IITGN welcomes the batch of 2020
IIT Gandhinagar offers 4-year B.Tech. program in 6 Engineering disciplines: Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Materials Engineering. The admission to the B.Tech. course is through the IIT Joint Entrance Examination (JEE).
The details of the first year of the B Tech programme for the batch of 2020, including the schedule and list of the courses, is given below. The first year will begin in the online mode. Please ensure that you have the necessary device such as laptop/computer for a smooth online learning experience.
Message from Dean, Academic Affairs
Dear Students:
On behalf of the institute, I extend my warm welcome to all of you! Let me begin by congratulating all of you for doing extremely well in the Joint Entrance Examination and for securing admission into IIT Gandhinagar. At this point, you may have a lot of questions in your mind about your academic programme, especially because of the delayed start and in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. We have designed a very innovative and student-centric programme keeping in mind the challenges you are facing in these difficult times, while upholding our commitment to provide a well-rounded education. I invite you to visit the new webpage we have prepared for the new B Tech students. Here, you will find the details of the first year of your B Tech programme, including the schedule and list of the courses. We will begin the first year online and I request you to take necessary steps to prepare yourself to attend the courses online. In particular, please ensure that you have the necessary device such as laptop/computer for a smooth online learning experience. At IITGN, we provide all possible support to our students; the well-being of our students is our top priority. You can learn more about us by visiting our webpage. I wish you all the best as you begin your academic journey at IITGN. Please feel free to contact my team in case you have any questions.
Academic Schedule
The first year of the B Tech programme for the academic year 2020-21 will begin in the online mode and it is divided into three terms as follows:
Term I
Thu Nov 12 – Thu Dec 24 (6 weeks)
Term II
Mon Jan 4 – Fri May 7 (15 weeks of classes). The schedule for this term would be as per the academic calendar for 2020-21 Semester II.
Term III
Thu May 20 – Sun July 11 (8 weeks). The schedule for this term would be as per the academic calendar for 2020-21 Summer Term.
Schedule for Term I
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration (online) | Thu, Nov 12 |
| Orientation | Thu, Nov 12 – Sat, Nov 14 |
| Term I Begins | Thu, Nov 12 |
| Term I End | Thu, Dec 24 |
| Last Date for Grades Submission | Mon, Dec 28 |
| Disclosure of Grades | Tue, Dec 29 |
Academic Plan: Term I
| S. No. | Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ES 102 | Computing | 3 |
| 2 | HS 10X | Introduction to Writing I | 2 |
| 3 | FP 10X | Foundation Programme I | 1 |
| 4 | FP 10X | Foundation Programme II | 1 |
| Total | 7 | ||
Academic Plan: Term II
| S. No. | Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BE 101 | Introduction to Life Sciences: Fundamentals of Life | 4 |
| 2 | ES 101 | Engineering Graphics | 3 |
| 3 | ES 103 | Introduction to Electrical Systems | 4 |
| 4 | FP 101 | Introduction to Engineering | 1 |
| 5 | HS 10X | Introduction to Writing II | 2 |
| 6 | MA 101 | Mathematics I | 4 |
| 7 | PH 101 | Physics | 4 |
| Total | 22 | ||
Academic Plan: Term III
| S. No. | Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ES 104 | Introduction to Analog and Digital Electronics | 4 |
| 2 | HS 151 | Economics | 4 |
| 3 | MA 102 | Mathematics II | 4 |
| Total | 12 | ||
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