What are some downsides of studying at IIT Mandi?

As per our research, below are the downside of IIT Mandi.95% of the teachers are assistant professors. So, the management of IIT Mandi is not very efficient.The teaching method is not effective, as you can't fully depend on their classes or slides.For job or GATE preparation, or any other exams after B.Tech, you can't rely on their class notes.The hostels are similar to other IITs, but second-year students dont get single rooms. In fact, their rooms are smaller than those of first-year students.The labs are not well-equipped, as they dont have the required number of licenses for the software needed during practicals.There is a lack of important advanced courses required by companies, especially in core branches, which is a major drawback of IIT Mandi.

What is the IIT Mandi Hostel fee?

As of the 202425 academic year, the hostel and mess fees at IIT Mandi vary based on the program and batch.ProgramHostel ChargesMess ChargesTotalB.Tech / MBA / M.Sc / MA (2022 onwards Batch)INR 9,600INR 15,000INR 24,600B.Tech / M.Sc / MA (Earlier Batches)INR 7,000INR 15,000INR 22,000M.Tech / MS / PhD (2022 onwards Batch)INR 14,400INR 22,800INR 37,200M.Tech / MS / PhD (Earlier Batches)INR 14,400INR 22,800INR 37,200

What is the hostel and mess life like at IIT Mandi, especially in terms of food and cleanliness?

IIT Mandu hostels are new and the authorities has kept in good condition. Every hostel has common rooms, induction cookers for light cooking, and plenty of space to study. The food served in the mess is mostly checked often based on what students say. Sometimes, mess also have special meals with different themes or dishes that students request. A group called the Mandi Mess Council, made up of students, helps make real decisions about the mess.

How is it possible that the average package in IIT Mandi is more than IIT Guwahati?

The average package at IIT Mandi can sometimes appear higher than IIT Guwahati due to a smaller batch size and a few very high-paying offers. his can make the average package look higher. Also, if just a few students get super big offers, it pulls the average up a lot. So, even if more people get jobs at IIT Guwahati, the super high offers at IIT Mandi can make its average package more.

What kind of companies visit IIT Mandi for placements, and are they relevant to relevant branch?

Yes, the companies that visit IIT Mandi are quite diverse and often related to specific branches. For example, if you are in CSE, you can expect core tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon, and Adobe. For EE and ME, companies like L&T, Tata Power, and ISRO have visited. Non-core roles such as consulting, analytics, and product management are also open to students from all branches. So, even if you are from a circuit branch, you can get a non-core role with the right preparation.

What support does the college provide during the placement season at IIT Mandi?

The Career and Placement Cell, also known as CNC, at IIT Mandi is quite active. They organize mock interviews, resume reviews, and aptitude training sessions. Seniors and alumni also help through placement prep groups. During the peak season, CNC runs a dedicated helpdesk, makes sure interview slots dont clash, and also provides mental health support. So, youre not alone during placements theres a proper system in place to help you.

IIT Mandi B.Tech + M.Tech Bioengineering: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Fees (2025 - 2026)	Year 1 (in INR)	Year 2 (in INR)	Year 3 (in INR)	Year 4 (in INR)	Year 5 (in INR)
Semester	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Tuition Fees	₹101000	₹101000	₹101000	₹101000	₹101000	₹101000	₹101000	₹101000	₹101000	₹101000
Caution Fee *	₹7000	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Miscellaneous Fees	₹10000	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Semester Wise Fees	₹118000	₹101000	₹101000	₹101000	₹101000	₹101000	₹101000	₹101000	₹101000	₹101000
Yearly Fees	₹219000	₹202000	₹202000	₹202000	₹202000

Fees	Year 1 (in INR)	Year 2 (in INR)	Year 3 (in INR)	Year 4 (in INR)	Year 5 (in INR)	Year 6 (in INR)	Year 7 (in INR)	Year 8 (in INR)
Tuition Fees	₹100000	₹100000	₹100000	₹100000	₹100000	₹100000	₹100000	₹100000
Admission Fees	₹200	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Registration Fees	₹200	₹200	₹200	₹200	₹200	₹200	₹200	₹200
Exam Fees	₹350	₹350	₹350	₹350	₹350	₹350	₹350	₹350
Other Fee	₹10100	₹2200	₹2200	₹2200	₹2200	₹2200	₹2200	₹2200
Yearly Fees	₹110850	₹102750	₹102750	₹102750	₹102750	₹102750	₹102750	₹102750

Events	Dates
JEE-Advanced counselling	Jun 03, 2025 - Jul 28, 2025

Events	Dates
Respond to Queries for Round 4 JoSAA 2025 [B.Tech]	Jul 09, 2025
Resolution of Fee Payment Issues for Round 4 JoSAA 2025 [B.Tech]	Jul 09, 2025
Seat Allocation for Round 5 JoSAA 2025 [B.Tech]	Jul 10, 2025
Respond to Withdrawal Query for Round 4 JoSAA 2025 [B.Tech]	Jul 10, 2025
Payment of Fees for Round 5 JoSAA 2025 [B.Tech]	Jul 14, 2025
Initiation of Withdrawal of Seat for Round 5 JoSAA 2025 [B.Tech]	Jul 11, 2025 - Jul 14, 2025
Online Reporting, Fee Payment, Document Upload for Round 5 JoSAA 2025 [B.Tech]	Jul 10, 2025 - Jul 14, 2025
Respond to Withdrawal Query for Round 5 JoSAA 2025 [B.Tech]	Jul 15, 2025
Resolution of Fee Payment Issues for Round 5 JoSAA 2025 [B.Tech]	Jul 15, 2025
Seat Allocation for Round 6 JoSAA 2025 [B.Tech]	Jul 16, 2025

Categories (2022)	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round 4	Round 5	Round 6
General	13364	13562	13706	13920	13920	15216
SC	2730	2798	2841	2841	2841	2917
ST	1396	1415	1446	1446	1446	1446
EWS	1976	2162	2217	2217	2217	2271
OBCNCL	4998	5196	5226	5226	5226	5410

Categories	Round 1	Round 2	Round 3	Round 4	Round 5	Round 6
General	12989	13359	13359	13359	13359	14534
SC	2656	714	714	714	714	714
EWS	2022	2097	2099	2127	2127	2216
OBCNCL	5079	5257	5287	-	5291	5516
ST	-	684	804	825	826	838

Ranking Agency	Latest	Previous
	#13 out of 269 (2025) #1st Himachal Pradesh	#14 out of 284 (2024) #1st Himachal Pradesh
	#17 out of 500 (2025) #1st Himachal Pradesh	#11 out of 394 (2023) #1st Himachal Pradesh
	#31 out of 300 (2024) #1st Himachal Pradesh	#33 out of 200 (2023) #1st Himachal Pradesh
	#16 out of 160 (2024)	#18 out of 170 (2023)
	#17 out of 30 (2021)	#16 out of 30 (2020)

Years (2025 - 2026)	year 1	year 2	year 3	year 4	year 5
Semester	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Tuition fees	₹101000	₹101000	₹101000	₹101000	₹101000	₹101000	₹101000	₹101000	₹101000	₹101000
Caution fee*	₹7000	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
miscellaneous fees	₹10000	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Semester Wise Fees	₹118000	₹101000	₹101000	₹101000	₹101000	₹101000	₹101000	₹101000	₹101000	₹101000
Yearly Fees	₹2.19 Lakhs	₹2.02 Lakhs	₹2.02 Lakhs	₹2.02 Lakhs	₹2.02 Lakhs

The college provides affordable study options, thanks to various fee remission policies. Being a government institution, it keeps course costs reasonable. Additionally, it offers the Merit Cum Means Scholarship to financially assist eligible students.

By Collegedunia’s Personal AI