Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information & Communication Technology (DAIICT)
DAIICT (Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology), established 2001 by Reliance Industries through Reliance Foundation, is one of India's premier private deemed universities focused on ICT (Information & Communication Technology). Located on a 50-acre campus in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, DAIICT is consistently NIRF Top 80 Engineering with median CS placements exceeding 18 LPA - among the best for non-IIT private institutes.
ℹ️At a glance
Among India's top ICT-focused private universities. Reliance Industries backing provides strong industry connections. Specialised in ICT (CS + ECE).
🎯Admissions
Latest cutoffs from 2025 · DAIICT Internal Counselling (JEE Main rank-based)
BTech admission through JEE Main rank + DAIICT's own counselling. ~360 BTech intake - small batch by design. Highly competitive CS cutoff. Limited branches (BTech ICT, BTech Honours ICT, BTech Mathematics & Computing).
Admission via: DAIICT Entrance/JEE Main ↗
| Branch | Seats | Closing Rank | Opening Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTech (ICT) | 250 | 15,000 | - |
| BTech Honours in ICT (Computational Science) | 60 | 12,000 | - |
| BTech Mathematics and Computing | 60 | 14,000 | - |
Cutoffs are approximate estimates from public counselling data; verify against DAIICT's official admissions reports.
🗓️Admission Timeline
Real exam dates from ExamNotifi. Counselling & fee steps are the standard sequence - confirm exact dates on the official portal.
- Registration opens31 Oct 2026
- Registration closes27 Nov 2026
- Entrance exam21 Jan 2027 - 29 Jan 2027
- Results & rank card
Usually 3-5 weeks after the exam
- Counselling & seat allotment
Certificate verification, web options, then allotment
💺 Convener / rank quota (~70%)
Fill through official state web counselling on your entrance rank. Lower, state-regulated tuition. This is the merit route - no capitation.
💰 Management quota (~30%)
Apply directly to the college, usually once convener rounds finish (around Jul-Aug). Still needs a valid entrance rank at most colleges, but fees are markedly higher than the convener seat.
Seat splits and fees vary by college and year. Always confirm the current management-quota fee directly with the college before deciding.
💸Fees & Cost of Study
| Component | Amount | Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | ~₹4,00,000-4,50,000 | per year | |
| Hostel + Mess | ~₹1,00,000 | per year |
Total 4-year cost: ~₹20-22 Lakhs
💼Placements
2025 batch
Outstanding placements - among India's best for ICT-focused private universities. ~98% placed with median 18+ LPA. Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Goldman Sachs are Day-1 regulars. Strong product company recruiter pipeline. International offers (Microsoft Ireland, Adobe US) regularly exceed ₹70 LPA.
Top Recruiters
Branch-wise B.Tech Placements
| Branch | Intake | Avg | Median | Highest | Placement % | Placed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTech (ICT) | 250 | ₹18 LPA | ₹17 LPA | ₹100 LPA | 97% | - |
| BTech Honours in ICT | 60 | ₹22 LPA | ₹20 LPA | ₹100 LPA | 100% | - |
| BTech Mathematics and Computing | 60 | ₹20 LPA | ₹19 LPA | ₹90 LPA | 100% | - |
Branch-wise data approximated from DAIICT's annual placement reports.
🏗️Infrastructure & Facilities
- Hostels: On-campus hostels for all students; modern blocks; mess with multiple cuisine options; well-maintained.
- Labs & Libraries: Excellent computing labs (Reliance industry-grade equipment); central library; high-performance computing cluster; modern research facilities.
- Sports & Health: Sports facilities on 50-acre campus; cricket and football grounds; tennis courts; gymnasium; on-campus health centre.
- Other: Reliance Industries partnership provides industry-grade lab equipment; entrepreneurship development cell; innovation lab.
📚Academics & Faculty
- Curriculum: ICT-focused curriculum integrating CS and ECE; choice-based credit system; mandatory honours track for top students; minor specialisations available (AI, Data Science, Communications).
- Faculty: 150+ faculty; PhDs from IITs/IISc/abroad; small student-faculty ratio (~17:1); faculty are research-active.
- Research: Strong research in ICT, AI/ML, computer vision, networks; funded projects from DST, DRDO, Reliance R&D; centres of excellence in AI and networks.
- Culture: Highly competitive coding culture; strong product company mindset; collaborative; entrepreneurial.
🎉Campus Life & Extracurriculars
- Festivals: Synapse (annual cultural and technical fest, well-known in Gujarat circuit), Concours (technical competitions and hackathons).
- Clubs: 25+ student clubs - Coding Club, AI/ML Club, Robotics Society, Music Society, Drama Society, Photography, debate, entrepreneurship cell.
- Social: Gandhinagar is Gujarat's planned capital - well-organised; Akshardham Temple nearby; Ahmedabad 25 km; modern urban amenities; pleasant climate.
- Challenges: High fees (~₹20-22L); Gandhinagar can feel quiet compared to Ahmedabad; Gujarat prohibition limits campus social life.
🌐Alumni Network & Research
- Alumni: 5000+ alumni globally; very strong representation at FAANG, top product companies, Indian unicorns; multiple successful founders; alumni network is highly active.
- Research: Strong applied research; centres in AI, computer vision, networks; partnerships with Reliance R&D and industry.
- Higher Studies: Strong international PhD admit pipeline - multiple students at MIT, Stanford, CMU; ~20% of graduates pursue MS/PhD abroad.
✅Who This College Is Best For
- JEE Main top 15000 rankers wanting top private ICT-focused university
- Students specifically interested in CS + Communications integration
- Aspirants targeting product company placements without IIT cutoffs
- Students who value small batch size and personalised attention
⚖️Trade-offs
✓ Pros
- Outstanding median placements (18+ LPA) for non-IIT private
- Reliance Industries backing and industry connect
- Small batch size (360/year) = personalised attention
- ICT specialisation produces strong product engineers
- Strong alumni network at FAANG and Indian unicorns
× Cons
- Only ICT branches - no mechanical/civil/chemical/biotech
- High fees (~₹20-22L total)
- Gandhinagar quieter than metros
- Compact 50-acre campus
- Gujarat prohibition
🗣️Student Ratings & Reviews
Honest takes from students who actually go there.
📚Sources
Independent references - verify any number on the original site.
- DAIICT Official Website · Official
- DAIICT Placements 2024-25 · Official
- NIRF Engineering Rankings 2024 · Government of India
Last updated: 2026-05-24