IIT Mandi School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences M.Tech (Research) and PhD Admission 2026 (Jan)

5 November, 2025

Full details for IIT Mandi School of Mathematical and Statistical Sciences M.Tech (Research) and PhD Admission 2026 (Jan).

School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences of IIT Mandi invites application for the admission to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and M.Tech (Research) programme in a variety of disciplines and interdisciplinary areas under Regular Full-Time mode/ Part time mode.

Vacancy

Research Areas

Statistics, Optimization, and Data Analysis
- Statistical Data Analysis, Time Series Prediction, Climate Models, and Climate Change
- Extreme Value Analysis, Spatio-temporal Modeling, Bayesian Computation
- Machine Learning and Applications
- Generative AI in Finance
- Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning Applications
- Optimization and Its Applications
- Statistical Inference and Machine Learning
- AI/ML-based Environmental Modelling
Differential Equations and Applied Mathematical Modeling
- Deep Learning Methods for ODE/PDE and Controllability of Differential Equations
- Dynamics of Complex Networks
- Numerical Study of Biofluidics
- Ecological Modeling using ODE/PDE and Machine Learning / Deep Learning Techniques
- Sediment Transport Modelling
- Image Processing
Pure Mathematics
- Applied Topology

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Eligibility Criteria for Admission to M.Tech (Research) Programs

General Eligibility Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent with a valid GATE score # OR
Master’s or equivalent degree in Science/Arts/Commerce/Management (or allied subjects) with a valid GATE score # OR
Master’s or equivalent degree in Engineering/Technology.

# Exemptions from mandatory requirements of Valid GATE score:

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/ any Himachal Pradesh Govt. institution or universities with CGPA/CPI of at least 7.5 (on a scale of 10) or equivalent.
BS-MS/M.Sc/MA/MBA/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.
NIRF Ranking (within top 100) should be in overall category granted for the year during which admission is sought.

Minimum eligibility criteria for Ph.D. Admission in all Schools/Centres

Qualifying Degree:

Master’s or equivalent degree in Engineering/Technology OR
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent* OR
Master’s or equivalent degree in Science/Arts/Commerce/Management (or allied subjects) *

*For qualifying degree listed under (2) & (3) candidates must also fulfil ONE of the following additional requirements:

Qualified GATE/NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or any other equivalent National level examination.
Selected through a National level examination conducted by MoE or its agencies/Institutions such as UGC/IIT/IISc./IISER/IIIT etc.
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)

*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/ any Himachal Pradesh Govt. institution or universities with CGPA/CPI of at least 7.5 (on a scale of 10) or equivalent
BS-MS/M.Sc/MA/MBA/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.
NIRF Ranking (within top 100) should be in overall category granted for the year during which admission is sought.

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 Ph.D. program in SMSS, please contact the SMSS office through email: smss-admissions@iitmandi.ac.in.

For technical problems regarding filling of online applications, please contact it_helpdesk@iitmandi.ac.in