Gandhinagar Institute of Technology was established by Platinum Foundation Trust in December 2006. The Institute is affiliated to Gujarat Technological University and approved by AICTE New Delhi.
The Institute aims to be a leading center for research and engineering study, pursuing knowledge in both fundamental and applied area, and collaborating closely with business and industry in promoting technological innovation and economic development. It offers B.E Program in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology and Electronics & Communication Engineering. It also offers M.E. in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Thermal Engineering and CAD / CAM and M.E. in Software Engineering in Computer Engineering. It also offers an MBA Program with specialization in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource and Information Systems.