IIT Mandi
M.Tech Mechanical Engineering
2-year postgraduate program in the Himalayas for core mechanical careers
Cohort Size
Small batch = better faculty attention & lab access
Key numbers
NIRF (Overall)
72
Placement Rate
72%
Total Fees
₹1.27L
Program Length
24 Months
Investment
₹1.3L total
~₹0.6L per year
- Year 1 Fee₹63,400per year
- Year 2 Fee₹63,400per year
Are you eligible?
Degree Requirement
B.Tech/BE in Mechanical or related engineering discipline
Entrance Exam
Valid GATE score is mandatory for admission
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
72%
Top recruiters
GATE is Non-Negotiable
Seats are filled purely through GATE scores. There is no direct admission or management quota. If you're targeting PSU or research roles later, GATE anyway opens those doors.
The verdict
Good fit
A strong pick if you want core mechanical roles, PSUs, or research without taking on massive fee debt. The 72% placement rate and recruiter list skew heavily industrial. Just know that IIT Mandi is still building its brand versus older IITs, and the hill-campus location is serene but not metro-linked.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Core mechanical & manufacturing careers
- ✓ Research / DRDO / academic track
- ✓ Affordable IIT M.Tech fees
Doesn't match
- ✗ Metro city internships
- ✗ High-tech/software pivot
- ✗ Established alumni network density