2nd Highest IIT Increase
IIT Mandi: 520 → 640 Seats in JoSAA 2026
+120 seats — second only to IIT Jodhpur among all IITs. Growing campus in the Himalayas.
IIT Mandi Seat Snapshot 2026
520
Seats in 2025
640
Seats in 2026
+120
New Seats Added
23%
% Increase
#2
Rank Among IIT Increases
2009
Established
IIT Mandi vs Other Top-Increasing IITs
| IIT | 2025 | 2026 | Change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Jodhpur | 610 | 750 | +140 | #1 |
| IIT Mandi | 520 | 640 | +120 | #2 |
| IIT Indore | — | — | +80 | #3 |
| IIT Palakkad | — | — | +80 | #3 |
| IIT Hyderabad | — | — | +75 | #5 |
About IIT Mandi
IIT Mandi is situated at Kamand in the Uhl river valley near the town of Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. Key facts:
- •Founded in 2009 as one of the 8 new IITs
- •Moved to permanent campus at Kamand in 2015
- •Known for research in mountain ecosystems, clean energy, and disaster management
- •Offers B.Tech in CSE, ECE, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Biotechnology, and Data Science
- •Has been improving placement statistics year on year
- •Strong focus on interdisciplinary research and innovation
1How many seats does IIT Mandi have in JoSAA 2026?
IIT Mandi has 640 seats in JoSAA 2026, up from 520 in 2025 — an increase of 120 seats. This is the second highest seat increase among all IITs in 2026, after IIT Jodhpur (+140).
2Which programs is IIT Mandi expanding in 2026?
IIT Mandi has been growing its programs in Computer Science Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Data Science, and interdisciplinary programs. The exact branch-wise seat breakdown is available in the official JoSAA 2026 seat matrix at josaa.nic.in.
3Is IIT Mandi a good IIT?
IIT Mandi, established in 2009, is a growing IIT located in Himachal Pradesh known for its unique mountain research focus, sustainability-oriented programs, and improving placement record. It has good faculty and is particularly strong in Electrical Engineering, CSE, and Biotechnology. Placements have been improving steadily.
4Will IIT Mandi cutoffs drop in 2026 due to more seats?
With 120 more seats (a 23% increase), IIT Mandi may see noticeable cutoff relaxation, especially in branches that were marginally accessible. Closing ranks may ease by 1,000–3,000 ranks in some programs. Check the official JoSAA 2026 cutoffs after Round 1 results on June 13, 2026.
5Where is IIT Mandi located?
IIT Mandi is located in Kamand, Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, in the Uhl river valley. The campus offers a unique environment for research in mountain ecosystems, clean energy, and disaster management. The Mandi town is well-connected by road and has a growing student community.
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Source: Official JoSAA 2026 seat matrix at josaa.nic.in and Careers360 analysis.