Student Council

The Student Council consists of secretaries who are responsible for managing the execution of activities in their respective domains. Student initiatives at IIT Gandhinagar are coordinated and executed by the Student Council and Student Senate. They are responsible for governance, long-term strategy building and the management of student activities on campus.

Nishant Tatar| Convener

Contact: 85308 32662
Email:maheshtatar@iitgn.ac.in | convener.ss@iitgn.ac.in

Nishant Tatar is a senior undergraduate student in the discipline of Materials Science and Engineering. He has been a part of numerous student activities on campus including the Technical Council for two years, the Student Academic Council, the Welfare Council, the Institutes Annual Technical Summit Amalthea, as well as various other initiatives on campus. With a passion for technology and his experiences across various domains, he aims to help the student body in fulfilling any goals it may have.

Nishant has an itch for tinkering with technology and hardware, and is always keen to discuss his interests. He also uses Arch, btw.

Yash Ahire | General Secretary

Contact: 7219193716
Email: yashahire@iitgn.ac.in | general.secretary@iitgn.ac.in

Yash is a B.Tech senior Undergraduate pursuing Mechanical Engineering with double minors in Management and Data Analysis. He is passionate about Data Analysis, Graphic design, Web design, Entrepreneurship, Leadership and Management. He enjoys meeting new people and hearing new perspectives, and he is always enthusiastic about trying out new initiatives and working in unconventional ways. Throughout his academic journey, he has actively taken up numerous positions of responsibility to contribute to the college community. These roles include serving as a Class Representative, Coordinator for Event Management and Design Team at Amalthea (IIT Gandhinagar's annual tech summit), Secretary of Vinteo (the Filmmaking club of IIT GN), Student Representative at the Media and Communications committee (IIT Gandhinagar) and Coordinator for Class Representatives and Course Feedback. He has also actively contributed to Blithchron as a Design team executive and even earned a bronze medal in the Inter IIT Cult meet 5.0. His leadership experience and collaborative spirit have inspired him to implement positive changes that enhance the lifestyle on campus.

Besides his academic and leadership pursuits, Yash enjoys playing cricket, volleyball, and chess. He is a fan of Tollywood movies as well.

Gaurav Mahendra| Welfare Secretary

Contact: 7627068716
Email: mahendragaurav@iitgn.ac.in | welfare.secretary@iitgn.ac.in

Gaurav Mahendra, popularly known as Mahendra, is a BTech fourth-year student pursuing Civil Engineering. He currently serves as the Welfare Secretary, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life on campus through the proper functioning of mess, laundry, food outlets, hostels, and other infrastructure facilities.

In his third year, Gaurav served as the Mess Secretary, introducing improvements in dining services, and has also held the position of Senator for the academic years 2021-2022 and 2023-2024. As a Senator, Gaurav was committed to representing his batch, addressing student grievances, and ensuring accountability within the Student Council, contributing to institutional development and governance reforms.

Outside of his responsibilities, Gaurav has a keen interest in Management and Finance, which he pursues alongside his academic and administrative duties.

Aditya Gupte| Academic Secretary

Contact: 96644 88377
Email: adityaaditya@iitgn.ac.in | academic.secretary@iitgn.ac.in

Aditya is a BTech Senior Undergraduate student pursuing Chemical Engineering at IIT Gandhinagar. He has always been passionate about technology and loves to play sports as well. He has gained good experience, holding numerous PORs that have also helped him grow as a person. He has been a part of the Student Academic Council (SAC) for two years, being the Coordinator for Academic Discussion Hours (ADH) and a general member of the council as well. Aditya has also been part of teams organizing various events, such as TedX and Amalthea, the annual technical summit of IITGN.

Aditya is also a state-level Table Tennis player and has represented the institute at various TT tournaments, including the Inter-IITs. He also served as the Table Tennis Secretary in the Sports Council. Aditya also enjoys reading fiction books and manga and watching sci-fi Hollywood movies and anime. He likes interacting with new people and intends to make a positive impact on the academic journey of the students.

Adit Rambhia | Sports Secretary

Contact: 88502 70294
Email: rambhiaadit@iitgn.ac.in | sports.secretary@iitgn.ac.in

Adit Rambhia is a senior undergraduate in the Department of Materials Engineering. He is passionate about learning about new technologies and processes involved in manufacturing newer materials. He has been a National-level swimmer and has a keen interest in swimming. He was involved in the organization of many sports events in the institute. He was also a part of the IIT Gandhinagar Contingent at the 36th and 37th Inter IIT Aquatics meet, where he won five gold medals, one silver medal, and the �Best Swimmer Award.� Last year, in his tenure as the Aquatics Secretary, he helped organize the Inter IIT Aquatics Meet. He also hosted the inaugural edition of the Dolphins Aquatics League, the Intra-College Aquatics League of IITGN.

Adit loves to meet other people and organize events and initiatives. He was also the coordinator of events and initiatives for the Student Academic Council, organizing events like quizzes and workshops for the students. He has been a senior member of the the Blithchron events team, the annual cultural fest of IIT Gandhinagar.

Aaryan Darad | Professional Development Council Secretary

Contact: 9998583773
Email: daradaaryan@iitgn.ac.in | pdc.secretary@iitgn.ac.in

Aaryan, a senior undergraduate pursuing a BTech in Computer Science and Engineering at IITGN, has held various roles, including Class Representative, SORT (Student Outreach and Relations Team) Member and Coordinator for Events and Initiatives, Student Academic Council. He was actively involved in organizing events to support students academically and professionally throughout his journey in the institute. He has been part of the CDS (Career Development Services) Placement team, dedicated to assisting students in their career pursuits. Aaryan's ambition is to build an environment ensuring every student achieves their career goals. As the overall coordinator of the Student Leadership Conclave, he has connected with student leaders from other IITs, enhancing his understanding of leadership principles and fostering a culture of leadership within the student community.

Additionally, Aaryan enjoys reading lengthy novels, watching movies, and pursuing acting and music as hobbies. Feel free to reach out to him anytime, as he is always up for engaging conversations at the Panchayat Circle.

Abhishek Meena | Cultural Secretary

Contact: 7340360895
Email: meenaabhishek@iitgn.ac.in | cultural.secretary@iitgn.ac.in

Abhishek Meena is a senior undergraduate student at IIT Gandhinagar, where he is pursuing his BTech in Electrical Engineering. Beyond his academic endeavors, Abhishek is deeply passionate about theater. He is actively involved in various theatrical forms including stage plays, street plays, and mime, and he also engages in important backstage work.

Additionally, He enjoys playing cricket and has participated in the Inter IIT Cultural Meet 5.0, showcasing his diverse interests and skills. His involvement extends to his roles as the Tinkerer's Lab Outreach Coordinator and the Laundry Coordinator in the Welfare Council, where he played a significant role in enhancing student life and services on campus.

Abhishek's broad range of interests and his active participation in both cultural and technical activities underscore his versatile personality and his dedication to a variety of pursuits.

Parth Deshpande | Industry Relations and Projects Secretary

Contact: 9527662004
Email: deshpandeparth@iitgn.ac.in | irp.secretary@iitgn.ac.in

Parth Deshpande is a senior undergraduate in Mechanical Engineering at IIT GN and is deeply interested in tech and management. Pursuing double minors in Computer Science and Management, he's a versatile student with diverse academic passions. Parth's achievements include winning bronze at the Inter-IIT Tech Meet 2022 and representing IIT GN at HSBC's India Business Case Program, providing him with valuable insights into industry dynamics and entrepreneurship. Additionally, Parth co-founded the Consulting and Product Management Hobby Group at IIT GN and actively contributed to Amalthea's sponsorship and tech expo team. His leadership extends to serving on the Industrial Relations & Projects (IR&P) Council, first as a member and later as a coordinator, where he facilitated student-industry interactions and community development. He is passionate about improving student culture and making sure that IIT Gandhinagar remains an important name in the industry.

Naman Dharmani | Technical Secretary

Contact: 83780 09665
Email: dharmaninaman@iitgn.ac.in | technical.secretary@iitgn.ac.in

Naman Dharmani is a senior undergraduate student in Computer Science and Engineering. A deep Technophile at heart, he is always up for any discussion involving cutting edge technology and research. He has deep interest in computer systems, tinkering with hardware devices and using the power of software and tech to solve real world problems. Having served in the Technical Council for the past two years, he has led many initiatives aimed at encouraging students to dive deeper into tech in general through the Technical Clubs, particularly IGNITE (our intra college fun and technical fest).

Student Senate

The Student Senate is an elected body that deliberates on various aspects of student life at IIT Gandhinagar. The Student Senate, which meets thrice a semester, has representation from BTech, MA, MSc, MTech and PhD students. Currently there are 19 students in the senate. The Student Senate is coordinated by the Convener. The Student Senate has, under its domain, multiple standing committees viz. Health Committee, Hostel Maintenance Committee, Mess Council, Alumni Association Committee, Steering Committee of senate, Election Commission and Rules & Procedures Committee. The members of the current Student counsel are the following.

List of Senators

Post

Name

Contact

Mail

B.Tech 21 Senator

Shrijan Sahu

8827809399

sahushrijan@iitgn.ac.in

Dhruv Gupta

7490901617

amitgupta@iitgn.ac.in

Nishant Tatar

8530832662

maheshtatar@iitgn.ac.in

B.Tech 22 Senator

Abhijeet Singh

8602177123

abhijeets@iitgn.ac.in

Shambhavi Agrawal

9827948651

shambhavi.agrawal@iitgn.ac.in

Pranjal Gaur

8887853269

pranjal.gaur@iitgn.ac.in

Anmol Bhargava

9571571943

anmol.bhargava@iitgn.ac.in

B.Tech 23 Senator

Rathod Nithesh

9550373566

23110272@iitgn.ac.in

Antariksh Milind Dongre

8780165317

23110031@iitgn.ac.in

Arin Mehta

9512800200

23110038@iitgn.ac.in

Arth Dubey

9589957725

23110046@iitgn.ac.in

Ph.D. Senator

Guru Sharan N

8971818010

gurusharan.n@iitgn.ac.in

UG Girl Senator

Aditi Garg

9027560849

gargaditi@iitgn.ac.in

PG Girl Senator

Purbali Paul

8595682549

purbali.paul@iitgn.ac.in

M.A. 23 Senator

Muhammed Luqman O P

9567718746

muhammed.p@iitgn.ac.in

M.Sc. 23 Senator

Mohd Shaban Shaikh

9082937253

mohd.shaikh@iitgn.ac.in

Hritik

7009799636

hritik.23510045@iitgn.ac.in

M.Tech. 23 Senator

Shubham Ravindra Kshirsagar

8983615187

shubham.kshirsagar@iitgn.ac.in

Avinash Gorakala

9100283711

gorakala.avinash@iitgn.ac.in

Committees:

Alumni Relations Office

The Alumni Relations Office at IIT Gandhinagar was established with the motive to give a platform for the Alumni to contact and connect with the alma mater. The alumni of IIT Gandhinagar can contact Alumni Relations office for any requests related to the institute. The office will also act as a catalyst to improve the connections of IITGN alumni and give an opportunity to cash-in on each other�s knowledge and help create a network of well-informed and well-connected alumni who are willing to help each other and the Institute. It will also keep alumni updated about various activities that are happening in the campus, thus helping them to stay connected with IIT Gandhinagar.

Health Committee

Health Committee at IITGN strives to improve the health of IITGN family in all ways possible. Health Committee helps provide temporary health treatment through immediate first aid and creates awareness on issues related to health. Committee members are trained to follow a systematic procedure for treatment in emergency situations.

Events Organised :

  • A Quotes writing competition was organized so that people come up with Health related interesting and meaningful quotes. (Around 45 students participated)
  • A blood donation camp was set up in IIT Gandhinagar in association with The Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute Blood Bank (GCRI).
  • Facebook Page of Health Committee

    Election Commission

    Election Commission IIT Gandhinagar is a formal body to conduct elections for student council , student senate and for the position of class representative.

    EC has set of rules and regulations to conduct elections and to ensure free and fair elections. Members of EC are expanding every year as per the population of voters to ensure smooth functioning of Election Commission. EC also take measures to increase voting percentage by various innovative measures.

    Facebook Page of Election Commission

    Maintenance Committee

    The committee looks after all the maintenance facilities provided to the students in the hostels.

    • For each hostel, committee includes a faculty supervisor and student team.
    • Each hostel has a hostel warden/caretakers and other maintenance staff.