IAR Gandhinagar: Admission 2025, Fees, Courses, Cutoff

Ans. PET (PhD. Entrance Test) is compulsory for PhD admission at IAR Gandhinagar, unless the candidate is NET or GATE qualified, in which case the PET requirement is waived.

All applicants must appear for the PET conducted by IAR Gandhinagar as part of the PhD admission process. Candidates who qualified NET or GATE are exempted from the PET. They can directly proceed to the interview and further admission steps. Candidates submit the online application and eligibility documents. Appear for PET (unless NET/GATE/exempt), which is typically held in June- July with a second session if vacancies remain.

Ans. IAR Gandhinagar offers some programs in a hybrid mode, which includes a combination of online and offline learning. However, fully online degree courses are not mentioned; most of their offerings are campus-based, with the possibility of hybrid options in certain subjects.

Ans. CUET(Common University Entrance Test) is not required for admission to the MSc programs at IAR Gandhinagar. Instead, admissions are generally based on merit or through a specific entrance like GAT-B for certain specialized programs such as MSc Biotechnology. Candidates must have to have a relevant UG degree to apply, and selection for other MSc streams is typically merit-based or may include an interview at the department’s discretion.

Ans. IAR Gandhinagar currently offers three specialisations in its M.Tech program: Biotechnology, Computer Science & Engineering, and Information Technology. Each specialisation is a 2-year, full-time program. Eligibility and admissions are subject to respective department criteria and entrance requirements.