Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DA-IICT) is one of the premier universities in the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in India. DAIICT was established in the year 2001 and is named after Lt. Dhirubhai Ambani, the founder of Reliance Group. The institute is recognized by UGC and accredited with an ‘A’ Grade by NAAC. As per NIRF Rankings, DAIICT ranks among the top 3 technology institutions in India. Further, the Institute is the recipient of the Centre of Excellence award from the Government of Gujarat.
DAIICT Gandhinagar offers various programs at UG, PG & Doctoral Levels such as B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, M.Des, and PhD. B.Tech is one of the flagship courses offered at DAIICT. DAIICT B.tech Admission is based on a valid score in JEE-Main or GUJCET. The tuition fee for B.Tech at DAIICT is INR 1,50,000 Per Semester. The institute accepts GATE scores for admission to its M.Tech program. Furthermore, it also grants M.Tech admission based on entrance examinations conducted at selected centers all over the country. DAIICT B.Des Admission is based CEED/DAT followed by an Interview.
As per the latest statistics, DAIICT Placement highest package offered stands at INR 82 LPA.
DAIICT Highlights
Here are some important highlights on DAIICT Gandhinagar.
Particulars |
Details |
Institute Name |
Dhirubhai Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DA-IICT) |
Location |
Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India |
Established | Type |
2001 | Private |
Approved by |
UGC |
Accredited By |
“A” Grade by NAAC |
Courses Offered |
B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, M.Des, and PhD. |
Flagship Courses |
B.Tech |
Basic Admission Criteria |
Entrance Based |
Entrance Exam |
JEE-Main/GUJCET/ GATE/ CEED/ DAT |
Scholarship |
Yes |
Top Recruiters |
Google, Yahoo, Amazon, Hike, Airtel, Deloitte, Infosys, LinkedIn |
Official Website |
https://www.daiict.ac./ |
DAIICT Courses & Fees
DAIICT offers limited courses at UG & PG levels. At the undergraduate level, it offers B.Tech in specializations such as Information and Communication Technology, Honours in ICT with a minor in Computational Science, Mathematics and Computing, Electronics and VLSI Design. At the post-graduate level, Dhirubhai Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DAIICT) offers M.Tech, M.Sc & M.Des. Furthermore, it also offers Ph.D in various specializations.
Here is a brief information on DAIICT Gandhinagar Courses & Fees 2024.
Course |
Eligibility Criteria |
Selection Criteria |
Tuition Fee |
B.Tech |
10+2 (Class XII) or its equivalent with Mathematics, Physics and any one of Chemistry/Bio-technology/Computer Science/Biology. |
JEE-MAIN / GUJCET |
INR 1,50,000 Per Semester |
M.Tech |
60% aggregate in BE/BTech in the relevant stream (All-India Category)
65% aggregate in BE/BTech. in the relevant stream (Gujarat Category) |
GATE/ Entrance Test followed by Counselling
|
INR 71,000 Per Semester |
M.Sc |
A Bachelor’s degree with an aggregate of 60% or its equivalent. |
Entrance Test |
INR 65,000 – INR 1,37,000 Per Semester |
M.Des |
A Bachelor’s degree with an aggregate of 60% or its equivalent. |
A valid CEED score followed by DAT & Interview |
INR 1,04,000 Per Semester |
Note: The Entrance test is to be conducted at selected centers all over the country. The tentative list of centers includes DAIICT Gandhinagar, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Benguluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata, New Delhi, Pune, Rajkot and more. It will be a multiple-choice answers test for a duration of 90 minutes.
DAIICT Admission 2024
Dhirubhai Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DAIICT) Admission 2024 for UG & PG programs is conducted as per the entrance exam. DAIICT admissions to B.Tech program under the All India Category is done based on valid marks in JEE Mains entrance exams and GUJCET for the Gujarat Category. For admission to the DAIICT M.Tech program, the candidate can seek admission either through a GATE score or based on scores obtained in the entrance exam and the interview.
DAIICT B.Tech Admission 2024: Candidates must fill out the application form online by paying a non-refundable application fee of INR 1770 (INR 1500 plus GST 18%). Based on the All India Rank of Joint Entrance Examination 2024 (JEE-2024) Main, candidates will be shortlisted and offered admission (confirmed/waitlisted) in order of their merit. The institute will communicate with students via mail if a student gets shortlisted. After that, the aspirant will be called for counseling and must appear with all the necessary documents.
DAIICT M.Tech Admission 2024: Interested candidates have to fill out a non-refundable online application for INR 1770. A merit list will be prepared for GATE-Qualified candidates followed by online counselling. For Non-GATE qualified candidates the merit list will be prepared based on the entrance test score conducted at selected centers in the country.
DAIICT Cutoffs 2024
DAIICT Cutoff 2024 is out based on GUJCET scores. The table given below shows Round 1 opening and closing ranks.
Academic Program Name |
Quota |
Round 1 Opening Rank |
Round 1 Closing Rank |
Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design and Technology) |
GUJCET-based |
145 |
217 |
Hons. in ICT with a minor in Computational Science (CS) |
GUJCET-based |
8 |
72 |
Information & Communication Technology |
GUJCET-based |
17 |
129 |
Mathematics and Computing |
GUJCET-based |
5 |
58 |
DAIICT Placements 2024
DAIICT Placement 2024 has not been released yet, will it be updated here once released. Here are some highlights on DAIICT Placements.
Particulars |
UG Placement Statistics 2023 |
PG Placement Statistics 2023 |
Highest Package Offered |
INR 82 LPA |
INR 45.05 LPA |
No. of students placed |
309 |
212 |
Median Package |
INR 17.10 LPA |
INR 08.10 LPA |
Top Recruiters at DAIICT Placements are given below:
DAIICT Rankings 2024
DAIICT Ranking for the year 2024 will be updated here once released. Till then, have a look at some latest rankings for Dhirubhai Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DAIICT)
Stream |
IIRF 2023 Ranking |
IIRF 2024 Ranking |
Overall |
#1 out of 171 in India 2023
|
#1 out of 161 in India 2024
|
B.Tech |
#3 out of 166 in India 2023
|
#3 out of 173 in India 2024
|
DAIICT Scholarships
DA-IICT provides both Merit & Merit-cum-Means scholarships to students of its Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs. The amount ranges from full to partial tuition fee waiver depending on the student’s academic credentials and financial condition. Additionally, MTech students who are GATE-qualified and Ph.D. research scholars receive financial assistance in the form of Teaching Assistantships.
Some of the scholarships offered by DAIICT are mentioned below:
- DA-IICT Scholarships to M.Sc (Data Science) Students
- UG/PG Cybage Khushboo Scholarships
- M.Sc. (IT) Scholarships
- DA-IICT Scholarships to M.Sc. (Agriculture Analytics) Students
- Jai Jhulelal Scholarships for B.Tech. Students
- The Satnaam WaheGuruji Scholarships for B.Tech Students
DAIICT Campus
DAIICT Campus is spread over 50 acres at Gandhinagar, Gujrat. The Institute provides a serene environment that fosters a culture that fosters multi-disciplinary thinking and promotes innovation and research by emphasizing academic-industry engagement and global collaboration.
DAIICT offers various facilities to its students. Some of the facilities are mentioned below:
- Resource Centre: DAIICT Library is built over an area of around 16000 sq ft. which can accommodate 300 persons at a time. There are a total of 31020 books, 11230 e-books, 5674 e-journals, 78 print journals, 10 databases, 663 theses and 3913 audiovisual materials available for students.
- ITC infrastructure: DA-IICT has a modern eco-friendly, fully networked campus that is well maintained & provides high internet speed which students can use for their studies. There are over 1300 Desktop PCs and 75 Laptops deployed for use by faculty and staff.
- Lecture Complex: The campus has various lecture complexes.
- Food courts: There is a total of 7 food courts offering a wide range of food from north India to south India. The food courts are outsourced to be run by experienced caterers who can offer food at an affordable price to the students. All Amul products are available at the food court apart from eggs.
- Medical Facilities: The institute has a medical center that is well-equipped with reasonable stock of medicines. To offer medical service 24/7, two doctors visit campus daily. At the beginning of every academic year, an updated panel of medical specialists is also announced. Doctors don’t charge any fees for consultations and medicines. An Institute vehicle with a Driver is always on 24×7 duties to handle medical emergencies.
- Campus Security: The campus is well secured with security coverage round the clock. The security supervisors and guards at DAIICT Gandhinagar are well-trained.
- Sports Complex: DAIICT Sports complex comprises 2 Basketball courts, an Athletic track (400mtrs), 3 Indoor Badminton courts, a Cricket field, a Gymnasium with all modern facilities, a Football ground. 2 Volleyball Courts, Table Tennis Hall equipped with six tables & 2 Yoga and meditation zones.
DAIICT Alumni
Here is a list of DAIICT Gandhinagar Notable Alumni.
Name |
Achievements |
Photos |
Chintan Parmar |
The physics & astronomy category recipient of the PLOS ONE Early Career Travel Award |
|
Chitra Gurnani Daga |
The Co-Founder and CEO of Thrillophilia |
|
Ratnik Gandhi |
Assistant Professor with the School of Engineering and Applied Science, Ahmedabad, and postdoctoral fellow with Tel Aviv University, Israel. |
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Bhavesh Manglan |
Co-Founder of Delhivery |
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How to Reach DAIICT?
DAIICT Gandhinagar is well-connected via roadways, airways and railways. The ways to reach DAIICT are mentioned below:
- The nearest airport to DAIICT is Ahmedabad Airport. The airport has taxi services available 24/7 that can be hired to take you to the campus.
- There are regular buses also available at a short distance from the airport which take you to either Gh-0 or Ch-0. From there, you can take an auto to reach the campus. The distance between the campus and GH-0/CH-0 is less than 1 km.
- Government buses shuttling between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar run regularly.
DAIICT FAQs
Ques. Does DAIICT Gandhinagar have any collaborations?
Ans. Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information Communication and Technology has collaborations with several industry leaders, organizations, and companies to provide hands-on experience to its students as well as help with placements.
Here is a list of the collaborations and partnerships of DAIICT:
DAIICT Collaborations |
Macak Technologies LLP, Gandhinagar, Gujarat |
University of Swaziland (UoS), Swaziland |
The Government of Gujarat |
ISRO |
Tata Consultancy Services |
University of Evora |
University of Hildesheim (Germany) |
University of Evora (Portugal) |
SAC |
Ques. Why choose DAIICT Gandhinagar?
Ans. Here are some insights on DAIICT.
- DA-IICT offers three undergraduate and six -post-graduate programs including a doctoral program in ICT and allied disciplines, Mathematics and Computational Science, Humanities, and Social Sciences. More details available at https://www.daiict.ac.in/programs-of-study
- Cutting-edge curriculum designed to prepare students to meet the demands of the fast-changing field of information and Communication Technology.
- Best-in-class faculty with doctorates from prominent institutions worldwide with exceptional research credentials.
- Close collaborations with industry, teaching, and research institutions in India and abroad for faculty exchange, joint research, and guidance of masters, doctoral and postdoctoral scholars.
- Holistic development of students through classroom learning combined with practical projects and industry engagement makes them industry-ready.
Ques. What are the courses offered at DAIICT?
Ans. At UG level, DAIICT offers B.Tech in specializations such as Information and Communication Technology, Honours in ICT with a minor in Computational Science, Mathematics and Computing, Electronics and VLSI Design. At post-graduate level, Dhirubhai Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DAIICT) offers M.Tech, M.Sc & M.Des. Furthermore, it also offers Ph.D in various specializations.
Ques. Who are the top recruiters at DAIICT Placements?
Ans. The top recruiters at DAIICT Placements are Google, Yahoo, Amazon, Hike, Airtel, Deloitte, Infosys, LinkedIn.
Ques. Is there any scholarships offered at DAIICT?
Ans. Yes, DAIICT offers a variety of scholarships to meritorious and deserving students. Some of the scholarships offered by DAIICT are mentioned below:
- DA-IICT Scholarships to M.Sc (Data Science) Students
- UG/PG Cybage Khushboo Scholarships
- M.Sc. (IT) Scholarships
- DA-IICT Scholarships to M.Sc. (Agriculture Analytics) Students
- Jai Jhulelal Scholarships for B.Tech. Students
- The Satnaam WaheGuruji Scholarships for B.Tech Students
Ques. Is there any cast reservation for the selection process in undergraduate programs under the All India Category at DAIICT?
Ans. DA-IICT provides reservations to candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Ques. Can a candidate get direct admission into DAIICT for the B.Tech program under the All India Category?
Ans. No, DAIICT doesn’t provide admission to B.Tech program under the All India Category. The admission is done purely on the basis of JEE-Main.
Ques. Which specializations are offered by DAIICT under the M.Tech (ICT) at DA-IICT?
Ans. DAIICT offers M.Tech (ICT) in Machine Learning, Software Systems & VLSI & Embedded Systems.
Ques. Is the offline application available for undergraduate programs at DAIICT?
Ans. No, applications for undergraduate programs are available online only at DAIICT.
Ques. Are distance learning courses available at DAIICT?
Ans. No, at present, DAIICT does not offer any distance learning programs.
Ques. Are there any stipendary benefits for M.Tech, (ICT) students?
Ans. All GATE-admitted students would be eligible for a monthly stipend of INR 12400/- in the form of Teaching Assistants in the first semester. In subsequent semesters, the continuation would depend on their academic records. Non-GATE admitted candidates will be considered for teaching assistantships based on their credentials.