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HIMSHIKHAR 2026 Summer Residential Program at IIT Mandi

2 Months. One IIT campus. The summer that rewrites your career

Reporting Date
16 May, 2026
Batch start date
18 May, 2026
Course Duration
2 months
Certification
CCE, IIT Mandi
Location
IIT Mandi, Himachal Pradesh

Not a Course. A 2-months Campus Experience.

Live on an IIT campus. Learn from IIT faculty. Build under industry mentors. Earn CCE, IIT Mandi certification.

Upskill in the mountains to reach new heights in your career
IIT Faculty-Led Instruction
IIT Faculty-Led Instruction
Courses taught by IIT Mandi professors, ensuring academic rigor and institutional credibility
Amenities
Amenities
IIT hostels, mess, classrooms, labs, and e-library. Your campus for 2 months.
Real Projects, Real Demos
Real Projects, Real Demos
2 capstone projects per track. Final boardroom demo in front of faculty and industry panelists.
Industry Mentors on Campus
Industry Mentors on Campus
10+ industry leaders. Bi-weekly masterclasses. In-person project feedback.
Completion certificate
Completion certificate
Program completion certificate by CCE, IIT Mandi and Project completion letter by Masai
Himalayan Campus
Himalayan Campus
Kamand Valley. 1,000m elevation. Pine forests, river trails, zero distractions.
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Your Life on Campus

Classes with IIT professors. Meals at the campus mess. Evenings with your project squad. Weekdays of intensity. Weekends in the Himalayas

Campus Life
Campus Life
Campus Life
Campus Life
Campus Life
Campus Life
Campus Life
Campus Life

5 Tracks. Choose Yours.

Each track: 2 months, IIT faculty instruction, certifications, boardroom demo.

190 hrs
Total Sessions
100 hrs
IIT Mandi Faculty Sessions
50 hrs
Tutorial Sessions by PhD Scholars
40 hrs
Industry Expert Sessions
Software Development with AI
AI & Machine Learning
Agentic AI Systems
Data Science
Entrepreneurship & Venture Building

Software Development with AI

Go from zero code to deploying full-stack apps with AI workflows

250 Seats Left

Eligibility: 12th Pass & above

4 Projects to Boost your Portfolio (2 Mini project & 2 Capstone Project)

Disclaimer: The Curriculum mentioned above are indicative and may be revised based on academic requirements

IIT Mandi Faculty. Industry Experts.

A curated faculty of smart minds, who bring a mix of theoretical and practical experience

Dr. Adarsh Patel
Dr. Adarsh Patel
Assistant Professor, IIT Mandi
PhD, IIT Kanpur. Postdoctoral research at IISc Bangalore and Syracuse University, USA. Specializes in Next-Generation Wireless Networks and Molecular Communications.
Dr. Aditya Nigam
Dr. Aditya Nigam
Associate Professor, IIT Mandi
PhD, IIT Kanpur. Passionate educator in Deep Learning for over a decade. Specializes in Biometrics and Medical Image Processing.
Dr. Anjan Kumar Swain
Dr. Anjan Kumar Swain
Professor, IIT Mandi
PhD, University of Sheffield, UK. Former Professor at IIM Kozhikode for 13 years. Specializes in Machine Learning and Neural Networks for Business.
Dr. Arnav Vinayak Bhavsar
Dr. Arnav Vinayak Bhavsar
Professor, IIT Mandi
PhD, IIT Madras. Postdoctoral research at GE Global Research and UNC Chapel Hill. Specializes in AI, Deep Learning, and Medical Image Analysis.
Dr. Indu Joshi
Dr. Indu Joshi
Assistant Professor, IIT Mandi
PhD, IIT Delhi. Postdoc at Inria France and TU Munich. President of India Silver Medalist. Deep Learning specialist.
Dr. Manoj Thakur
Dr. Manoj Thakur
Professor, IIT Mandi
PhD, IIT Roorkee. 14+ years at IIT Mandi. Three-time teaching excellence awardee. Specializes in Machine Learning, Optimization, and Computational Finance.
Dr. Parimala Kancharla
Dr. Parimala Kancharla
Assistant Professor, IIT Mandi
PhD, IIT Hyderabad. Former Research Scientist at Intel Labs, Bangalore. Specializes in Generative Modeling and Deep Learning Based Video Compression.
Dr. Prateek Vishnoi
Dr. Prateek Vishnoi
Assistant Professor, IIT Mandi
PhD in Computer Science, IIT Kanpur. Published at MFCS and TAMC. Specializes in Theoretical Computer Science and Algorithmic Randomness.
Dr. Preeti Kardam
Dr. Preeti Kardam
Assistant Professor, IIT Mandi
PhD, Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad. Specialises in operations research and is affiliated with theSchool of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences at IIT Mandi.
Dr. Rajeev Kumar
Dr. Rajeev Kumar
Professor, IIT Mandi
PhD, IIT Roorkee. Former engineer at GE Aviation, Bangalore. Specializes in Smart Structures, Vibration Control, and Finite Element Methods.
Dr. Sanjeev Nara
Dr. Sanjeev Nara
Assistant Professor, IIT Mandi
PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience, Spain. Postdoc at University of Giessen, Germany. Specializes in AI for Neuroimaging and Human-Computer Interaction.
Dr. Vikash Tripathi
Dr. Vikash Tripathi
Assistant Professor, IIT Mandi
PhD, IIT Ropar. Postdoctoral research at Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai. Specializes in Graph Theory and Mathematics.
Dr. Satvasheel Powar
Dr. Satvasheel Powar
Associate Professor & Dean (Finance & Accounts), IIT Mandi
PhD in Solar Energy, Monash University. Stanford Ignite alumnus with 10+ years at IIT Mandi. Specializes in Financial Literacy, Renewable Energy, and Entrepreneurship.

Message From Head, CCE IIT Mandi

Prof. Tushar Jain

Prof. Tushar Jain

Head, Centre for Continuing Education

The Centre for Continuing Education at IIT Mandi is committed to extending the institute's academic excellence to learners seeking practical, career-defining skills.

HIMSHIKHAR 2026 – Summer Residential Program at IIT Mandi is a 60-day intensive, application-focused program in Software Development with AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Agentic AI Systems, Data Science, Business Analytics, and Entrepreneurship & Venture Building. Every module emphasizes building, problem-solving, and working with real tools, guided by practitioners and faculty who understand industry demands.

Beyond technical training, the program is designed to foster holistic development through sessions on communication, teamwork, leadership, critical thinking, and professional ethics, along with opportunities to engage in sports, wellness activities, and collaborative campus experiences that are integral to the IIT ecosystem.

This program combines academic rigor, national skilling infrastructure, and outcome-driven training for learners at every stage from 12th pass students to recent graduates.

I invite motivated learners to make full use of this opportunity.

Monday to Friday. Structured for Focus.

Faculty-led sessions, hands-on lab work, and squad project time

Learning

Learning

Collaborative learning, doubt clearing, and 'Night Owl' coding sessions

Assignment & Study

Assignment & Study

Guided practice to reinforce morning concepts and complete daily tasks

Lunch & Reflection

Lunch & Reflection

Self-paced study time at the IIT Mandi North/South campus

Labs

Labs

Hands-on exercises guided by IIT Mandi PhD Teaching Assistants (TAs)

Campus Interaction

Campus Interaction

Access to IIT recreational infrastructure

Project Work

Project Work

Life-size project development monitored by the Masai team

Informal Peer Session

Informal Peer Session

Collaborative learning, doubt clearing, and 'Night Owl' coding sessions

What You Walk Away With?

Project completion letter from Masai and Certification of Completion from CCE, IIT Mandi to prove it all

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Certificate 2

CCE, IIT Mandi Certifications

Prestigious certification from CCE, IIT Mandi upon program completion, and a project completion letter from Masai.

Portfolio-Grade Projects

Minimum 2 projects. Boardroom demo. Real industry problems.

Industry Mentors

10+ leaders. Bi-weekly masterclasses. Direct project feedback.

The IIT Network

2 months alongside IIT students, faculty, and campus community.

2 Months of Deep Focus

Residential. No commute. No distractions. Immersion that online cannot replicate.

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How to Get Selected

A simple entrance test stands between you and 2 months at IIT Mandi.

Application Form Submission

  • Fill the application form with your details
  • Register for the entrance test. Application fee ₹999
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Brochure
Brochure
Test Syllabus
Test Syllabus

Clear the entrance test

  • Aptitude and reasoning.
  • Your score determines eligibility
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Answer Key
Answer Key
Score Card
Score Card

Attend Counselling

  • Choose your track
  • Receive your Provisional ID and Admission Letter
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Provisional ID Card
Provisional ID Card
 Admission Letter
Admission Letter

Confirm Your Seat

  • Pay the seat booking fee
  • Complete onboarding process
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ID Card
ID Card
Admission Letter
Admission Letter

See you at IIT Mandi

  • Reporting date: May 16, 2026
  • Class start date: May 18, 2026
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Training Fee

₹89,000

Fee Breakup

Application Fee
₹999
Seat Booking Fee
₹10,000
Project Fee
₹20,001
Residential Fee
₹30,000
Training Fee
₹89,000
Total Program Fee
₹1,50,000

₹5,000 hostel security deposit (refundable on departure) is payable along with the fee.

Here’s What’s Included*

Hostel Accommodation (2 months)
Smart classrooms & labs
All meals
Internet, e-library & Study spaces
CCE, IIT Mandi certification
Mentorship & Industry sessions
Official student welcome kit
Playground, activity area access

All payments are non-refundable. This policy ensures the sustained quality and provision of our services.

FAQ

Contact Us

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