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Like in previous years, the 2025 Joint Implementation Committee (JIC) report shows that IIT Gandhinagar remains among the preferred institutes for students pursuing undergraduate engineering programmes. The latest data reveals an encouraging picture, with nearly every four-year course at the institute witnessing a rise in candidate choice counts compared to last year.
The Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) programme continues to be the most sought-after at the institute. In 2025, a total of 21,739 students selected this branch as their preferred choice, compared to 18,947 last year, marking a significant increase of 14.73 per cent. The rise is consistent with nationwide trends, where computer science courses remain dominant due to the continued demand for skills in data analytics, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.
Closely following CSE is the Artificial Intelligence programme, which recorded a 15.93 per cent rise, climbing from 16,223 candidates in 2024 to 18,808 in 2025. The growing popularity of AI reflects the increasing awareness among students of its relevance across multiple sectors, from automation to healthcare.
Another strong performer this year is Integrated Circuit Design and Technology (ICDT), which saw the steepest increase of 26.32 per cent, rising from 8,335 candidates in 2024 to 10,529 in 2025. This surge may be attributed to the national focus on semiconductor production and chip design, areas in which IIT Gandhinagar has been steadily building academic and research competence.
Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering have also strengthened their positions, with increases of 13.64 and 12.10 per cent, respectively, reaffirming continued student confidence in core engineering streams. Civil and Chemical Engineering witnessed comparable improvements, rising by 13.52 and 11.03 percent. Materials Engineering, another specialised discipline, grew by 13.18 per cent, indicating consistent interest in areas of advanced manufacturing and material innovation.
| Subject | 2025 | 2024 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | 11768 | 10599 | 11.02% |
| Civil Engineering | 11884 | 10469 | 13.52% |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 21739 | 18947 | 14.74% |
| Electrical Engineering | 16859 | 14835 | 13.64% |
| Mechanical Engineering | 15193 | 13553 | 12.10% |
| Integrated Circuit Design and Technology | 10529 | 8335 | 26.32% |
| Artificial Intelligence | 18808 | 16223 | 15.93% |
| Materials Engineering | 8583 | 7583 | 13.19% |
| Mechanical Engineering (5-years) | 0 | 7787 | -100% |
| Electrical Engineering (5-years) | 0 | 9031 | -100% |
| Computer Science and Engineering (5-years) | 0 | 11848 | -100% |
Interestingly, the data shows that the five-year dual-degree programmes in Electrical, Mechanical, and Computer Science Engineering, which had notable candidate counts last year, registered zero entries in 2025.
Overall, IIT Gandhinagar’s 2025 JIC data suggests that students are showing balanced interest across both traditional engineering branches and new-age technology fields. While Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence continue to dominate, other programmes like ICDT and Materials Engineering indicate a widening scope of interest linked to national-level technological initiatives.
