Admission to IIT Mandi requires passing the JEE Main and JEE Advanced exams, with JEE Main conducted twice a year and JEE Advanced once annually. A rank below 2200 in JEE Advanced improves admission chances. The admission process, including JOSAA counseling, is fully online. The Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) program is notable for its strong placement record. The institution is located in a scenic area and provides satisfactory hostel and mess facilities.
With a student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1, students receive personalized attention. Nearly 95% of the faculty hold PhDs, enhancing the academic experience. Faculty are approachable and use practical teaching methods, aiding in placements and higher studies. Tuition for undergraduates is approximately INR 1 lakh per semester, with additional living costs totaling around INR 30,000 to INR 40,000. Families earning below INR 1 lakh receive a full tuition waiver, while those above INR 5 lakhs face an annual fee of INR 2.4 lakhs.
Scholarships and interest-free loans are available, notably benefitting girls and low-income students. The placement scenario is robust, particularly in CSE, with nearly 100% placement. Salaries range from 60 LPA to 2 Crore, with international offers up to 1.2 Crore. Average packages are between 12 LPA and 28 LPA, with CSE averages reaching 25 LPA, reflecting a 50% increase from the previous year. Top recruiters include Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Adobe.
Placement eligibility begins in the 7th semester, with internships starting in the 5th, often leading to pre-placement offers with stipends up to 1.5 lakh per month. Financial assistance includes the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for those with parental income below Rs. 4.5 lakhs, granting a tuition waiver and Rs. 1,000 monthly. SC/ST students receive full fee exemptions, and female students have additional scholarships available. The average B.Tech fee is Rs. 8.60 lakhs, with an average placement package of Rs. 12.75 LPA.
Hostel and mess charges are around Rs. 40,000 annually. Numerous scholarships are detailed on the college's website.
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