Compare IIT Gandhinagar (IIT GN) vs HBTU Kanpur

Admission is generally offered on the basis of an interview and a written test (if any). The Institute will invite a limited number of candidates for a written test (if any) and interview based on the academic records and/or GATE score. The Institute reserves the right to use its own judgment while determining the candidate's level of competency based on the available information.

The written test (if any) is generally based on the topics related to general aptitude (logical reasoning, analytical and numerical ability, etc.), engineering mathematics, and basic courses in various disciplines up to 3rd year of undergraduate programme. The candidates who do not qualify in the written test need not appear for the interview. The reserved category candidates will be given due relaxation in cutoff marks as per the norms.

Due to the ongoing covid-19 pandemic scenario, the interview and the written test (if any) may be conducted via online platforms.

The admissions shall be based on the merit of the candidates in JEE (Main / any other National Level Entrance Examination as specified by the University.

Admission to B Tech program through lateral entry for Diploma holder candidates is allowed directly in Second year (third semester). These admissions shall be based on the merit of the candidates in the National Level Entrance Examination conducted by the University.

Minimum of 55% marks / 5.5 (on a 10 point scale) in B.E. /B.Tech./M.Sc. or equivalent in appropriate branches (50% marks for SC /ST).

Candidates who have a valid GATE score (at the time of interview/written test) are eligible to apply for M.Tech. GATE is not required for application to the PGDIIT programme.

B.Tech. graduates from the IITs with CGPA/CPI of 8.0 or above (on scale of 10) would be eligible to admission without having to appear in GATE.

The eligibility criteria mentioned above is minimum and the disciplines may use higher cut-off levels for shortlisting. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/PD categories would be eligible for relaxations, as per norms, in the selection criteria.

Qualifications for admission to B Tech program shall be as per the provisions of the Ordinances and the decisions of the Academic Council / Admission Committee of the University.

Admission through Entrance Examination

The candidate should have passed 12th standard of U.P. Board or (10 + 2) Examination from any other board with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks (55% in case of the candidates belonging to SC/ST category) in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics without grace in any of these subjects. In addition, the candidate should have studied a minimum of five subjects (including the above three and English) in his / her qualifying examination. In addition, all other eligibility conditions for appearing in JEE (Mains) Examination shall be applicable to the candidates.

Direct Admission to Second Year through Lateral Entry Scheme Candidates of UP domicile, who have passed 3 or 4 year Diploma with a minimum 60% mark without grace from institutions recognized by the U.P. Board of Technical Education or equivalent in the relevant branch of Engineering / Technology as the one in which he/she intends to take admission in B Tech program shall be eligible for admission directly to the second year as per AICTE norms. The admission under this category shall be made through a National Level Entrance Examination conducted by the University. The candidates of UP domicile, who have passed B.Sc. in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with 60% marks without grace in aggregate from a recognized University shall also be eligible for admission in B Tech Second Year subject to availability of seats remaining from Diploma holders.