PhD and MTech (Research) Admission, January 2027, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, IIT Mandi

Job Description

IIT Mandi PhD admission in civil and environmental engineering is open for January 2027. It covers geotechnics, structures, water, transport, remote sensing and more. Apply online by 3 November 2026, 5 pm.

At a glance

• Programmes: PhD; M.Tech. (R) + PhD (Dual Degree); M.Tech. (Research)
• Where: School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (SCENE), IIT Mandi
• Modes: Regular full-time with fellowship, sponsored-project with fellowship, and part-time or self-sponsored without fellowship
• Fellowship: Regular full-time scholars may get the HTRA fellowship, subject to funds
• Application fee: ₹200 (₹100 for women, SC, ST and PwD)
• Apply by: 3 November 2026, 5 pm, on the Samarth portal

The call is dated 13 October 2026, for the even semester starting January 2027. It also lists sponsored-project PhD and M.Tech. (Research) places under named projects, including a Tata Trusts landslide project and ANRF and ISRO seismic hazard projects.

About the IIT Mandi SCENE PhD admission

• Geotechnical Engineering
• Structural and Earthquake Engineering
• Water Resource Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Applied Mechanics
• Transportation Engineering
• Remote Sensing and Geo-Informatics Systems
• Agriculture Engineering

Each area has its own qualifying degrees. Check the table in the brochure.

Why this role matters

IIT Mandi sits in the Himalaya, where landslides, floods and earthquakes are daily research problems. Field sites are close by. This call also names funded project places, which can mean a clear topic from day one.

Eligibility

• PhD: a Master’s in engineering; or a Master’s in sciences or arts; or a Bachelor’s in engineering, in a subject that matches the area
• Science/arts Master’s and engineering Bachelor’s applicants also need one of: GATE or NET (lectureship counts); selection through a national exam by MoE bodies such as UGC, IITs, IISc, IISERs or IIITs; or two years of relevant work experience
• GATE/NET exemption for B.Tech./B.E./B.S. from a CFTI, a top-100 NIRF institute or a Himachal Pradesh government institution, and for BS-MS/M.Sc./MA/MBA from IITs, IISERs, IISc, IIMs or top-100 NIRF institutes, with CGPA 7.5 (7.25 OBC-NCL; 7.0 SC/ST/PwD)
• Dual Degree: B.E./B.Tech. plus GATE, NET or an equivalent national exam
• Remote Sensing and GIS Master’s applicants need a valid NET or GATE score in a relevant area
• Employed applicants need an NOC from their employer

Only shortlisted candidates are called. The written test, if held, follows the GATE syllabus. The interview is online or offline, as you choose. IIT Mandi pays no TA and gives no accommodation. Apply separately for each specialisation or programme.

Pay and duration

• Regular full-time: may be considered for the HTRA fellowship, subject to funds and institute norms, if the panel recommends it
• Sponsored-project places: fellowship from the project
• Part-time, self-sponsored and externally sponsored scholars get no institute fellowship
• The brochure gives no fellowship figure

How to apply

Read the SCENE admission brochure (PDF) first. Then apply on the IIT Mandi Samarth admission portal by 3 November 2026, 5 pm. Fill your specialisation preferences with care, because the order may be used in shortlisting. For queries, the brochure gives scene_admissions@iitmandi.ac.in.

Key dates

• Applications opened: 13 October 2026
• Last date to apply: 3 November 2026, 5 pm
• Shortlist (tentative): 20 November 2026
• Written test or interview (tentative): 27 November to 4 December 2026

Please read the official IIT Mandi SCENE brochure before applying, and browse more PhD positions on ResearchJobs.in.