Ritik Kumar · September 17, 2025 
Introduction
IIT Mandi, nestled in the picturesque hills of Himachal Pradesh, has carved a niche with its strong academic framework and research-driven culture. Its placement scenario reflects its growing reputation, with consistent recruiter participation and rising salary packages. This post dives deep into the 2025 placement season insights, supported by recent statistics from 2023 and 2024, offering aspirants a clear understanding of opportunities and trends at IIT Mandi.
IIT Mandi Placement Overview
- Total recruiters (2024): 192
- BTech placement rate (2024): 72.39%
- Average package (BTech overall): INR 22.38 LPA
- Average package (BTech CSE): INR 26.55 LPA
- Median package (BTech overall): INR 18.5 LPA
- Highest package (2024): INR 60 LPA (offered by Zomato)
- PPOs offered (2023-24): 81
- International offers (2023): 90
Branch-wise Placement Performance
| Branch | Average Package (INR) |
| Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) | 26.55 LPA |
| Data Science & Engineering (DSE) | 25.92 LPA |
| Electrical Engineering | 17.75 LPA |
| Mechanical Engineering | 13.36 LPA |
| Civil Engineering | 10.45 LPA |
| Engineering Physics | 9.83 LPA |
Top Recruiters
IIT Mandi enjoys a strong recruiter network crossing IT giants, finance, core manufacturing, and consultancy sectors. Leading recruiters in 2024 included:
- Infosys
- Microsoft
- Amazon
- IBM
- HCL
- TCS
- ICICI Bank
- Zomato
- Flipkart
- Adobe
Internship Highlights
Internships play a pivotal role in IIT Mandi’s placement ecosystem. Students enjoy lucrative internships with top firms often converting into pre-placement offers. Internship stipends vary widely with tech roles commanding higher remuneration.
Placement Preparation Tips
To thrive in IIT Mandi’s competitive placement environment, students should:
- Hone technical skills and coding proficiency
- Participate in mock tests and group discussions
- Strengthen communication and interview skills
- Be proactive in internships and live projects
Emerging Trends & Challenges
- Dominance of software and data science roles (~64.2% placements in these sectors).
- Stable growth in median and average salary packages.
- Increasing PPOs ensuring job security for top students.
- Challenges include competition intensification, especially in niche specializations.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What was the highest package offered in IIT Mandi placements 2024?
INR 60 LPA offered by Zomato.
Q2: What is the average and median package?
Average package overall stood at INR 22.38 LPA, median package at INR 18.5 LPA.
Q3: What was the BTech placement percentage?
About 72.39% for BTech in 2024.
Q4: Which branches showed the best placement packages?
CSE averaged INR 26.55 LPA and DSE about INR 25.92 LPA.
Q5: How many recruiters participated?
192 companies visited IIT Mandi in 2024.
Conclusion
IIT Mandi’s 2025 placement ecosystem confirms its status as a thriving hub for tech and core recruiters with rising salary packages, expanding recruiter participation, and increasing quality internship opportunities. Focused preparation combined with professional guidance from Career Plan B can empower students to seize these growing opportunities confidently.
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