Before I tell you the exact reason you need to understand that the highest packages every year for BTech at any IIT come from the Computer Science batch. Now the question is why isn’t the situation similar for IIT Gandhinagar? Well, IIT Gandhinagar did not have a B.Tech. CSE course until 2016. As a result, the average package was calculated on the basis of the packages of students in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, and Material Science Engineering.
Now, the first CSE batch of IIT Gandhinagar graduates in 2020, and despite the ongoing pandemic, the average package of the institute as a whole rose from 8 LPA to 12 LPA. This in itself speaks highly of the placement scenario here which is at par with other new IITs like IIT Bhubaneswar or IIT Patna.
Moreover, IIT Gandhinagar has higher packages for almost every branch, be it Chemical, Material Science, or Civil Engineering. So judging the institute solely on the basis of average OKC gates is not justified. IIT Gandhinagar has a leader approach and packages aren’t the only concerns of the students here who are more protected towards research.
I gave my written test for MSc. Cognitive Science was offered at IIT Gandhinagar some time back.
The written test is the same for everyone and contains 4 Comprehensive-type questions and 1 question on Data Interpretation. The total marks for the test are 25 and the duration for the test is 1 hour. Solve some random comprehensive-type questions from the internet to prepare for your written exam.
Passages can come from topics such as - Pathophysiology of neurodegenerative disorders, case studies of behavioral experiments using VR/AR, the latest advancements in AI and Philosophy, etc.
The questions are designed in a manner that can be interpreted by everyone. Keep calm and you will surely qualify for the written test for this program at IIT Gandhinagar.
You should go to IIT Gandhinagar. That being said, if you have obtained the CSE degree course at Gandhinagar, then the most probable rank you ought to have is under 1800, since the closing rank is around 1800–1900. In that case, you can opt to go for other old IITs’ by compromising with the branch. You will get far better students at old IITs, which can be a plus side to your personal development and further enhancement.
For the most part, the problem with the new IITs is that they lack to provide a greater established alumni network and good infrastructure. However, since IIT Gandhinagar was established back in 2008, you can expect decent infrastructure and facilities.
Studying here my classmates and I have experienced a lot of things, during our summer internship. Four months of research for a particular project at IIT Gandhinagar under Professor Chakraborty were indeed the best days of our life. Don't feel hopeless comparing it with other IITs. This institute, like the rest, includes everything you would require for your course. If you're concerned about the labs, they are photonically sensored proving how advanced they are. Some students were granted 24*7 access. It is advised not to fiddle with any instruments there as, at the end of the day, you're at an IIT.
Nothing matches our experience over here as it was the most excellent time of our life. Also, putting more efforts into everything will show better results. You would have to do the research yourself as your work would be closely observed. In case you'd require guidance somewhere, you'll always have help. If you're there as an intern, you'd not be handed over a big problem. Instead, what comes your way would be a tiny part of the problem.
Considering my personal experience, I had to examine an idea allotted to me. Succeeding this I was allotted and gained access to the lab.
We managed to attend a good number of presentations and workshops as, by the time an active semester was on. These workshops and presentations concerned mechanical engineering, chemistry, control theory and sustainable energy. This was the technical and the scientific part of it.
On the other hand, discussions about Indian card and board games, Indian history of science, short films, etc. were held. The students here are intellectuals and your conversations with them would be unique. You won't feel as if your time has gone in vain, instead you will learn a lot of things.
Therefore, do grab the opportunity you get to be at IIT Gandhinagar. Don't buy anything that tells you about new IITs, instead, experience it yourself and gather some memories. This institute focuses solely on research. Spending time here is definitely worth it.
For the MSc. Cognitive Science program at IIT Gandhinagar, there are two selection rounds, a written test, and a panel interview. The application process starts from the 2nd week of January and based on your application (SOP and Academics), you are called to take a written test in the last week of February.
The written test is the same for everyone. It contains 4 comprehensive-type questions and 1 question on Data Interpretation. The paper is of 25 marks and one-hour duration.
During the interview, a panel of three individuals asks questions based on your branch. For example, if you studied B.Tech Biotechnology, you will be asked questions on it. Some questions are asked from basic Neuroscience and others are asked from the subjects that you studied during your UG.
You will also be asked about your purpose for pursuing this course. This is an important question that will increase your chances of getting selected among students from various educational backgrounds.
The selection rate for the course is very slim, around 3.3%. Usually, your GATE/NET scores are not considered and your academic record, written test performance, and interview performance are taken into consideration for selection into the MSc. Cognitive Science program offered at IIT Gandhinagar.
I would suggest you practice comprehensive-type questions and go through your application properly. Prepare well and you will surely get selected for this course at IIT Gandhinagar.
The hostels at IIT Gandhinagar are very nice. The rooms are fully ventilated and have amenities like a bed, almirah, tables, and chairs. The washrooms are very clean and have ample amounts of washing machines available for washing clothes. There is paid laundry service as well if you want your clothes to get washed.
There are a variety of events and discussions which take place in the hostel rooms so that you will not get bored. Also at the hostels, the seniors and the juniors interact and make the environment very friendly.
Beyond the above-mentioned facilities at the hostels there are other facilities as well in the hostels:
Talking about the mess facility the food is cooked in very hygienic condition. At the mess, veg, non-veg, and Jain food are cooked separately. There are 2 mess halls on the campus. You can eat at the mess and if you don’t want to eat at the mess then you will have to pay separately. The charges of the food are very less and reasonable.
The taste of the food at the mess is nice. Since the food is hygienic as well. But it depends upon your likings. The food is healthy. The menu is prepared by taking all the suggestions and opinions of the students. The menu consists of a variety of food and you will not get bored by the food. Overall you don’t have to worry about the campus.
It would have been much better if the question was specific about what kind of standards. Since it does not specify any, here are all the possible standards to look upon.
The institution does not differentiate students and thus provides an equal platform for all in its decision-making process.
I think IIT Gandhinagar MTech is a safer option to go with than a direct Ph.D. from IIT Patna. IIT Gandhinagar provides better learning experiences and opportunities to explore than IIT Patna. IIT Gandhinagar CSE faculty is exceptionally good and will help you if you are willing to do Ph.D. after MTech.
Unlike PhD and MTech guarantees a degree within 2 years and so if you end up changing your mind later you will not have wasted 5-6 years. You can decide whether to do Ph.D. or not while pursuing your MTech and play safe.
The overall academic experience and campus life are better at IIT Gandhinagar than at IIT Patna. Be it the food, facilities, faculty, alumni, or placements, IIT Gandhinagar has it all.
From the Ahmedabad Railway Station (Kalupur Junction), the campus is at a distance of approximately 30kms.
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.
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.