IIT Gandhinagar - Indian Institute of Technology - [IITG], Gandhinagar

Ans. IIT Gandhinagar provides fully updated and top-notch research facilities. The team of researchers at IITG comprises visiting scholars, undergraduate and graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows. Some of the highly equipped and functional centres include the Cognitive science laboratory, Central Instrumentation Facility, Biometrics laboratory, Computational facility, SYSIdea laboratory, and 20 other centers.

Ans. Like all other IITs, IITG accepts candidates on the basis of JEE Main and JEE Advanced scores. The basic syllabus for these examinations includes 10+2 Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry.

Ans. The application forms for the entrance examinations are released in the month of December and continue till the month of February. Examinations are held in the month of April.

Ans. IIT Gandhinagar accepts applications for non-degree students in its undergraduate and postgraduate programs. A student who is registered for a degree in a recognized institute or university in India or abroad, and who is officially sponsored by that institute or university to complete part of his/her academic requirements at IITGN, can apply for admission to IITGN as a non-degree student. These students are allowed to carry out research, use academic facilities and earn credit courses.

Ans. Candidates are required to present a list of necessary documents which include government issued identity card (Aadhar/Passport/PAN card), necessary mark sheets (10+2, graduation results) and passport size photographs.

Ans. IIT Gandhinagar is a nationwide leader on two fronts, it’s holistic, well rounded, and modern undergraduate curriculum, and its student-centric approach resulting in a nurturing, safe, and vibrant environment for its students. Some IIT Gandhinagar’s unique innovations include:

• A five-week immersive foundation program (for all undergraduates) to nurture creativity, communication skills, ethics, teamwork, social engagement, and physical fitness.
• An international internship program that results in more than 40% of our undergraduates receiving international exposure before they graduate.
• A flexible and broad-based curriculum that enables students to learn topics and streams of their interest.

Ans. There is a Canara bank situated within the campus. The post office is also located in the nearby village, off-campus.

Ans. Hostels of IIT Gandhinagar are fully furnished with facilities such as air conditioning in every room, 24x7 WiFi, LAN connections in every room, single-seater rooms, double seater rooms, sick rooms, 24x7 electricity, microwave oven, induction cooktop in the pantry area, etc. There are also a number of stores including general stores, grocery stores, hair salons, and cafes within the hostel complex.

Ans. A student can drop any courses during his/her semester if he/she is finding difficulty with it or the timing of the course is clashing with other courses. In lieu of dropped course(s), he/ she can add any other course(s) which should not clash with other courses (s). There is a period of 8-10 days at the starting of the semester and after the mid-sem exam in which you can avail of this facility.

Ans. Apart from regular branch courses, a student has to complete 4 HSS (Humanities and Social Sciences) courses, 2 (BS) Basic Science courses, and 4 open electives (which may or may not be related to your branch) during his/her end of B.tech program. One can do a minor in any branch by completing a fixed number of courses. His /her 4 open elective can be counted for a minor degree as well.

Ans.IIT Gandhinagar is a second-generation IIT established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. More than 50 courses in Engineering, Mathematics, Cognitive Science, Humanities, and Social Sciences are available at the institute. These courses are delivered through seven centers and thirteen departments.

Ans.For all new undergraduate students, IIT Gandhinagar organizes a 5-week foundation program. The World Education Summit bestows the World Education Award 2013 on the foundation program. The foundation program at IIT Gandhinagar includes values and ethics, creativity, teamwork, social awareness, and physical fitness.

Ans.A number of organizations from across the country and around the world have ranked IIT Gandhinagar. According to NIRF 2022, it is ranked 23rd in engineering and 37th overall. Furthermore, IIT Gandhinagar is ranked between 601 and 1800 in the World University Rankings.

Ans.IIT Gandhinagar offers a four-year BTech program divided into eight semesters in six engineering disciplines. IIT Gandhinagar also offers a two-year MSc in three disciplines, a two-year MA in Society and Culture, a two-year MTech in eight disciplines, a three-year work and study MTech, and a one-year Post Graduate Diploma in Engineering.

Ans.Yes, in addition to various other UG/PG programs, IIT Gandhinagar offers Ph.D. programs in Engineering, Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences.

Ans.IIT Gandhinagar is India's first IIT to offer cognitive science programs. Cognitive Science is a multidisciplinary scientific study of the mind and intelligence. In this field, the institute offers MSc, Ph.D., and minor programs. Students admitted to the IIT Gandhinagar MSc Cognitive Science program are permitted to work a maximum of 10 hours per week during the semester and 40 hours per week during the summer vacation.

Ans.IIT Gandhinagar also encourages students to present their research work at national and international conferences by providing travel scholarships of up to INR 60,000.

Ans.IIT Gandhinagar's emphasis on cutting-edge interdisciplinary research provides an excellent opportunity to collaborate with some of the best faculty from other disciplines to broaden the research perspective and application.

Ans.IIT Gandhinagar Laboratories provide a platform for a diverse range of independent and interdisciplinary research in the fields of Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and other disciplines.

Ans.IIT Gandhinagar has been designated as India's first 5-star GRIHA LD (Green) campus for its efforts to reduce environmental impact. The campus has been designated as India's first 5-star campus for food safety and healthy eating.

Ans.Non-degree students are welcome to apply to IIT Gandhinagar's undergraduate and postgraduate programs. A student who is registered for a degree at a recognized institute or university in India or abroad and is officially sponsored by that institute or university to complete part of his/her academic requirements at IIT Gandhinagar as a non-degree student can apply for admission to IIT Gandhinagar. These students may conduct research, use academic facilities, and earn credit courses.

Ans.There are eight centrally air-conditioned hostels at IIT Gandhinagar. Students manage all hostels through the hostel maintenance committee. These hostels include convenience stores and eateries, a mini library with a reading room, laundry facilities, a student's lounge with a snooker table, a music room, an art room, common rooms, and sports courts.

Ans.At the institute, qualified medical practitioners and one physiotherapist are on hand to provide medical care and advice to students, staff, and faculty. Basic physiotherapy equipment and a trained assistant are also available at the Institute dispensary. All students' hospitalization expenses are covered by a medical insurance policy. Trained male nurses are on-call around the clock to provide emergency first-aid and routine medical services.

Ans.Yes, the FSSAI named IIT Gandhinagar the Eat Right Campus, with a 5-star rating and the "Exemplary" category. IIT Gandhinagar is the first (and only) academic campus to be designated as such.

Ans.The IIT Gandhinagar mess provides nutritious food to students all year. The hygiene and cleanliness of the mess premises are well maintained to ensure that the students eat in a healthy environment.

Ans.Yes, IIT Gandhinagar did have Shri Sainath Canteen (A) is a full-service canteen on the hostel grounds that serves nutritious food and meals to students at reasonable prices. The store is open every day from 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m.

Ans.A student may drop any course during the semester if he or she is having difficulty with it or if the course's timing conflicts with other courses. In place of the dropped course(s), he/she may add any other course(s) that do not conflict with other courses. This service is available for 8-10 days at the beginning of the semester and after the mid-semester exam.

Ans.The Indian Institute of Gandhinagar has a diverse and highly qualified faculty of 172 members, 164 of whom hold PhDs from prestigious universities such as IIT Delhi, Tokyo University, Michigan University, IIT Kanpur, and others. Guest Professors, Assistant Professors, and visiting researchers from Harvard University, Cardiff University, and the University of Delaware round out the faculty chair.

Ans.Yes, Students are encouraged to join cultural clubs that organize various events to promote extracurricular activities, such as the Photography club, Drama club, Dance club, Music club, Literary club, Technology club, and Film Making club.

Ans.IIT Gandhinagar encourages its students to maintain a healthy fitness regimen and provides a variety of sports facilities such as a badminton court, tennis court, basketball court, football, and cricket grounds, and a fully-equipped gymnasium.

Ans.Yes IIT Gandhinagar offers Scholarships for excellence in sports and games under this scholarship Each year, a total of six scholarships are given out to reward excellence in games and sports. Students can apply and receive INR 2,000 per month for ten months if they are in the second, third, or fourth year of their undergraduate program

Ans.INR 2000 per month for ten months is awarded to IITGN students who have the highest CPI in their respective fields. The recipient, however, is only eligible to receive INR 5000 as a one-time receipt if they have also received another scholarship of equal or greater value.