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Does IIT Gandhinagar administration regularly spy on their employees and students by reading emails stored on the official email server?
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.
I got a call from IIT Bhubaneswar as well as from IIT Gandhinagar for M.TECH in Machine design branch.Which IIT is better?
IIT Bhubaneswar and IIT Gandhinagar both are new IITs and have decent placement records so it’s hard to pick one institute over the other.
According to the NIRF Ranking 2020 (Engineering Category), IIT Bhubaneswar is ranked at 22nd place. The overall M.Tech placements percentage at this institute was close to 69% in 2019. The placement of M. Tech design is quite good too. The main recruiters included most of the PSU’s such as HPCL, Oil India Limited, IOCL, and MNCs like Goldman Sachs, Mahindra & Mahindra, Maruti Suzuki, etc.
IIT Gandhinagar is ranked 24th among the engineering colleges of India according to the NIRF Ranking 2020. The majority of placements offers at IIT Gandhinagar are made by PSU’s. Students also opt for different options according to their preferences about different careers.
But in the end, these are just some statistics that can change over time. So, you should make your decision according to your convenience.
Which is better - IIT Gandhinagar or IIT Bhubaneshwar?
IIT Gandhinagar is better than IIT Bhubaneswar.
- The curriculum is flexible. You can study anything you want under the sun. There are many elective options ranging from Robotics to Management.
- Students get good international exposure. Almost 40% of students get international internships each year.
- IIT Gandhinagar placements are pretty good. The average CTC offered to the students is INR 8.9 LPA. ITC, HPCL, ISRO, KPIT are some of the major recruiters to frequent the placement drive.
- IIT Gandhinagar alumni community is closely knit. Alumni of the institute work in companies like McKinsey, Facebook, Microsoft, etc. You will get good networking opportunities.
- The culture on campus is inclusive and liberal. You will have the freedom to pursue anything you are passionate about.
These are some of the reasons that make IIT Gandhinagar a superior option.
Is there a diploma course in computer engineering?
No, IIT Gandhinagar does not provide a diploma in Computer Engineering for undergraduate students.
But it does provides a 1-year Post-Graduate Diploma in Engineering (PGDIIT) in Computer Science and Engineering for those who already possess a bachelor's degree.
| Program | Available? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma (UG level) | No | Not offered |
| PGDIIT in CSE | Yes | 1-year, coursework-only program for graduates |
| B.Tech in CSE | Yes | 4-year undergraduate degree |
| M.Tech in CSE | Yes | 2-year program with coursework and research |
Which is best: Civil Engineering in IIT Bhubaneswar or in Gandhinagar?
Civil Engineering from IIT Gandhinagar is a better choice as compared to Civil Engineering from IIT Bhubaneswar. Although IIT Gandhinagar is among the newly constructed IITs, it has an impressive faculty in the Civil Engineering department. Besides, the placement record of IIT Gandhinagar is better for Civil Engineering as compared to IIT Bhubaneswar. IIT Gandhinagar has been a preferred choice of most research scholars who wish to pursue their Ph.D. in Civil Engineering. Although the infrastructure of IIT Bhubaneswar is better than IIT Gandhinagar, the latter has a locational advantage(Gandhinagar being the capital of Gujarat) over the former(Bhubaneswar being the capital of Odisha). Furthermore, as compared to other branches, the civil engineering branch at IIT Gandhinagar comprises eminent and revered faculty. On the contrary, IIT Bhubaneswar had faced a shortage of faculty in civil engineering for quite some time.
How are the placements at IIT Gandhinagar?
In the second year of the MSc, many adtech companies come to the campus to hire students. In 2025, 95% students are placed who are interested in the placement of MSc Mathematics. One of my batchmates got an INR 48 LPA package at the Tech company Accenture Japan. And the average Package is an INR 17 LPA.
How is the faculty at IIT Gandhinagar?
IIIT Gandhinagar faculties are very good, interactive, frank, and highly educated. In MSc Mathematics first year has 45 students and the second year has 45 students. In Mathematics, there are 16 Faculties, 2 are visiting professors, and 14 are permanent. In mathematics, in a semester, there are 2 exams: mid-semester and end-semester. And the quiz also happened.
How is the campus life at IIT Gandhinagar?
The Blithchorn conducts an annual feast every year. In addition to that, there are many more festivals. IIT Gandhinagar has a well-equipped sports complex for its students. It has a central library with books and journals. There is a medical centre also in campus.
How are the hostels at IIT Gandhinagar?
Hostel rooms are very good at IIT Gandhinagar. There are single, double, and triple shearing rooms as well. In rooms, there is one bed, one table, a chair, and an almirah for each student. In the rooms, there are fans and AC. Mess food is very good in taste and hygienic.
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