Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar admissions 2020 to M.Sc. and M.A. Programs

Are you looking for admissions at IIT Gandhinagar? Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar has announced admissions 2020 to M.Sc. Cognitive Science, MA in Society & Culture programs. Check this article to get details like application process, eligibility criteria, selection procedure, important dates etc.

About IITGN

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) is an institute of national importance located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. IIT Gandhinagar was founded in the year 2008 and it is one of the 8 IITs. It has excellent infrastructure and provides facilities like 6 hostel blocks, common hostel library, and reading area, central dining facility, mess facilities, central cafeteria, gymnasium, jogging track, terrace gardens, rooftop open-air theatres, volleyball, basketball courts, football, cricket, hockey fields, table tennis rooms, etc. It offers various undergraduate and postgraduate courses like B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, M.A, Ph.D, etc.

Admissions 2020

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar has announced admissions to the following two programs for the academic year 2020 - 2021

M.Sc. Cognitive Science
MA in Society & Culture

Eligibility criteria

Candidates have to fullfill the minimum eligibility criteria mentioned below to apply for admission to M.Sc., M.A programs at Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN)

M.Sc. Cognitive Science

Candidates who have secured a minimum of 55% or 5.5. CGPA (for general/ OBC candidates) and minimum 50% or 5.0 CGPA (for SC, ST, PD candidates) in a Bachelor's degree (e.g. B.Sc., B.A., B.Tech., MBBS, B.Com.).
Candidates who are waiting for results of the final semester of Bachelor's degree and those who would complete it in the academic year 2019-2020 are also eligible to apply.

MA in Society & Culture

Candidates who have secured a minimum of 55% marks or equivalent CPI/ GPA in a bachelor's degree in any discipline can apply.
Candidates awaiting the results of the final semester of Bachelor's degree and those who would complete it in the academic year 2019-2020 are also eligible to apply.
The eligibility requirement for OBC/ ST/ SC category candidates will be in accordance with the supreme court guidelines.

Note: Committee may use higher cut-off levels to shortlist the candidates. The above-mentioned eligibility criteria are minimum.

Selection procedure

M.Sc. Cognitive Science
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their marks in the qualifying examinations, aptitude for cognitive science and academic achievements. All these shortlisted candidates will be invited for written test and interview. The written test consists of statistical aptitude questions and comprehensive type questions based on given passages. The final selection of candidates will be done based on their academic records, aptitude for cognitive science and their performance in the written test and interview.

MA in Society & Culture
Candidates will be shortlisted based on their marks in the qualifying examination, aptitude for the study of society and culture, etc. and they will be called for the written test and interview. The final selection of candidates will be done based on academic record, aptitude for graduate studies, written test, and interview. Written test and interview will be held at IIT Gandhinagar.

Written test and interview will be held at IIT Gandhinagar on 22nd, 23rd February 2020. If any changes in written test and interview dates, intimation will be given to the candidates through email. Candidates have to submit a hard copy of application form with a photograph, original documents of certificated, testimonials, publications, work experience and research / professional experience at the time of interview.

Financial support

Candidates admitted to the M.Sc. and M.A programs will receive a monthly scholarship of Rs. 5000/-. This will be renewed per semester subject to the candidates' satisfactory progress continuously in the program. Travel scholarships up to Rs. 60000/- will be provided to the candidates to present their research work at international and national conferences.

Application process

Interested and eligible candidates are requested to apply online at the official website. The last day to submit an online application is 25th January 2020. Candidates have to furnish the hard copy of the application form at the time of the interview. There is no application fee for applying. Incomplete applications will be rejected.

Important dates to remember

Last date for online application: 25th January 2020
Date of entrance test and interviews: 22nd, 23rd February 2020

Contact details

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar,
Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat-382355
Email id: cogs@iitgn.ac.in, inquiry.masc@iitgn.ac.in
Website: https://www.iitgn.ac.in/

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