IIT Gandhinagar Courses Offered List 2026

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar offers over 50 distinct academic specializations at UG, PG, PhD and certificate levels across engineering, sciences, and humanities & social sciences. Amongst the offered courses at this Institute of National Importance, BTech, MTech and the dual-degree programmes are the most popular. The course duration spans 6 months to 5 years, depending on the programme. 

• IIT Gandhinagar offers 5 certification programmes under its curriculum.
• For MTech and PhD, multiple modes are available. 
• Alongside the traditional branches, the available courses also offer emerging specialisations. 

Source: iitgn.ac.in/admissions

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar eligibility for different courses varies by the programme itself. For BTech and BTech+MTech, the candidates need at least 75% in 10+2 with physics, chemistry and mathematics as the compulsory subjects. MTech requires a BTech or equivalent degree in a relevant discipline with at least 55% marks or a 5.5 CGPA. The MSc and MA require a relevant bachelor's degree, while PhD eligibility is a master's degree or a BTech from one of the centrally funded technical institutions (CFTI)

• SC/ST/PwD candidates are eligible for a 5% relaxation in the minimum marks requirement for all programmes.
• The executive master’s programmes also need a minimum of 2 years of work experience to be eligible in addition to the academic qualifications.
• NIT BTech graduates with more than 8.0 CGPA are eligible for the Early Admit MTech.
• Only the students of IITs and IISC are eligible for the Start Early PhD, while other candidates are eligible for all other PhDs available at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar.
• Only the senior members of the industry, academia, or administration with a minimum of 20 years of work experience are eligible for the Professional Leader's PhD at IIT Gandhinagar.

Source: iitgn.ac.in/admissions 

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar BTech is an 8-semester programme offered across 8 specialisations. The BTech curriculum includes mandatory courses in life sciences, design thinking, and humanities. The 4-week foundation programme under the 1st semester covers creativity, ethics, teamwork, and communication. The 7th semester can be used for an external internship in companies, research and development laboratories, or universities abroad. Students can earn up to 16 academic credits, which count toward the total credits required to graduate.

• Students willing to change their branch can proceed after the 1st semester and must secure a CPI ≥ 6.50 in the 1st semester.
• Every BTech branch allows students to optionally pursue honours (additional core coursework), a minor from 26 options, a dual major, or a dual degree.
• IIT Gandhinagar cutoff in 2026 for BTech material science can be in the band of 7500-11500, making it the most accessible branch for admission.
• The BTech seat intake at IIT Gandhinagar is 360, comprising all the branches.

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar BTech + MTech allows students to earn two separate degrees without taking admission to the MTech programme. The dual degree programme spans 10 semesters. The first 8 semesters cover the BTech curriculum, and the final 2 semesters are dedicated to the MTech-level coursework and thesis. The 5th year is largely research-focused. 

• Only the students already enrolled in a BTech programme at this institution are eligible for the dual degree programme. 
• 7th Semester can be used for an external industrial or academic internship, earning up to 16 academic credits counted toward graduation
• Students can change their branch to or from the dual-degree programme after the 1st semester, based on their CPI.
• All BTech fee waivers under the IIT Gandhinagar scholarships apply equally to this programme.

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Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar MTech is a 4-semester research programme available in 8 disciplines. The semesters 1 and 2 are coursework-heavy, while semesters 3 and 4 are dedicated to a mandatory thesis under a faculty supervisor. 10 specialisations are available under the MTech programme at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, covering both traditional and emerging branches. The MTech seat intake is around 400 at this institute of national importance.

• Students get access to all departmental research labs, the Central Instrumentation Facility, Maker Bhavan, and the 24-hour Tinkerer's Lab
• Alongside the regular MTech, 3 other modes are available, namely WS MTech, EA MTech and MTech Coursework.
• The Coursework Track is a separate interdisciplinary option with a heavier course load and a reduced thesis component, suited for students seeking industry roles over research careers.
• The Early Admit MTech is a parallel track for students from NIT and IIT only with a higher CGPA.
• The Work and Study MTech spans 3 years, offering specialisations like biological engineering, chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering.

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar MSc is a 4-semester programme available in 4 specialisations, such as cognitive science, mathematics, chemistry, etc. MSc students work alongside PhD scholars and have access to the same research labs and faculty at the institute.

• IIT Gandhinagar admission to MSc Cognitive Science requires the candidates to appear for the institute-level interview in addition to the IIT JAM. However, no other specialisation involves any such interview.
• MSc students performing exceptionally well in the course can apply mid-programme to convert their MSc enrolment into a PhD without completing the MSc degree.
• IIT Gandhinagar seat intake for MSc is 96, with the mathematics offering the highest at 38 seats.

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar executive master's programme is designed for working professionals who want to build expertise in a focused knowledge domain while continuing in their existing professions. The programme spans 4 semesters, and the students must undertake 52–54 credits in this timeframe. The IITGN executive master's does not include thesis submission in the curriculum.

• IIT Gandhinagar Executive Master's is delivered primarily online with a minimum residential requirement of 30 days on campus over 2 years.
• The programme is divided into 6 modules, each lasting 12–14 weeks, covering foundation and core courses, leadership & writing courses, and 2 capstone projects.
• Sessions are held during evenings and weekends with live interactive online sessions plus self-paced learning modules.

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar certificate programmes in 2026 are available under IITGNX to facilitate specific skill-based training for graduating students, schoolchildren, and working professionals. These are short-duration, non-degree programmes focused on emerging technology and professional domains. They do not require GATE or any standardised entrance test.

• The certifications are particularly for 3 distinct audiences: final-year or recently graduated students, working professionals upskilling in new domains, and schoolchildren in STEM outreach programmes.
• All the certification programmes are delivered in online, blended, or residential formats depending on the specific programme. However, the residential programmes are conducted on the IITGN campus.
• Residential certificate programmes provide access to IIT Gandhinagar's facilities, mentorship from IIT faculty and global industry professionals, and over 600 hours of practical sessions in bootcamp format.
• Graduates of the residential PG Diploma programmes receive IIT Gandhinagar executive alumni status. The short-duration and online certificate programmes do not carry alumni status.

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar MA in Society and Culture is a 4-semester programme. The programme draws on the institute's interdisciplinary research environment, with students engaging across sociology, anthropology, political science, and cultural studies. MA at the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar offers fundamental learning, debates, and methods in literature, sociology, anthropology, political science, and history.

• The MA students at IIT Gandhinagar have access to ongoing humanities and social sciences faculty research in areas such as urban studies, science policy, digital humanities, and cultural heritage.
• IIT Gandhinagar MA offers 20 seats.
• The students enrolled in the MA Society and Culture can opt for a PhD in Humanities & Social Sciences at IITGN or other IITs, making the programme a viable research pathway.

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar PhD is a full-time research programme with a minimum of 6 semesters, typically completed in 4–5 years. It is available across all departments, such as engineering, sciences, and humanities & social sciences. The institute also offers two specialised PhD tracks: Start Early PhD and Professional Leader's PhD. A total of 17 specialisations are available under the doctoral programme at IITGN.

• The Visvesvaraya PhD Special Drive is a separate funded track for candidates working in electronics and IT sectors, with additional support under MEITY norms.
• Start Early PhD allows final-year BTech/BS/Integrated MSc students at IITs and IISc with a CPI ≥ 6.0 to begin PhD coursework before completing their undergraduate degrees.