IIT Gandhinagar was founded in 2008 and is located in Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat on the banks of river Sabarmati. IITGN is rated India’s first 5-star GRIHA LD (Green) campus for minimizing the negative impact on the environment. The campus has been declared India’s first 5-star campus for ensuring food safety and promoting healthy eating.

The Institute follows the highest standards of safety for its employees engaged in construction activities. In this context, the IIT Council declared that the exemplary practices of IIT Gandhinagar (labor welfare and community outreach) should be introduced in all IITs.

Vision

1.A To shape IIT Gandhinagar into an exciting place for learning, teaching and research.
2.A To establish a process of learning that is free, fulfilling and enjoyable experience.
3.A To provide an enabling environment to nurture critical and creative minds, and to propel them to greater heights of excellence in their pursuits.
4.A To create a vibrant atmosphere that breeds front runner innovators, scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs,
academicians and thinkers of tomorrow.
5.A To provide opportunity for students to learn from wherever, however and whatever they choose to study.
6.A To make IIT Gandhinagar the preferred destination for future generations of students, staff and faculty.