IAR Gandhinagar conducts UG and PG admissions for the 2026-27 academic session through course-specific selection routes. B.Tech is its most popular programme, while Computer Engineering is the preferred specialization. The total B.Tech tuition fee is INR 3.56 Lakhs. Selection for courses requiring an entrance test considers state-level and national-level examinations.

  • For B.Tech admission, students primarily need a JEE Main or GUJCET score and must then participate in Gujarat ACPC counselling.
  • The IAR Gandhinagar GUJCET cutoff for 2025 extended from 6832 to 50912.
  • The university keeps 50% of its approved seats under the management quota, through which students can receive direct admission to their selected programme.

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IAR Gandhinagar B.Tech Admission 2026

The university runs a full-time B.Tech programme of 4 years in 4 specializations. Applicants are shortlisted using JEE Main or GUJCET results, after which admission is completed through Gujarat ACPC counselling. The programme carries a total tuition fee of INR 3.56 Lakhs.

IAR Gandhinagar B.Tech Eligibility and Selection Criteria

A student must meet these conditions for B.Tech admission:

  • Pass 10+2 in the science stream with at least 50% marks.
  • Take either the JEE Main or GUJCET examination.
  • Complete the final seat-allotment process through ACPC counselling.

IAR Gandhinagar GUJCET Cutoff 2025

The General category closing ranks from the first and final rounds of the GUJCET 2025 cutoff are listed below.

Course Round 1 Closing Rank Final Round Closing Rank
Biotechnology 6832 50075
Computer Engineering 17445 50912
Chemical Engineering 23140 31016
Information Technology 26630 50253

IAR Gandhinagar UG Admission 2026

At the undergraduate level, IAR Gandhinagar provides full-time courses of 3 years, including BSc, BCom, BBA and BCA. BA (Hons.) is also listed among its UG options. Academic merit is the main basis for selection, followed by counselling. The course-wise requirements are given below.

UG Programme Eligibility Criteria Selection Process
BSc 10+2 in the science stream with a minimum of 50% marks Selection based on merit
BA (Hons.) 10+2 in the relevant discipline
BBA
BCA

IAR Gandhinagar PG Admission 2026

Postgraduate study is available in science, engineering, management and computer applications. Depending on the chosen course, IAR Gandhinagar uses academic merit, an entrance examination, counselling, a group discussion or a personal interview to select students.

PG Course Eligibility Criteria Selection Process
MSc BSc graduation with at least 50% marks Selection based on merit
M.Tech BE or B.Tech graduation with a minimum of 50% marks GATE score followed by ACPC counselling
MBA Graduation with at least 50% marks CAT, CMAT or MAT, followed by a group discussion and personal interview
MCA BCA graduation with a minimum of 50% marks Selection based on merit

IAR Gandhinagar PhD Admission 2026

IAR Gandhinagar allows students to pursue a PhD either full-time or part-time. The programme covers the following 9 fields:

  • Biotechnology
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Microbiology
  • Chemistry
  • Bioprocess Technology
  • Language and Literature
  • Business Management
  • Computer Engineering
  • Physics

IAR Gandhinagar PhD Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Applicants need a master’s degree in the relevant subject with at least 55% marks. Selection considers UGC NET and DBT scores along with performance in the personal interview. The university also conducts the PET, or PhD Entrance Test, while NET-qualified and GATE-qualified applicants are exempt from this test.

IAR Gandhinagar Admission Process 2026

Applications are completed online. The exact admission route changes by programme and may use academic merit or a national-level or state-level entrance score. B.Tech applicants must take JEE Main or GUJCET and then register for Gujarat ACPC counselling based on their entrance result.

Students seeking B.Tech admission through Gujarat ACPC must complete ACPC counselling registration. MSc applicants are required to register for CCMN counselling. For MBA and PhD admission, the institute also assesses applicants through personal interviews.

PhD applicants must register through admission.iar.ac.in and submit the required eligibility documents. Unless exempt through NET or GATE, they must also appear for the PET conducted by IAR Gandhinagar.

IAR Gandhinagar Scholarships 2026

IAR Gandhinagar provides merit scholarships and financial help to eligible students. Awards depend on academic results, financial need and the eligibility conditions set by the university.

Scholarship Scheme Eligibility Scholarship Benefit
IAR Scholarship Scheme Annual family income below INR 2 LPA and an SGPA of at least 6.5 in every semester Scholarship of up to 25%
Merit Scholarship Scheme At least 85% in Class 12 for UG admission or 80% in the qualifying degree for PG admission, together with a minimum SGPA of 8.5 in every semester Scholarship awarded according to university norms

Financial Assistance

  • Students belonging to economically weaker sections can seek financial support.
  • The university helps eligible students apply for different government scholarship schemes.
  • Continued scholarship support depends on maintaining the required SGPA.
  • To be considered, students must satisfy the eligibility rules and provide all required supporting documents.
  • Award decisions depend on merit, financial need and the funds available under the relevant scheme.

IAR Gandhinagar Admission FAQs

Ques. Which PhD applicants are exempt from the PET at IAR Gandhinagar?

Ans. NET-qualified and GATE-qualified applicants do not have to take the PET. They may move directly to the interview and the remaining admission stages.

Other PhD applicants must submit the online form and eligibility documents before appearing for the PET conducted by IAR Gandhinagar. The test is typically held in June or July, and another session may be arranged when seats remain vacant.

Ques. Can a student complete an IAR Gandhinagar degree entirely online?

Ans. No fully online degree programme is mentioned. Most courses are taught on campus, although selected subjects may use a hybrid format that combines online and in-person learning.

Ques. What is the admission route for MSc courses at IAR Gandhinagar?

Ans. CUET, the Common University Entrance Test, is not needed for MSc admission. Most MSc selections use academic merit, while a specialized course such as MSc Biotechnology may consider GAT-B. Applicants must hold a relevant undergraduate degree, and the department may also conduct an interview for certain MSc streams.

Ques. Which M.Tech specializations does IAR Gandhinagar offer?

Ans. Students can choose from 3 M.Tech specializations: Biotechnology, Computer Science and Engineering, and Information Technology. Each is a full-time programme lasting 2 years. Admission and eligibility depend on the entrance requirements and criteria of the relevant department.