Post Graduate Diploma in Engineering (PGDIIT) at IIT Gandhinagar

IIT Gandhinagar, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, offers Post Graduate Diploma in Engineering (PGDIIT) as a 1-year postgraduate degree.

IIT Gandhinagar is a public/government institute, founded in 2008. This page brings together what is on record for this course at IIT Gandhinagar — fees, seats, eligibility, the admission route and placements — so you can judge it before you apply.

IIT Gandhinagar has not published a fee for Post Graduate Diploma in Engineering (PGDIIT) on our record yet. When you ask, ask for the total across all 1 years — not just the first-year figure — and whether hostel and exam fees are included.

To get into Post Graduate Diploma in Engineering (PGDIIT), you usually need a bachelor's degree in a related subject. The minimum marks on record at IIT Gandhinagar are: X: 0.0, XII: 0.0, Graduation: 55.0.

Admission to this kind of course is usually on merit in the qualifying exam. Reserved-category candidates generally get a relaxation in the minimum marks. Check IIT Gandhinagar's prospectus for the exact cut-off this year.

In most years, admission follows these steps:

1. Check that you meet the eligibility above.
2. Keep your qualifying-exam marksheet ready; seats are filled on merit.
3. Apply to IIT Gandhinagar on its website (www.iitgn.ac.in) or through the enquiry form on this page, and take part in counselling if a state or central body runs it.
4. Once you are offered a seat, verify your documents (marksheets, ID, category certificate if any) and pay the admission fee to confirm it.

The most recent placement data we hold (2024) show an average package of ₹18.2 lakh and a median package of ₹14.43 lakh at IIT Gandhinagar. 163 of 398 students were placed that year. These are college-wide figures, not only for this specialisation.

Placement numbers vary a lot by year and by branch. Ask the placement cell for the branch-wise report of the last two batches.

Ask yourself — and the college — these questions first:

• Do the subjects of Post Graduate Diploma in Engineering (PGDIIT) genuinely interest you? You will spend 1 year on them.
• What will the full course cost, including hostel and living costs?
• Are the placement figures above good enough for your goals? Ask for the branch-wise numbers.
• How does IIT Gandhinagar compare with other colleges offering PGD in and around Gandhinagar?