SPS IIT Mandi: Engineering Physics, M.Sc, PhD 2026

About School of Physical Sciences, IIT Mandi

The School of Physical Sciences at IIT Mandi runs the B.Tech in Engineering Physics, an M.Sc in Physics, an integrated PhD and a PhD in physics, with 19 faculty members on the Kamand campus.

The School of Physical Sciences (SPS) is the physics school of IIT Mandi, a central government institute at Kamand in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. It teaches the eight-semester B.Tech in Engineering Physics, which mixes core physics such as quantum mechanics and condensed matter with engineering and mathematics. For graduates it offers a two-year M.Sc in Physics (started in 2017), an integrated PhD that awards an M.Sc and a PhD, a route to upgrade from M.Sc to PhD, and a regular PhD. Research spans atoms and molecules, soft and condensed matter, particle physics and black holes, supported by experimental and high-performance computing labs. It suits students aiming for research, quantum technology or semiconductor careers.

Courses and fees

Course	Mode	Duration	Seats	Fee per year	Total fee
Bachelor of Technology Accepts: JEE Advanced	Full-time	4 yrs	—	—	—
Master of Science	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.Sc applicants need a relevant bachelor's degree and 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 Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
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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Facilities

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