This question varies on a lot of factors as students generally have the tendency to opt for the branches and the institute based on opening and closing ranks of the previous years. 

Based on the interactions with parents of the potential students, CSE can be a very valuable option. This can be a very big deal maker or breaker in case of making decisions. Keeping all these in mind, the following table shows the 2020 cut off for CSE at IIT Gandhinagar:

A common misconception can often be seen in the minds of both the students as well as their parents are as follows:

As the CSE is newly started at IIT Gandhinagar, you might think that it will not be as good as the other IITs. The CS department has been offering Ph.D. for a long time and the quality of their faculty is superior.

There are also up-to-date resources and infrastructure which is the reason for starting B.Tech CSE. There is no room for compromise from the institute when it comes to providing quality education to its students. In addition to the Dual Degree Program, they are offering minors in computer science as well.

There is no specific closing cutoff for the mock-round allocation. Though based on the previous year's data, the closing rank is supposed to be in the range of 1500-2000. It can increase but it is less likely to drop below 2000.

The mock seat allocation is done on the basis of options filled in by the particular candidates within the time limit. It is however meant to provide each student an overview about the status of the option filled in by them for their personally opted IIT course, as per record.

It is worth keeping another notice that the choice filled by an individual can only be modified as per data until the set time limit.

There are various reasons which can state with conviction that IIT Gandhinagar is different from other IITs. Ranked 24 by NIRF, IIT Gandhinagar is a very well-respected institute.

1. Foundation Programme: The initial five weeks of the immersive foundation program for the first years are very beneficial and unique. They get used to the lifestyle of IIT Gandhinagar. It also prepares them for the future.
2. The flexibility of the academic journey: An undergraduate student is given the flexibility to curate their academic journey. For instance, by pursuing a chemical engineering major, you could complete a physics minor or data science minor.
3. International Exposure: Not only students get an opportunity to go out of India but also many students from universities such as Caltech, JAIST, and other international universities come over to India. A large number of international faculty visit the college for a semester and teaching courses.
4. Humanities and Social Sciences: Unlike other colleges,25% of the undergraduate curriculum is majorly focused on Humanities and Social Sciences. This sets the tone for a change.

Therefore, it can be concluded that IIT Gandhinagar is a commendable institute but it is also important to bear in mind that all IITs are good and strive for providing holistic education.

Electrical Engineering has given excellent placement records for the last 7-8 batches. at IIT Gandhinagar is one of the best streams provided in the institute. It is the discipline offering courses like BTech, MTech, and Ph.D. The prominent highlights of the institute’s domain are :

• The curriculum is designed in an interdisciplinary format due to which not only the candidate is exposed to electrical engineering but a lot of co-curricular opportunities leading them to create a balanced profile.
• IIT Gandhinagar campus life is amazing and it almost resembles a resort. There is greenery all around and the infrastructure of academic buildings and hostels are designed perfectly.
• The infrastructure is well equipped having 5-star food joints. It is the only Indian institute to get FSSAI certification; providing good facilities on the campus.
• A lot of internship opportunities are available. 20% of them generally belong to foreign countries like the US, Europe, South East Asia.
• The right environment is given to candidates to enrich their knowledge base and add on to personality. Research opportunities in the areas like VLSI, signal processing, photonic sensing, power electronics are also a point to focus upon.

The placement details are also quite attractive. They can be looked upon as below:

Overall, electrical engineering can be looked upon as a lucrative domain. A lot of alumni work in top companies across the globe while many pursue higher education at good institutes like Stanford and NUS’s of the world. It offers a range of careers if the candidate wishes to pursue it efficiently.

My brother studies at IIT Gandhinagar and I'll tell you his favorite spots on the campus. Firstly, the terrace of the G-block in VGEC is a popular spot for relaxation and gossiping because the door is always open even though there are terraces in each block.

Some other places are as follows:

• When you go to the terrace, there's a four-sided enclosure on the far right. The place has been constructed in such a manner that sitting there becomes a very comfortable experience.
• The terraces are very quiet and rarely see any visitors hence it is a preferred spot for many students seeking some solitude or philosophical discussions.
• The G block is the favorite of my brother because it is well lit and spotlessly clean.
• The second spot is the IIT Gandhinagar water storage tank. Even though it has been locked for some time, it is worth a visit once it opens because you'd be able to see the campus from its highest point.
• The football ground is an excellent place to be as well if you need some movement, the 400m circle is excellent for running. The road from the main gate of the college to hostels, academic building, sports ground, and back to the hockey ground is a great one too for walks with conversations or cycling.

The Director of IIT Gandhinagar, Dr. Sudhir Jain as some say “Man with brilliant ideas”.

• An incredible and dynamic person with a different aura of authority around him, he holds very different views of working and managing from the others. He believes rules and regulations are meant to make someone carve a better person out of oneself, thus he imposes rules which can be a little out of the book.
• A man with critical listening skills, he outright listens to students and tries to solve their problems. The college has a legislative student body that consults him regarding different issues. He does not directly give orders courses ideas given by the student body itself. 
• Dr. Sudhir’s great oratory skills inspire and motivate many people. He has a flair towards extracurricular activities and always gives his students the freedom to form or join any kind of club or society which tends to go a long way for the holistic development of students. 

His undistinguishable nature makes him such a great mentor. There aren't any restrictions for girls from going out of the hostel like any other college. He believes if boys are entitled to freedom, so are girls.