Archive · 12 Nov 2025
IIT Mandi Sees Strong Growth in Most Opted Courses, New AI Program Debuts
Imagine a big school called IIT Mandi that trains future engineers.
This year, even more students are choosing IIT Mandi for their studies, and many of them are picking the same types of classes as before.
The most popular class is still about computers, just like last year.
But this year, a brand new class about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data science became super popular right away, becoming the second most chosen!
Other popular classes include electrical and mechanical engineering.
Some older classes, like one focused on data science, were stopped because students are now choosing the newer, combined AI and data science program.
This shows that students are interested in both the classic engineering jobs and the exciting new tech fields.
Computer Science and Engineering remains IIT Mandi's most chosen course, showing consistent growth from 2023 to 2025.
A newly introduced BTech in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence debuted as the second most popular course in 2025.
Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering also saw significant increases in student choices.
Specialized courses like Mathematics and Computing and Microelectronics & VLSI experienced substantial percentage growth.
The overall trend indicates sustained and increasing interest in both traditional and emerging engineering disciplines at IIT Mandi.
- Who
- IIT Mandi and prospective undergraduate engineering students
- What
- Analysis of most opted undergraduate engineering programs and candidate choices
- When
- 2023-2025
- Where
- IIT Mandi
- Why
- To understand student preferences and the growing demand for specific engineering disciplines, including new AI and Data Science programs.
Emerging Trends
Traditional Strengths
Student Preferences
Emerging Trends
New programs like Data Science and Artificial Intelligence are experiencing immediate, high demand, reflecting a growing interest in cutting-edge technologies.
Traditional Strengths
Established disciplines such as Computer Science, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering continue to show robust and increasing popularity, indicating sustained demand for core engineering skills.
Course Offerings
Emerging Trends
IIT Mandi has introduced new, specialized courses like BTech in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence to meet evolving technological demands.
Traditional Strengths
The discontinuation of programs like BTech in Data Science and Engineering suggests a shift in focus or consolidation of offerings based on evolving student interest and industry relevance.
- Institution
- IIT Mandi
- Reporting Period
- 2023-2025
- Most Popular Course
- Computer Science and Engineering
- Newly Introduced Course
- BTech in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Overall Trend
- Double-digit growth across most undergraduate engineering programs