Yes, it was confusing once, two years ago and now I can happily confess that I do not regret choosing IIT Gandhinagar over BITS-Pilani. Since I also have friends in both the colleges, I can provide a detailed overview of the good and bad aspects of the colleges.

Also, information on BITS might be limited due to it will depend mostly on other people’s experiences, but the answer will talk about the good and bad side of Mechanical Engineering at IIT Gandhinagar. 

Following are the merits of IIT Gandhinagar:

1. Limited batch- The class consists of 30 students. This makes the interaction simple and competition healthy. The classes are interesting and interactive. And BITS here, has a classroom filled with 100 students. 
2. Friendly professors- All the professors are cooperative. They will always be present to help you. 
3. Constant branch parties/meetings- The Mechanical Branch will always witness regular meetings wherein the latest course will be the topic of discussion and how things can be done to modify it and gather suggestions accordingly. These meetings include Mechanical Engineering students (no freshers) and professors. 
4. New course- In case 10 others from your branch decide to go for an entirely new course which isn't taught in the department- you can always consult the professors and if they can teach that, your will certainly be granted. 
5. Lab facilities- Your lab experiences would be such that you'd work under time-limits. Objectives that will be given to you would have to be completed under a time-limit present along with it. 
6. Inter-disciplinary ideas- Unlike the rest of the colleges, IIT Gandhinagar has neighbours who are from a background of MSE and CSE. While sharing ideas, you get to learn much more than you can imagine.

One thing that students could miss at IIT Gandhinagar is the cultural fests and events. They don't have grand cultural fests of their own. This privilege was taken away by the seniors, which we were trying to rectify. But gratefully, we already have enough, so, that doesn't make us expect too much of these grand fests for ourselves.

Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, or as we would call it often - IIIT GN is pretty decent. The research activities revolve around Electrical and Electronics teaching. Even today in 2021, the department still happens to offer a degree in B.Tech, M.Tech, and even Ph.D. 

Whatever you grasp via the course should be authentic and is ensured by the department. You are required to focus upon laboratory components, projects, and internships. Not just experienced, but the department also comprises a team of young faculty too who are equally dedicated and dynamic. 

Keeping research and teaching aside, faculties would also be seen engaging themselves in organizing various events which are camps, workshops, and constant campus visits so that the environment carries on a conducive environment that helps the students learn better.

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.