The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi (IIT Mandi), one of India’s leading IITs, through its School of Management (SOM), invites applications for the 2026–28 batch of its MBA in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DS&AI) program. Now welcoming its fifth batch, the program has rapidly emerged as one of the country’s leading management offerings, producing graduates equipped to lead in an AI-powered business landscape.
Key Highlights of MBA in DS&AI Program:
- AI-Powered Business Transformation: A curriculum integrating business fundamentals with AI, machine learning, data science, and digital strategy.
- Industry-Aligned Learning: Regular curriculum updates co-developed with industry to match evolving market needs.
- Cutting-edge Technical Ecosystem: Access to state-of-the-art analytics laboratories, computing facilities, and IIT Mandi’s technology incubator—Catalyst.
- Experiential Learning: Live projects, AI-driven business case challenges, internships, hackathons, and industry immersion.
- Global Orientation: International collaborations, visiting faculty, and global exposure programs.
Prof. Laxmidhar Behera, Director, IIT Mandi, extended a heartfelt welcome and said, “The MBA in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence embodies our vision of shaping future business leaders who can harness the power of data and AI responsibly and innovatively. IIT Mandi remains committed to excellence in technology-driven management education.”
Prof. Anjan Kumar Swain, Chairperson, School of Management, IIT Mandi, stated, “Our program seamlessly fuses management, analytics, and technology to create leaders who can thrive in today’s fast-evolving digital economy. We aim to deliver a transformative learning experience that sharpens critical thinking, fosters innovation, and strengthens leadership capabilities.”
The School of Management has recently expanded its academic offerings by introducing new elective clusters like Generative AI for Managers, AI-driven Financial Decision Making, and AI for Marketing. These additions are supported by enhanced practicum components that enable students to work closely with industry mentors on live industry projects and strategic assignments ensuring strong practical exposure alongside classroom learning. Collectively, these initiatives reflect IIT Mandi’s commitment to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, with a focus on multidisciplinary learning, experiential pedagogy, and inclusive education.
Strong placement outcomes reinforce the program’s value, with the previous batch achieving an average CTC of ₹18 LPA and a highest CTC of ₹49 LPA with recruiters from analytics, consulting, BFSI, technology services, and AI-driven business domains.
