IIT Mandi PhD Admission 2026-27, Apply Link, Eligibility

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IIT Mandi PhD Admission for 2026-27 applications is open now. IIT Mandi invites applications for Ph.D., dual degree ( M.Tech. Research + Ph.D.), and M.Tech. program. Programs are hosted by the Centre for Promotion of Additive Manufacturing in collaboration with the School of Computing and Electrical Engineering and the School of Mechanical and Material Engineering, the Indian Knowledge System and Mental Health Applications Centre(IKSMHA), and the School of Management (SOM). These programs are offered in both full-time and part-time formats.

IIT Mandi PhD Admission 2026-27 Notification Out

IIT Mandi Ph.D. Admission for the 2026- 27 session has been officially released by IIT Mandi under the Centre for Promotion of Additive Manufacturing: Renewable Energy and Distributed Manufacturing using Customised 4D and 3D Technology (CPAM: RE& DM) under Advanced 3D & 4D Printing Technology, Renewable Energy, Sustainability and Circular Economy, and Distributed Manufacturing, the Indian Knowledge System and Mental Health Applications Centre (IKSMHA), and the School of Management (SOM). Interested candidates must read this article carefully before applying, as computer applications or missing documents will result in rejection.

IIT Mandi CPAM PhD Admission PDF

IIT Mandi IKSMHA PhD Admission PDF

IIT Mandi SOM PhD Admission PDF

IIT Mandi PhD Admission 2026-27: Overview

Particulas	Details
Institute	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi
Center & Collaborating Schools	CPAM (SCEE & SMME), IKSMHA Centre, School of Management (SOM)
Programmes Offered	Ph.D. (Full-Time/Part-Time), Dual Degree (Full-Time only), M.Tech. (Research) (Full-Time/Part-Time)
Academic Session	2026-27
Application Start Date	28th October – 6th November 2026 (Varies by Centre/School)
Last Date to Apply	18th November – 20th November 2026 (up to 5:00 PM)
Mode of Application	Online
Application Fee	₹100- ₹200
Official Website	iitmandi.ac.in
Notification	CPAM Official Notification IKSMHA Official Notification SOM Official Notification

IIT Mandi PhD Admission 2026-27 Important Dates

Center / School	Application Start Date	Application Deadline	Tentative Interview / Selection Dates
CPAM	6th November 2026 (5:00 PM)	20th November 2026 (5:00 PM)	As notified to shortlisted candidates
IKSMHA	3rd November 2026	20th November 2026 (5:00 PM)	8th, 9th, & 10th December 2026
SOM	28th October 2026	18th November 2026 (5:00 PM)	10th–11th December 2026

IIT Mandi PhD Admission 2026-27 Department-wise Specialization

Centre	Disciplines	Specific Research Areas
IKSMHA Centre	Interdisciplinary Research Areas (M.Tech. R / Ph.D. / Dual Degree)	Indian Knowledge System/ Sanskrit & Cognitive Science/ Cognitive Science/ Virtual Reality and Sensors/ Mental Health Applications/ Material Science from IKS Perspective/ NeuroElectromagnetic Resonance and Consciousness Studies/ Performing Arts including Music
School of Management (SOM)	Data Analytics, Business Analytics, AI, ML & RL	Applications in Marketing, HR, Finance, Operations, Entrepreneurship, Aviation Management, and Transportation.
School of Management (SOM)	Marketing & Consumer Behaviour	Consumer Behavior, Digital Marketing, Consumer Decision Making.
School of Management (SOM)	Organizational Behaviour & HRM	Leadership, unethical behaviour, employee engagement, equality, diversity and inclusion, culture, knowledge management, gender, personality, mentoring and careers, cultural intelligence, international HRM, employability.
School of Management (SOM)	Entrepreneurship (M.S. Research only)	New Venture Creation Dynamics, Student Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Education, Entrepreneurship Climate.
School of Management (SOM)	Critical Business & Organizational Communication	Corporate discourse, power, and legitimacy; communication, capitalism, and social resistance.
CPAM (SCEE & SMME)	Advanced 3D & 4D Printing Technologies	Smart materials for 4D printing, process-structure-property relationships, multi-material and multi-functional printing techniques, integration of AI.
CPAM (SCEE & SMME)	Renewable Energy	Additive manufacturing of lightweight/high-efficiency wind turbine parts, 3D-printed solar panels and photovoltaic materials, manufacturing strategies for energy storage systems.
CPAM (SCEE & SMME)	Sustainability & Circular Economy	Recycling and reusing materials, life-cycle analysis of 3D-printed renewable energy components, biodegradable and renewable feedstocks.
CPAM (SCEE & SMME)	Distributed Manufacturing	Blockchain integration, digital twins for monitoring and optimization, on-demand production in remote areas, IoT and edge computing for smart manufacturing setups.
CPAM (SCEE & SMME)	Biomedical Applications	Prosthetics, orthopedics, and dental implants, bio-printing of tissues and organs, smart materials for drug delivery, low-cost distributed production of medical devices.

IIT Mandi PhD Admission 2026-27 Application Link

Candidates who want to apply for IIT Mandi PhD admission must submit their application online only. A separate application form along with the required application fee must be submitted for each program a candidate wants to apply for. Candidates can apply directly using the Application link given below.

IIT Mandi PhD Admission Apply Link

How to apply for IIT Mandi PhD Admission 2026-27?

Candidates who want to apply for IIT Mandi Ph.D. Admission 2026 can apply online using the above admission link. To apply for admission, candidates can follow the given steps.

Visit the official portal iitmandi.ac.in.
Register a new account using a valid email address and mobile number.
Log in and select the desired program.
Enter all personal, academic, and qualification details accurately, as no changes will be made later.
Upload all required documents and certificates.
Pay the application fee online directly within the application form.
Submit the form before the prescribed time.
Keep a copy for future reference.

IIT Mandi PhD Admission Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
Women / SC / ST / PD	₹100
General / EWS / OBC / OBC (NCL) / Transgender / Foreign Nationals	₹200

IIT Mandi PhD Admission 2026-27 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who want to apply for IIT Mandi PhD admission need to know about the eligibility requirements. Candidates can refer to the eligibility criteria below to check their eligibility for this PhD admission.

Programme	Eligibility Criteria
Ph.D. (Full-Time)	Must qualify under any one of the following: • Master’s degree in Sciences/Engineering/Technology with a good academic record. • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology from any CFTI with a minimum CGPA of 7.5 on a 10.0-point scale. • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology from any Non-CFTI with at least 7.5 CGPA (10.0 scale) and a valid GATE score. • B.Tech./B.E. from any Top 100 NIRF-ranked institute (overall category at the time of application) with a CGPA/GPI of at least 7.5. • B.Tech./B.E. from any Himachal Pradesh Govt. Institute or University with a CGPA/GPI of at least 7.5.
Ph.D. (Part-Time)	Institute Staff Members/ Research Scholars under QIP/ Research Scholars under External Registration/ Research Scholars working on a part-time basis. Employed in R&D environments in Scientific Institutions (including IIT Mandi) or industries. Faculty members of all Engineering Colleges/Universities recognized by appropriate government agencies. Required qualifications remain the same as regular candidates (except the national entrance test requirement is waived); minimum 2 years of work experience.
Dual Degree: M.Tech. (Research) + Ph.D. (Full-Time)	• B.E./B.Tech. or M.Sc. or equivalent degree with a valid GATE score. • GATE score is waived for candidates holding a B.Tech./B.E. degree from a CFTI with a CGPA of 8.0 or above.
M.Tech. (Research) (Full-Time)	Must qualify under any one of the following: • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or Master’s Degree in appropriate Sciences with a valid GATE score. • B.Tech./B.E. from CFTIs with a minimum CGPA of 7.5 (National level exams waived for HTRA Scholarship). • B.Tech./B.E. from any Himachal Pradesh Govt. Institute/University with at least 7.5 CGPA/GPI. • B.Tech./B.E. from any Top 100 NIRF-ranked institute (overall category) with at least 7.5 CGPA/GPI.
M.Tech. (Research) (Part-Time)	Institute Staff Members/ Research Scholars under External Registration/ Research Scholars working on a part-time basis Employed in R&D environments in Scientific Institutions (including IIT Mandi) or industries Faculty members of all Engineering Colleges/Universities recognized by appropriate government agencies Required qualifications remain the same as regular candidates, along with a minimum of 2 years of work experience

Selection Process for IIT Mandi Ph.D. Admission

For candidates who are going to apply for IIT Mandi PhD admission, knowing the selection process is the most important step. Selection for Ph.D. admission is a multi-stage process. The selection stages are given below.

Shortlisting will be done on the basis of academic records and national entrance scores.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview or written test as per the requirements of the centre and school.

IIT Mandi PhD Admission 2026-27: FAQs

1. What is the last date to apply for IIT Mandi PhD admission2026-27?

Ans. The deadline to submit the online application form for IKSMHA and CPAM is 20 November 2026, up to 5:00 p.m.

2. Can I apply for multiple specializations using a single application form?

Ans. No, candidates must submit a separate online application along with the required application fee for each specialization.

3. Is GATE mandatory for B. Tech graduates applying for Ph.D. Admission?

Ans. GATE is not mandatory for B.Tech/ B.E. graduates from CFTIs, Top 100 NIRF-ranked institutes, or Himachal Pradesh Government Universities if they have a minimum CGPA of 7.5 on a 10-point scale.

4. Is the dual degree available in part-time mode?

Ans. No, the dual degree program at IIT Mandi is offered in full-time mode only.

5. What is the application fee for IIT Mandi admission 2026-27?

Application fee is range between Rs 100 to 200 rupees depending upon the category.