Student Council

The Student Council at IIT Gandhinagar is composed of secretaries elected by the entire student body. These secretaries are entrusted with overseeing and executing activities within their respective domains. The Council plays a central role in coordinating student initiatives, managing campus activities, and shaping long-term strategies. It serves as the primary body for student governance and ensures the smooth functioning of student-led efforts across the institute.

Siddharth Sachin Doshi | General Secretary

Contact: 8208710144
Email: siddharth.doshi@iitgn.ac.in | general.secretary@iitgn.ac.in

Siddharth is a final-year undergraduate student in the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Gandhinagar. His academic interests span VLSI applications and the broader semiconductor industry, while he is also pursuing a Minor in management.
He began his leadership journey as a Senator during his first year, and later went on to become a Student Guide for two years, offering mentorship and guidance to the incoming batches. He has also contributed to the institute’s cultural fest and technical summit as the Sponsorship Coordinator for Blithchron and Marketing Executive for Amalthea. In addition, he also served as the Hostel Coordinator under the Welfare Council.
In recognition of his sustained commitment to inclusive leadership and community development, Siddharth was awarded the Scholarship for Excellence in Social Work and Leadership for the academic year 2024–25.
Outside the classrooms and council discussions, Siddharth is an enthusiastic trekker, always ready to explore new trails, and enjoys networking, both as a personal passion and professional strength. He believes in learning through people and experiences and strives to bring the same spirit of connection and curiosity to every role he takes on.

Thakur Sridhar Singh| Welfare Secretary

Contact: 6362578897
Email: sridharsingh.thakur@iitgn.ac.in | welfare.secretary@iitgn.ac.in

Sridhar is a senior undergraduate student at IIT Gandhinagar, pursuing Mechanical Engineering. He currently serves as the Welfare Secretary, where he focuses on improving student life through better mess services, laundry systems, and hostel-related matters. Known for being approachable and solution-oriented, he enjoys talking to different people and finding practical ways to solve everyday problems.
Sridhar is passionate about building products and spending time in maker spaces. He has worked on several hands-on projects and won the Gold medal at the ASME Mechathon for a product design challenge. He also has a strong interest in Continuum Mechanics.
Outside academics, Sridhar loves debating, playing the harmonium, and enjoying a game of badminton. He is a fan of long conversations over chai and has a strong interest in philosophy. He speaks multiple languages, including English, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, and a bit of Marathi, which helps him connect with a wide range of people on campus.

Shrishti Mishra| Academic Secretary

Contact: 9263870017
Email: shrishti.mishra@iitgn.ac.in | academic.secretary@iitgn.ac.in

Shrishti Mishra is the Academic Secretary at IIT Gandhinagar for the academic year 2025–26. A final-year undergraduate in Mechanical Engineering with a Minor in CSE, she is committed to shaping the Student Academic Council into an inclusive academic space—one that bridges the gap between students, faculty, and the broader academic community.
Recognizing the diverse academic needs across programs at IITGN, her vision as Academic Secretary focuses on promoting inclusivity, accessibility, and meaningful engagement for all students.
Beyond academics, Shrishti enjoys meeting new people and organizing events and initiatives. She previously served as the Coordinator of Events and Initiatives for the Student Academic Council, where she organized activities such as quizzes and workshops to enrich the student experience. As an organizing member of the Student Leadership Conclave, she collaborated with student leaders from other IITs, deepening her understanding of leadership and contributing to a culture of student-led growth.
Shrishti also has a keen interest in playing tennis, coding, acting, and learning new things. In her previous year, she was a senior member of both Blithchron, IIT Gandhinagar’s annual cultural festival, and Amalthea, the institute’s technical summit.

Keshav Sobania | Sports Secretary

Contact: 7240638176
Email: keshav.sobania@iitgn.ac.in | sports.secretary@iitgn.ac.in

Keshav Sobania is a senior undergraduate in Chemical Engineering at IIT Gandhinagar and is currently serving as the Sports Secretary. He has represented IITGN in volleyball at multiple Inter IIT meets and has also played basketball at the state level.
He has been actively involved in organizing both inter-college and intra-college sports leagues on campus, including events like Hallabol and Spike Summit. From planning schedules to managing teams and handling challenges during events, Keshav works to make sure everything runs smoothly and everyone enjoys being part of it.
As Sports Secretary, he aims to make sports more inclusive and accessible to every student on campus. His vision is to improve facilities, increase participation, and create a stronger, more connected sports culture at IITGN.

Mumuksh Anilkumar | Professional Development Council Secretary

Contact: 8459610057
Email: mumuksh.jain@iitgn.ac.in | pdc.secretary@iitgn.ac.in

Mumuksh is the Professional Development Council Secretary at IIT Gandhinagar for the academic year 2025–26. A final-year undergraduate of Electrical Engineering, he is dedicated to enhancing students’ professional readiness through skill-building workshops, career guidance sessions, industry interactions, and placement preparation activities.
As head of the institute’s training cell, Mumuksh works to bridge the gap between academics and industry by coordinating initiatives like [Industrial Experience Series for Internships & Placements, Mock Interviews, Career Exposure sessions]. His goal is to equip peers with the resources and insights they need to pursue meaningful and impactful careers, while strengthening IITGN’s vibrant professional ecosystem.
Outside of academics, he is passionate about guiding peers in their professional journeys, and remains committed to fostering a community of growth, collaboration, and lifelong learning.

Jovit Jayan | Cultural Secretary

Contact: 9400907585
Email: jovit.jayan@iitgn.ac.in | cultural.secretary@iitgn.ac.in

Jovit Jayan is a senior undergraduate in the Department of Electrical Engineering at IIT Gandhinagar. His academic interests lie in signal processing and generative AI, with research experience in beamforming and image editing using diffusion models.
Throughout his time at IITGN, Jovit has actively contributed to the campus cultural scene through multiple leadership and creative roles. As the Secretary of Sargam, the institute’s music club, he led the club through a dynamic year of performances and competitions — including winning multiple gold medals in Battle of the Bands competitions. He also played a key role in organizing and curating musical performances for major institute events.
Jovit was part of the Blithchron events team, where he worked on organizing different events and coordinating performances for IITGN’s annual cultural festival. Additionally, he contributed as a member of the Marketing Team for Amalthea, the institute’s annual technical summit, helping promote and manage outreach for the event.
A dedicated performer and creative collaborator, Jovit is passionate about music, teamwork, and creating platforms that bring students together through cultural expression.

Rupak Banerjee | Industry Relations and Projects Secretary

Contact: 9007669974
Email: rupak.banerjee@iitgn.ac.in | irp.secretary@iitgn.ac.in

Rupak Banerjee is a senior undergraduate at IIT Gandhinagar pursuing a Dual Major in Mechanical Engineering and Artificial Intelligence. His interests lie at the intersection of startups, technology, finance, and management, making him a multifaceted contributor to the student and innovation ecosystem.
Rupak’s achievements include securing a ₹25,000 honorarium at Invention Factory 2024 and earning a provisional patent for his project. He was selected among the top finalists to represent IITGN at MCX's Zonal Finals (West Region), emerging from a competitive pool of over 10,000 students across 650+ institutes nationwide.
With a strong entrepreneurial drive, Rupak has served as the Overall Coordinator of the Entrepreneurship Initiative (EII), acting as the primary point of contact for startup-related activities and student support. His leadership experience extends to being the Finance Core at Hackrush Hackathon, where he managed operations and budgeting, and serving in key roles of Sr. Sponsorship & Public Relations Executive for Inter-IIT Sports Meet 2023 & Blithchron, and the Welfare Council.
Rupak is also actively working towards reviving the Consulting & Product Management Hobby Groups, strengthening industry connections through IR&P and CoLab, and founding the Student Alumni Cell to bridge the gap between students and alumni networks.
“Bridging innovation with intent — because the future belongs to those who build and connect.”

Chandrabhan Patel | Technical Secretary

Contact: 6376471802
Email: chandrabhan.patel@iitgn.ac.in | technical.secretary@iitgn.ac.in

Chandrabhan Patel is a final-year B.Tech student in Computer Science and Engineering. He is interested in cybersecurity, computer networks, and enjoys tinkering with systems to understand how they work. He has been a part of the Technical Council for the past two years and has actively contributed to various technical activities. His aim is to nurture and grow the tech culture among students by encouraging them to explore, learn, and build using technology.

Student Senate

Shambhavi Agrawal| Convener

Contact: 98279 48651
Email:shambhavi.agrawal@iitgn.ac.in | convener.ss@iitgn.ac.in

Shambhavi is a senior undergraduate student in Electrical Engineering at IIT Gandhinagar. In her first year, she served as the Class Representative and has been the elected Senator for her batch for the past two years. This year, she broke the record by winning the senate elections with the highest number of votes ever in the history of IITGN. Over the years, she has been part of various student-led committees, including Blithchron (the annual cultural fest), Amalthea (the annual technical summit), and TEDxIITGandhinagar. She also participated in the Inter IIT Cultural Meet 5.0.
Always ready to take on new challenges, Shambhavi enjoys exploring new ideas and helping out wherever she can. She loves meeting people, listening to their stories, and discussing different perspectives. She enjoys reading fiction and is an excellent Table Tennis player. She is also a trained Kathak dancer and learns shooting in her free time nowadays.

The Student Senate is an elected body comprising senators who represent their respective academic batches. It serves as a platform for deliberation on various aspects of student life at IIT Gandhinagar. Meeting multiple times each semester, the Senate includes representatives from the BTech, MA, MSc, MTech, and PhD programs. Currently, it consists of 29 student members.

The Senate is coordinated by an elected representative from among the senators, known as the Convener, also referred to as the Speaker of the Student Senate. The Student Council is an integral part of the Senate and actively contributes to its discussions and decisions.

The Student Senate operates through multiple standing committees, which assist in its functioning and provide oversight on relevant matters. The current members of the Student Council are as follows:

List of Senators

Name

Mail

Contact

Post

Abhijeet Singhabhijeet.abhijeet@iitgn.ac.in8454876676BTech Senator 22
More Shubham Pundlikshubham.more@iitgn.ac.in9730244366
Rahul Pandeyrahul.pandey@iitgn.ac.in9369811105
Shambhavi Agrawalshambhavi.agrawal@iitgn.ac.in9827948651
Desai Nandan Ashishbhai23110088@iitgn.ac.in7778800997BTech Senator 23
Kommanapalli Hemanth23110170@iitgn.ac.in6381228299
Antariksh Milind Dongre23110031@iitgn.ac.in9173606682
Patel Ridham Vijaykumar23110238@iitgn.ac.in9712901729
Shreya Anbu24110331@iitgn.ac.in7019593998BTech Senator 24
Bereela Arun Kumar24110067@iitgn.ac.in9392424540
Vedant Bondekar24110384@iitgn.ac.in7020902281
Rakhi23310082@iitgn.ac.in9210862711PhD Senator
Vamshikrishna Polojuvamshikrishna.poloju@iitgn.ac.in9550162823
Siya Shalin Patilsiya.patil@iitgn.ac.in9403359507UG Girl Senator
Prajaktha Gurung24520033@iitgn.ac.in7584015070PG Girl Senator
Mohasin Shakil Mujawar24210064@iitgn.ac.in9139074373MTech Senator 24
Venugopal Bhamidi24250106@iitgn.ac.in9398060764
Tejas Komalsingh Girase24210106@iitgn.ac.in9881003466
Raj Bahadur24510103@iitgn.ac.in 8584802584 MSc Senator 24
Roki Modak24510111@iitgn.ac.in7439891725
Adrija Bhattacharya24520003@iitgn.ac.in9907396860MA Senator 24

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.

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