IIT Mandi Admissions 2025 For MTech & PhD Programs, Apply Online
Dr. Lokeshkumar Ramteke. 1st
Assistant Professor at Indian Institute of Technology
I am looking for M.Tech (Research) and PhD students for the upcoming July 2025 intake at IIT Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, in the following research areas:
Bioprocess and Bioengineering (Bioprocessing of waste. biomass to high value added product, Microbial Consortia and co-culture system for enhancing bioprocess efficiency, Bioreactor Design and Optimization; Downstream Processing and Product Recovery; Sustainable Biomanufacturing)
Water and Wastewater Treatment with management (Bioremediation and phytoremediation, Biological Oxidation improvement, Sludge management, Desalination and RO reject water management, Membrane Separation)
Environmental Science and Engineering (Sustainable Natural Resources, Water bodies conservation, Lake Rejuvenation and restoration, Bioenergy, Sustainable development, Circular bioeconomy, Wast Management).
Interested candidates could get in touch at [email protected]
Advertisement for Admission to the M. Tech (by Research-full time) / Ph. D Programme (Regular Full Time / Part Time Mode) in the School of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Mandi, for July -December (Odd Semester) 2025
School of Biosciences and Bioengineering (SBB) invites applications for admissions in M. Tech (by Research-full time) and Ph. D programs (Regular Full Time / Part Time Mode) for the commencing from July -December (Odd Semester) 2025 at IIT Mandi.
Programs and Criterion
Program: M. Tech. (Research)
Research Area
• Biomedical Signal and Image Processing
• AI & ML for Neuroimaging (EEG/fMRI/MEG)
• Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience
• Bioprocess and Bioengineering, bioprocessing of waste biomass to high value-added product
• Biocatalysis and Enzyme Engineering, Microbial Consortia and co-culture system for enhanced bioprocess efficiency, Bioreactor Design and Process Optimization
• Water and wastewater treatment with management
• Downstream Processing and Product Recovery and Sustainable Biomanufacturing and Circular Bioeconomy
Qualification for Admission
M.Sc./B.Tech. in Life Sciences or related areas with a valid GATE Score in Life Sciences, Biotechnology or other related areas.
A. General eligibility criteria for M.Tech. (Research)
Qualifying Degree:
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent with a valid GATE score # OR
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Master’s or equivalent degree in Science/Arts/Commerce/Management (or allied subjects) with a valid GATE score # OR
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Master’s or equivalent degree in Engineering/Technology
# Exemptions from mandatory requirements of Valid GATE score:
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B.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 (for General/EWS categories) and a CGPA/CPI of at least 7.0 (on a scale of 10) or equivalent (for OBC-NCL category) and a CGPA/CPI of at least 6.5 (on a scale of 10) or equivalent (for SC/ST/PWD categories).
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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 (for General/EWS categories) and a CGPA/CPI of at least 7.0 (on a scale of 10) or equivalent (for OBC-NCL category) and a CGPA/CPI of at least 6.5 (on a scale of 10) or equivalent (for SC/ST/PWD categories).
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NIRF Ranking (within top 100) should be in overall category granted for the year during which admission is sought.
B. Financial Support: Students joining the M.Tech. (Research)/MA (Research)/MS (Research) Regular program may be considered for the HTRA Fellowship (subjected to availability of fund) based on the above admission norms, if recommended by the selection committee.
Remarks/Instructions for filling application form: Select specialization as Biotechnology Research
Program: Ph.D.
Research Areas
• Microbiology, Microbiome Research, Next Generation Sequencing Applications in Health and Environment, Computational Biology
• Immunology/Host pathogen interaction
• Proteostasis, Aging and C.elegans
• Cell and Molecular Biology
• Bioprocess and Bioengineering: Bioprocessing of waste biomass to high value-added product, Microbial Consortia and co-culture system for enhancing bioprocess efficiency, Bioreactor Design and Optimization; Downstream Processing and Product Recovery; Sustainable Biomanufacturing
• Water and Wastewater Treatment with Management: Bioremediation and phytoremediation, Biological Oxidation improvement, Desalination and RO reject water management, Membrane Separation
• AI & ML for Neuroimaging (EEG/fMRI/MEG): Biomedical Signal Processing, Deep Neural Network modelling, Representational Similarity Analysis
• Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience: Predictive Processing, Human Vision, Language processing in humans, applications to clinical neuroscience, developmental disorders
• Mechanobiology and Biophysics
• Other Areas of SBB
For details on faculty profiles and research work visit: https://sbb.iitmandi.ac.in
Eligibility & Qualification for Admission
Master’s degree in Sciences/ Engineering/Technology or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent with a good academic record and also qualified GATE or UGC/CSIR NET or DST Inspire or other equivalent national level examination.
A. General eligibility criteria for Ph.D. Admission
Qualifying Degree:
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Master’s or equivalent degree in Engineering/Technology OR
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Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Technology or equivalent* OR
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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:
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Qualified GATE / NET including lectureship (Assistant Professorship) or any other equivalent National level examination.
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Selected through a National level examination conducted by MoE or its agencies /Institutions such as UGC/ IIT/ IISc. / IISER/ IIIT etc.
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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:
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B.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 (for General/EWS categories) and a CGPA/CPI of at least 7.0 (on a scale of 10) or equivalent (for OBC-NCL category) and a CGPA/CPI of at least 6.5 (on a scale of 10) or equivalent (for SC/ST/PWD categories).
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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 (for General/EWS categories) and a CGPA/CPI of at least 7.0 (on a scale of 10) or equivalent (for OBC-NCL category) and a CGPA/CPI of at least 6.5 (on a scale of 10) or equivalent (for SC/ST/PWD categories).
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NIRF Ranking (within top 100) should be in overall category granted for the year during which admission is sought.
B. Financial Support: Students joining the Ph.D. Regular program may be considered for the HTRA Fellowship (subjected to availability of fund) based on the above admission norms, if recommended by the selection committee.
For Part Time Ph.D.
As per Ordinance https://www.iitmandi.ac.in/pdf/ordinances//Ordinances_Ph.D.pdf
Institute Staff Members/ Research Scholars under External Registration/ Research Scholars working on Part Time Basis. Individuals employed in R&D environments in Scientific Institutions (including IIT Mandi) or industries and Faculty members of all Engineering Colleges/Universities recognized by appropriate government agencies. The required qualification remains the same as for the regular candidates except for the requirement of qualifying in one of the national entrance tests. Further the candidate should have at least two years of work experience
Note: Kindly upload the NOC along with the experience certificate in One Pdf. This is mandatory for part time candidate.
General Information
Information on eligibility, minimum qualifications, and scholarship rules can be found at the following links.
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For more details about Ph.D./ Part Time Ph.D. Programme at IIT Mandi, please visit: https://www.iitmandi.ac.in/pdf/ordinances//Ordinances_Ph.D.pdf
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For more details about M.Tech (Research) Programme at IIT Mandi, please visit: https://iitmandi.ac.in/pdf/ordinances/Ordinances_MTech(R).pdf
3. Qualification for Admission to get the HTRA fellowship:-
https://cloud.iitmandi.ac.in/f/6d07c3e7b89d43f19958/
4. In addition, the reservation criteria, as per GoI norms:-
https://cloud.iitmandi.ac.in/f/e688e99966c54641826e/
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to fill the online application form available in the following link:
Link to Apply: – https://iitmandiadm.samarth.edu.in/aug24/index.php
Mode of Interview: – The Interview will be in OFFLINE mode.
Application Fee for Ph.D. Admission
| Category | Amount in ₹ |
|---|---|
| General/EWS/OBC/OBC (NCL)/Transgender/Foreign Nationals | 200 |
| Women/SC/ST/PD | 100 |
Mode of Payment: Online
Contact Details
- For any queries related to the admission process, required documents, eligibility conditions you may contact [email protected] or call 01905-267061
- For only technical issues, contact [email protected]
Dates:
- Start of online application 5th April 2025
- Deadline for online application 21st April 2025 (05:00 PM)
- Tentative dates for interview: 26th May 2025 and/or 27th May 2025
- Reservation policies as per prevailing GOI rules will be followed.
- IIT Mandi reserves the right to admit / not admit for any of the advertised areas and apply appropriate criteria for shortlisting.
- The decision of the competent authority in all matters relating to the eligibility of the candidate, written test/Interview and admission would be final and binding on all the candidates. In case of any dispute/ambiguity that may occur in the process of admission, the decision of the Institute shall be final.
- All the details furnished in the online application will be treated as final and no changes shall be entertained. Non-submission of valid/required documents and/or incomplete applications shall be summarily rejected.
Note: IIT Mandi reserves the right to recruit / not recruit for any of the advertised areas and apply appropriate criteria for shortlisting.
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