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IIT Gandhinagar Placements Trends

IIT Gandhinagar ranked 18th in NIRF Engineering Ranking 2024. In 2023-24, its Career Development Services approached around 2,000 organisations (up by 385 from last year), resulting in 203 job offers and a 71.5% overall placement rate

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Placement Overview

Did You Know? IIT Gandhinagar climbed to 18th in Engineering and 24th overall in the NIRF 2023 rankings, marking impressive progress

Source: IIT Gandhinagar

IIT Gandhinagar’s undergraduate placement rate was up to 81%, while the postgraduate placement rates were M.Tech: 71%. MSc: 38% to 51%. Top recruiters include Amazon, L&T, Microsoft and ICICI Bank. The average and median salary package increased by 25% while the overall average rose by 28%. Among its distinguished alumni is Dr. Mihir M. Desai, a renowned academic at Harvard Business School, reflecting IIT Gandhinagar’s reputation. 

IIT Gandhinagar witnessed a placement drive in 2023-24, with noticeable growth in offers, participation and salary trends. The Career Development Services (CDS) approach 2000 organisations, placement rate of over 71% with a strong showing from PG programmes.

Key Highlights:

  • The total job offers received were  203.
  • Overall Placement Rate: 71%
  • The undergraduate placement rate: 81%, down from 92% last year. 
  • The average salary increased by 25%
  • The overall average salary increased by 28%
  • 68% job offers from core sectors. 

Demographic, Sector Wise Offer, Year Wise Placement Growth, Summer Internships

The placement class of 2025 at IIT Gandhinagar has a diverse range of programs represented in the placement statistics, including a fair share of B.Tech, M.Tech, MSc, and MA programs. The diverse programs allow companies to avail of the possibility of hiring candidates from a diverse talent pool across engineering, sciences, and humanities programs.

Degree-wise distribution

The graduating batch comprises students from five academic streams, each contributing uniquely to IIT Gandhinagar’s multidisciplinary ecosystem.

Degree

Number of students

B.Tech

226

M.Tech

144

MA

34

MSc

109

Dual Major

6

Visit upGrad’s IIT Gandhinagar Overview Page to get a complete snapshot of the institute, from its national and global rankings, available scholarships, admission process, and program highlights to campus life, and what it truly means to be a part of IIT Gandhinagar.

Placements Top Recruiters

IIT Gandhinagar drew a wide variety of recruiters from sectors such as software engineering, consulting, data science, core engineering, and R&D. The placement season was in part dominated by re-visiting Tier-1 companies that trusted the talent we have at IIT-GN. New startups and well-known MNCs were also present as part of the placement season, contributing to strong hiring growth.

Prominent Top Recruiter Includes:

  • Accenture
  • Adani group
  • Amazon
  • Barclays
  • Coin DCX
  • DE Shaw
  • HCL Technologies
  • HDFC
  • Nike
  • Oracle

Placements Timeline & Process

The placement cycle at IIT Gandhinagar usually begins in August and runs through the following May, where both internship and full-time hiring occur. The institute’s Career Development Services (CDS) engages with recruiters from various sectors to facilitate pre-placement sessions (both PPT/ad visits), aptitude tests, interviews, and offer roll-outs at the end of the process if the company is working within this time frame.

Here are the detailed placement timeline highlights:

Timeline

Placement Activity

July - August

Companies begin pre-placement talks

August - September

Students apply to companies with resumes and project details

September - October

Companies extend pre-placement offers based on internships; written tests commence

October

Companies finalise shortlisted candidates

December 1 onwards

The final placement process begins, including interview rounds

Alt Text: Infographic showing the IIT Gandhinagar Placement Timeline

Placement Process

Career Development Services (CDS) at IIT Gandhinagar is crucial in providing career opportunities, facilitating connections with great organisations, and ensuring that students are ready for industry. The process is streamlined to not only provide students with technical skills but also to cultivate their soft skills and thereby achieve positive placements.

  1. Pre-Placement Preparation
  • Resume-building workshops.
  • Mock interviews and aptitude tests.
  • Alumni interaction sessions.
  • Industry mentorship programs.
  1. Recruitment Timeline
  • Internship Season: Starts in August.
  • Final Placements: Conducted between December and May

Alt Text: Infographic illustrating the recruitment process timeline at IIT Gandhinagar

Career Support & Training

IIT Gandhinagar offers robust placement training and career support services to ensure students are well-prepared for corporate challenges. Through focused mentoring, resume building, mock interviews, and strong recruiter engagement, IIT Gandhinagar empowers its students to face the placement season confidently.

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Structured Placement Preparation & Mentorship

Each student is assigned a placement coordinator who offers special guidance throughout the recruitment process.

  •  From resume-building to interview rounds,
  •  Students undergo comprehensive training.
  • More effective skill development contributes to consistently strong placement outcomes.

Industry Engagement & Live Projects

The placement committee actively explores opportunities for live projects, internships, and industry collaboration. 

  • These academic bridge helps students to learn with real-world problems.
  • Enhancing students’ professional acumen and improving their chances during final placements.

Student-Centric Career Guidance & Alumni Connect

Beyond recruiter interactions, the placement team helps students discover career paths aligned with their strengths and goals. 

  • Regular alumni talks and corporate interactions
  • Career counselling sessions keep students informed and motivated. 
  • The placement committee also maintains strong relationships with past graduates. 

FAQs for Placements

1. What is the placement season timeline at IIT Gandhinagar?

 The placement season at IIT Gandhinagar begins in July with pre-placement talks and ends around May. Final placement interviews start from December 1. The process includes student applications, tests, interviews, and offer rollouts. Internships usually begin in August for pre-final-year students.


2. How does IIT Gandhinagar support students during placements?

 IIT Gandhinagar’s Career Development Services (CDS) offers resume workshops, mock interviews, aptitude training, and alumni mentorship. It also coordinates pre-placement talks, company registration, and facilitates a structured recruitment process to ensure students are well-prepared for internships and full-time roles.

3. Which sectors hire the most from IIT Gandhinagar?

 Major recruiters come from sectors like Information Technology, Analytics, Core Engineering, Consulting, and Research & Development. Over the years, IT and Analytics have shown strong hiring trends, along with growth in sectors like FinTech and product-based companies.

4. Are internships mandatory at IIT Gandhinagar?

 Yes, internships are encouraged and often integrated into the curriculum. They help students gain industry exposure and increase full-time conversion chances. Many companies extend pre-placement offers (PPOs) based on internship performance, especially for M.Tech and B.Tech students.

5.  What is the average salary package offered?

While the average package may vary by department and year, it generally ranges between ₹10–16 LPA for top-performing students. For the 2023–24 season, top packages reportedly exceeded ₹35 LPA, particularly from product and analytics firms.

6. Do international companies visit IIT Gandhinagar for placements?

Yes, some international firms have shown interest in recruiting from IIT Gandhinagar, especially in tech and research domains. However, the majority of placements are from Indian firms with global operations, offering international roles or opportunities for overseas assignments.

7. How can companies register for placements at IIT Gandhinagar?

 Companies can register through the Career Development Services (CDS) portal. The process includes signing up, scheduling pre-placement talks, submitting job descriptions, and coordinating interviews. The CDS ensures smooth communication between students and recruiters throughout the recruitment timeline.

8. Are placement opportunities available for all disciplines?

 Yes, IIT Gandhinagar ensures placement opportunities across all streams—Engineering, Sciences, and Humanities. While core engineering and computer science get more attention, students from other departments also secure roles in research, analytics, management, policy, and teaching.

9. What types of companies usually recruit from IIT Gandhinagar?

Recruiters range from MNCs and startups to research organisations and public sector units. Notable companies include Google, TCS, L&T, Sprinklr, Adobe, Cognizant, and DRDO. Startups in AI, Data Science, and EdTech have also increasingly participated in recent drives.


10.  Does IIT Gandhinagar offer placement training to students?

Yes, students receive thorough placement training through resume-building sessions, mock GDs, aptitude and coding tests, and interview preparation workshops. These are facilitated by CDS in collaboration with alumni and industry experts to boost student confidence and success rates.

11.  Can M.Tech and Ph.D. students participate in placements?

Absolutely. Both M.Tech and Ph.D. students are eligible for placement support. Companies offering research-based, core, or analytics roles frequently hire postgraduate students. CDS ensures tailored placement support for research scholars as well, matching their profiles with relevant job roles.

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