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M.A. in Development Studies 

  • Public/Government Institute
  • Estd. 2009
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M.A. in Development Studies
 at 
IIT Mandi 
Overview

Total Tuition Fees

Duration

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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Type of University

Public/Government,Autonomous

M.A. in Development Studies
 at 
IIT Mandi 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (2 years)
44,000
1.26 Lakh
17,000
1.87 Lakh
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M.A. in Development Studies
 at 
IIT Mandi 
Curriculum

M.A. in Development Studies
 at 
IIT Mandi 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   How to get admission in IIT Mandi in MA Development Studies?
A: 

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.

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Q:   What is the cost of studying MA at IIT Mandi?
A: 

MA fees 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.

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M.A. in Development Studies
 at 
IIT Mandi 
Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2025)
Median SalaryINR 6.00 Lakh
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M.A. in Development Studies
 at 
IIT Mandi 
Entry Requirements

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    Q:   How are the MA in Developmental Studies placements at IIT Mandi?
    A: 

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

    Year

    Number of students sitting for campus placement

    Number of students placed

    Median (in INR LPA)

    2021-22

    9

    9

    9

    2022-23

    6

    6

    8

    2023-24

    3

    3

    6.5

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    Q:   How many MA students were placed during IIT Mandi placements?
    A: 

    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:

    Particulars

    Statistics (2023)

    Statistics (2024)

    Number of students sitting for placement

    6

    3

    Number of students placed

    6

    3

    Median package

    INR 8 LPA

    INR 6.5 LPA

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    Q:   What is the median package offered to MA Developmental Studies students during IIT Mandi placements?
    A: 

    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:    

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2023)

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Average package

    INR 8LPA

    INR 6.5 LPA

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    Q:   What is the current placement scenario at IIT Mandi?
    A: 

    As per the latest report, 192 recruiters visited IIT Mandi in 2024 and placed 72.39% of the BTech Class 2024 in new-age job roles. Check out the key highlights of IIT Mandi placements for the Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2023)

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Average package

    INR 34.46 LPA (BTech CSE)

    INR 22.38 LPA (BTech)

    INR 26.55 LPA (BTech CSE)

    Median package

    INR 27 LPA (BTech CSE)

     

    INR 18.5 LPA (BTech)

    INR 20.30 LPA (MTech CSE)

    Total students

    255 (BTech)

    304 (BTech)

    Students sitting for placements

    220 (BTech)

    268 (BTech)

    Students placed

    207 (BTech)

    194 (BTech)

    Placement percentage

    94.09% (BTech)

    72.39% (BTech)

    PPO

    75

    81

    Total recruiters

    201

    192

    Q:   What minimum marks are required in JEE Mains to be eligible for JEE Advanced?
    A: 

    The minimum marks required in JEE Mains to qualify for JEE Advanced 2026 will be announced with the JEE Main 2026 final result after session 2 exams. Last year's minimum marks in JEE Mains to qualify for JEE Advanced were:

    2025:

    • Unreserved (UR): 93.1023262
    • Gen-EWS: 80.3830119
    • OBC-NCL: 79.4313582
    • SC: 61.1526933
    • ST: 47.9026465
    • UR-PwD: 0.0079349

    2024:

    • General (UR): 93.2362181
    • General (UR) PWD: 0.0018700
    • Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 81.3266412
    • Other Backward Classes (OBC): 79.6757881
    • Scheduled Caste (SC): 60.0923182
    • Scheduled Tribe (ST): 46.6975840

    2023:

    • General (UR): 90.7788642
    • OBC-NCL: 73.6114227
    • SC: 51.9776027
    • ST: 37.2348772
    • GEN-EWS: 75.6229025
    • General (UR) PWD: 0.0013527

    Candidates aiming for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) need to meet these cutoff marks in JEE Mains to be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026.

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    IIT Mandi 

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