About School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, IIT Mandi
The School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at IIT Mandi runs the B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, M.Tech programmes in several energy and thermal areas, and PhD research from its Kamand campus.
The School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering (SMME) is one of the academic schools of the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, a central government institute in the Kamand valley of Himachal Pradesh. Its teachers were part of the institute’s original engineering school, and SMME became a separate school in 2021. Undergraduates join its four-year B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, and the institute also lists a B.Tech in Materials Science and Engineering. At the postgraduate level the school offers an M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with tracks such as Energy Systems, Fluid-Thermal Engineering, Materials and Energy Engineering and Electric Transportation, along with an M.Tech by research. Scholars can also take up a PhD with the school. It suits students who want hands-on engineering study in a hill campus setting.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology Accepts: JEE Advanced |
Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Technology | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test, Interview
B.Tech seats are filled through JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling at the institute level. M.Tech applicants apply in IIT Mandi's postgraduate admission round, where the school sets its own shortlisting and selection criteria. PhD candidates apply in the institute's research admission rounds and are selected by the school.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
- Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Frequently asked questions
Which programmes does SMME at IIT Mandi run?
A B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, an M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with several specialisations, an M.Tech by research and a PhD.
When did SMME become a separate school?
The school page says SMME became an independent school in 2021.
How do I get into the B.Tech?
B.Tech seats at IIT Mandi are filled through JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering - IIT Mandi · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Degree Programs - IIT Mandi · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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