IIT Mandi School of Computing and Electrical Engineering M. Tech (by Research) / Ph.D. /Dual Degree Program Admission 2026 (Jan)
Full details for IIT Mandi School of Computing and Electrical Engineering M. Tech (by Research) / Ph.D. /Dual Degree Program Admission 2026 (Jan).
IIT Mandi invites applications from bright and dedicated young scholars interested in joining the full-time or part-time M. Tech (by Research)/Ph.D./Dual Degree program in the School of Computing and Electrical Engineering (SCEE). For this purpose, SCEE seeks applications for the Master of Technology (M. Tech) By Research, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and Dual Degree (M.Tech + Ph.D.) programs.
Vacancy
Specific Areas (but not limited to)
- Theoretical Computer Science & Systems Eng
- Wireless Networking, Edge computing, and IoT
- Classical and Post-quantum Network Security
- Classical and Quantum Algorithms
- Geometric Computing
- Computational Complexity Theory
- Intelligent Systems
- Artificial Intelligence and Classical and Quantum
- Machine Learning
- Cognitive Science and HCI
- Computer Vision and Biomedical Imaging
- NLP and LLMs
- Control and Automation
- Mathematical control theory and Intelligent Control System
- Precision agriculture
- Cyber-physical systems and IoT
- Large-scale systems control and estimation
- Microelectronics and VLSI
- Analog, Mixed Signal, and RF VLSI Design
- Semiconductor Devices and VLSI Technology
- Biomedical Embedded Systems
- VLSI Architectures for AI Accelerators and Cryptography
- Quantum Nanoelectronic devices & Neuromorphic computing
- Power Engineering
- Electrical Machines and Drives
- Power Electronics
- Power Systems
- Intelligent Communication Systems(ICS)
- 5G/6G Wireless Technologies & Networks, ISAC, (cell-free) mMIMO, Optical access networks, IoT, Information Theory etc.
- Quantum Communication, QKD and Encryption Algorithms.
- Photonics: Fiber Lasers, Optical Fiber Sensors, & Optomechatronics, etc.
- Machine/Deep learning for Signal/ Image Processing, Communication and Networks.
Eligibility Criteria
For PhD applicants (Full-Time Research Scholars):
Students under this category are entitled to the Scholarship/Assistantship from Institute / MoE if they qualify for any one of the following criteria:
- Master’s degree in Engineering/ Technology with a good academic record
- Master’s degree in Sciences with valid GATE / NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or any other equivalent National level examination or Minimum of TWO years of professional experience (acquired after obtaining the qualifying degree and completed before the starting of the semester in which admission is sought)
- Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/ Technology from any CFTIs with a minimum CGPA of 7.5 for General/7.0 for OBC (NCL)/6.5 for SC/ST on a 10.0-point scale.
- Bachelor’s degree holder in Engineering/ Technology from any Non CFTIs with at least CGPA of 7.5 for General/7.0 for OBC (NCL)/6.5 for SC/ST on a 10.0-point scale with valid GATE score.
For Masters applicants (Full-Time Research Scholars):
Students under this category are entitled for the Scholarship/ Assistantship from Institute / MoE if they qualify any one of the following criteria.
- Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology or Master’s Degree in appropriate Sciences. A valid GATE score is required for admission to the M. Tech (by research) program, and for availing HTRA scholarship.
- Candidate with B.Tech/BE degree from Centrally Funded Technical Institutes (CFTIs), with a minimum CGPA of 7.5 for General/7.0 for OBC (NCL)/6.5 for SC/ST on a 10.0 point scale (or equivalent). (National Level examinations are waived off for HTRA Scholarship)
Exemptions from mandatory requirements of Valid GATE or National Level examination:
- Tech/B.E./B.S. (or equivalent) degree from CFTI (Centrally Funded Technical Institute)/any of the top 100 institutes according to NIRF ranking (overall category) at the time of application, with CGPA/CPI at least 7.5 (on a scale of 10) or equivalent
- BS-MS/M.Sc/equivalent from IITs, IISERS, IISc, IIMs or any of the top 100 institutes according to NIRF ranking (overall category) at the time of application with a CGPA/CPI of at least 7.5 (on a scale of 10) or equivalent.
- Tech/B.E./B.S. (or equivalent) degree from institute having NIRF Ranking (within top 100) should be in the overall category granted for the year during which admission is sought.
- Tech/B.E./B.S. (or equivalent) degree from Himachal Pradesh Govt. Institutions/Universities, with CGPA/CPI at least 7.5 for General/7.0 for OBC (NCL)/6.5 for SC/ST on a scale of 10.
For Dual Degree (M.Tech (R) + Ph.D. applicants (Full-Time Research Scholars):
Students under this category are entitled to the Scholarship/ Assistantship from Institute / MoE if they qualify for any one of the following criteria.
- The candidate must possess BE/B.Tech or M.Sc. or equivalent Degree with a valid GATE Score
- GATE Score is waived off for candidates having B.Tech/BE degree from CFTI with CGPA >=8 for General/7.5 for OBC (NCL)/7.0 for SC/ST.
Application Process
Candidates should submit their online application to the link given below: https://iitmandiadm.samarth.edu.in/admission/index.php
For any other queries regarding M. Tech (by research)/Ph.D./Dual Degree programs in SCEE, please contact the SCEE office through email: scee-admissions@iitmandi.ac.in.
For technical problems regarding filling of online applications, please contact it_helpdesk@iitmandi.ac.in
Important Dates
- Start of online application: 22 October, 2025
- Deadline for online application (extended): 9 November, 2025 (till 5:00 PM)
- Announcement of shortlisted candidates: 14 November, 2025
- Interview (tentatively): 27-28 November, 2025
Application Fee
- GEN, GEN(EWS), OBC(NCL)/Transgender/Foreign Nationals: ₹200
- Women/SC/ST/PD: ₹100