About the Institute
IIT Goa, a young institute of higher learning, is dedicated to cultivating a comprehensive understanding of the intersection of science, technology, and society, as well as the broader concerns and interests of humanity. Through its unwavering commitment to critical thinking, creativity, interdisciplinary study, and scholarship, the institute strives for excellence in teaching and research. Balancing the academia-industry divide, IIT Goa upholds the integrity, excellence, and initiative for which IITs are renowned. The institute fosters an environment that nurtures both academic and cultural activities, empowering its members to contribute to their fullest potential and explore new horizons.
Currently operating from its temporary campus at Farmagudi, IIT Goa offers undergraduate BTech programs in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Electrical Engineering (EE), Mathematics and Computing, and Mechanical Engineering (ME). Furthermore, IIT Goa provides postgraduate MTech programs in CSE, EE, and ME. Research plays a vital role at the institute, with PhD programs offered through its seven Schools: School of Chemical and Material Sciences, School of Electrical Sciences, School of Humanities and Social Sciences, School of Interdisciplinary Life Sciences, School of Mathematics and Computer Science, School of Mechanical Sciences, and School of Physical Sciences. This emphasis on research showcases IIT Goa's commitment to advancing knowledge and pushing the boundaries of various disciplines.
Academic Structure
The Institute offers four undergraduate (B. Tech) programs in engineering and follows a semester system. An academic year (July-April) consists of the Autumn and Spring semesters. Each semester is approximately 16 weeks. The first semester begins in the last week of July and ends in the last week of November. The second semester starts in the first week of January and ends in the last week of April. In each of the first year's two semesters, a student must register for the relevant courses listed in the curriculum for that semester.
The Institute follows a credit system. Credits are allotted to various courses depending on the number of lectures, tutorials and laboratory hours per week. The student’s performance in a course is continuously evaluated throughout the semester through a mid-semester examination, quizzes and culminates in the award of a Grade on a 10-point scale. Performance in a semester is evaluated in terms of the weighted average of grade points secured in all the courses registered in that semester, which is known as the Semester Performance Index (SPI). A Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) is the weighted average of the grade points obtained in all the courses registered by the student since the time of joining the Institute.
A B.Tech program consists of eight semesters spread over four years. During the first semester, all branches will have a common curriculum. The undergraduate programs offered by IIT Goa are as follows,
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Duration
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Programme
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Total Seats
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4 Years
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B. Tech in Computer Science and Engineering
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40
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4 Years
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B. Tech in Electrical Engineering
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43
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4 Years
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B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering
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45
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4 Years
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B. Tech in Mathematics and Computing
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29
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Rules For Change Branch
Introduction
Students admitted to undergraduate programs at the Indian Institute of Technology Goa (IIT Goa) are allowed to change their branch after completing their first two semesters of the academic program.
Seats Available for Branch Change
Three types of seats are available to students for branch change, namely
Additional seats – Additional seats are the seats additionally created in a branch to effect the branch change. These are limited to a maximum of 10% of the sanctioned strength of each branch, more precisely ⌊S*10/100⌋, where S is the sanctioned strength of the branch. These seats are of category Open.
Vacant seats – Vacant seats are
(i) The seats that remain vacant after the completion of the admission procedures at the beginning of the academic program.
(ii) The seats vacated by the students who have withdrawn from programs during the first semester and whose withdrawals have been approved by the Senate of IIT Goa.
The seats vacated by the students in the preparatory program are not considered as Vacant seats for the purpose of branch change.
Vacant seats for re-allocation – A Vacant seat for re-allocation is a seat vacated by a student in a branch when the student is allocated a branch change to a different branch.
Categories of Seats
Both the vacant seats and vacant seats for re-allocation preserve the categories assigned to them in the seat matrix. These categories are,
- Open
- Open-PwD
- Gen-EWS
- Gen-EWS-PwD
- SC
- SC-PwD
- ST
- ST-PwD
- OBC-NCL
- OBC-NCL-PwD
A Vacant seat (2.2) of a reserved category is allotted only to students of the respective category.
When a student in Branch A vacates a seat of category X on account of branch change, it creates a Vacant seat for re-allocation in Branch A of category X.
A Vacant seat for re-allocation in a reserved category is available only to students of the respective category.
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for branch change, a student must satisfy the following criteria.
- The student must have completed all the prescribed course credits of the first two semesters.
- The student shall not have any backlog at the end of the first year.
- The students of Open, Gen-EWS and OBC-NCL categories should possess an SPI (Semester Performance Index) of at least 8.00 in the second-semester. Students of SC, ST and PwD (Divyang) should have an SPI of at least 7.00 in the second semester.
- The student should not have been found guilty of any academic misconduct.
Mere fulfilment of eligibility criteria does not guarantee a branch change.
Guidelines
- The branch change will be performed before the start of the third semester of the undergraduate program.
- The allocation list will be prepared in the order of SPI of the second semester.
- Any tie in the allocation list will be broken using the first-semester SPI.
- A student's request for a change to Branch B will be considered if the following criteria are met.
- The student meets the criteria outlined in (4.1).
- There is a seat available in Branch B that the student is eligible for.
- The strength in Branch A, from which a change is being sought, does not fall below its sanctioned strength by more than 30%.
- If a student is not allocated an available seat of category C in Branch B on account of (5.4.3), then no other eligible student from any branch lower in the allocation list is allotted that seat.
Facilities
Hostel and sports facilities
IIT Goa has commissioned a brand new Hostel block with a capacity to house 640 students and the rooms are spacious with common toilets and include a large dining hall with a onetime seating capacity of 200 students access to internet and recreational facilities like indoor lawn tennis and basketball the court, a Gymnasium for the students, the hostel at IIT Goa is on par with the best available in any other IIT.
IIT Goa has also a tie-up with SAI (Sports Authority of India) for utilization of their swimming pool at Ponda. The hostel block is just 200 meters away from the academic building.
Medical facilities
The campus is served by local hospitals and visiting doctors. The students, faculty, and staff of IIT Goa has access to the general medical facilities available in the assigned local hospitals, Manipal Hospital, Goa provides super specialty services to the students of IIT Goa.
Student Life at Institute
IIT Goa offers a vibrant and enriching student life experience, and it is characterised by a perfect balance of academic rigour, extracurricular engagement, and a thriving community.
Meaningful faculty-student interaction is a priority at IIT Goa. Through regular discussions in and outside classrooms and collaborative projects, faculty members at IIT Goa actively engage students in thought-provoking discussions, thus encouraging critical thinking and intellectual curiosity. The faculty's commitment to student development extends beyond academics, as they serve as mentors, guiding students in their career choices and personal growth.
Extracurricular activities play an equally vital role in shaping the overall student experience at IIT Goa. The institute recognises the importance of holistic development and provides ample opportunities for students to pursue their interests outside the classroom. Students are encouraged to explore their passions, develop new skills, and showcase their talents. Whether it's participating in sports, cultural events, technical competitions, or joining student clubs and societies, there is something for everyone! Annual traditions such as CultRang (the techno-cultural fest),
Cepheus (the technical fest), Aaftaab (the literary fest) and Chakravuyh (intra-IIT sports) not only serve as platforms for students to display their talents and compete with their peers from other institutions but also add to the unique tapestry of student life at IIT Goa.
The student community at IIT Goa has established a thriving and exciting hostel culture. The environment is upbeat and very supportive, ensuring a strong sense of community and belonging. Needless to say, the students are at home on campus.
In essence, studying at IIT Goa can be a truly transformative experience. By prioritising student interaction and creating an inclusive and supportive environment, IIT Goa ensures that students are equipped to face personal and professional life head-on.
Training & Placement
Despite the challenging circumstances due to the global recession, the Career Development Cell(CDC) has been successful in maintaining a comparable placement record to the previous year for the batches of 2019 and 2020.
For the B.Tech and M.Tech students, the CDC has achieved a placement rate of 97.6% so far. Among the 105 registered B.Tech students, 104 received placement offers, with an average package of 17.19 LPA (Lakhs Per Annum). In the case of M.Tech students, 18 out of the 20 registered students were placed with an average package of 10.68 LPA. The highest package offered was 60 Lakhs.
A total of 126 companies participated in the placement process for the academic year 2022-23. These companies offered job opportunities across various domains, such as Software Engineering, Product Management, Research & Development, and Research Engineering, among others. Consultancy and analytics roles were also available. Some of the top companies that offered full-time jobs included Media.Net, Amazon, Trilogy Innovation (Codenation), Paytm, ARM, Siemens, Mathworks, Mentor Graphics, Texas Instruments, AMD, Google, Intuit, Adobe, ICICI Securities, HDFC Bank, GE Aerospace, Wabtec Corporation, and Oyo Rooms. Additionally, six students secured international job offers from companies like Accenture Japan, Willings, and Linkstaff.
Despite the challenges posed by the global recession, the Career Development Cell of IIT Goa has effectively supported students in securing placements and internships, showcasing their resilience and dedication to student career development.