भारतीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान मण्डी

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi

PhD Admissions
Information Brochure

www.iitmandi.ac.in
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CONTENTS

(A) Important Guidelines for PhD Application 3

(B) Important Dates for Admission 4
(C) Contact details 4
(D) About the Institute 5
(E) Academic Structure and PhD Programme 5
(F) Schools/Centres 6
(G) List of Research-based Programmes at IIT 7
Mandi
(H) Research Facilities 7
(I) Application Information 8
(J) General Qualifications for PhD programs 8
(K) Shortlisting 18
(L) Admission Process 18
(M) Financial Assistance 19
Appendix A: Sponsorship Letter for Full-time 22
Ph.D. Candidates
Appendix B: No-Objection Certificate for 23
Part-Time Students
Appendix C: No-Objection Certificate for 24
Ph.D. under External Registration
Programme Students

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IIT Mandi invites applications for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in a variety of disciplines
and interdisciplinary areas. The institute offers PhD program through its different Schools/Centers.
The award of this degree is in recognition of high academic achievements, independent research,
and application of knowledge to the solution of technical and scientific problems in engineering,
technology, and sciences including social sciences.

(A) Important Guidelines for PhD Application

1. Please read the instructions given in the brochure carefully before filling up the applications.
2. Online Application form & Information brochure (Including the admission schedule along with the

important dates) is available on the institute website at the following link:

https://www.iitmandi.ac.in/msphd-admissions

3. You are required to submit the application form ONLINE. No Downloadable Forms will be available

after filling the form, you are advised to take a print of your application for your records.

4. For each specialization, candidate should submit a separate application with the application fee.

5. The application fee is as follows:

Category Amount in ₹

General/EWS/OBC/OBC(NCL)/Transgender/Foreign 200
Nationals

100
Women/SC/ST/PD
a. Mode of Payment: SBI Collect Portal.

b. Applicant should submit fee on SBI collect portal of the IIT Mandi and submit generated

transaction number to the OAS admission application portal Link:

(https://www.onlinesbi.com/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm )

c. One application fee is valid for the single application. The application fee is NON-

REFUNDABLE.

6. OBC candidates may note that the limit for annual income is Rs. 8 Lakhs for determining the creamy

layer among Other Backward Classes (OBCs) candidates. The OBC (NCL) certificate issued for the

financial year 2022-23 by the Competent Authority in the prescribed format must be uploaded in the

ONLIINE application form.

7. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) candidates may note that the limit for annual income is Rs. 8

Lakhs for determining the eligibility for benefit under Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)

reservation. The EWS certificate issued by the Competent Authority in the prescribed format must be

uploaded in the ONLINE application form and submitted at the time of admission.

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8. Seats are reserved for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)/Other Backward Class Non-Creamy

Layer (OBC-NCL)/Schedules Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST) and Person with Benchmark Disability

(PwD) categories as per Government of India norms.

9. You should check Institute website for results/important announcements.

10. You should check emails sent to your email address provided in your application for all important

communications and announcements if any.

11. Merely fulfilling eligibility criteria does ‘not entitle a candidate to be called for the written

test/interview. Decision of Institute authorities will be final. Admission is based on GATE/Written

test/Interview performance in addition to general eligibility criterion, the applicants must also

satisfy the eligibility criteria specified for the respective Departments / Centres / Schools /

Interdisciplinary Groups.

12. Candidates, if called for written test/interview should show/ bring with them (i) Photo ID Card, (ii)

Printed copy of the application submitted online, (iii) Thesis / dissertation / report /

publications (iv) copy of certificates and mark-sheets

13. The link to apply online is : http://oas.iitmandi.ac.in/admission .

(B) Important Dates for admission:

Starting date for filling Online 17th April, 2023

Application
Last date for filling Online Application 7th May, 2023
Declaration of shortlisted candidates list Will be Published on IIT Mandi website
Shortlisted candidates will be informed by email

(C) Contact details:

In case of any query related to the Ph.D. Programme admission process you may contact respective
school/Centre, the contact details are:

Name of School/Centre Email ID Contact No.

Centre Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) cairoffice@iitmandi.ac.in, ----
School of Biosciences & Bioengineering sbboffice@iitmandi.ac.in 01905-267061
School of Chemical Sciences scsoffice@iitmandi.ac.in 01905-267277
School of Civil & Environmental Engineering scene_admissions@iitmandi.ac.in ----
School of Computing and Electrical Engineering sceeoffice@iitmandi.ac.in 01905-267071
School of Humanities & Social Sciences shssoffice@iitmandi.ac.in 01905-267719
Indian Knowledge System and Mental Health iksmha@iitmandi.ac.in ---
Application (IKSMHA)
School of Management somoffice@iitmandi.ac.in 01905-267119
School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences smssoffice@iitmandi.ac.in 01905-267929
School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering smmeadmissions@iitmandi.ac.in 01905-267138
School of Physical Sciences spsoffice@iitmandi.ac.in 01905-267812

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(D)About the Institute

The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi), one of the premier technical institutes in India. IIT
Mandi was established in 2009 with the aim of providing world-class education and cutting-edge research in
engineering, science, and technology. Since its inception, the institute has strived to achieve excellence in
education, research, and innovation.

Located in the scenic town of Mandi in the Himalayan foothills, the institute offers a unique learning
experience to its students. With state-of-the-art facilities and world-class faculty members, IIT Mandi provides
a conducive environment for research and learning. The institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and
doctoral programs in various disciplines of engineering, sciences, and humanities.

At IIT Mandi, we believe in fostering an environment of innovation and creativity. Our faculty members are
renowned experts in their fields and are committed to providing their students with the best possible
education. With our multidisciplinary approach to education, we aim to produce graduates who are well-
rounded and equipped to solve real-world problems.

We take pride in our research culture and encourage our students to engage in cutting-edge research in various
fields. Our research facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment and resources, providing our
students with ample opportunities to explore their interests and pursue their passions.

We invite you to join our community of scholars and innovators at IIT Mandi and be a part of our journey
towards excellence in education and research.

(E) Academic Structure and PhD Programme

IIT Mandi offers a comprehensive academic structure for PhD programs in various disciplines of engineering,
sciences, humanities and management. Our PhD programs are designed to provide a rigorous and in-depth
understanding of the chosen field of study.

The duration of our PhD program is typically 3-5 years, during which students will be exposed to a wide range
of academic activities such as coursework, research, seminars, and workshops. The academic structure of our
PhD program is as follows:

• Coursework: At the beginning of the program, students will be required to complete a set of
coursework to develop a strong foundation in the chosen field of study. The coursework will typically
involve advanced topics in the chosen field of study and will be designed to equip students with the
necessary skills and knowledge to pursue research in their respective fields.
• Comprehensive Examination: After the completion of the coursework, students will be required to
take a qualifying comprehensive examination to demonstrate their understanding of the coursework
and readiness to undertake independent research.
• Research: The research phase of the PhD program is the most important and the longest. Students will
be required to conduct original research in their chosen field of study, under the guidance of a faculty
advisor. The research phase will involve the development of a research proposal, data collection,
analysis, and interpretation, and the writing and defending of a thesis.

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• Seminars and Workshops: Throughout the program, students will be required to attend and present
their research at various seminars and workshops. This will provide students with an opportunity to
interact with experts in their field and to receive feedback on their research.

At IIT Mandi, we believe in providing our PhD students with a well-rounded education that prepares them
for a career in academia, industry, or government. Our PhD programs are designed to produce graduates who
are not only experts in their chosen field of study but also possess the necessary skills and competencies to
succeed in their future endeavours.

(F) Schools/Centres

Faculty members belong to broadly and loosely defined Academic Schools/Centres. Each School/Centre
provides a home base for faculty whose interests share some fundamental academic principles. Some faculty
members also have joint appointments in other Schools. By broadly grouping faculty members into
Schools/Centres, IIT Mandi has avoided traditional departments and divisions within the institute. This has
been done with a view to actively foster an interdisciplinary culture and collaborative research and projects
across disciplines within the institute. The details about the different postgraduate and doctoral programmes
in different schools/centre can be found in the below mentioned table.

Name of School/Centre Information Brochure

Centre Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) CAIR-PG-Brochure

School of Biosciences & Bioengineering SBB-PG-Brochure

School of Chemical Sciences SCS-PG-Brochure

School of Civil & Environmental Engineering SCENE-PG-Brochure

School of Computing and Electrical Engineering SCEE-PG-Brochure

School of Humanities & Social Sciences SHSS-PG-Brochure

Indian Knowledge System and Mental Health Application IKSHMA-PG-Brochure

(IKSMHA)

School of Management SoM-PG-Brochure

School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences SMSS-PG-Brochure

School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering SMME-PG-Brochure

School of Physical Sciences SPS-PG-Brochure

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(G) List of Research-based Programmes at IIT Mandi:

Sr. Name of Programme Discipline, School/Centre

No.
1. Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR), Biosciences &
Bioengineering, Chemical Sciences, Civil & Environmental
Engineering, Computing and Electrical Engineering, Humanities &
Social Sciences, Indian Knowledge System and Mental Health
Application (IKSMHA), Management, Mathematical & Statistical
Sciences, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Physical Sciences

2. M.Tech (Research)/ MS(Research)/ Fluid and Thermal Engineering, Materials and Energy Engineering,
MA(Research) Mechanical Design, Manufacturing, Computational mechanics,
Product Design / Electric Vehicles / Robotics / Mechatronics /
Biomechanics, Structural Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering,
Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering,
Geomatics Engineering, Control and Automation, Computer Science
and Engineering, Data Analytics, Differential Equations / Deep
Learning / Control Problems / Computing, Computational Finance,
Machine Learning, Biotechnology, Robotics, Cognitive Engineering
& Indian Thought System

3. M.Tech Fluid and Thermal Engineering, Materials and Energy Engineering,

Structural Engineering, Communications and Signal Processing
(CSP, Very Large-Scale Integration (VLSI)), Electric Transportation,
Computer Science and Engineering, Power Electronics and Drives,
Biotechnology

4. Master of Technology (Research) Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR), Biosciences &
+Ph.D. (Dual Degree) Bioengineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Computing and
Electrical Engineering, Mathematical & Statistical Sciences,
Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Indian Knowledge System
and Mental Health Application (IKSMHA)

(H) Research Facilities

IIT Mandi has state-of-the-art research facilities that provide an ideal environment for cutting-edge research
across various disciplines. The institute has made significant investments in the establishment of these
facilities, which are continuously upgraded to keep pace with evolving technologies. Some of the research
facilities available at IIT Mandi are:

• Advanced Materials Research Centre (AMRC): AMRC is equipped with advanced analytical tools
and equipment for research in the field of materials science and engineering. The lab is equipped with
instruments such as XRD, SEM, TEM, XPS, Raman spectrometer, etc.

• BioX Centre: BioX is a research centre and has state-of-the-art facilities for research in the broad areas
of biosciences and bioengineering. Apart from various sophisticated equipment, the centre also has
microbial and mammalian cell culture facilities, Model organism facilities (like C. elegans) and animal
house.

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• Centre for Design and Fabrication of Electronic Devices (C4DFED): C4DFED is a research facility
that focuses on the development of electronic devices and circuits. The centre is equipped with
modern tools and equipment for fabrication and characterization of electronic devices along with class
100 clean room.

• High-Performance Computing (HPC) Facility: IIT Mandi has a dedicated HPC facility that provides
researchers with access to high-performance computing resources for complex simulations and data
analysis.

• Central Library: The Central Library IIT Mandi, is a very special place in the IIT Campus with its rich
collection of books and journals in the field of Engineering Science & Technology and related areas.
The library stands as a unique Knowledge Centre that offers access to essential and specialized
information resources and services to meet the growing information needs of its users. IIT Mandi
Library operations are automated using KOHA. The library currently houses over 43392 books (21618
print books & 21774 e-books) and provides access to more than 48746 e-resources.

• Workshop Facilities: The workshop facilities at IIT Mandi are well-equipped and provide practical
training to students in various engineering fields. The workshop facilities include a machine shop,
welding shop, carpentry shop, foundry, and electrical and electronics labs. These facilities have
various tools and machines such as lathes, milling machines, drill machines, CNC machines, welding
machines, and other necessary equipment.

(I) Application Information:

The brochure contains detailed information about the branches offered for admissions, specific qualifications
required, tentative modes of admission, important dates, and other relevant details. Each school/Centre
appoints an admission committee who will oversee the admission process.

(J) General Qualifications for PhD programs:

(J.1) REGULAR FULL TIME SCHOLARS

Ph.D. in Engineering/Sciences/Humanities
(a) Candidates with a Master’s degree in Engineering/Technology/Science/Other with a good
academic record or a Master’s degree by research in Engineering/Technology disciplines, with a
good academic record.
or
(b) Candidates with Master’s degree in Sciences with a good academic record and of exceptional
merit are eligible for the relevant Engineering discipline and with a valid GATE score or
UGC/CSIR NET/NBHM or equivalent qualification in the relevant area tenable for the year of
registration. In the case of candidates with more than 5 years of relevant experience after the
Master’s degree, the requirement of a test score may be waived by the Selection Committee.

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(NOTE: In case candidate have Master’s degree in sciences applies for Ph.D. Programme in
Engineering, the candidate is required to have valid GATE score for fellowship of
MoE/Institute. However if a candidate have Master’s degree in Sciences applies for Ph.D.
Programme in sciences he is required to have GATE or UGC/CSIR NET/NBHM or equivalent
qualification once in academic career.
or
(c) Candidates who have qualified for the award of Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology
with exceptionally good academic record in an eligible discipline will be considered for direct
admission (without previous Master’s Degree) to Ph.D. Programme as a regular full time scholar
subject to the following conditions:
I. B. Tech / BE degree from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs), with a
minimum CGPA of 7.5 on a 10.0 point scale (or equivalent). (National Level
examination are waived off for HTRA Scholarship)
II. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology from Non-CFTIs with valid GATE or
other equivalent national exam qualification (Validity required at the time of joining)
and CGPA of at least 7.5 out of 10.0 (or equivalent).
III. Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/Technology, serving for two years or more in
a reputed R&D Organization and having a proven research record.

(J.2) PH.D. UNDER PART -TIME /EXTERNAL REGISTRATION PROGRAMME CATEGORY:

The required qualification for both programmes remain the same as for the regular candidates as mentioned
above except for the requirement of qualifying in one of the national entrance tests. Additionally, the candidate
should have atleast two years of work experience as mentioned above.

(J.3) Project to Ph.D. Admission:

This category includes project staff working on research projects in the Institute who have worked on such
projects for a period of 6 months or more. They may be considered for admission to the Ph.D. Programme
(guided by the same PI only) with strong support of the candidature by the PI. The selection procedure will
be same as for the regular Ph.D. Programme. The minimum educational qualifications are the same as for
regular Ph.D. Programme.

In addition to general eligibility criterion, the applicants must also satisfy the eligibility criteria specified
for the respective Departments / Centres / Schools / Interdisciplinary Groups. Over and above the general
eligibility criteria for admission, candidates need to satisfy additional criteria for financial support /
fellowship, as specified under specific admission categories [Please refer Table-I].

The final selection process to Ph.D. programme to any Centres / Schools at IIT Mandi will be
through written test and/or interview as specified by individual Centre / Schools.

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Table-I

School/Centre Broad Research Areas Qualification for Admission

1. AI and Robotics Robotics: Master’s degree in Sciences/Engineering/
• AI-based robotics Technology with a good academic record and also
• Multi-Agent robotics qualified GATE or UGC/CSIR NET or DST Inspire
• Haptics and Teleoperation or other equivalent national level examination.
robotics Or
• Underwater robotics Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/ Technology
• Medical/Healthcare robotics. from any CFTIs with a minimum CGPA of 7.5 on a
10.0-point scale.
Or
Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/
Artificial Intelligence:
Technology from any Non CFTIs with at least
• Healthcare
CGPA of 7.5 on a 10.0-point scale with valid GATE
• Core AI research
score or other National level exam at the time of
• Systems for AI
admission.
• AI for Society and Or
Environment. Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/
Technology and serving for two years or more in a
Drone Technology reputed R&D organization and having a proven
research record.

2. Biosciences and • Cardiac Fibrosis mediated Master’s degree in Sciences/ Engineering/

Bioengineering Heart Failure Technology with a good academic record and also
• Tissue engineering qualified GATE or UGC/CSIR NET or DST Inspire or
• 3D Bioprinting other equivalent national level examination.
• Regenerative Medicine Or
• Biomaterials Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/
• Cell and Molecular Biology Technology from any CFTIs with a minimum CGPA
• Neuroscience of 7.5 on a 10.0-point scale.
Or
• Aging
Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/
• Stress response
Technology from any Non CFTIs with at least
• Protein homeostasis
CGPA of 7.5 on a 10.0-point scale with valid GATE
• Nanomedicine
score or other National level exam at the time of
• Nanosensing
admission.
• Metabolic Systems Biology Or
• Metabolomics Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/
• Fluxomics Technology and serving for two years or more in a
• Phytochemistry reputed R&D organization and having a proven
• Cellular Bioprocessing research record.
• Plant microbial metabolism
• Climate Controlled
Agriculture
• Metabolic and Molecular
Mechanisms of Nonalcoholic
Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
• Cell Signaling in insulin
secretion
• Molecular and metabolic
mechanisms of insulin
resistance i n type 2 diabetes
• Host-pathogen interaction,
Immunology,
• Computational and Systems
Biology

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• Next generation sequencing

applications,
• Gut Microbiome and gut
associated diseases
• Autoimmune diseases
• Microbial consortia
formulation for environmental
pollutant degradation.

3. Chemical • Flow synthesis of Master’s degree in Sciences/ Engineering/

Sciences nanomaterials & Continuous Technology with a good academic record and also
flow chemical reactions qualified GATE or UGC/CSIR NET or DST Inspire
• Theoretical chemistry or other equivalent national level examination.
• General Chemistry Or
• Organic synthesis and Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/ Technology
Polymer synthesis from any CFTIs with a minimum CGPA of 7.5 on a
• Applied chemistry, Polymer 10.0-point scale.
chemistry and Nanomaterials Or
• Electrocatalysis, battery and Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/
renewable energy Technology from any Non CFTIs with at least
• Inorganic Materials/ CGPA of 7.5 on a 10.0-point scale with valid GATE
coordination compounds for score or other National level exam at the time of
materials and catalytic admission.
applications Or
Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/
• Green Chemistry and
Technology and serving for two years or more in a
Heterogeneous Catalysis
reputed R&D organization and having a proven
• Computational Chemistry
research record.
and Transition Metal
Catalysis
• Theoretical and
computational study of
chemical, physical and
biological systems
• Transition Metal-Catalyzed C-
H Functionalization
• Physical Chemistry,
Spectroscopy, microscopy
bioimaging of nanomaterials for
health care application.

4. Civil and • Geotechnical engineering Geotechnical:

Environmental • Water resource Engineering B. Tech/B.E. in Civil/Construction/Mechanical
Engineering • Environmental Engineering Engineering or related areas + M.Tech/M.E./MS in
• Structural Engineering Geotechnical/Structural/Environmental /Transportat
ion Engineering/ Solid or Thermo-
fluid (Mechanical) Engineering or related areas +
GATE Qualified at least once in their academic
career.

Water resource Engineering:

B. Tech in Civil/Agriculture/ Environmental
engineering or related areas + M.Tech. in Water
Resources/Hydrology/Hydraulics/Hydrogeology/Ri
ver Engineering/Irrigation/ Hydro informatics/Earth
Sciences/Geomatics/Remote Sensing and GIS or
related areas + GATE Qualified at least once in their
academic year.

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Environmental Engineering
B. Tech in Civil/Agriculture/ Chemical /
Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology or
related areas + M.Tech. in Environmental
Engineering/ Chemical Engineering /
Irrigation/Water Resources/ Hydrogeology/ Geo-
environmental/Biochemical/ Biotechnology/
Agriculture Engineering or related areas + GATE
Qualified at least once in their academic year.

Or
M.Sc in Environmental science / Chemistry /
Geology (Geosciences / Earth Sciences)/ life science
(Microbiology / Biotechnology) or related areas +
NET/GATE Qualified at least once in their academic
year.
Structural Engineering
B. Tech in Civil Engineering or related areas + M.
Tech in Structural Engineering or related areas +
GATE Qualified at least once in their academic year.

Additionally, the candidates with B. Tech degree

with exceptionally good academic record may
apply for direct admission to regular full time PhD:

• B.Tech/BE degree from Centrally Funded

Technical Institutes with a minimum CGPA of 7.5
on a 10.0 point scale (or equivalent).
• B.Tech/BE degree from Non-Centrally Funded
Technical Institutes with valid GATE or other
equivalent national exam qualification and CGPA
of at least 7.5 on a 10.0 point scale (or equivalent).
• B.Tech/BE degree and serving for two years or
more in a reputed R&D organisation and having
a proven research record.

5. Computing and • Theoretical Computer Master’s degree in Engineering/ Technology with a

Electrical Science and Computer good academic records and also qualified GATE or
Engineering Systems UGC/CSIR NET or DST Inspire or other equivalent
national level
• Intelligent Systems
examination.
• Signal Processing and
Or
Communications Master’s degree in Sciences with a good academic
• Power Engineering, Control record and with a valid GATE score or UGC/CSIR
and Automation NET or DST Inspire or other equivalent national
• VLSI - design and fabrication level examination.

Additionally, the candidates with B. Tech degree

with exceptionally good academic record may
apply for direct admission to regular full time PhD:
• B.Tech/BE degree from Centrally Funded
Technical Institutes with a minimum CGPA of
7.5 on a 10.0 point scale (or equivalent).
• B.Tech/BE degree from Non-Centrally Funded
Technical Institutes with valid GATE or other
equivalent national exam qualification and

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CGPA of at least 7.5 on a 10.0 point scale (or

equivalent).
• B.Tech/BE degree and serving for two years or
more in a reputed R&D organisation and having
a proven research record.

6. Humanities and • Economics • Postgraduate degree in Anthropology,

Social Sciences • English Literature Sociology, History, Political Science, Economics,
• German Literature English, Psychology, Philosophy, or related
disciplines with a minimum 55% mark or CGPA
• World Literature
of 6.0 on 10 points.
• Translation Studies
• Must have qualified UGC–JRF/NET/GATE/ or
• Sociology
equivalent examination.
• Himalayan Studies
• History
• Development Studies
• Demography

7. Indian Indian Knowledge System Master’s degree in Sciences/

Knowledge • Integrative study of body, Engineering/ Technology with a good academic
System and mind and consciousness records and also qualified GATE or UGC/CSIR NET
Mental Health • Scientific characterization of or DST Inspire or other
brain network with the equivalent national level
Applications
intervention of Yoga and examination.
(IKSMHA) Or
Meditation Learning
Centre
• Mind-brain paradigm from Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/ Technology
Ayurveda or Bhagavata from any CFTIs with a minimum CGPA of 7.5 on a
Samkhya 10.0-point scale.
• Indian Performing Arts and Or
Cognition Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/
Technology from any Non CFTIs with at least
Cognition
CGPA of 7.5 on a 10.0-point scale with valid GATE
• Neuroscience
score or other National level exam at the time of
• Cognitive Psychology
admission.
• Cognitive Science
Or
• Human Factors
Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/ Technology
• Cognitive Technology and and serving for two years or more in a reputed R&D
Bio/Neurofeedback organization and having a proven research record.
• Judgment and Decision
Making
• Virtual reality and sensors
(Virtual Reality Applications)
• Bio/Neuro/Physiological
(Sensing)
• Mental Health Applications
(Depression, Stress and
cognitive loading, Sleep)

8. Management • Entrepreneurship • Master’s degree in

• Consumer Behavior Management/Arts/Commerce/Sciences/
• Technology Adoption Engineering/ Technology with a good academic
record and also qualified GATE or UGC/CSIR
• Marketing Communication
NET or DST Inspire or other equivalent national
• Business Analytics
level examination.
• Machine Learning and • Four Years Bachelor’s degree holder in
Artificial Intelligence Management/Arts/Commerce/Sciences/
Engineering/ Technology with valid GATE score

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or other National level exam at the time of

admission.
• Four Years Bachelor’s degree holder in
Management/Arts/Commerce/Sciences/
Engineering/Technology and serving for two
years or more in a reputed R&D organization and
having a proven research record.

9. Mathematical Mathematics Master’s degree in Sciences/ Engineering/

and Statistical • Differential Equations and Technology with a good academic records and also
Sciences Mathematical Control qualified GATE or UGC/CSIR NET or DST Inspire
Problems or other
• Frame theory equivalent national level examination.
• Wavelet Analysis Or
• Harmonic Analysis Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/ Technology
• Function spaces from any CFTIs with a minimum CGPA of 7.5 on a
10.0-point scale.
• Mathematical Modelling
Or
• Algorithms for time series and
Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/
dynamical prediction
Technology from any Non CFTIs with at least
• Climate Change
CGPA of 7.5 on a 10.0-point scale with valid GATE
• Indian monsoon rainfall
score or other National level exam at the time of
• Extreme events like
admission.
cloudbursts
Or
• Harmonic Analysis Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/
• Frame Theory Technology and serving for two years or more in a
• Dunkl Transform reputed R&D organization and having a proven
• Applied Topology and research record.
Combinatorics
• Control Optimization
Problem
• Computational Fluid
Dynamics
• Numerical Methods for PDEs
• Classical K-theory

Statistics and Machine

Learning
• Statistical Inferences
(Competing Risks Accelerated
Life Testing, Reliability)
• Machine Learning
• Data analytics
• Optimization
• Computational Finance

10. Mechanical and Mechanical Design Mechanical Design

Materials • Acoustics
Engineering • Solid Mechanics and Design B. Tech in Mechanical/ Aerospace Engineering /
• Computational Solid Related Areas + M. Tech in Machine Design /
Mechanics CAD / CAE/ Aerospace/ Applied Mechanics/
• Continuum Mechanics
Biomedical/ Robotics/ E-Transport Engineering
• Fracture-Fatigue
• Functionally Graded Materials

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• Mechanics of Composite or related areas + GATE qualified in Mechanical

Materials Engineering at least once in academic career
• High Technology Materials
and Structures Or
• Machine Design
• Vibration Bachelor’s degree holder in Mechanical/
• Smart material/Structure Aerospace Engineering/Related Areas from any
• Electric Vehicles CFTIs with a minimum CGPA of 7.5 on a 10.0-
• Piezoelectric Energy poin scale.
Harvesting
• Finite Element Method Or
• Modeling & Control
• Biomechanics Bachelor’s degree holder in Mechanical/
• Orthopedic Biomechanics Aerospace Engineering/ Related Areas from any
• Implant Design Non CFTIs with at least CGPA of 7.5 on a 10.0-
• Bone & Biomaterial Fracture point scale with valid GATE score in relevant
• Deformation induced subject or other National level exam at the time
emissions
of admission.
• Structural health monitoring
• Smart materials and structures Or
• Vibration energy harvesting
Bachelor’s degree holder in Mechanical/
Aerospace Engineering/ Related Areas and
serving for two years or more in a reputed R&D
organization and having a proven research
Fluid Thermal record.
• Alternative Fuels
Fluid Thermal
• Battery Management
B. Tech in Mechanical/Aerospace/ Related Areas
• IC Engines
Engineering or related areas+ M. Tech in
• Emissions Control
Fluid/Thermal Engineering, E-Transport or related
• Experimental Fluid Dynamics
areas + GATE qualified in Mechanical/Aerospace
• Spray Atomization & Engineering
Combustion
Or
• Advance Laser Diagnostics &
Bachelor’s degree holder in Mechanical/
Image Processing
Aerospace Engineering/Related Areas from any
• Snow avalanche dynamics
CFTIs with a minimum CGPA of 7.5 on a 10.0-
• Multiphase flows
point scale.
• Computational fluid dynamics
Or
• Population balance modelling
Bachelor’s degree holder in Mechanical/
• Non-Newtonian fluids
Aerospace Engineering/ Related Areas from any
• Fluid Mechanics
Non CFTIs with at least CGPA of 7.5 on a 10.0-
• Thermal Science and
Engineering
point scale with valid GATE score in relevant
• Thermal Radiation
subject or other National level exam at the time
• Solar Radiation
of admission.
• Collimated Beam Radiation Or
• Non-gray Radiation Bachelor’s degree holder in Mechanical/
• Interface capturing Aerospace Engineering/ Related Areas and
• Mesoscale simulations serving for two years or more in a reputed R&D
• Probes and instrumentation organization and having a proven research
for two-phase flow record.
• Experimental Nanofluidics
• Liquid Phase Electron
Microscopy

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Manufacturing Manufacturing
• Additive Manufacturing B.Tech in
(Metal, Polymer - Particulate, Mechanical/production/Materials/Metallurgy +
Short and Continuous fiber, M.Tech in Mechanical/ Production /
Ceramics) Mechatronics/Manufacturing /CAD
• Cyber Security in Additive /Design/Materials/Metallurgy or
Manufacturing related areas + GATE qualified in
• AI and Machine learning in Mechanical/Metallurgy Engineering
Manufacturing Or
• Design and development of Bachelor’s degree holder in Mechanical/
Composites for specified Production/Materials/Metallurgy/Related Areas
application from any CFTIs with a minimum CGPA of 7.5 on
• Waste utilization a 10.0-point scale.
• Additive manufacturing Or
(Extrusion based Metal Bachelor’s degree holder in Mechanical/
and Continuous Fiber Production/Materials/Metallurgy/ Related Areas
Reinforced composites 3D
from any Non CFTIs with at least CGPA of 7.5 on
printing
a 10.0-point scale with valid GATE score in
• Highly filled (metal, short fibre
relevant subject or other National level exam at
filament production)
the time of admission.
• LCA
Or
• Advanced Manufacturing
Bachelor’s degree holder in Mechanical/
• Perovskite Solar Cells
Production/Materials/Metallurgy/ Related
• Solar Thermal utilization
• Energy Storage
Areas and serving for two years or more in a
• Advanced Manufacturing reputed R&D organization and having a proven
Processes for Polymer research record.
Composites
• Sustainable Biocomposites
• Recycling of Polymer
Composites
• Surface Engineering and
Experimental Tribology

Materials Engineering
• Glasses for Electrical Materials Engineering
Applications B. Tech in Mechanical / Chemical
• Solid State Refrigeration /Materials/Metallurgy + M. Tech in
• Pyroelectric Energy Energy/Manufacturing/Materials/ Metallurgy or
Harvesting Materials and related areas
Methods
Or
• Piezoelectric Energy
Harvesting Materials and
Bachelor’s degree holder in Mechanical /
Methods
Chemical/Materials/Metallurgy Engineering from
• Carbon based micro/ nano
any CFTIs with a minimum CGPA of 7.5 on a
devices
10.0-point scale.
• Microstructure and
crystallinity of sp2 carbons
Or
• Waste-derived carbon
• Nano-manufacturing for Bachelor’s degree holder in Mechanical /
Electronics Sensor and Chemical/Materials/Metallurgy Engineering
Microsupercapacitor
from any Non CFTIs with at least CGPA of 7.5
applications
on a 10.0-point scale with valid GATE score in

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relevant subject or other National level exam at

• Vapor Phase Growth(CVD, the time of admission.
PVD & ALD) of Functional
Nanostructures and Thin films Or

• Phase Transition in Functional Bachelor’s degree holder in Mechanical /

Oxide Materials and Thin Chemical/Materials/Metallurgy Engineering and
Films serving for two years or more in a reputed R&D
• Nano-mechanics of Phase organization and having a proven research
Change Materials and 2D record.
Materials
• Analytical Microscopy and
Imaging
Materials Science
Materials Science M.Sc. in Physics/Chemistry + valid GATE/NET
• Drug Delivery System, score OR M. Tech in Nano Materials
Biosensors /Nanotechnology/Energy /Polymer/Material
• Micro porous membranes science /Chemical Engineering or related areas
• Multifunctional hybrid
material Or
• Condensed Matter Physics and
Materials Science Bachelor’s degree holder in
Engineering/Technology from any CFTIs with a
minimum CGPA of 7.5 on a 10.0-point scale.

Or

Bachelor’s degree holder in

Engineering/Technology from any Non CFTIs
with at least CGPA of 7.5 on a 10.0-point scale
with valid GATE score in relevant subject or
other National level exam at the time of
admission.

Or

Bachelor’s degree holder in

Engineering/Technology and serving for two
years or more in a reputed R&D organization
and having a proven research record.

11. Physical • Experimental Condensed Master’s degree in Sciences/

Sciences Matter Physics Engineering/ Technology with a good academic
• Nanomaterials and Quantum record and also qualified GATE or UGC/CSIR NET
Transport or DST Inspire or other.
• Soft Matter / Physics of equivalent national level examination.
Complex System Or
• Theoretical Atomic Physics Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/ Technology
• Quantum Optics and Nano from any CFTIs with a minimum CGPA of 7.5 on a
Photonics 10.0-point scale.
• Experimental High Energy Or
Physics Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/
• Gravitation and Cosmology Technology from any Non CFTIs with at least
CGPA of 7.5 on a 10.0-point scale with valid GATE
score or other National level exam at the time of
admission.
Or

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Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/

Technology and serving for two years or more in a
reputed R&D organization and having a proven
research record.

NOTE:

• B. E./AMIE / Other Equivalent exams are considered as B. Tech.

• M. E. / M. S. (by Research) / M.Tech. (by Research) or other equivalent exams are considered as M.Tech.

(K) Shortlisting:

Each school/centre has its own shortlisting committees. These committees set the shortlisting criterion for each
stream. The shortlisting criterion is generally different for each school and each specialization. The minimum
qualifications are advertised in the notification. The shortlisting committees may set higher shortlisting
criterion than advertised. The shortlisted candidates’ details along with shortlisting criterion will be published
on the institute’s website. Shortlisted candidates may receive email regarding the admission procedure details
on the provided Email ID in the application form.

(L) Admission Process:

Various committees in each school/centre conduct the admission process independently. The admission
process may have written test or interview or both. Based on the performance of the candidates, committees
will recommend the suitable candidates for admission. Whenever there is a written test, GATE syllabus will
be treated as standard syllabus, unless otherwise specified.

Selected candidates’ details are published in the institute website. Selected candidates will get the admission
offer letter from the academic section along with fee and other details. A waitlist is normally maintained to
offer admission to the deserved candidates. Selected candidate has to pay the fee within the stipulated time
and reserve the seat, since the academic sessions start as per the Institute’s calendar.

Fees details: (https://iitmandi.ac.in/fees)

Tentative institute fee amounts (as per approved fee structure for AY-2022-2023) payable at the time
of Admission (in Rs.)
Indian National Foreign National

Regular Ph.D. Programme Ph.D. Sponsored/External Ph.D. Programme

Registration Programme
UR/OBC(NCL)/EWS SC/ST/ PwD
(ERP) & Part Time
Programme
Rs. 41,250/- Rs. 31,250/- Rs. 81,250/- Rs. 1,42,250/-
Boarding & lodging: Boarding & lodging:
Hostel Charges :14400/- Hostel Charges: Rs.43200/-
Mess Charges (to be paid to the vender through Institute as per actual, approx. rate (Rs. 22800/-) Mess Charges (to be paid to the vender through Institute
as per actual, approx. rate (Rs. 22800/-)

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(M) Financial Assistance:

(M.1) Full – Time Research Scholar:

(M.1.1) Institute Research Scholars with Teaching Assistantship (HTRA)

Students under this category are entitled for the Scholarship/ Assistantship from Institute / MoE if they qualify
any one of the following criteria.

• Master’s degree in Sciences/ Engineering/ Technology with a good academic record and also
qualified GATE or other equivalent national level examination.
• Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/ Technology from any CFTIs with a minimum CGPA of 7.5
on a 10.0-point scale.
• Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/ Technology from any Non CFTIs with at least CGPA of 7.5
on a 10.0-point scale with valid GATE score

(M.1.2) Research Scholar getting support from Government/Semi Government/Agencies (QIP, CSIR, UGC,
DAE, DST, DBT, NBHM, JEST, ICCR etc.)

These candidates get fellowship from various Government / Semi Government schemes. The admission
procedure and other requirements are same as applicable to Institute Research Scholars.

(M.1.3) Sponsored candidates/ External Registration Program:

These candidates are sponsored by recognized R&D organization, having R&D facilities, for doing research
work in the institute on a full-time basis. These institutes should be recognized by DST and IIT Mandi, as R&D
organizations. Some of them include National Laboratories, Reputed Universities / Colleges, or employed in
research/analysis jobs in public sector / private sector / governments in the case of management area.
Candidates applying under this category must have at least two years of work experience. These candidates
will not receive any financial support from the institute.

Sponsorship letter (Appendix A) should be attached to the application form.

Candidates selected under this category can work at their parent institute, provided facilities are available and qualified
personal are available at the parent organization. In such case, One guide is allotted from IIT Mandi and another from
the parent organization.

Residential Requirement for Part-time/ERP candidates: There is desirable 16 weeks campus residential
semester requirement to complete course work. However, DC can recommend completing courses (from IIT
Mandi) via online mode. In such cases not less than 50% assessment of individual courses should be evaluated
in offline mode. The residential requirement may be made flexible as courses are recommended partially in
online mode. Hence, the scholars may be allowed to complete the residential semester requirement in multiple
visits adding upto atleast 16 weeks on campus (i.e. equivalent to one semester). However, the minimum period
of residency for each visit should not be less than 2 weeks.

In case of Part-time employed at radial distance in the range of 50-60 KM from IIT Mandi campus, the scholar
will be permitted by the Dean (Academics) to complete course work without residential requirement as these
scholars can be treated day-scholars.

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(M.1.4) Research Scholar Supported from Project:

Student working under a project at IIT Mandi are eligible for this. They need to undergo the admission process,
similar to the regular admissions or as declared by SRIC. Scholarship will be provided through project. The
research scholar working in a project will be full time, provided her/his research for Ph.D. is related to the
project as certified by the supervisor, who is associated with the project.

(M.1.5) Research Scholar Supported by Self or the Employer (Self-Sponsored):

This category refers to Ph.D. candidates with or without work experience and with good research / industry
track record to join the doctoral program. Candidates without any research experience can also apply under
this category. These candidates are admitted through the usual admission procedure. Students do not get any
financial support from the institute. If admitted, these students have to complete their program without any
financial support from the institute. Students cannot claim for the fellowship under this category. The
qualifications may be same as that applicable for regular full-time admissions.

(M.2) International / Foreign Students

Candidates who are not citizens of India (by birth or naturalized) and /or are OCI/PIO card holders will be
treated as foreign national and will consume the seats of foreign nationals. For fellowship, they should fulfil
the requirement of the sponsoring agency/authority. They must meet minimum education requirements
applicable for regular students. International students are expected to have working knowledge of English

(M.3) Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Awardees (Foreign Students)

These students are sponsored by their respective governments and awarded scholarship by them. They should
apply for admission through the Indian Embassy in their country.

(M.4) Quality Improvement Program (QIP):

Candidates, who are working in colleges, and financially supported by the parent institute fall under this
category. On behalf of all institutes participating under QIP program, organizing institute advertises for
admission under QIP category. The guidelines are as per the relevant notification issued time to time.

(M.5.) Part time Scholar:

(M.5.1) Institute Employee:

This category refers to Ph.D. applicants who are employees of IIT Mandi with more than 2 years of service
remaining before their retirement. These candidates will not receive any financial support from the institute.
However, tuition fee may be waived off for candidates having gross family income not exceeding 8 lakhs
in preceding financial year.

(M.5.2) Research Scholar Supported from Project

Student working under a project are eligible for this. They need to undergo the admission process, similar to
the regular admissions or as declared by SRIC. Scholarship will be provided through project. research scholar
whose topic for Ph.D. is unrelated to the project will be working part time for Ph. D. but may be given full
time status after the project tenure is completed.

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(M.5.3) College Teachers (CT) /Candidates from Educational Institutes

Candidates under this category carry out research work during weekends, holidays and vacations, at IIT
Mandi. After completing the fixed residential time at the institute, these candidates will be allowed to register
for Ph.D. with a supervisor from the Institute (IIT Mandi). Candidates admitted under this category will be
treated at par with Self Finance category as far as payment of fees and deposits are concerned. These
candidates do not get any financial support from IIT Mandi. However, tuition fee may be waived off for
candidates having gross family income not exceeding 8 lakhs in preceding financial year.

(M.6) Fellowship related Conditions:

Institute Teaching Assistantship (HTRA) Scholarships will be awarded as per the MHRD / or relevant
authorities. On the recommendation of DC/APC, monthly fellowship may be continued till the completion of
viva-voce or maximum period of 5 years (for Ph.D.), 6 years (I -PhD), whichever is earlier.

The above assistantship requires that the students must assist in teaching or research, as assigned by the
institute, to the extent of 8 hours of work per week. The assistantship will be paid on the basis of monthly
attendance and satisfactory performance in TAship and research related activities.

Above scholarship/fellowship amount are revised time to time by the concerned agencies viz.,
MHRD/CSIR/UGC etc.

(M.7) Prime Minister Research Fellowship

The Prime Minister's Research Fellows (PMRF) Scheme has been designed for improving the quality of
research in various higher educational institutions in the country. With attractive fellowships, the scheme
seeks to attract the best talent into research thereby realizing the vision of development through innovation.
The scheme was announced in the Budget 2018-19. The institutes which can offer PMRF include all the IITs,
all the IISERs, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru and some of the top Central Universities/NITs that offer
science and/or technology degrees. The candidates will be selected through a rigorous selection process and
their performance will be reviewed suitably through a national convention.

For Eligibility and other criterion may visit : www.pmrf.in

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Appendix-A

NO:……………………… Dated:…………………..

Sponsorship Letter for Full-time Ph.D. Candidates

(To be typed on letterhead of the sponsoring organizaton)

To

The Director,
Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi
Kamand-Himachal Pradesh-175075.

Dear Madam/Sir

Sub: Sponsoring of an Employee for Ph.D. programme

We hereby sponsor the candidature of Mr./Ms. employed in our

organization as (designation) for joining his / her Ph.D. Programme in

at your Institute as a full-time candidate.

He/ She is employee of our organization since . We shall bear the total expenses of his / her

studies. We shall fully relieve him/ her of his/ her duties in the organization during the entire period

of the Ph.D. programme, to enable him/ her to devote full time to his/ her studies in the Institute.

Signature and Seal of the Sponsoring Authority

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Appendix B

No-Objection Certificate for Part-Time Students

(This should be typed on the letter head of the organization)

Reference No. Date:

To,
The Director
Indian Institute of Technology Mandi,
Kamand Himachal Pradesh-175075

Sub: No-Objection Certificate

Dear Madam/Sir,

We have no objection if Mr./Ms. _______________________________ an Employee in our

organization as ____________________(designation), is admitted to the PhD programme

in_________________________at your institute as a PART-TIME student.

It is certified that she/he is working is organization since________________and has completed

minimum TWO YEARS of regular service in our organization/institute as an employee.

We shall grant him/her leave of absence to attend classes/research works at IIT Mandi during the

PhD programme.

Signature and Seal of the Director/

Registrar/ Head of the Department

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Appendix C

Reference No. Dated:

No-Objection Certificate for Ph.D. under External

Registration Programme Students

(This should be typed on the letter head of the organization)

This is to certify that Mr./Ms._____________________ working as______________________in our

organization___________________________since______________________.

He /She intends to apply for the Certificate of Ph.D. under External Registration Programme at IIT

Mandi. The Organization does not have any objection to his/her applying for the programme.

The application of Mr.___________________________ would be considered as per rules of IIT Mandi

for the above programme.

Signature and Seal of the Director/

Registrar/ Head of the Department

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Indian Institute of Technology Mandi

Himachal Pradesh
India
Pincode: 175075
www.iitmandi.ac.in