Indian Institute Of Technology, Mandi

About Indian Institute Of Technology, Mandi

Founded in 2009, IIT Mandi is the only IIT located in the Himalayas. IIT Mandi's vision is to be leader in science and technology education, knowledge creation and innovation, in an India marching towards a just, inclusive and sustainable society.

Nestled in the Sivalik Range of the Himalayas, away from the bustle of the metropolis, a new abode of learning has germinated. A few hours before the Himalayan resort Kullu in Himachal Pradesh, IIT Mandi has been established with the vision to be a leader in science and technology education, knowledge creation and innovation, in an India marching towards a just, inclusive and sustainable society.

The Institute started with 3 BTech programmes in Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering in July 2009. The intake is 40 students each. The first batch of BTech students in Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering are studying at the mentoring Institute, IIT Roorkee. In July 2010, classes will shift to a transit campus in Mandi town. Occupation of the permanent campus in Kamand is slated for 2011.

Vision
To be a leader in science and technology education, knowledge creation and innovation, in an India marching towards a just, inclusive and sustainable society.

Mission
To create knowledge through team effort and individually for the benefit of society.
To impart education to produce professionals capable of leading efforts towards innovative products and processes for the development of the Himalayan region in particular and our country and humanity in general.
To inculcate a spirit of entrepreneurship and to impart the ability to devise globally recognized solutions for the problems of society and industry, particularly in the fragile eco-system of the Himalayas.
To train teachers capable of inspiring the next generation of engineers, scientists and researchers.
To work intensely with industry in pursuit of the above goals of education and research, leading to the development of cutting edge and commercially-viable technologies.
To operate in an ambience marked by overriding respect for ability and merit.