🏞️ IIT Gandhinagar Campus Overview
Located on the picturesque banks of the Sabarmati River in Palaj, Gujarat, IIT Gandhinagar (IITGN) spans across 400 acres of thoughtfully developed land. The campus is a model of modern architecture blended with sustainability, making it one of India’s most eco-conscious academic institutions. Designed with international best practices and community well-being in mind, IITGN reflects a holistic learning environment that fosters innovation, sustainability, and personal growth.
🌟 Academic Infrastructure
📚 Central Library & Digital Learning
A large repository of over 27,000 physical books, reference journals, periodicals, and access to numerous digital databases.
The library offers 24x7 access to students with dedicated reading halls and collaboration zones.
Students can access international research journals, digital thesis repositories, and e-learning portals.
The digital infrastructure allows seamless connectivity across the campus, empowering students and faculty alike.
🖥️ Computer Centre & IT Support
High-performance computing clusters support advanced simulations, coding, and scientific research.
The entire campus is integrated with Wi-Fi and LAN connectivity, offering uninterrupted internet access.
Facilities include virtual labs, remote learning platforms, and support for programming workshops and competitive exams.
🔬 Research Labs & Centers of Excellence
Home to 100+ research laboratories spanning AI, robotics, cognitive sciences, civil engineering innovations, nanotechnology, and more.
Dedicated centers for Human-AI Interaction, Intelligent Affective Computing, Clean Energy, Water Engineering, and Data Science.
Students collaborate in cutting-edge environments with access to international research initiatives and government-funded projects.
🏠 Residential & Lifestyle Facilities
🏨 Hostels & Accommodation
Eight modern, centrally air-conditioned hostels with single occupancy rooms, each furnished with bed, study table, chair, closet, and internet.
Hostels include in-house convenience stores, food joints, mini-libraries, laundry rooms, music lounges, and indoor games zones.
Recreational facilities like reading lounges, art rooms, snooker tables, and sports courts are built-in for stress relief and creativity.
🧑🍳 Dining & Cafeterias
Two full-capacity messes serve hygienic, diverse, and healthy meals.
Food quality is closely monitored and reviewed by student committees.
Multiple cafés and food outlets on campus include Dawat, Amul, NutriRich, and Chai-stops, making it a vibrant social hub.
IITGN is India’s first ‘Eat Right Campus’ with a 5-star rating certified by FSSAI.
🏋️♂️ Sports & Fitness
A massive multi-sport complex supports cricket, football, volleyball, basketball, badminton, and athletics.
A fully-equipped gymnasium with cardio and weight training equipment is open to all students.
An Olympic-size swimming pool and multiple open grounds are maintained for health, fitness, and sports competitions.
Dedicated yoga and meditation rooms allow students to nurture mental well-being alongside physical health.
🏥 Medical & Wellness
A 24x7 medical center staffed by trained doctors and nurses is present on-campus.
Emergency ambulance services, regular health checkups, and vaccinations are available.
A physiotherapy center and tie-ups with top hospitals in Gandhinagar and Ahmedabad ensure advanced care access.
Mental health counseling, stress management programs, and peer support groups are active and accessible.
🚍 Transport & Accessibility
Shuttle buses and e-vehicles run across the expansive campus to facilitate easy movement.
Regular transport services connect IITGN to Gandhinagar city, Ahmedabad, and nearby railway stations and airports.
On-campus transport includes green shuttle (CNG-based) vehicles to reduce the carbon footprint.
🌱 Sustainability & Eco Design
IIT Gandhinagar is India’s first 5-star GRIHA-LD rated campus for sustainable urban development.
Rainwater harvesting systems, solar panels, LED street lighting, and water recycling mechanisms are built into the infrastructure.
Organic waste is converted into energy and manure through in-house waste management units.
Construction uses fly ash bricks, locally sourced materials, and energy-efficient architecture.
🎭 Culture, Creativity & Student Life
Major student festivals include:
• Blithchron – Annual cultural fest
• Amalthea – Technical summit bringing in international speakers and innovators
• Hallabol – Sports fest across IITs and NITsActive student clubs cover areas like:
• Music, dance, photography, literature, dramatics, and filmmaking
• Robotics, astronomy, social service, design thinking, and entrepreneurshipOpen-air amphitheaters, terrace gardens, riverside seating zones, and hangout spots foster creativity and personal connections.
🏛️ Campus Essentials
Banking facilities include a full-service Canara Bank and ATMs.
A post office, courier service counters, and a stationery/general goods store are available.
Childcare and daycare centers support faculty and staff families.
On-campus security is operational 24/7 with surveillance systems and dedicated safety protocols.
💡 Why IIT Gandhinagar Stands Out
Designed with a "Student First" philosophy – every corner of the campus reflects comfort, accessibility, and innovation.
A unique Foundation Programme for freshers integrates critical thinking, creativity, and physical wellness.
Community engagement, leadership, ethics, and sustainability are core values interwoven into education here.
International collaborations with universities from the USA, Japan, France, and Australia provide global exposure.
The campus not only prepares engineers — it builds holistic leaders for tomorrow.