JEE Main 2026: IIT Gandhinagar JIC Report Reveals the Most Sought-After Courses This Year

According to the data released by the Joint Implementation Committee (JIC),  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, marking a significant increase of 14.73 per cent when compared with last year. The increasing preferences towards AI among students reflect that they are getting to know its relevance in the rapidly changing environment.

Additionally, this year, Integrated Circuit Design and Technology (ICDT) saw a sharp increase with 8,335 candidates in 2024, to 10,529 in 2025, making a growth of 26.32 per cent. This rise may be attributed to the focus on semiconductor production and chip design for future building.

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.

Joint Implementation Committee (JIC) Report 2025

The Joint Implementation Committee (JIC) has released the data for the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar’s most demanding courses among aspirants this year. The report shows the students' interests in undergraduate programmes, considering the engineering and tech courses.

The IIT Gandhinagar is witnessing a drastic shift in the preference of students and aspirants while opting for any undergraduate program. The latest data presented above reveals the positive scenario of the institute, with an increase in undergraduate programs by students' choice counts compared to last year.