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. 

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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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

Read More: IIT Mandi Cutoff

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
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

Check More: IIT Mandi Courses & Fees

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.

Check More: IIT Mandi Placements

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.