IIT Mandi PhD Admission January 2027: Apply by October 30 to November 9
Indian Institute of Technology Mandi has opened several research admission calls for the January 2027 and even-semester 2026-27 intake. The official PhD admissions page lists openings for PhD, M.Tech. by Research, dual degree and a four-year dual doctoral programme with Missouri S&T, USA.
The earliest deadline is October 30, 2026. Other schools will accept forms until November 2, 3, 4, 5 or 9. Students must read the advertisement for their school before filling the form because the eligibility rules, documents and fee can differ.
The Samarth programme schedule marks the Missouri S&T dual doctoral call as live now, with applications open from September 22 to October 30, 2026.
IIT Mandi research admission 2027: deadlines
| School or centre | Programmes listed by IIT Mandi | Last date |
|---|---|---|
| School of Physical Sciences (SPS) | Regular full-time PhD | October 30, 2026, 5:00 pm |
| Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR) | M.Tech. by Research, PhD and dual degree | October 30, 2026, 5:00 pm |
| School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) | PhD special recruitment drive | October 30, 2026, 5:00 pm |
| International Relations | Dual Doctoral Degree with Missouri S&T, USA | October 30, 2026, 5:00 pm |
| Centre for Human-Computer Interaction (CHCI) | M.Tech. by Research and PhD | November 2, 2026, 5:00 pm |
| School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (SCENE) | PhD, M.Tech. by Research + PhD dual degree and M.Tech. by Research | November 3, 2026, 5:00 pm |
| School of Computing and Electrical Engineering (SCEE) | M.Tech. by Research, PhD and dual degree | November 4, 2026, 5:00 pm |
| School of Mechanical and Material Engineering (SMME) | M.Tech. by Research, dual degree and PhD | November 5, 2026, 12:00 noon |
| Centre for Data and Artificial Research (C2DAR) | PhD, M.Tech. by Research and dual degree | November 9, 2026, 5:00 pm |
All dates above are taken from the live admission table on the IIT Mandi website. The table marks these calls as new. Check the time carefully: the SMME deadline is at noon, while most other deadlines are at 5:00 pm.
What programmes can students choose?
The open calls cover regular full-time PhD programmes as well as research degrees that combine a master’s and a PhD. The CAIR, SCENE, SCEE, SMME and C2DAR notices include more than one route. The Missouri S&T call is a separate Dual Doctoral Degree programme between IIT Mandi and the US university.
This means a student should not choose only by the deadline. First decide whether you want a PhD, M.Tech. by Research or a dual degree. Then open the advertisement listed against the school or centre and check the degree, marks, test score, subject and document rules for that route.
How to apply on the IIT Mandi portal
IIT Mandi uses its Samarth common admission portal for these calls. The portal gives the following order:
- Register with a working email address and mobile number.
- Log in and complete the personal profile. The portal says the profile is locked after the first login and cannot be undone.
- Choose the required programme and school or centre.
- Fill in the details asked for in the advertisement and upload the required files.
- Pay fees shown for that programme and submit the form.
The portal asks applicants to read the notification for eligibility and the registration fee before applying. Keep a copy of the submitted form, payment receipt and application number.
Eligibility and documents
IIT Mandi has published a separate PDF notice for every school or centre. Some calls are for regular full-time PhD, while others include part-time, project, dual-degree or special-category routes. Because of this, there is no single marks rule that fits every programme.
Students should check the exact notice for the required qualifying degree, minimum marks or CGPA, national-level test score, work experience, category certificate, research proposal and other documents. If a notice allows more than one category, select the category that matches your own documents.
What to Do Next
Before you submit an IIT Mandi application:
- Shortlist the school or centre and the exact programme you want.
- Open that programme’s official advertisement and check the eligibility line by line.
- Note the correct closing time, especially the SMME noon deadline.
- Keep certificates, scorecards, category documents and a recent photograph ready.
- Submit early on the Samarth portal and save the form and payment proof.
Frequently asked questions
What is the first IIT Mandi PhD admission deadline?
The first deadline is October 30, 2026, at 5:00 pm for several calls, including SPS, CAIR, SHSS and the Missouri S&T dual doctoral programme.
Which IIT Mandi call closes on November 9?
The C2DAR call for PhD, M.Tech. by Research and dual degree programmes closes on November 9, 2026, at 5:00 pm.
Can I use one eligibility rule for every school?
No. IIT Mandi has a separate advertisement for each school or centre. Read the notice for the exact degree, marks, test and document requirements.
Where is the application form submitted?
The form is submitted through the IIT Mandi Samarth common admission portal. Applicants must register, lock the profile, choose the programme, pay the fee and submit the form online.
What should I save after applying?
Save the submitted form, application number, payment receipt and a copy of the advertisement used for your application.
