IIT Mandi B.Tech Mechanical Engineering: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

The admission process at IIT Mandi requires passing the JEE Main and Advanced exams, followed by JoSAA counseling to assign candidates to programs based on rank and preferences. The candidate in this review entered the Mechanical Engineering program with ranks of approximately 21,000 in JEE Mains and 5,796 in JEE Advanced. The faculty at IIT Mandi, mainly from the School of Engineering (SE) and the School of Computing and Electrical Engineering (SCEE), are highly qualified and supportive, contributing significantly to student development despite some variability in teaching quality.

The fee structure varies: SC-ST students have tuition fees waived, paying only about Rs. 20,000 for hostel and mess fees. OBC-General students with a family income under Rs. 1 lakh pay only hostel and mess fees, while those with incomes between Rs. 1 lakh and Rs. 5 lakh pay additional one-third tuition fees. Female students enjoy a full tuition fee waiver and a stipend of Rs. 1,000 per month. Overall costs for a B.Tech course range from Rs. 12 lakhs for general category students to Rs. 4-5 lakhs for reserved categories, with tuition increasing by 4-5% annually.

Loans and various scholarships, including those through the National Scholarship Portal and MCM Scholarships, are available. IIT Mandi boasts high placement rates, with around 80-85% of B.Tech students typically placed. However, the last year's rate dropped to 50-60% due to a recession, despite previously reaching 95-100% with an average package of Rs. 25 LPA. The highest package offered was Rs. 1.25 crore, with an overall average of Rs. 20 LPA. Computer Science, Data Science and Engineering, and Electrical Engineering students generally enjoy better placement prospects.

The institute also offers internships, startup initiatives, and exchange programs, with 150 companies visiting annually to recruit final-year B.Tech and second-year M.Tech students.