Admission to IIT Gandhinagar is based on a national-level entrance exam followed by a counseling process where candidates pick their preferred colleges. Faculty at IIT Gandhinagar are highly qualified, often with Ph.D.s from foreign universities, and are dedicated to supporting student growth. The course curriculum is challenging, and teaching quality is praised, though there is a shortage of mathematics faculty. Evaluation consists of exams, quizzes, and assignments. For M.Sc. students, the annual fee is Rs. 113,000, covering tuition, hostel, mess, laundry, and other charges, plus a one-time admission fee of Rs. 10,000.
SC/ST students are exempt from tuition fees, and those with parental income below Rs. 2.5 lakh receive a waiver. IIT Gandhinagar offers interest-free loans, repayable before graduation, and scholarships for economically disadvantaged students. Placement opportunities are abundant, with about 50% of students securing jobs in diverse sectors. The average salary package ranges from Rs. 6 to Rs. 10 lakh per annum, with some offers reaching as high as Rs. 50 lakh. Internships offer up to $3000 as a stipend, though only a small portion of students secure them.
Overall, the placement performance is good but not as competitive as older IITs, with many students opting for further studies.
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