Indian Institute of Technology Mandi
IIT Mandi, established in 2009, is located in the Uhl valley of Kamand, Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. Mentored by IIT Roorkee initially, it has developed a unique identity focused on design thinking, interdisciplinary research, and technology for Himalayan challenges. The stunning mountain campus sits at 1000m altitude.
ℹ️At a glance
Only IIT in the Himalayas. iHub for data analytics and technology for Himalayan communities. TBRL (defence lab) collaboration.
🎯Admissions
Latest cutoffs from 2025 · JoSAA
JEE Advanced only. ~400 B.Tech intake.
Admission via: JEE Advanced ↗
📊JoSAA 2026 closing ranks
Official final round, all 15 programs
Every branch at IIT Mandi, by category, gender.
See IIT Mandi cutoffs 2026 →🗓️Admission Timeline
Real exam dates from ExamNotifi. Counselling & fee steps are the standard sequence - confirm exact dates on the official portal.
- Registration opens23 Apr 2027
- Registration closes2 May 2027
- Entrance exam17 May 2027
- Results & rank card
Usually 3-5 weeks after the exam
- Counselling & seat allotment
Certificate verification, web options, then allotment
💸Fees & Cost of Study
| Component | Amount | Period | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | ~₹2,00,000 | per year | |
| Hostel + Mess | ~₹45,000 | per year |
Total 4-year cost: ~₹10 Lakhs
💼Placements
2025 batch
Growing placements. CS/Data Science placements strong. Unique strengths in climate tech and Himalayan studies attract niche recruiters.
Top Recruiters
🏗️Infrastructure & Facilities
- Hostels: Hostels on mountain campus; all students accommodated; heating in winters.
- Labs & Libraries: Modern labs; iHub for data analytics; central library.
- Sports & Health: Sports grounds; adventure activities (trekking, river rafting); health centre.
📚Academics & Faculty
- Curriculum: Unique design-thinking integrated curriculum; interdisciplinary focus; Himalayan studies electives.
- Faculty: 180+ faculty; strong research output for campus size.
- Research: Strong for campus size; focus on Himalayan ecology, AI, data science, renewable energy.
- Culture: Innovation-oriented; adventure culture alongside academics; strong startup incubation.
🎉Campus Life & Extracurriculars
- Festivals: Exodia (tech fest), Aaveg (cultural). Mountain setting makes fests unique.
- Clubs: 25+ clubs; adventure club (trekking, paragliding), coding, music, sustainability.
- Social: Himalayan campus = stunning but remote. Mandi town 15 km. Snow in winters. Adventure lifestyle.
- Challenges: Very remote; Mandi town is small; nearest major city (Chandigarh) 200 km; winter cold intense.
🌐Alumni Network & Research
- Alumni: 3,500+ alumni; growing presence in tech and sustainability sectors.
- Research: Strong for campus size; focus on Himalayan ecology, AI, data science, renewable energy.
✅Who This College Is Best For
- Students wanting IIT with unique Himalayan mountain campus
- Design thinking and sustainability-oriented aspirants
- Adventure lovers who want trekking/paragliding alongside engineering
- Research-oriented students interested in climate/ecology tech
⚖️Trade-offs
✓ Pros
- Stunning Himalayan campus - unique among all IITs
- Design thinking + interdisciplinary curriculum
- Adventure lifestyle (trekking, rafting, paragliding)
- Strong research for campus size
× Cons
- Very remote location - Mandi is small town
- Cold winters; connectivity challenges
- No local IT industry
- Travel to major cities time-consuming
🗣️Student Ratings & Reviews
Honest takes from students who actually go there.
📚Sources
Independent references - verify any number on the original site.
- IIT Mandi Official · Official
Last updated: 2026-05-24