u/Comfortable_Ease7584

Hi everyone!

I'm a 22-year-old girl and I'll be joining IIT Mandi as a research intern either the day after tomorrow or the next day. Since I'll be new there, I honestly don't want to be completely alone.

If anyone is around campus and would like to connect or become friends, I'd really appreciate it. Just looking for kind, respectful, and comfortable people to hang out with and explore the campus together.

Hope to meet some nice people. 😊

I'm joining IIT Mandi for a research internship around 1st July. I'm looking for information regarding hostel accommodation and joining formalities.

Also, since I'll be new to the campus, I'd love to connect with fellow IIT Mandi students and make some new friends before joining. I'm 22 years old girl willing to connect with friendly and genuine people.

If anyone is willing to help or connect, please feel free to reach out. Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m really confused about my PhD admissions right now and need some honest advice.

My qualifications : final semester of MSc in Zoology + CSIR UGC NET JRF AIR 61 in June 2025 + GATE XL qualified in 2026 + an inspire scholar after 12th .

This year I applied to some institutes (including IITs), but either I missed deadlines, didn’t get shortlisted, or the process got over before I could properly contact professors. Now I’m feeling stuck and don’t know what my best option is.

I still want to pursue a good PhD in India, preferably in places like Uttarakhand/Himachal/North India if possible.

What should I do at this stage?

Should I keep emailing professors for rolling admissions/project positions?

Are there still good institutes/labs accepting students?

Should I wait for the next cycle and strengthen my profile meanwhile?

Is it common to not get shortlisted even after qualifying NET JRF?

Would really appreciate practical guidance from people who’ve gone through this process. Thanks.

Hi everyone,

I’m really confused about my PhD admissions right now and need some honest advice.

My qualifications : final semester of MSc in Zoology + CSIR UGC NET JRF AIR 61 in June 2025 + GATE XL qualified in 2026 + an inspire scholar after 12th .

This year I applied to some institutes (including IITs), but either I missed deadlines, didn’t get shortlisted, or the process got over before I could properly contact professors. Now I’m feeling stuck and don’t know what my best option is.

I still want to pursue a good PhD in India, preferably in places like Uttarakhand/Himachal/North India if possible.

What should I do at this stage?

Should I keep emailing professors for rolling admissions/project positions?

Are there still good institutes/labs accepting students?

Should I wait for the next cycle and strengthen my profile meanwhile?

Is it common to not get shortlisted even after qualifying NET JRF?

Would really appreciate practical guidance from people who’ve gone through this process. Thanks.