The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi) was established in 2009 and is located in the beautiful town of Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. Being a newer campus of IITs, IIT Mandi has also been able to make a mark in a short time since its establishment. The broader objective of the institute is to enable quality education in engineering and technology and sciences while promoting research and cross-disciplinary education. IIT Mandi is set in the Himalayas, thus providing its students and staff a soothing environment ideal for improving one’s academic skills and for pursuing creativity and innovation.

Students of class 12 or wishing to pursue higher studies can take admission in IIT Mandi which has undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate courses in an array of fields, mainly, in the engineering field like computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and civil engineering. Under this program, B.Tech degrees particularly, prepare students in the engineering domain with adequate technical skills but at the same time provide avenues for expansion into exploring innovative technologies and solving practical problems. The education program at IIT Mandi is constructed with openness and the ability to change following times so that the learners are provided with proper and relevant education. Furthermore, the deep focus goes to the research activity of the institute, which has several research institutes and partnerships in the fields of robotics, nanotechnology, and artificial intelligence.

The IIT Mandi campus is within a sprawling landscape of 530 acres providing a peaceful and serene environment perfect for both learning and growth. It has modern-day infrastructure that is well designed providing excellent classrooms, labs, and research and development rooms. There is concern for the environment and measures for its protection have been taken, focusing on sustainability and responsible construction. Facilities include hostels, sporting fields, libraries, and other leisure areas whose purposes are to ensure that physical and mental health goes hand in hand with academics. The site is also attractive due to its location among beautiful green hills and the great Himalayas adding to the overall experience of the process of education.

The experience of life at IIT Mandi is active and enjoyable as there are multisided activities available to enhance the students’ development. Such seminars included Inter-Department football and basketball tournaments and exhibitions of models, national competitions, musical events, some of which included cultural events and sporting competitions. One of the strengths of the student body is the entrepreneurial spirit which allows students to develop startups and provide assistance in established ones- all facilitated by incubation centres on campus. Students are further able to develop solutions and creative ideas that can resolve specific problems in the society through theoretical understanding and application in practice by working during internships, collaborating with industries, and working on projects.

The expanding network of IIT Mandi’s alumni is an endorsement of the impact that the institution has on its students and the community at large. Available opportunities helped the graduates of IIT Mandi to cut across different sectors such as technology, research, business, and government. Due to the firm support and structure of the alumni network, many students obtain mentorships, internships, and career advice when pursuing their studies. Today, as an institution of higher learning and research, IIT Mandi is focused on and strives for academic and research excellence coupled with all-round development of its students and is progressively positioning herself among the best institutions in India to equip her students to be competitive leaders and innovators in a changing global environment.