At a Glance — Management Quota Fees 2026-27
IIT Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar · Estd. 2008 · NAAC Institute of National Importance · NIRF #25
Management quota fees: Not available — contact counsellor.
IIT Mandi
Mandi · Estd. 2009 · NAAC Institute of National Importance · NIRF #26
Management quota fees: Not available — contact counsellor.
Overview
IIT Gandhinagar (established 2008) and IIT Mandi (established 2009) are both second-generation IITs with very different geographic settings. IIT Gandhinagar in Gujarat; IIT Mandi at 1,070m elevation in Himachal Himalayas.
Academics
IIT Gandhinagar offers 9+ disciplines with unique Cognitive Sciences programme. IIT Mandi offers 10+ disciplines with strong Bioengineering and Indian Knowledge Systems.
Placements
IIT Gandhinagar 2024: highest ~₹1.2 crore, average ₹20-23 LPA, ~95% rate. IIT Mandi 2024: highest ~₹1 crore, average ₹19-22 LPA, ~95% rate.
Fees
Both have identical fee structures: ~₹2,50,000/year tuition, ~₹40,000-65,000 hostel/mess. Identical scholarship eligibility.
Campus Life
IIT Gandhinagar Palaj campus has moderate Gujarat weather and proximity to GIFT City. IIT Mandi Kamand Valley campus has cold winters with snow possible and unique Himalayan research environment.
Verdict
IIT Gandhinagar is the better choice for students interested in Cognitive Sciences, liberal-arts integration, or Gujarat industrial cluster proximity. IIT Mandi for Himalayan research environment, Renewable Energy and cooler academic environment.
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