual majors, minors, honors, course range, and short courses.
• It has ties with several foreign universities and thus provides great study-abroad opportunities to UG, PG, and Ph.D. students in the form of semesters overseas, research internships, summer programs, etc.
• Another distinctive feature includes harmony between different disciplines with 7 Interdisciplinary Research Centres. All the departments have common research facilities and there isn't any kind of monopoly.  
• The institute highly focuses on Project-oriented-learning that gives the students a practical approach to theoretical concepts.
• IIT Gandhinagar has some highly renowned faculty and the majority of the professors are PhD holders from top foreign institutes like Cambridge, Harvard, MIT, etc.
• Another unique initiative is the Non-degree Program wherein students from non-IIT institutes take part-time/full-time courses and get to spend an entire semester at IIT Gandhinagar. 

The list is not exhaustive and IIT Gandhinagar indeed is a unique IIT that has made its mark alone without the help of the IIT tag. It focuses on both the professional as well as personal development of its students, faculty, and staff. If you call such fast-paced growth ‘behaving like private colleges’ then it is what it is.