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IIT Mandi PhD Admission 2023 (Open): Dates, Eligibility, Fees, Entrance Exam, Application Process

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Ph.D

Course Fees

Course Duration

3 Years

Tuition Fees

16.00 K

1 Year Fees

57.25 K

Total Fees

1.23 Lakhs

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semester	Tuition Fees	Other Fees	Total Fees
semester 1	₹ 16000	₹ 25250	₹ 41.25 K
semester 2	₹ 16000	-	₹ 16.00 K
semester 3	₹ 16000	₹ 750	₹ 16.75 K
semester 4	₹ 16000	-	₹ 16.00 K
semester 5	₹ 16000	₹ 750	₹ 16.75 K
semester 6	₹ 16000	-	₹ 16.00 K

Course Information

Course Description

IIT Mandi PhD admissions 2023 are over now. Eligible candidates can apply online on the official website - iitmandi.ac.in by paying INR 200 as application fees. The application fees for SC/ST and Women candidates is INR 100. Admissions to the program will be granted on the basis of a written test and personal Interview conducted by the institute.

IIT Mandi is now accepting MS(Research) + PhD dual degree applications and the application deadline is May 31, 2023.

IIT Mandi Ph.D Course Highlights

IIT Mandi offers research programmes to its students in various fields and departments.
The university’s Ph.D. courses can be pursued in 3 streams - Engineering, Sciences, and Humanities & Social Sciences, and are available in Regular, Part-Time, Sponsored, External, Project Staff, and Lateral Entry modes.
Admissions into the course is based on GATE scores.

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IIT Mandi PhD Important Dates
IIT Mandi PhD Eligibility Criteria
IIT Mandi PhD Admission Guidelines
IIT Mandi PhD Course Details
IIT Mandi PhD Placement
IIT Mandi PhD FAQs

IIT Mandi Ph.D Admission Dates 2023

Events	Dates
Last date to apply	November 15, 2023

IIT Mandi Ph.D Eligibility Criteria

Candidates to IIT Mandi must have a valid GATE score or UGC/ CSIR-JRF/ NBHM or equivalent qualification in the relevant area that is valid during the year of registration.
For candidates with 5 years of relevant experience after the Master’s degree, the requirement of a test score may be waived by the Selection Committee.

Candidates can refer to the table below for department-wise eligibility -

Department	Eligibility
Ph.D in Engineering	Candidates who have qualified for Master’s Degree of in Sciences with a valid GATE score or UGC/ CSIR NET/ Master’s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ B. Tech degree of any IIT with a minimum of CGPA of 8.0 on a 10.0-point scale from IIT Mandi or any other recognized institute or University. OR Candidates who have qualified for the award of Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology/ Science with an exceptionally good academic background as described as prescribed in the regulations of the Senate. OR Candidates pursuing a Ph.D. degree in a recognized Institute/ University in Engineering/ Technology/ Sciences including Social Science are eligible to apply for lateral entry in the doctoral program at IIT Mandi.
Ph.D in Science	Candidates who have qualified for Master’s Degree of in Sciences with a valid GATE score or UGC/ CSIR NET/ Master’s degree in Engineering/ Technology/ B. Tech degree of any IIT with a minimum of CGPA of 8.0 on a 10.0-point scale from IIT Mandi or any other recognized institute or University. OR Candidates pursuing a Ph.D. degree in a recognized Institute/ University in Engineering/ Technology/ Sciences including Social Science are eligible to apply for lateral entry in the doctoral program at IIT Mandi.
Ph.D in Humanities	Candidates must have a Master’s degree in an eligible discipline with a good academic record and have passed UGC NET.
Integrated MSc and Ph.D	Candidates must have a BSc. In Mathematics/ Sciences with 55% aggregate marks (50% for SC/ ST/ PWD). The candidates should also have a valid score in JAM followed by an interview.

IIT Mandi PhD. Admission Guidelines

Admissions to the Ph.D. courses are entrance-based. IIT Mandi selection team looks at GATE scores the candidates received. Candidates have to apply to GATE exams and take the entrance exam.

How to Apply?

Students can follow the steps to apply -

Admissions are granted on the basis of GATE scores.
Candidates have to register for GATE and give the examination.
The candidates will then have to visit the IIT Mandi website after they have received their results.
Select your desired course and click on the “Apply Online” tab
Register as a new user and fill in the required details
Log in with your credentials and fill details in their areas like your personal details and academic details in the application form
Pay the application fee of INR 300
Submit the application form

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IIT Mandi Ph.D Course Details

The eligibility for Ph.D program is Master’s degree in Engineering/ Technology or Research in Engineering/ Technology with at least 60% (55% for SC/ ST/ PWD).
The selection criteria are based on the entrance exam like GATE/ UGC NET/ CSIR NET/ NBHM
The Ph.D. course is divided into 8 semesters that last 3-5 years. Ph.D. research scholars have to complete the prescribed 12 credits. In case of which they will be admitted to a Ph.D. program with a Bachelor's in Engineering/ Technology or with a Master’s degree in Science.
When a research scholar wants to convert registration from MS/ M.Tech to a Ph.D. program the scholar should complete 24 credits set by the Doctoral Committee.
The first 2 semesters consist of elective courses and semesters 3-8 are focused on the completion of the thesis.
At the end of each semester, the students are awarded a grade. The students will have to obtain a minimum CGPA of 7.5 in the course to get a minimum of ‘C’ grade. Only if the students secure grades other than ‘F’ are they deemed passed.
Every Ph.D. scholar has to take a comprehensive exam that is set by the Doctoral Committee. If their performance is not satisfactory the first time, the scholar has six months to repeat the same. The exam consists of a written exam and an oral examination. Every Ph.D. scholar is expected to take the comprehensive exam one year after their registration.

Specialisation

IIT Mandi offers 18-course specializations in 3 streams: Engineering, Sciences, and Humanities in Regular, Part-Time, Sponsored, External, Project Staff, and Lateral Entry modes. The courses are mentioned below:

Engineering	Sciences	Humanities
Electronics and Drive	Computer Science	Social Science
Mechanical	Biology
Design	Physics
Civil Structure	Mathematics
Manufacturing	Biological Science
Power Systems	Chemistry
VLSI & Embedded Systems	Thermal Fluid Science
Signal Processing and Communication	Water Resource
Geotechnical Engineering	Material
Geotechnical Engineering	Remote Sensing & Geo-informatics

Fees:

Fees	Odd Semester	Even Semester
Total	INR 26,500	INR 26,500
Total Fees Payable (Gen/ OBC)	INR 45,000	INR 34,500
Total Fees Payable (SC/ ST)	INR 40,000	INR 29,500

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IIT Mandi Ph.D Placements

Full-time Ph.D. students must submit an 'Undertaking' from their academic/ thesis professor on the set date of completion of their respective research/ thesis work to be eligible for placement registration.
Students have to pay a non-refundable one-time registration fee for their placements and internships.
The college also provides many pre-placement training talks to students to prepare them.

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IIT Mandi Ph.D. FAQs

Ques. Does IIT Mandi provide scholarships for Ph.D. fellows?

Ans. IIT Mandi provides various scholarships for Ph.D. fellows. Some are Junior Research Fellow (JRF) for students selected through National Eligibility Tests or selections process done by Central Government Departments and their agencies. Students receive INR 31,000/ -for the first and second year. Senior Research Fellow (SRF) for students who are qualified by JRF qualification with two years of research experience with INR 35,000/ - for the third, fourth, and fifth year.

Ques. Are there comprehensive exams for Ph.D. Scholars in IIT Mandi?

Ans. Ph.D. scholars are expected to take a comprehensive exam that is set by the Doctoral Committee. The exam consists of a written exam and an oral examination. If their performance is not satisfactory the first time, the scholar has six months to repeat the same.

Ques. When can we apply for a Ph.D. program at IIT Mandi?

Ans. Ph.D. admissions are conducted in July and December, however, admissions are invited throughout the year. Candidates must have a valid GATE score when applying for any of the programs.

Ques. Can we waive the GATE scorecard during Ph.D. admissions to IIT Mandi?

Ans. For admissions to the Ph.D. course, candidates must have a valid GATE score or UGC/ CSIR-JRF/ NBHM or equivalent qualification. The test score can be waived by the selection committee if the candidate has 5 years of relevant experience after their masters.

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Highest Placement	₹ 60.0 Lakhs
Average Placement	₹ 25.2 Lakhs
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IIT Mandi- Indian Institute of Technology - [IITM]: 66 answered questions

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Is NIT Trichy better than IIT Mandi?

● Top Answer By Tridiv Banerjee on 25 Feb 22

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Yes NIT Trichy is better than IIT Mandi. NITT is the best NIT in the country. It is better than all new IITs. In recent years, it has been giving good competition to some of the old IITs as well. NITT has a great placement record. In last year’s placement, the average CTC offered was INR 6.5 LPA. The highest CTC offered was INR 42 LPA. Other than placement statistics, NIT Trichy is well known for its technical fest. Pragyan the technical fest of NITT has been ranked among the best in the nation. Being a new IIT, IIT Mandi still doesn’t have a good infrastructure. It also doesn’t have good industry recognition. NIT Trichy on the other hand is old and well-reputed in the corporate world.

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What did Shubham Ajmera, from IIT Mandi, do to break the 1cr barrier and secure a job at Google?

● Top Answer By Kanishk Kapoor on 15 Mar 21

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Securing a job at Google needs a good amount of knowledge and concepts in coding and problem-solving. Shubham Ajmera is considered to be a shy-natured guy, who usually indulged in coding and problem solving most of the time. The points below are a brief routine of his daily lifestyle in college: Shubham Ajmera is a guy, seated usually at the first seat in the class, and giving attention to every lecture of professors. According to his beliefs, classes provide a glimpse idea about the topics, and self-study is needed for attaining mastery. He, being a pure vegetarian, starts his day with bread and milk, following by reading some new books at the library. Shubham is a very workaholic student and takes 5-6 hours of sleep only. Along with attending long lectures and spending hours in self-study, he also attends various seminars, gives lectures to juniors, and discusses real-life problems with professors. His role models are Steve Jobs and A.P.J Abdul Kalam and believe the fact that adhering to one’s role-model provides a way to success in life. He plays chess, mind games, and numbers, thus spending time with extra-curricular activities too, following a strict timetable. These facts about Shubham Ajmera prove his devotion towards education and career, being a student with a lot of passion and zeal.

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How is your life at IIT Mandi?

● Top Answer By Sree Dasgupta on 25 Aug 22

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IIT Mandi offers an enviable campus life. Here is a little insight. Surrounded by mountains, the campus is beautiful and free of pollution. Students are provided with all basic amenities. Wifi speed is decent. Mess food is good. There are also a few canteen facilities available. IIT Mandi has several clubs - Robotronics club, and Programming club. Many cultural and technical events are organized around the academic year. Exodia is the tech-cult fest of IIT Mandi. There are many places to visit around the campus. Overall, you will like being on campus.

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How is the hostel life and campus life at IIT Mandi? At what level is ragging at IIT Mandi?

● Top Answer By Sree Dasgupta on 20 Apr 23

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If you're considering studying at IIT Mandi, here are some points you might find useful: Ragging is not something you need to worry about at IIT Mandi. The seniors are helpful and supportive. The smaller batch strength (compared to other IITs) at IIT Mandi comes with its own advantages. You get opportunities to work on projects even if you have no prior knowledge, as long as you're willing to learn. Unlike other bigger institutions where hundreds of students stay in one hostel, at IIT Mandi, you have clusters of hostels with about 150 students in each hostel. In your first year, you'll stay together with almost the whole batch, but in later years, you get to stay with awesome seniors in your hostel. Some seniors even hold positions in technical secretariats and club coordinators, making it a great environment to work in. You can join clubs and be part of the core team as long as you're willing to work. If you're concerned about placements, rest assured that top companies come for placement and internship drives at IIT Mandi. The institute was placed 6th in median salary. In terms of drawbacks, the sports facilities at IIT Mandi aren't quite up to the mark, but this is expected to improve with more students returning to campus and a new Director taking charge. The roads have been in bad shape this season, but repairs are expected as soon as the weather permits. On the brighter side, there are some fun fests at IIT Mandi to lighten the mood. While not all fests are legendary, Exodia and Rann-Neeti are quite awesome if you get involved. Even the intra-college fests are cool and enjoyable. The sports culture here is just awesome, not just on the campus but even in Mandi, where people are great sports enthusiasts. You can also showcase your technical and non-technical talents at various events. And there's unlimited high-speed internet, although with some restrictions to make you think and explore for solutions.

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What's it like to attend IIT Mandi?

● Top Answer By Tithi Mukherjee on 21 Sept 22

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IIT Mandi offers an enjoyable college experience. The campus is small and beautiful. The north campus and south campus are separated by a mountain. If you like being in nature, you will certainly enjoy your time here. The faculties are well-experienced and helpful. You can approach them, regarding any of your problems. The lab facilities and infrastructure and good enough to back up the course projects. Under the Startup India campaign, IIT Mandi has been selected as one of the Technology Business Incubators. To encourage good startup ideas, the institute has set up initiatives such as Catalyst. This helps budding entrepreneurs with securing funds, offering in-house consultancy services, and giving access to necessary resources.

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How is the campus of IIT Mandi?

● Top Answer By Sonam Gupta on 20 Mar 21

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Mandi is a beautiful place. The transit campus is located near a very large ground called the paddal ground, surrounded by mountains on all sides, a river flowing right next to the campus. Facilities Although there's not a lot of entertainment facilities like malls and shopping complexes or big multiplexes, there's a small “kusum” theatre where you can go. For shopping there is Indira market where you can find everything you need from a needle to a home theatre system. All electronics stuff like ICS Motors etc. is also available. There are a lot of small hospitals in Mandi and you get free treatment as an IIT student. There are new places to eat in Mandi market, so don't forget to explore. There's a bakery shop called Raman Bakery For amazing pastries and cakes. Also, you get the variety of Pizzas Puffs and a variety of desserts. Also, one of the famous spots is Honey Hut. It's a small café in Mandi that serves Awesome Burgers, Pizzas Rolls and a good variety of desserts. Placement Details: Categories IIT Mandi Course Fee 8.33-10.39 lakh Placement Percentage 70% Highest CTC 12-13 LPA Average CTC 6-8 LPA Recruiting Companies Capgemini, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, KPIT, etc. It has no train connectivity as it is a hilly region. Volvo from Delhi or Chandigarh is the best way to get to Mandi. You can also take a train to Kirathpur and then get a bus to the mandi. You can also get decent amounts of buses to mandi on the highway to manali. The permanent campus for 2nd year students has already moved. The entire college will be shifted in about eight months.

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Is IIT Mandi or Bits Pilani better for studying Computer Science?

● Top Answer By Vaibhav Sinha on 25 Aug 22

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BITS Pilani is better for studying Computer Science. It is an old and reputed technological institute with an excellent placement record. BITS Pilani placements 2022 witnessed the highest CTC of INR 1.33 CPA. The average CTC stood around INR 28.99 LPA. Due to the no reservation policy, the student crowd of the institute is excellent. You will share your classrooms with talented people. BITS has a thriving research culture. From the 2nd year onwards, you can take part in study projects/computer projects/lab-oriented projects. Also, the compulsory internships can be a great value add to your resume.

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Who is/was the most inspiring senior at IIT Mandi?

● Top Answer By Shubham Saxena on 20 Mar 21

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Swapnil Sharma, a CS student at IIT Mandi and Shreyas Bapat of first year. He's a man who did Gsoc in Open Astronomy, placed around 40 lakh packages in Code Nation, and still contributes to SunPy for Summer of Code in Space even after placement. He had been earning freelancing since his first year. His belief in the productiveness of time usage is awesome, and that would continue to inspire students throughout their college life. Likewise, Shreyas is a kind of person who would not want to include some points in his resume that others would find lucky to have; because this guy has done a lot of hell! He gave a flash talk at PyCon India, where eminent personalities like the creator of the Pandas Python Library were present. He has created his own organization, Einstein, which is selected for Socis and can be selected for Gsoc next year, and Shreyas is in charge of the 3rd year Btech students at IIT Bombay and Georgia Tech University. Although his branch is electrical, he is probably one of the best astro-python developers in the world. These two seniors are the most inspiring seniors of IIT Mandi, and they both are also ex-coordinators of Space Technology and Astronomy Cell, (STAC) which is an internationally renowned Astronomy club at IIT Mandi.

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What is it like to live in IIT Mandi's Kamand Campus?

● Top Answer By Amit Bakshi on 16 Mar 21

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IIT Mandi is excellently portrayed with the verse that IIT Mandi cannot have boundaries. With the beauty of nature all around, the campus of IIT Mandi and its surroundings are bliss to the eye. The points below give a brief vision of the campus of IIT Mandi. Traveling towards the campus, there are clouds all around or crossing by some river at times in the way. Visiting the campus, students get mesmerized at their first sight into the unsymmetrical and beautiful natural creation. The hostel and D2 mess are situated just at the footstep of hills, with lots of free space all-around. The roads that connect IIT Mandi and its surroundings are narrow hilly-lanes, with amazing scenic beauty. There is a place close to a valley known as T-point, which is a must-visit. There are mountaineer dogs on the campus, who become friends after staying inside for quite some time. Therefore, a place like IIT Mandi is worth staying and students once having lived there, don’t like any other campus compared to IIT Mandi.

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Is IIT Mandi the most beautiful IIt campus?

● Top Answer By Arjun Purohit on 13 Apr 22

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IIT Mandi isn’t necessarily the most beautiful IIT campus. The campus is certainly picturesque and unique. It is essentially a valley surrounded by mountains. The most unique feature of the campus is the Uhl river that flows through the campus. Tourist places like Kullu-Manali, Prashar, and Rewalsar lakes are just a few hours drive away from the campus. Weather at Mandi stays pleasant throughout the year. During summer temperature ranges between 25-30 degrees while during winter the minimum temptation is 0. If you like to travel, you will love this place.

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