IIT Mandi SHSS PhD special drive 2026 under the School of Humanities & Social Sciences for candidates belonging to SC/ST/EWS/OBC(NCL)/PwD categories. Last date is 30 October 2026, 5:00 pm. Apply on the IIT Mandi PhD admissions page.
School of Humanities and Social Sciences at IIT Mandi runs PhD programmes. This call is a special recruitment drive for reserved categories.
What kind of seat this is
PhD programme (regular full-time mode) under the special recruitment drive for SC/ST/EWS/OBC(NCL)/PwD candidates.
Who should apply — and who should skip
Apply if you belong to one of the listed reserved categories and your qualifications match the SHSS special drive advertisement.
Skip if you are in the unreserved category (this is a special drive) or your background does not match the advertised research areas in HSS.
Dates and fee
Item
On the official listing
Apply start
24 September 2026
Last date
30 October 2026, 5:00 pm
Fee
Shown on the portal — check before you pay
Available positions
1. PhD — School of Humanities & Social Sciences (special drive) Reserved category seats
Eligibility criteria
As printed in the full special recruitment drive advertisement for candidates belonging to SC/ST/EWS/OBC(NCL)/PwD categories. No general category seats in this specific drive. Confirm degree, marks and any test requirements on the portal PDF.
Total vacancies — as printed in the special drive notice.
Educational qualifications
Post
Degree / marks
Experience / extras
PhD SHSS special drive
As printed for the reserved-category drive
Category certificate required
Selection
Shortlisting as per the SHSS special drive notice.
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