Your concerns are absolutely true and on the morning of February 17 2016 surveillance took to new heights. A student named Bhumil Acharya had committed suicide and the administration deleted his emails without a delay and shut down the campus internet to halt the spread of the news. No one was questioned and students sent a request to the Director of IIT Gandhinagar to answer the allegations. The students were spied on and they registered their protest on the unjust elements of the practice.

• Statements like these were issued by authorities- "In my country, everyone has the freedom of expression, except when they dissent”.
• This pointed to the dictatorial mindset of the person analogous to expressions of those heading countries like North Korea and Saudi Arabia.
• The faculty was trained to rush the issue with speedy explanations on why the internet was shut down.
• It downplayed the significance of life itself and the expression of which had been extinguished by the suicide.

The institute tried to put up a false image with its pictures expressing students' joy or by highlighting trivial events on social media rather than the fact that they are waving a 'Goebbelsian propaganda' in confluence with the faculty, although it will ultimately prove to be destructive because the truth cannot remain hidden.

From the Ahmedabad Railway Station (Kalupur Junction), the campus is at a distance of approximately 30kms.

• The common modes of transportation available from the Station to reach the college are auto-rickshaws and taxis. Although Uber/ Ola is more preferable. 
• All of these transportations will take you directly to the campus. It will cost around Rs 200–250 per ride.
• Apart from this, the Institute also has a free shuttle service facility from VGEC (i.e. IIT Gandhinagar’s previous campus). These have been transferred to the new campus and they are very convenient. 
• If a student reaches the VGEC campus, they can then catch the shuttle from there for the permanent campus. Reaching VGEC is quite cheap and it will cost around Rs 150 by Auto or Uber. 

The latest timings of the shuttle are 7:15 AM, 9 AM, 12 PM, 3 PM, 6 PM, 7:30 PM (8 PM on weekends), and 10:30 PM.

My friend studies in IIT Gandhinagar and it is a general rule that IITians have to face some amount of ragging however, this could be true or false because he did not face any. There has not been even the mildest instance of ragging there, to date. It's good if you do not like the experience of it, but for some, it is part of the freshmen days and they cherish the bonding which develops during such events with the seniors.

• Seniors at IIT are not cruel and do not impart it like a punishment. They have been through similar experiences and know how to work with freshers to turn them into their closest friends by the end of the academic session. 
• The student body can be approached if you feel offended in any manner, and they are quite helpful. 
• For my friend though, ragging was part of a social exercise which he cherishes.

You can also communicate your concerns with the seniors beforehand, I'd say you're fortunate to be part of IIT GN and the seniors are one of the best guides during that time for almost everything.

My brother studies at IIT Gandhinagar and I'll tell you his favorite spots on the campus. Firstly, the terrace of the G-block in VGEC is a popular spot for relaxation and gossiping because the door is always open even though there are terraces in each block.

Some other places are as follows:

• When you go to the terrace, there's a four-sided enclosure on the far right. The place has been constructed in such a manner that sitting there becomes a very comfortable experience.
• The terraces are very quiet and rarely see any visitors hence it is a preferred spot for many students seeking some solitude or philosophical discussions.
• The G block is the favorite of my brother because it is well lit and spotlessly clean.
• The second spot is the IIT Gandhinagar water storage tank. Even though it has been locked for some time, it is worth a visit once it opens because you'd be able to see the campus from its highest point.
• The football ground is an excellent place to be as well if you need some movement, the 400m circle is excellent for running. The road from the main gate of the college to hostels, academic building, sports ground, and back to the hockey ground is a great one too for walks with conversations or cycling.

Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar, or as we would call it often - IIIT GN is pretty decent. The research activities revolve around Electrical and Electronics teaching. Even today in 2021, the department still happens to offer a degree in B.Tech, M.Tech, and even Ph.D. 

Whatever you grasp via the course should be authentic and is ensured by the department. You are required to focus upon laboratory components, projects, and internships. Not just experienced, but the department also comprises a team of young faculty too who are equally dedicated and dynamic. 

Keeping research and teaching aside, faculties would also be seen engaging themselves in organizing various events which are camps, workshops, and constant campus visits so that the environment carries on a conducive environment that helps the students learn better.

There are various reasons which can state with conviction that IIT Gandhinagar is different from other IITs. Ranked 24 by NIRF, IIT Gandhinagar is a very well-respected institute.

1. Foundation Programme: The initial five weeks of the immersive foundation program for the first years are very beneficial and unique. They get used to the lifestyle of IIT Gandhinagar. It also prepares them for the future.
2. The flexibility of the academic journey: An undergraduate student is given the flexibility to curate their academic journey. For instance, by pursuing a chemical engineering major, you could complete a physics minor or data science minor.
3. International Exposure: Not only students get an opportunity to go out of India but also many students from universities such as Caltech, JAIST, and other international universities come over to India. A large number of international faculty visit the college for a semester and teaching courses.
4. Humanities and Social Sciences: Unlike other colleges,25% of the undergraduate curriculum is majorly focused on Humanities and Social Sciences. This sets the tone for a change.

Therefore, it can be concluded that IIT Gandhinagar is a commendable institute but it is also important to bear in mind that all IITs are good and strive for providing holistic education.

It is clear how so many students from IIT Gandhinagar have answered your question before me. And this is what makes these answers slightly biased. But I would try on my part, to provide you with authentic information on IIT Gandhinagar- without coming off as biased. 

STEP 1: DECIDE YOUR BRANCH

• This is a very tricky part. It's either the Electric or CS branch that leaves students confused. 
• Honestly, it is of no use to pursue Electrical Engineering while uninterested at IIT. 
• If you are still indecisive, you can talk to the ex-students of that department. 
• BITS is great for CS and IIT Gandhinagar for Electrical Engineering. But if you still have some second thoughts, try this next step.

STEP 2: BITS vs IIT

• BITS being older and having more experience makes placements easier. They also offer more salary packages for a CS degree than an Electrical Engineering degree at IIT Gandhinagar. 
• IITs still have an upper hand as a brand name. In case you are wanting to shift to the USA for higher studies, it would be great. Otherwise, BITS Goa isn't that bad a choice in India as it is valued equally as the other IITs. 

Therefore, if the USA is on your bucket list, go for IIT. Grabbing a foreign internship at IIT Gandhinagar is easier. But then if you simply want to stay in India and study, BITS Goa and IIT Gandhinagar stand equal as a brand. 

In case you have second thoughts on learning MS applications and shifting abroad, check the next step.

STEP 3: TAKE IT EASY

• For you, neither the college nor the branch is a big deal. You have both the choices open. Think it through and choose a place where you learn for 4 years, pursuing your B.Tech degree. 
• According to location, Goa is definitely better than Gujarat, as the climate there is balanced and not extremely hot or humid.

One of my friends had an option to choose between a certain branch that held his interest among IIT Gandhinagar for Electrical Engineering or the AIEEE colleges. It even included underrated IITs like metallurgy, aeronautical, etc. But he was certain about Electrical. Eventually, the choices came down to NIT Warangal and IIT Gandhinagar. He then thought that NIT Warangal was better than BITS Goa despite having BITS Goa for Electrical. And he eventually went for IIT Gandhinagar considering its popularity.

He was a 2013 pass-out and even after this, he is still not sure if he had made the right decision. It is fine if you're unable to make a decision. But once you decide, make sure to excel at it.

Getting a 9+ CGPA anywhere is not an easy job. You need to be constant in terms of study and securing 9+ CGPA overall requires a high CGPA in all the subjects. 

Credit System:

For IIT Gandhinagar, there is a credit system where the first semester consists of 22 credits with 4 courses of 4 credits and 2 are of 3 credits. Coming to the second semester, it has a total of 24 credits where 5 subjects have 4 credits and 2 subjects have 2 credits in all.

Useful Tips:

Now to get all the credits and achieve a high CGPA, the 10 points that are A grade is not easy to attain as they are given to fewer students whereas there are more students in the race of 9 points. As the subjects in the first year are the same, the classes will have around 150 students.

To attain a high grade in IIT Gandhinagar your CGPA should not be lower than 9. To achieve this you need to prove yourself in every subject as well as keep a track of the grades in the regular study pattern and continuous assessment.

Awards:

To keep you motivated, IIT Gandhinagar includes felicitation of the top performers by the dean and distribution of several other medals for both academic and non-academic domains. One of the domains of getting a medal is exemplary human qualities. So, there is always a reward for the good deeds. 

The director in a five-week foundation program also guides students on how to achieve high grades. For the ones who are unable to attain good grades, the institute helps them find their own talents and interests.