M.A. in Development Studies 

at IIT Mandi, Mandi

Candidates who have qualified for the award of a three/ four-year bachelor's degree (BA, BSc, BTech or equivalent), after Class 12 or equivalent schooling, from a recognised university or institute with at least 55% aggregate (or 6.0 CGPA on a scale 10) are eligible to apply for MA programme. Aspirants further must have the relevant documents at the time of admission for verification.

Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements can fill out the application form by visiting the IIT-M official website (iitmandi.ac.in). Aspirants further need to take the entrance test conducted by the institute followed by a personal interview round. The weightage of the exam score is 60% and for the interview is 40%. Based on candidates' performance in both the selection rounds, seat allotment is carried out.

The total tuition fee for a two-year MA is INR 20,000. Candidates opting for hostel facilities will have to pay charges up to INR 88,000. This fee is calculated as per the first year/semester fees and hence the actual fee may vary. For more information related to the fee structure, candidates can reach out to the admission office or visit the official website (iitmandi.ac.in).

The key highlights of IIT Mandi placements for MA in Developmental Studies Class of 2022, 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

As per the latest report, 3 students of the MA in Developmental Studies were placed out of the total 3 students during IIT Mandi placements 2024. The key highlights of IIT Mandi placements for the MA in Developmental Studies Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

As per the latest report, the median package offered to the MA Developmental Studiesbatch 2024 at IIT Mandi stood at INR 6.5 LPA. The median package offered to MA Developmental Studies students between 2023 and 2024 at IIT Mandi placements are tabulated below:    

To get a seat at IIT Mandi for BSc programme, candidates must apply for and appear for the JEE Main exam followed by the JEE Advanced exam. The selected candidates are further required to appear for the JoSAA counselling.

During the IIT Mandi placements 2024, a placement of of 72.39% was recorded for the BTech class 2024. The key highlights of IIT Mandi placements for the Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below: