What is the qualification required to study at IIT Gandhinagar?
To get admission in IIT Gandhinagar, candidates have to fulfil the eligibility criteria set by the institute. The criteria varies as per the program. The table below shows the qualification and criteria needed according to the program.
Program | Qualification | Eligibility Criteria |
B.Tech | 10+2 Examination | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics with min. 75% aggregate marks (relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwD) |
JEE Advanced | Qualified | |
JoSAA Counselling | Registered | |
M.Tech | BE/BTech/BS (4 year) /MSc or equivalent | Min. 55% marks/5.5 CGPA (50% for SC/ST/PwD) |
GATE Score | Valid score at the time of interview/written test | |
BTech from IITs (CGPA ≥ 8.0) | Eligible without GATE | |
MSc, MA | Bachelor's degree in any discipline | Min. 55% marks (or equivalent CPI/GPA) |
IIT JAM Exam | Min. 55% (or equivalent) score | |
GATE Score | Valid score |
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Candidates willing to get into IIT Gandhinagar must fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria set by the accepting exam of the course, a student is interested in, or the college-level set eligibility. The admission cycle of IIT Gandhinagar for the flagship BTech course generally commences in the mont
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Across most ranking bodies, IIT Gandhinagar has a fluctuating trend when compared with several past years. However, a comparison with previous year has mostly seen improved ranks across categories.
IIT JAM cutoff for MSc admission at IIT Gandhinagar ranged between 756 and 1035 in 2026. Tabulated below is specialisations wise IIT GN IIT JAM cutoff for past three years:
| Course | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. in Chemistry | 521 | 492 | 1035 |
| M.Sc. in Mathematics | 561 | 567 | 756 |
| M.Sc. in Physics | 793 | 809 | 952 |
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