Admissions Open – Ph.D. & M.S. (Research) Programmes at IIT Mandi (January 2026 Semester)

Admissions Open – Ph.D. & M.S. (Research) Programmes at IIT Mandi (January 2026 Semester)

The School of Management at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi has opened applications for the January 2026 admission cycle for its Ph.D. and newly introduced M.S. (Research) programmes. These programmes are designed for individuals aspiring to pursue advanced research careers in management, analytics, technology, and interdisciplinary domains.

🔬 Research Areas Offered

IIT Mandi’s research-driven curriculum covers emerging and high-impact areas, including:

• AI in Management & Business
• Computational Finance
• Pedagogy and Educational Technology
• Marketing & Consumer Behaviour
• Organizational Behaviour and Human Resource Management (HRM)
• Entrepreneurship (exclusive to the M.S. programme)

These domains encourage students to integrate management theory with technology, analytics, and innovation-led perspectives.

🎯 Why IIT Mandi?

• A vibrant interdisciplinary research ecosystem that enables technology-enabled management research
• Access to world-class faculty, state-of-the-art laboratories, and modern infrastructure
• A collaborative, student-centric environment situated in the scenic Himalayan campus
• Strong focus on developing research scholars for academic, industry, and policy roles

💰 Research Support

Eligible scholars receive comprehensive research support, including:

• Monthly fellowships as per institute norms
• Annual research grants to support fieldwork, data collection, and conference participation
• Access to collaborative research centres and sponsored projects

📌 Eligibility

Candidates may apply under:

• CGPA-based criteria (for applicants from NIRF 100 institutions and CFTIs)
• National-level examinations such as NET/GATE
• Work experience-based criteria (as applicable)

Applicants must refer to the official notification for complete details.

📅 Important Date

• Application Deadline: 26 November 2025

🔗 Application Details

For more information and to apply, visit:

👉 CLICK HERE

If you are passionate about pursuing advanced research in management, analytics, finance, technology, or human behaviour, IIT Mandi offers an excellent platform to shape your academic and professional future.