Introduction
It is a well known fact that the Indian Institute of Technology has opened many new branches in different cities of India. The initiative has been taken by the Government of India so that more and more students can obtain education from the premier engineering institute in the country. The current location of IIT Gandhinagar is Chandkheda, which is in close proximity to Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad. However, incessant efforts are on to build a permanent campus in Gandhinagar. The temporary campus at Chandkheda has excellent amenities and facilities for the students so that they can have well-rounded education.
Director of IIT Gandhinagar
Professor Dr. Sudhir K. Jain is the president of the organization. He has been in the position since 2009. Prof. Dr. Jain is an eminent academician, an engineering consultant as well as a pioneer in academic administration. With vast experience under his belt, Prof. Dr. Jain is leading the IIT Gandhinagar extremely efficiently.
Disciplines in IIT Gandhinagar
The disciplines are categorized into two broad headings in IIT Gandhinagar:
There are segments under these disciplines. They are as follows:
Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
Science
- Earth Sciences
- Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Cognitive Science
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Physics
Programs followed in IIT Gandhinagar
IIT Gandhinagar offers various kinds of programs for students at graduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. levels. Here is a list of the programs in different levels:
B.Tech. Program:
- Electrical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
M.A. Program:
- Humanities and Social Sciences
M.Sc. Program:
- Cognitive Sciences
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
M.Tech. Program:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Materials Science and Engineering
PGDIIT in Engineering Program:
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
Ph.D. Program:
- English
- Civil Engineering
- Social Epidemiology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Biological Engineering
- Psychology
- Earth Sciences
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Philosophy
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Cognitive Sciences
- Sociology
- Electrical Engineering
- Humanities
- Physics
Admission to IIT Gandhinagar
Admission is offered in all the programs that are mentioned above. The B.Tech. program is for four years and each year is divided into two semesters. Thus, there are eight semesters that have to be completed for getting a B.Tech. degree in IIT. Admission to the B.Tech. program is via the Joint Entrance Examination.
Admission is also offered for M.Tech., Ph.D., PGDIIT in Engineering, and other programs. Various criteria have to be fulfilled for getting admission to these programs successfully. A certain score credit has to be maintained as well to secure the degree. For admission in M.Tech., a valid GATE score is mandatory.
Research Projects
It is quite interesting to see that IIT Gandhinagar has many sponsored research projects running. These are in different subjects like Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mathematics, Chemistry, Humanities and Social Sciences, Cognitive Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. While some of the projects are new, some of them have been running since 2011.
Faculty at IIT Gandhinagar
The faculty at IIT Gandhinagar are highly educated and experienced in their respective fields. The majority of the assistant professors in the institute have degrees from the best institutes in the country as well as from abroad. Some of the professors also carry out various kinds of research works and therefore their practical experience is very high. Along with general professors and assistant professors in the institute, there are many distinguished honorary professors and guest professors. Professors from other IITs also come as visiting and guest professors to IIT Gandhinagar to share their knowledge and experience with the students.
Library Facility at IIT Gandhinagar
No good institute is complete without a good library. The Central Library at IIT Gandhinagar houses books on a wide variety of subjects that are taught in the institute. These include books on Mathematics, Chemical Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science and so on. Apart from study books, the library has a huge collection of different kinds of reference books, CDs, e-sources, audio visual materials collections, print journals, and so on. Library subscriptions are also being started from various online scientific databases for their research journals. Constant efforts are being made so that the collection in the library can be increased with the latest books and journals - in hard copy format as well as electronic format.
Student life at IIT Gandhinagar
Students at IIT Gandhinagar have drawn attention for their activities and vibrancy. They participate actively in various events and co-curricular activities. Different kinds of clubs have been formed in the institute to cater to the interests of different kinds of students.
Here are some categories into which life at the IIT campus can be divided:
Sports activities:
- Interdepartmental tournaments for games of football, badminton, cricket, volleyball, table tennis.
- Inter IIT sports events
- LFP (League of Football Players)
- Hallabol
Arts and cultural events:
- Blithchron
- Music, Art and Drama
- Jashn
- Festival Celebration
Technical events:
- Robotics
- Coding Club
- Amalthea
Social initiatives:
- Blood donation drive
- Nyasa
- Sakar
Counselling at IIT Gandhinagar
There might be times when students need a shoulder for support during their study period at IIT Gandhinagar. The Counselling Cell can be of great help during those times. The counsellors help the students to get prepared for the outer world and help them to learn to deal with depression and anxiety successfully. All the information that the students share with the counselors remain confidential.
Student Placement Office at IIT Gandhinagar
The student placement office at the institute offers preparations to the students for their jobs. This is done via practical training sessions and through small internship programs during summer and winter breaks. These programs give students first-hand training and experience to deal with different things. In-depth knowledge on the topics is also obtained via these programs.
Last Updated on : March 25, 2016