What is the syllabus of 1 year in IIT Mandi? What reference books can I use before joining IIT Mandi?

It is a very good decision to get acquainted with the syllabus, it makes things easier for you

In the first semester, the courses offered are:

1. Electrical System– This section deals with the basics of Electrical Engineering.
2. Engineering Mathematics - You need to study the topic of calculus in detail.
3. Computation for Engineers – Basics of C programming and Ubuntu Operating System
4. Engineering Drawing - Mainly deals with graphic design and the basics of the projection of 3D on 2D panels.

The practical session in the first semester includes:

1. Computation for Engineers Lab – Lab based on the theory course on computation.
2. Electrical System Lab – Lab based on the theory course on electrical.
3. Reverse Engineering – It is a mechanical lab dealing with vacuum cleaners, microwaves, and so on.

In the second semester, the courses offered are:

1. Linear Algebra – Detailed discussion on theoretical algebra
2. Engineering Thermodynamics – Detailed discussion on the first and second laws of thermodynamics
3. Product realization Technology – mainly deals with welding, casting, machining, and so on.
4. Applied Electronics – you need to deal with BJT, MOSFET, and operational amplifiers, along with logic gates.

The practical session in the second semester includes

1. Product Realization Technology Lab – Practical in welding, casting, milling machines, and so on.
2. Applied Electronics Lab – Practical on electronics and study their respective functions
3. Programming and Data Structure Practicum – Second level of C Programming

You can also learn English in the first semester to improve the language

You can use the library facility at the college for more reference books. Books are available in PDF format on the IIT Mandi Cloud.

You can begin with C programming if you wish to prepare for the course.