IIT Mandi - Indian Institute of Technology Answered Questions

To be eligible for admission to IIT Mandi for B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering, candidates must:
* Pass Class 12 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
* Obtain 75% aggregate marks (65% for SC/ST/PwD) or be in the top 20 percentile of their board.
* Be born on or after October 1, 2000 (5-year age relaxation for SC/ST/PwD).
Admission is based on JEE Main 2025, for eligibility to appear in JEE Advanced.

Yes, the M.A. in Development Studies eligibility criteria differ for the reserved category candidates at IIT Mandi. The minimum marks required for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwD candidates is 50% marks/5.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale/equivalent, whereas for general candidates, it is 55% marks/6.0 CGPA on a 10-point scale/equivalent.

Yes, besides the tuition fee, students of M.A. in Development Studies at IIT Mandi need to pay additional fees, including mess charges (approximately ₹9,600 for B.Tech./BS/Preparatory/MBA/M.Sc./MA/I-Ph.D./I-MBA/B.Tech-M.Tech Dual Degree), and other institute fees as specified for the academic year 2024-25 (odd semester).

To apply for B.Tech. in General Engineering at IIT Mandi, students need to appear for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) conducted by all the IITs at various centers across the country. IIT Mandi offers B.Tech. in General Engineering as one of its new programs.

To seek direct admission for the M.A. in Development Studies course at IIT Mandi, the eligibility criteria are:
- Candidates who have qualified for the award of a three/four-year Bachelor Degree (B.A./ B.Sc./ B.Tech./ B.E. or equivalent) with at least 55% marks/6.0 CGPA on a scale of a 10-point/equivalent.
- A minimum of 50% marks/5.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale/equivalent for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwD candidates.
- Applicants awaiting final results in the qualifying exam are also eligible to apply, but their final selection will be contingent on the production of the final mark/grade sheet satisfying minimum marks.

For reserved category students, the admission criteria for M.A. in Development Studies at IIT Mandi is a minimum of 50% marks/5.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale/equivalent. The mode of selection includes a written test and/or interview, and the list of shortlisted candidates will be notified on the IIT Mandi website.

IIT Mandi is moderately strict when it comes to the eligibility requirements of M.A. in Development Studies, with a requirement of at least 55% marks/6.0 CGPA on a scale of a 10-point/equivalent (a minimum of 50% marks/5.5 CGPA on a 10-point scale/equivalent for SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/PwD candidates).

Overhead expenses during M.A. in Development Studies at IIT Mandi include:
- Course fee: Rs 30,000/- per semester (average)
- Mess Charges (to be paid to the vendor through Institute as per actual):- For B.Tech./BS/Preparatory/MBA/M.Sc./MA /I.Ph.D*./I-MBA/B.Tech-M.Tech Dual Degree (1st to 4th Year)/including foreign national students: Rs 9,600 (Vacation Category) and Rs 15,360 (Non-Vacation Category)- For M.Tech., M.Tech (R)/MA (R)/MS (R)/Ph.D./Part-time and ERP M.Tech (R)./MA (R)/MS (R)/Ph.D. (at Residential Semester)/including foreign national students: Rs 14,400 (Vacation Category) and Rs 23,300 (Non-Vacation Category)

To apply for B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering at IIT Mandi, students are admitted through the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) conducted by all IITs at various centers across the country. The programme is a 4-year Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, with a minimum duration of 4 years (8 semesters) and a maximum duration of 6 years (12 semesters). The academic courses include Institute Core, Discipline Core, Discipline Elective, and Free Elective courses. Students can also opt for an optional major technical project in the final two semesters.