Gandhinagar: The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN) has invited applications for its Visiting Student Programme for Semester II of Academic Year 2026-27. The programme will be conducted during January to April 2027 and provides students with an opportunity to spend a semester at IIT Gandhinagar while taking courses, carrying out research or using other academic facilities.
The application deadline is October 26, 2026, at 5 PM IST.
The programme is open to students who are officially registered for a degree at a recognised institute or university in India or abroad and are officially sponsored by their parent institution to complete part of their academic requirements at IIT Gandhinagar.
What is the IIT Gandhinagar Visiting Student Programme?
Under the Visiting Student Programme, eligible students from recognised institutions can spend part of their academic programme at IIT Gandhinagar.
A visiting student may:
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Take courses at IIT Gandhinagar.
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Carry out research.
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Take courses for credit or otherwise.
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Use other academic facilities of the institute.
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Explore courses across different disciplines.
However, credits earned as a visiting student cannot be applied towards any degree programme at IIT Gandhinagar at any time.
IIT Gandhinagar encourages interdisciplinarity, allowing visiting students to select courses from various academic disciplines.
Eligibility for Visiting Students
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
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They should be officially enrolled in a recognised institute or university in India or abroad.
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They should be officially sponsored by their parent institute or university to complete part of their academic requirements at IIT Gandhinagar.
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Their academic record should indicate a good likelihood of benefiting from the period of study at IIT Gandhinagar.
Course Registration Norms
The number of courses that students can register for depends on their academic level.
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate visiting students are required to register for a minimum of 3 to 4 courses per semester.
The total number of courses should not exceed six courses per semester.
Postgraduate Students
Postgraduate visiting students are required to register for a minimum of three courses per semester.
The total number of courses should not exceed five courses per semester.
Students can select courses from different disciplines in accordance with the interdisciplinary approach encouraged by IIT Gandhinagar.
Visiting Students Programme – Part Time
IIT Gandhinagar also invites applications for its Part-Time Visiting Students Programme.
Students, scientists and engineers from other institutes, universities, industries and research laboratories can apply to register for one or two courses at IIT Gandhinagar while continuing their other academic or professional activities at their parent organisation.
Part-time visiting students may also carry out research or use other academic facilities of the institute.
Eligibility for Part-Time Visiting Students
Applicants should have completed one of the following degrees:
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering
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Master's degree in Sciences
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Master's degree in Humanities and Social Sciences
Unlike full-time visiting students, part-time students can register for fewer than three courses.
Fees for IIT Gandhinagar Visiting Students
The programme has separate fee structures for undergraduate and postgraduate visiting students.
Undergraduate Visiting Students
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Tuition fee: ₹1,00,000 per semester
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Other charges: Approximately ₹54,860 per semester
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Other charges include housing, mess, laundry and related facilities.
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Refundable security deposit: ₹10,400
Postgraduate Visiting Students
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Tuition fee: ₹50,000 per semester
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Other charges: Approximately ₹54,860 per semester
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Other charges include housing, mess, laundry and related facilities.
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Refundable security deposit: ₹10,400
Part-Time Visiting Students
Part-time students are required to pay:
₹5,000 per credit
Accommodation is not provided to part-time visiting students.
IIT Gandhinagar Visiting Student Programme: Semester II 2026-27
The Semester II Visiting Student Programme will provide students with an opportunity to experience academic life at IIT Gandhinagar during the January–April 2027 semester.
The programme can be particularly relevant for students looking for exposure to interdisciplinary coursework, research activities and academic resources outside their parent institution.
Important Date
The important deadline for the programme is:
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Application deadline: October 26, 2026
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Time: 5:00 PM IST
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Programme semester: Semester II, Academic Year 2026-27
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Programme period: January–April 2027
How to Apply
Eligible students should complete the application process through the procedure prescribed by IIT Gandhinagar before the deadline.
For queries related to the programme, applicants can contact:
Email: admission@iitgn.ac.in
Applicants should carefully review the programme requirements, course options, fee structure and eligibility conditions before submitting their application.
FAQs
1. What is the IIT Gandhinagar Visiting Student Programme?
It is a programme through which students registered at recognised institutes or universities in India or abroad can spend part of their academic programme at IIT Gandhinagar by taking courses, conducting research or using academic facilities.
2. When will the Semester II Visiting Student Programme be conducted?
The Semester II programme for Academic Year 2026-27 is scheduled for January to April 2027.
3. What is the last date to apply?
The application deadline is October 26, 2026, at 5 PM IST.
4. Who can apply for the Visiting Student Programme?
Students officially enrolled in a recognised institute or university in India or abroad and officially sponsored by their parent institution to complete part of their academic requirements at IIT Gandhinagar can apply.
5. How many courses can undergraduate visiting students take?
Undergraduate visiting students must register for a minimum of 3–4 courses and can take a maximum of six courses per semester.
6. How many courses can postgraduate visiting students take?
Postgraduate visiting students must register for at least three courses and can take a maximum of five courses per semester.
7. Can visiting students select courses from different disciplines?
Yes. IIT Gandhinagar encourages interdisciplinarity, and visiting students are free to select courses from various disciplines.
8. What is the tuition fee for undergraduate visiting students?
The tuition fee for undergraduate visiting students is ₹1,00,000 per semester.
9. What is the tuition fee for postgraduate visiting students?
The tuition fee for postgraduate visiting students is ₹50,000 per semester.
10. What is the fee for part-time visiting students?
Part-time visiting students are required to pay ₹5,000 per credit.
11. Is accommodation available for part-time visiting students?
No. Accommodation is not provided for part-time visiting students.
12. Can credits earned under the programme be used for an IIT Gandhinagar degree?
No. Credits earned by visiting students cannot be applied towards any degree programme at IIT Gandhinagar at any time.
13. What is the refundable security deposit?
All visiting students are required to pay a refundable security deposit of ₹10,400 at the time of admission.
14. What is the contact email for the programme?
Applicants can send queries to admission@iitgn.ac.in.
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