Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar): courses, cutoffs, fees and placements (2026)
IIT · Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat · Last updated 14 Oct 2026. Every number links to its official source with the data year.
Overview
Official website: iitgn.ac.in
What stands out at IIT Gandhinagar
- Only 360 seats go through JoSAA (JoSAA 2026), so branches have fewer seats each.
- Branch choice is narrow: 8 branches in the JoSAA seat matrix, against a group median of 13.
- Its UG median pay (₹14 lakh, 2024-25) lands near the middle of comparable IITs.
- CSE closed at 2,315 in 2026 (OPEN), a mid-table cutoff.
Same-year comparisons only. About data years →
Our profile of IIT Gandhinagar
IIT Gandhinagar was founded in 2008 and sits at Palaj, on the bank of the Sabarmati. It is No. 25 in NIRF 2025 Engineering and No. 39 Overall, with 360 JoSAA seats in 2026.Who it suits
Our analysis: IIT Gandhinagar suits you if you value a flexible curriculum over a big intake. It allows branch change after the first semester (with a CPI of 9.5 or above, without restriction). It also offers dual majors, minors in 25 areas, and a semester of external exposure. Its eight B.Tech branches include Integrated Circuit Design & Technology and Artificial Intelligence.What these numbers mean
Its fee aid is among the most generous we found. Families earning up to ₹2.5 lakh get full tuition waiver, and those earning ₹2.5–5 lakh pay only one-third. SC, ST and PwD students get a waiver too. Interest-free loans are available below ₹9 lakh. We have not listed a tuition figure, because the JoSAA 2026 fee table's parts do not add up to its total. Please check the fee on iitgn.ac.in before you pay. NIRF 2026 data shows 166 of 213 four-year graduates placed in 2024-25, at a median of ₹14 lakh. 44 went for higher studies. Sponsored research was ₹114.87 crore in FY 2024-25, high for its size. The PARAM Ananta supercomputer is on campus. Hostels are air-conditioned at night, and laundry is part of the mess charge.Rankings
NIRF 2025 Engineering puts IIT Gandhinagar in the middle third of the 22 IITs it ranks. Reading NIRF ranks →
Courses and seats
Programmes offered
- B.Tech (4 years)
josaa.admissions.nic.in (JoSAA 2026)
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Total JoSAA seats | 360 | JoSAA 2026 |
B.Tech and dual-degree seats per branch (JoSAA)
| Branch | Seats |
|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence | 40 |
| Chemical Engineering | 50 |
| Civil Engineering | 40 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 60 |
| Electrical Engineering | 50 |
| Integrated Circuit Design & Technology | 30 |
| Materials Engineering | 40 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 50 |
Source: josaa.admissions.nic.in (JoSAA 2026)
Computer Science and Engineering takes the largest slice of seats at IIT Gandhinagar: 17%, or 60 seats. About JoSAA seat numbers →
JoSAA cutoffs: opening and closing ranks
OPEN closing ranks, 2024–2026. Lower is harder.
| Branch | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Artificial Intelligence | 2309 | 2236 | 2745 |
| Chemical Engineering | 8269 | 9276 | 9842 |
| Civil Engineering | 10234 | 10796 | 12508 |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1708 | 2020 | 2315 |
| Computer Science and Engineering (5-yr) | 2234 | – | – |
| Electrical Engineering | 4055 | 3931 | 4007 |
| Electrical Engineering (5-yr) | 4588 | – | – |
| Integrated Circuit Design & Technology | 4349 | 4652 | 4460 |
| Materials Engineering | 11298 | 11066 | 12873 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 6344 | 6904 | 7236 |
| Mechanical Engineering (5-yr) | 7422 | – | – |
All categories and seat pools
| Institute | Branch | Category | Seats | Year | Round | Opening | Closing |
|---|
Admission: JoSAA, on JEE (Advanced) rank
- Source: josaa.admissions.nic.in (2024–2026)
Computer Science and Engineering closed first at IIT Gandhinagar in 2026 (rank 2,315); Materials Engineering stayed open longest (rank 12,873). How to read cutoffs →
Fees
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Fee waiver notes | SC, ST and PwD (40%+): tuition waiver. Parental income up to ₹2.5 lakh: full tuition waiver; ₹2.5–5 lakh: pay one-third of tuition. Income below ₹9 lakh: interest-free Vidyalaxmi loan for the tuition payable. | 2026-27 |
| Hostel / mess fee | First semester: mess and laundry advance ₹24,960 + hostel seat rent and utilities ₹20,384 | 2026-27 |
Placements
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| UG 4-year median salary | ₹14 lakh | 2024-25 |
| UG 4-year placed / graduated | 166 placed of 213 graduates | 2024-25 |
| PG 2-year median salary | ₹8 lakh | 2024-25 |
| PG 2-year placed | 111 | 2024-25 |
| UG 4-year went for higher studies | 44 | 2024-25 |
Behind the median at IIT Gandhinagar: 213 graduates, 166 placed, 44 moved on to further study. What median salary tells you →
Faculty and PhD
Teaching staff at IIT Gandhinagar: 198 (NIRF 2026); PhD scholars: 736 (2024-25). What faculty numbers tell you →
Research, labs and projects
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Sponsored research received | ₹114.87 crore | FY 2024-25 |
| Consultancy received | ₹28.43 crore | FY 2024-25 |
Notable labs / facilities
- PARAM Ananta supercomputer
- High-performance computing (HPC) platform for research and teaching
josaa.admissions.nic.in (JoSAA 2026 institute profile)
IIT Gandhinagar earns roughly 4.0 rupees from sponsored projects for every rupee of consultancy. Sponsored vs consultancy →
Campus and location
| Point | Value | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Established (year) | 2008 | official website |
| Location (city, state) | Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat | JoSAA 2026 institute profile |
| Official website | iitgn.ac.in | Source |
IIT Gandhinagar was established in 2008 and is in Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. About data years →
FAQ
What is the NIRF rank of IIT Gandhinagar?
#39 Overall (NIRF 2025). #25 in Engineering (NIRF 2025).
What is the median salary at IIT Gandhinagar?
₹14 lakh for 4-year UG graduates (2024-25, NIRF).
How many CSE seats does IIT Gandhinagar have?
60 B.Tech CSE seats (JoSAA 2026).
How many JoSAA seats does IIT Gandhinagar have?
360 seats in 8 branches (JoSAA 2026).
What JEE rank got CSE at IIT Gandhinagar?
OPEN closing rank 2,315 in 2026 (final round).
Sources and data years
- iitgn.ac.in (official website): Established (year)
- josaa.admissions.nic.in (JoSAA 2026 institute profile, 2026-27, JoSAA 2026): Location, Fee waiver notes, Hostel / mess fee, Programmes offered, Total JoSAA seats, B.Tech branches with seats, Notable labs / facilities
- iitgn.ac.in: Official website
- nirfindia.org (NIRF 2025): NIRF Overall rank
- nirfindia.org (NIRF 2025): NIRF Engineering rank
- iitgn.ac.in (2024-25, NIRF 2026, FY 2024-25): UG 4-year median salary, UG 4-year placed / graduated, PG 2-year median salary, PG 2-year placed, UG 4-year went for higher studies, Faculty count, Full-time PhD students, Sponsored research received, Consultancy received
- josaa.admissions.nic.in: JoSAA cutoffs
- josaa.admissions.nic.in: JoSAA cutoffs
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