Studying here my classmates and I have experienced a lot of things, during our summer internship. Four months of research for a particular project at IIT Gandhinagar under Professor Chakraborty were indeed the best days of our life. Don't feel hopeless comparing it with other IITs. This institute, like the rest, includes everything you would require for your course. If you're concerned about the labs, they are photonically sensored proving how advanced they are. Some students were granted 24*7 access. It is advised not to fiddle with any instruments there as, at the end of the day, you're at an IIT.

Nothing matches our experience over here as it was the most excellent time of our life. Also, putting more efforts into everything will show better results. You would have to do the research yourself as your work would be closely observed. In case you'd require guidance somewhere, you'll always have help. If you're there as an intern, you'd not be handed over a big problem. Instead, what comes your way would be a tiny part of the problem. 

Considering my personal experience, I had to examine an idea allotted to me. Succeeding this I was allotted and gained access to the lab. 

We managed to attend a good number of presentations and workshops as, by the time an active semester was on. These workshops and presentations concerned mechanical engineering, chemistry, control theory and sustainable energy. This was the technical and the scientific part of it. 

On the other hand, discussions about Indian card and board games, Indian history of science, short films, etc. were held. The students here are intellectuals and your conversations with them would be unique. You won't feel as if your time has gone in vain, instead you will learn a lot of things. 

Therefore, do grab the opportunity you get to be at IIT Gandhinagar. Don't buy anything that tells you about new IITs, instead, experience it yourself and gather some memories. This institute focuses solely on research. Spending time here is definitely worth it.

The hostels at IIT Gandhinagar are very nice. The rooms are fully ventilated and have amenities like a bed, almirah, tables, and chairs. The washrooms are very clean and have ample amounts of washing machines available for washing clothes. There is paid laundry service as well if you want your clothes to get washed.

There are a variety of events and discussions which take place in the hostel rooms so that you will not get bored. Also at the hostels, the seniors and the juniors interact and make the environment very friendly.

Beyond the above-mentioned facilities at the hostels there are other facilities as well in the hostels:

1. Most of the hostels have air conditioning facilities from 10 PM to 6 AM.
2. There is a provision of a fridge, oven water cooler and an induction stove on every floor.
3. The hostels are well designed whether it’s a single bedroom or double bedroom the rooms are much larger. Also, each student is allocated an almirah, chair, and cupboard along with the bed.
4. With the help of solar power, warm water is available at any time.
5. Various types of canteen, food, grocery, and other essential shops are available nearby where you can buy your essential items you don’t have to move outside the campus for that.
6. Drinking water facilities are tested every day.
7. Basketball, volleyball and badminton courts are next to the hostels only.
8. A student lounge is also available near the hostel area with facilities for various indoor games.

Talking about the mess facility the food is cooked in very hygienic condition. At the mess, veg, non-veg, and Jain food are cooked separately. There are 2 mess halls on the campus. You can eat at the mess and if you don’t want to eat at the mess then you will have to pay separately. The charges of the food are very less and reasonable.

The taste of the food at the mess is nice. Since the food is hygienic as well. But it depends upon your likings. The food is healthy. The menu is prepared by taking all the suggestions and opinions of the students. The menu consists of a variety of food and you will not get bored by the food. Overall you don’t have to worry about the campus.

It would have been much better if the question was specific about what kind of standards. Since it does not specify any, here are all the possible standards to look upon.

1. Academic Standard: The professors are very good at what they do and are also very engaging and open to discussion. There are two types of grading which are followed- Relative Grading and Absolute Grading. This is decided by the professors for their course and the students are informed before-hand.
2. Academic Honesty Standard: Cheating is just not acceptable. Take the risk only if you want to fail in the exam. Even though the professors are cordial, they are not lenient in case of academic honesty.
3. Timing Standard: The professors are punctual and in fact, reach the hall before 5 minutes. So, it is your responsibility to not be late.
4. Laboratory Standard: The laboratories have all the necessary equipment. There are lab assistants for help. There are also many specialized labs. You can borrow labs at any time for use.
5. Construction Standard: Except for Lal Minar, all the buildings are low rise buildings and are earthquake-proof. Hostels are neat and clean.
6. Student Safety Standard: Ragging is a punishable offence and therefore, strict actions are taken against anyone found guilty.

1. Cleanliness Standard: There are staff to clean the buildings and hostels daily.

1. Sustainability Standard: For its environmentally friendly design, the institution has bagged many awards. The entire campus design is made with a huge emphasis on sustainability. The hostels are equipped with solar water heaters, electricity for the entire campus is generated through solar panels; to convert biodegradable biomass into biogas, there is a waste treatment plant installed.

1. Peer Standard: Smart and friendly peer group. Since there are students from all the corners of the country, you will learn a lot about different cultures.

The institution does not differentiate students and thus provides an equal platform for all in its decision-making process.

From the Ahmedabad Railway Station (Kalupur Junction), the campus is at a distance of approximately 30kms.

• The common modes of transportation available from the Station to reach the college are auto-rickshaws and taxis. Although Uber/ Ola is more preferable. 
• All of these transportations will take you directly to the campus. It will cost around Rs 200–250 per ride.
• Apart from this, the Institute also has a free shuttle service facility from VGEC (i.e. IIT Gandhinagar’s previous campus). These have been transferred to the new campus and they are very convenient. 
• If a student reaches the VGEC campus, they can then catch the shuttle from there for the permanent campus. Reaching VGEC is quite cheap and it will cost around Rs 150 by Auto or Uber. 

The latest timings of the shuttle are 7:15 AM, 9 AM, 12 PM, 3 PM, 6 PM, 7:30 PM (8 PM on weekends), and 10:30 PM.

My friend studies in IIT Gandhinagar and it is a general rule that IITians have to face some amount of ragging however, this could be true or false because he did not face any. There has not been even the mildest instance of ragging there, to date. It's good if you do not like the experience of it, but for some, it is part of the freshmen days and they cherish the bonding which develops during such events with the seniors.

• Seniors at IIT are not cruel and do not impart it like a punishment. They have been through similar experiences and know how to work with freshers to turn them into their closest friends by the end of the academic session. 
• The student body can be approached if you feel offended in any manner, and they are quite helpful. 
• For my friend though, ragging was part of a social exercise which he cherishes.

You can also communicate your concerns with the seniors beforehand, I'd say you're fortunate to be part of IIT GN and the seniors are one of the best guides during that time for almost everything.

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 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.