IIT Mandi Admissions 2025: Courses, Fees, Cutoffs, Placements & Rankings

About IIT Mandi

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi is a prominent public technical and research university located in the serene Kamand Valley of Himachal Pradesh, India. Established in 2009, it is one of the newest IITs and the only one situated in the Western Himalayas. Despite its young age, IIT Mandi has emerged as a hub for academic excellence, interdisciplinary research, and innovation, gaining rapid recognition nationally and internationally.

Spread over a picturesque 538-acre campus on the banks of the Uhl River, IIT Mandi is known for its eco-conscious infrastructure and natural beauty. The campus is divided into the North and South campuses and is equipped with cutting-edge laboratories, smart classrooms, maker spaces, research centers, hostels, and a vibrant residential community.

IIT Mandi has four schools and numerous research centers covering disciplines in engineering, basic sciences, humanities, management, and design. It offers a wide array of academic programs including B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA, MA in Development Studies, and Ph.D. The institute is particularly strong in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and emerging fields like Data Science, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence.

The institute has rapidly grown into a center for high-impact research with active Centers of Excellence in Engineering Medicine, Bio-inspired Robotics, Advanced Materials, and Artificial Intelligence. Faculty and students collaborate extensively with institutions worldwide and frequently publish in reputed international journals. IIT Mandi is also home to iHub and HCI Foundation, a key player in India’s AI and Human-Computer Interaction research initiatives under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems.

IIT Mandi boasts an impressive placement record, especially in Computer Science and Data Science branches, with top recruiters like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Flipkart, Intel, and Tata hiring students for both domestic and international roles. The average and median salary packages continue to rise year over year, reflecting the institute’s growing industry reputation.

Beyond academics, IIT Mandi promotes a dynamic student culture. The campus hosts several student-led clubs, innovation challenges, and flagship events like Exodia (techno-cultural fest) and Rann-Neeti (sports fest), attracting participation from across the country. Students enjoy a balanced and enriching experience that blends learning, innovation, and nature.

With a growing and impactful alumni base, excellent faculty, a strong emphasis on research-led learning, and a commitment to sustainability and innovation, IIT Mandi continues to establish itself as a distinguished institution in India’s higher education landscape.

IIT Mandi Rankings & Accreditations

Ranking / Accreditation Body	Category	Year	Rank/Status
NIRF (National Institutional Ranking Framework)	Engineering	2024	31st in India
NIRF	Overall	2024	72nd in India
QS World University Rankings	India (Overall)	2024	54th
QS Asia Rankings	Southern Asia	2023	Among Top 200
Times Higher Education (THE)	Young University Rankings	2023	101–150 band
Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA)	Institute of National Importance	2021	Top Band: "Performer"
Green University Award – COP 28	Sustainability & Eco-Initiatives	2023	Winner
NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council)	Institutional Accreditation	Latest	Accredited (Status: Valid)
AICTE	Technical Program Approval	Ongoing	Approved for UG & PG Engineering
NBA (National Board of Accreditation)	B.Tech Programs	Latest	Select Programs Accredited

IIT Mandi Admission 2025–2026: Key Highlights

Aspect	Details
Institute Name	Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi)
Established	2009
Campus Location	Kamand Valley, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh
Campus Size	538 Acres (Eco-friendly, riverbank campus)
Approved By	AICTE, MHRD (Ministry of Education)
Accreditations	NAAC, NBA (for select programs)
Admission Levels	Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), and Doctoral (PhD)
Major UG Programs	B.Tech (CSE, EE, ME, CE, Data Science, Engineering Physics, Bioengineering)
New UG Programs (2025)	B.Tech in Data Science & Engineering, Integrated B.Tech-M.Tech in Bioengineering, Integrated BBA + MBA in Data Science & AI
Admission Basis (UG)	JEE Advanced followed by JoSAA counseling
Admission Basis (PG)	- M.Tech: GATE - M.Sc: IIT JAM - MBA: CAT - MA/PhD: Institute-specific tests/interviews
Application Mode	Online via https://iitmandi.ac.in or respective national portals
Application Dates (Tentative)	- JEE Advanced 2025: May 2025 - JoSAA Counseling: June–July 2025 - GATE 2025: Feb 2025 (for M.Tech entry)
Course Duration	- B.Tech: 4 years - M.Tech/M.Sc/MBA/MA: 2 years - Integrated Programs: 5 years - Ph.D.: 4–5 years
Annual Fees (UG)	Approx. 2.35 Lakhs per year (excluding hostel/mess)
Scholarships Available	- MCM (Merit-Cum-Means) Scholarship - SC/ST Fee Waiver - National/State Scholarships
Hostel Facilities	Mandatory for UG; Available for PG and PhD. Separate hostels for boys & girls with Wi-Fi, mess, and recreation
Seat Intake (UG 2025)	Approx. 400+ seats across B.Tech disciplines
Placement Highlights	- CSE Avg Package: 26.5 LPA - Overall Avg Package: 15+ LPA - Top recruiters: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Flipkart, Intel
Key Admission Website	iitmandi.ac.in

Courses Offered at IIT Mandi

IIT Mandi Undergraduate Programs (UG):

Program	Duration	Specialization / Remarks
B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)	4 years	Highly popular; strong placements in top tech firms
B.Tech in Electrical Engineering (EE)	4 years	Core electrical, power systems, signal processing
B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering (ME)	4 years	Robotics, design, thermal, manufacturing
B.Tech in Civil Engineering (CE)	4 years	Infrastructure, geotech, water resources
B.Tech in Data Science & Engineering (DSE)	4 years	New program focusing on AI, ML, and analytics
B.Tech in Engineering Physics	4 years	Combines physics with modern engineering applications
Integrated B.Tech + M.Tech in Bioengineering	5 years	Focus on biomedical devices, biotech, and bioinformatics
Integrated BBA + MBA in Data Science & AI	5 years	Unique business + tech program launched recently

IIT Mandi Postgraduate Programs (PG):

Program	Specialization Areas
M.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering	AI, ML, Cybersecurity, Systems
M.Tech in Electrical Engineering	Power, Signal Processing, VLSI
M.Tech in Structural Engineering	Civil and Infrastructure Design
M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering	CAD/CAM, Thermal, Robotics
M.Tech in Materials Engineering	Nanotechnology, Smart Materials
M.Tech in Bioengineering	Biomedical sensors, biomaterials
M.Tech in VLSI Design	Semiconductor, chip design

IIT Mandi M.Sc Programs:

Program	Details
M.Sc in Chemistry	Research-driven, focuses on industrial chemistry
M.Sc in Physics	Optics, condensed matter, nanoscience
M.Sc in Mathematics and Computing	Modeling, computation, applied math

IIT Mandi Doctoral Programs (Ph.D.):
Available in all major disciplines:

Computer Science & Engineering
Electrical & Mechanical Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Material Science & Bioengineering
Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics
Humanities & Social Sciences
Management and Innovation Studies

IIT Mandi Certificate & Short-Term Courses (Non-Degree)

Offered through the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE):
Robotics & IoT (No JEE required)
AI & Machine Learning
Data Science & Python Programming
VLSI Design
Cloud Computing
Design Thinking & Innovation

IIT Mandi: Programs, Fees & Eligibility (2025–2026):

Program	Duration	Eligibility Criteria	Admission Basis	Approx. Annual Fees
B.Tech (All Branches)	4 years	10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics + JEE Advanced qualification	JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counseling	2.3 – 2.4 Lakhs
Integrated B.Tech + M.Tech in Bioengineering	5 years	10+2 (PCM/PCB depending on curriculum) + JEE Advanced	JEE Advanced	2.35 Lakhs
Integrated BBA + MBA in DS & AI	5 years	10+2 with good academic standing; selection via entrance / interview (details awaited)	Institute-based process	2.6 – 2.8 Lakhs
M.Tech (All Specializations)	2 years	B.E./B.Tech or equivalent + Valid GATE Score	GATE	57,650
M.Sc (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)	2 years	B.Sc. in relevant subject + IIT JAM	IIT JAM	55,150
MBA	2 years	Bachelor’s degree (any stream) + Valid CAT Score	CAT + Interview	4.2 Lakhs
MA in Development Studies	2 years	Bachelor's degree in Humanities / Social Science / Related Disciplines	Written Test + Interview	55,000
Ph.D. Programs	4–5 years	Master’s degree in relevant field with minimum 60% marks or equivalent CGPA	Written Test + Interview	33,000 – 45,000 (varies)
Certificate Programs (AI, IoT, Robotics)	Varies	Open to all (students / professionals); No JEE required	Direct Application (CCE Portal)	25,000 – 75,000 (varies)

Popular Programs at IIT Mandi:

B.Tech in Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) – High demand and top-tier placements
B.Tech in Data Science & Engineering – Focus on AI, ML, Big Data
M.Tech in VLSI Design & Embedded Systems – Industry-relevant, strong recruitment
MBA in Data Science & AI – Unique integration of business and tech

IIT Mandi B.Tech 2024 Cutoff – Round 5 (General Category):

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)	1,803	3,118
Data Science & Engineering	3,222	3,918
Mathematics & Computing	3,634	4,089
Microelectronics & VLSI	4,694	6,643
Electrical Engineering	4,772	6,909
Mechanical Engineering	6,947	9,734
Engineering Physics	9,089	10,475
Civil Engineering	9,968	12,562
General Engineering	7,482	10,842
Bio Engineering	11,233	14,239
Materials Science & Engineering	12,859	14,440
BS in Chemical Sciences	14,440	16,430

Key Observations

The Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) program remains the most competitive, with a closing rank of 3,118.
Data Science & Engineering and Mathematics & Computing also saw high demand, closing at 3,918 and 4,089 respectively.
Core branches like Electrical and Mechanical Engineering had closing ranks of 6,909 and 9,734 respectively.
Specialized programs such as Bio Engineering and Materials Science & Engineering had higher closing ranks, indicating comparatively lower competition

IIT Mandi B.Tech 2024 Cutoff – Round 5 (OBC-NCL Category):

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)	1,236	1,274
Data Science & Engineering	1,608	1,679
Mathematics & Computing	1,660	1,767
Microelectronics & VLSI	2,868	2,943
Electrical Engineering	2,866	2,932
Mechanical Engineering	3,810	4,112
Engineering Physics	4,539	5,006
General Engineering	4,431	4,693
Civil Engineering	4,513	4,726
Bio Engineering	5,395	5,698
Materials Science & Engineering	5,258	5,543
BS in Chemical Sciences	5,454	6,034

IIT Mandi B.Tech 2024 Cutoff – Round 5 (EWS Category):

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)	362	489
Data Science & Engineering	541	589
Mathematics & Computing	567	612
Microelectronics & VLSI	1,064	1,103
Electrical Engineering	1,072	1,110
Mechanical Engineering	1,425	1,489
Engineering Physics	1,789	1,845
General Engineering	1,326	1,508
Civil Engineering	1,508	1,854
Bio Engineering	2,127	2,487
Materials Science & Engineering	2,064	2,113
BS in Chemical Sciences	2,127	2,487

IIT Mandi B.Tech 2024 Cutoff – Round 5 (SC Category):

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)	709	761
Data Science & Engineering	943	977
Mathematics & Computing	1,078	1,086
Microelectronics & VLSI	1,672	1,751
Electrical Engineering	1,593	1,650
Mechanical Engineering	2,027	2,133
Engineering Physics	2,389	2,631
General Engineering	2,375	2,555
Civil Engineering	2,357	2,546
Bio Engineering	2,847	3,144
Materials Science & Engineering	2,489	2,737
BS in Chemical Sciences	3,023	3,198

IIT Mandi B.Tech 2024 Cutoff – Round 5 (ST Category):

Branch	Opening Rank	Closing Rank
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)	371	371
Data Science & Engineering	477	615
Mathematics & Computing	621	678
Microelectronics & VLSI	1,084	1,096
Electrical Engineering	772	833
Mechanical Engineering	974	974
Engineering Physics	1,244	1,342
General Engineering	1,391	1,394
Civil Engineering	790	795
Bio Engineering	1,442	1,502
Materials Science & Engineering	1,352	1,453
BS in Chemical Sciences	1,353	1,529

IIT Mandi Placement Highlights (2024–25):

Metric	Details
Total Recruiters	192
Students Eligible (B.Tech)	268
Students Placed (B.Tech)	194
Placement Rate (B.Tech)	72.39%
Pre-Placement Offers (PPOs)	81
Highest Package	52 LPA (offered by Zomato)
Average Package (B.Tech)	22.38 LPA
Median Package (B.Tech)	18.5 LPA

Note: The highest package of 52 LPA was offered to students from CSE, DSE, EE, and ME branches.

IIT Mandi-Branch-wise Placement Statistics (B.Tech):

Branch	Placement Rate	Average Package	Median Package
Computer Science & Engineering (CSE)	89.32%	26.55 LPA	22.23 LPA
Data Science & Engineering (DSE)	85.71%	25.92 LPA	22.23 LPA
Electrical Engineering (EE)	61.66%	17.75 LPA	14 LPA
Mechanical Engineering (ME)	66.67%	13.36 LPA	12 LPA
Civil Engineering (CE)	31.25%	10.45 LPA	9 LPA
Engineering Physics (EP)	29.41%	9.83 LPA	9 LPA
Bioengineering	70%	18.08 LPA	10 LPA

IIT Mandi-Top Recruiters:

Some of the prominent recruiters at IIT Mandi for the 2024–25 placement season include:

Technology & Software: Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Adobe, Oracle, Infosys, IBM, HCL, TCS
E-commerce & Startups: Zomato, Flipkart
Core Engineering: Larsen & Toubro, Tata Steel
Finance & Consulting: Goldman Sachs, ICICI Bank

Note: These companies offered roles across various domains, reflecting the diverse opportunities available to IIT Mandi graduates.

IIT Mandi Sector-wise Placement Distribution:

Sector	Percentage of Offers
Software & Data Science	64.2%
Analytics & Consulting	15%
Core Engineering	13%
Education & Others	7.8%

IIT Mandi Academic Facilities

Facility	Description
Smart Classrooms	Equipped with projectors, digital boards, and high-speed internet for interactive learning.
Advanced Laboratories	Specialized labs in AI/ML, VLSI, Bioengineering, Robotics, Civil Engineering, Physics, and Chemistry.
Central Library	Over 36,000 physical books and access to 7,000+ e-journals, databases, and e-books through INFLIBNET and e-Shodh Sindhu.
High-Performance Computing (HPC) Cluster	Supports intensive research in data science, AI, simulations, and modeling.
MakerSpace & Tinkering Labs	Equipped with 3D printers, CNC machines, laser cutters, and electronic prototyping tools for hands-on innovation and design.
Internet Connectivity	1 Gbps+ internet backbone with Wi-Fi coverage in academic and residential areas.

IIT Mandi Residential Facilities:

Facility	Description
Hostels (Boys & Girls)	Multiple blocks with single/double occupancy rooms, Wi-Fi, reading rooms, and recreational spaces.
Mess & Dining Halls	Nutritious vegetarian and non-vegetarian food options with rotational menus and hygiene monitoring.
Laundry Services	Automated and manual laundry services available within hostel premises.
24x7 Security	Surveillance cameras and security personnel ensure student safety across campus.

IIT Mandi Health & Wellness:

Facility	Description
Medical Unit (MI Room)	On-campus clinic with doctors, nurses, and ambulance services. Linked with Zonal hospitals in Mandi.
Counseling Cell	Professional counselors for mental health support and stress management.
Fitness Centers	Well-equipped gyms in hostels with weight training, cardio machines, and yoga areas.

IIT Mandi Sports & Recreation:

Facility	Available Sports/Features
Indoor Sports Complex	Badminton, Table Tennis, Chess, Carrom
Outdoor Fields	Cricket, Football, Athletics Track, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis
Adventure Activities	Trekking, River Rafting (organized by student clubs, leveraging the Himalayan location)

IIT Mandi Student Clubs & Societies:

Technical Clubs: Robotics Club, Programming Club, AI/ML Club, Electronics Club

Cultural Clubs: Dance, Music, Drama, Fine Arts

Literary & Debating: English & Hindi debate societies, creative writing

Entrepreneurship & Innovation: E-Cell, IHub (Incubation center)

NSS & Social Outreach: Regular rural development and awareness programs

IIT Mandi Events & Fests:

Exodia – Annual Techno-Cultural Fest

Rann-Neeti – Annual Inter-college Sports Fest

Xpecto – Technical Fest

Hillfair – Winter Cultural Event

IIT Mandi Transport & Other Services:

Facility	Description
Shuttle Bus Service	Regular bus service between North and South campuses and to Mandi town.
Banking & ATM	SBI branch and ATMs available on campus.
Shopping Complex	Basic groceries, stationery, and personal items store available.
Postal Services	On-campus post office available for courier and mail handling.