Archive · 29 Oct 2025
IIT Gandhinagar Sees Surge in JEE Main Applicant Interest, Computer Science Remains Top Choice
Imagine lots of students are picking which college and major they want to study for engineering.
IIT Gandhinagar is a popular choice for many!
This year, more students than ever want to study Computer Science and Engineering there.
It's like the most popular video game that everyone wants to play.
Also, a special program called Integrated Circuit Design and Technology has become super popular very quickly, with a lot more students choosing it this year.
This shows that engineering, especially anything related to computers and technology, is still a big dream for many young people.
IIT Gandhinagar continues to be a preferred institute for undergraduate engineering programs based on JEE Main data.
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) remains the most sought-after program, with a 14.73% increase in applicants.
The Integrated Circuit Design and Technology (ICDT) course saw the steepest rise in demand, increasing by 26.32%.
Nationwide trends show a continued dominance of computer science courses due to demand in AI, data analytics, and cybersecurity.
Nearly all four-year courses at IIT Gandhinagar experienced an increase in candidate selections compared to the previous year.
- Who
- Prospective undergraduate engineering students participating in JEE Main
- What
- Increased interest and selection of courses at IIT Gandhinagar, with Computer Science and Engineering being the most popular and Integrated Circuit Design and Technology seeing the steepest rise.
- When
- 2025 admissions cycle, with comparisons to 2024 data.
- Where
- IIT Gandhinagar
- Why
- Continued nationwide trend favoring computer science related fields due to demand in data analytics, AI, and cybersecurity; general popularity of IIT Gandhinagar for engineering programs.
- Most Opted Course
- Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
- Highest Increase in Demand
- Integrated Circuit Design and Technology (ICDT)
- CSE Applicant Count (2025)
- 21,739
- ICDT Applicant Count (2024)
- 8,335
- ICDT Applicant Count (2025)
- 10,529
- CSE Percentage Increase (2024-2025)
- 14.73%
- ICDT Percentage Increase (2024-2025)
- 26.32%