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IIT Dhanbad: Admission 2027, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

Dhanbad, Jharkhand
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Ritika Chakraborty

Content Writer | Updated On - Oct 18, 2026

IIT Dhanbad Latest Updates

IIT Dhanbad Admissions 2024 are open and the 4 rounds of JoSAA cutoffs have been released. Selected candidates are required to appear for online counselling till July 17, 2024. Further, the 5 rounds of JoSAA cutoff will be released on July 17, 2024.

Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad [IIT(ISM)] traces its history to the Indian School of Mines, which the British colonial government founded on 9 December 1926. Also called IITISM, it is among India's oldest technical institutions. Based in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, it comes under the Government of India's Ministry of Education as an Institute of National Importance. An Act of Parliament granted it IIT status on 25 May 2016.

Mining, petroleum and geosciences are central to the institute's academic identity. Its courses also cover other engineering fields, science, management and teacher education. In NIRF 2025, it placed #15 in Engineering and #35 Overall among Indian institutions.

Its 18 academic departments serve 8,548 students, including 4,158 undergraduates, 1,400 postgraduates and 1,102 doctoral scholars. The main campus occupies 218 acres. A further 227-acre campus is being developed, bringing the combined footprint to 445 acres. Study options include:

  • B.Tech: The institute offers 18 specialisations. These include Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Mining Machinery Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering, Geo Sciences Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geophysical Technology, Engineering Physics, Environmental Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, and Mathematics and Computing.
  • Integrated B.Tech + M.Tech: Students can pursue a 5-year dual degree in Applied Geology or Applied Geophysics.
  • Integrated B.Tech + MBA: This dual degree takes 5 years.
  • M.Tech: There are 28 specialisations across engineering disciplines, including AI and Data Science, Mining in Critical Minerals, Optical Communication, Pharmaceutical Technology, and Power Electronics.
  • M.Sc: Subject choices are Chemistry, Mathematics and Computing, Physics, Applied Geology, and Applied Geophysics.
  • MBA, Executive MBA and Executive M.Tech are also available.
  • B.Sc + B.Ed: The integrated teacher education course covers Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
  • PhD: Doctoral study is available across all 18 departments.

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Important Dates

Students preparing for the 2027-28 admission cycle can use the following entrance examination schedules. Only ongoing and upcoming events are listed.

JEE Main 2027

The proposed Session 1 examination days appear in the NTA examination calendar.

EventDate
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 examinations, tentative22, 23, 24, 28, 29 and 30 January 2027
JEE Main 2027 Session 1 buffer day, tentative31 January 2027

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

GATE 2027

M.Tech applicants can follow the official GATE 2027 schedule.

EventDate
GATE 2027 application rectification for scrutiny defects, ongoingUntil 31 October 2026
GATE 2027 examination city allotment notification4 January 2027
GATE 2027 examinations6, 7, 13, 14, 20 and 21 February 2027
GATE 2027 result announcement19 March 2027

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

JAM 2027

M.Sc applicants should follow the dates on the official JAM 2027 website.

EventDate
JAM 2027 application deadline19 October 2026
JAM 2027 examination14 February 2027
JAM 2027 result announcement18 March 2027

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

CAT 2026

MBA aspirants can check examination information through the official CAT portal and the CAT 2026 advertisement.

EventDate
CAT 2026 admit card download4 to 29 November 2026
CAT 2026 examination29 November 2026

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Courses and Fees

Students can choose courses in engineering, sciences, management and teacher education. Mining, petroleum and geoscience courses are among the institute's most specialised offerings in India. The programme amounts below exclude hostel, mess and other additional charges. For standard B.Tech streams, the stated amount covers tuition and institutional charges.

CourseFee
B.Tech, 4 years: Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Chemical, Civil, Mechanical, Mining, Petroleum, Metallurgy, Mining Machinery, Environmental, Mathematics and Computing, Engineering Physics, Geosciences, and Geotechnical EngineeringINR 3,60,900
B.Tech, 4 years: Geological Engineering or Geophysical TechnologyINR 9,45,300
B.Tech + M.Tech dual degree, 5 years: Applied Geology or Applied GeophysicsINR 1,60,900
Integrated B.Tech + MBA, 5 yearsINR 10,75,000
M.Tech, 2 years: 28 specialisationsINR 79,900
M.Sc, 2 years: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Computing, Applied Geology, or Applied GeophysicsINR 68,900
MBA, 2 yearsINR 1,35,900
Executive MBA, 2 years: weekend classesINR 1,60,600
Executive M.Tech in AI and Data Science, 2 years: weekend classesINR 82,000
Integrated B.Sc + B.Ed, 4 years: Chemistry, Mathematics, or PhysicsINR 70,900

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

GATE-qualified M.Tech students receive a Ministry of Education stipend of INR 12,400 per month, which helps meet programme costs. Their M.Tech education is substantially subsidised. The higher B.Tech charges for Geological Engineering and Geophysical Technology reflect the specialised laboratories and field infrastructure used by these courses.

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Admission Process

The required entrance examination depends on the course. Admissions to the 2026-27 batch have concluded: B.Tech selection used JEE Advanced 2026 with JoSAA counselling, M.Tech used GATE 2026, and MBA used CAT 2025. The 2027-28 session follows the national entrance examination calendar.

ProgrammeSelection route
B.Tech in every branchJEE Advanced rank and JoSAA counselling
B.Tech + M.Tech dual degreeJoSAA seat allocation using JEE Advanced rank
Integrated B.Tech + MBAJEE Advanced rank followed by JoSAA counselling
M.Tech in all specialisationsValid GATE score and CCMT counselling
M.Sc in all subjectsJAM, the Joint Admission Test for M.Sc
MBA and Executive MBACAT score
Executive M.TechDirect application based on GATE or work experience
PhDIITISM PhD Entrance Test, or a valid GATE, NET, JEST or NBHM score

B.Tech selection through JEE Advanced

JoSAA, the Joint Seat Allocation Authority, allocates B.Tech seats using the JEE Advanced merit list. IIT (ISM) Dhanbad conducts neither an additional entrance test nor an interview for this admission route.

  • To become eligible for JEE Advanced, students must qualify JEE Main among the top 2.5 Lakh candidates. They must then qualify JEE Advanced.
  • The Class 12 requirement is at least 75%, reduced to 65% for SC/ST/PwD students.
  • During common counselling, allotment depends on JEE Advanced rank, category, branch choices and vacant seats.

The online admission steps are:

  1. Register on the JoSAA portal.
  2. Enter institute and branch preferences.
  3. Check the provisional seat allocation.
  4. Upload the required documents.
  5. Accept the allotted seat and pay the required fee.

M.Tech selection through GATE

Applicants need a valid score in the GATE paper relevant to their chosen discipline. Applications go through CCMT, or Centralised Counselling for M.Tech. Departments allocate seats using the normalised GATE score and the number of seats available.

  • A B.Tech or equivalent qualification with at least 55% is required. The minimum is 50% for SC/ST/PwD applicants.
  • A valid GATE score in the relevant discipline is also necessary.
  • For the programme's duration, GATE-qualified M.Tech students receive an MHRD stipend of INR 12,400 per month.

MBA selection through CAT

CAT scores determine which applicants reach the next stage of MBA selection. Shortlisted students attend a Written Ability Test (WAT), Group Discussion (GD) and Personal Interview (PI). The expected General Category CAT cutoff is 90 to 95 percentile.

M.Sc selection through JAM

Applicants to Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics and Computing, Applied Geology, and Applied Geophysics take JAM. This national entrance examination is conducted by the IITs. Eligibility requires a relevant bachelor's degree with at least 55% marks.

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Cutoffs

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad falls in the middle group of IITs by rank. For General Category B.Tech applicants, Computer Science usually requires a lower numerical JEE Advanced rank than Mining or Petroleum Engineering. Closing ranks change each year with examination performance and seat availability.

CourseExamination and categoryTypical or expected cutoff
Computer Science and EngineeringJEE Advanced, General CategoryTypical closing rank: 3,500 to 5,000
Mining EngineeringJEE Advanced, General CategoryTypical closing rank: 8,000 to 15,000
Petroleum EngineeringJEE Advanced, General CategoryTypical closing rank: 8,000 to 15,000
MBACAT, General CategoryExpected cutoff: 90 to 95 percentile

The wider closing-rank ranges in Mining and Petroleum Engineering allow students across a broader part of the JEE Advanced rank list to seek admission.

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Placements

A Computer Science student secured an international offer of INR 83 LPA, the highest package in the 2025 placement season. Across branches, the average salary ranged from INR 16.5 LPA to INR 17.6 LPA. The institute's overall placement rate reached 81.76%. LPA means lakh rupees per annum.

Placement measure2025 figure
Highest offerINR 83 LPA, international role for a Computer Science student
Average package across branchesINR 16.5 LPA to INR 17.6 LPA
Overall placement rate81.76%

Computer Science, Electronics and Communication, and Mathematics and Computing regularly attract the largest offers. Product-based technology companies make multiple offers above INR 40 LPA. For Mining and Petroleum Engineering, placements in public sector undertakings (PSUs) are close to 100%, with salaries of INR 15 to 20 LPA. Mechanical, Civil and Chemical Engineering record average packages of INR 12 to 16 LPA.

Branch or programme groupAverage package in 2025Recruiting companies
Computer Science and EngineeringINR 35+ LPA, estimatedGoogle, Microsoft, Amazon, Adobe, Goldman Sachs
Mining and Petroleum EngineeringINR 15 to 20 LPAONGC, Coal India, NMDC, GAIL, Hindustan Zinc
Electrical, ECE, Mechanical and Chemical EngineeringINR 12 to 16 LPAL&T, Tata Steel, BHEL, NTPC, Samsung R&D
MBAINR 14 to 18 LPADeloitte, KPMG, EY, Accenture, ICICI Bank

As a think tank for 11 Indian government ministries, IIT (ISM) has access to PSU recruitment networks beyond those available at other IITs. Its links with ONGC, Coal India and other public sector employers particularly support mining and geoscience students. These companies offer competitive salaries without service bonds.

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Rankings

NIRF 2025 placed IIT (ISM) Dhanbad among India's top 15 engineering institutions. It also ranked the institute in the Overall and Management categories. NIRF began ranking the institution when it gained IIT status, and its Engineering position has improved steadily since then.

Ranking organisationCategoryRank in 2025
NIRFEngineering#15
NIRFOverall#35
NIRFManagement#48

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad does not take part in NAAC assessment, conducted by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. IITs hold Institute of National Importance status and follow their own quality framework under the Ministry of Education. Its Engineering rank of 15 places it above several IITs founded after 2010.

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Campus and Infrastructure

Dhanbad's location in Jharkhand's coal belt places the institute close to major Indian mining and mineral-processing operations. Its main site covers 218 acres, while a new 227-acre greenfield campus is under development. Dedicated school buildings house the institute's 18 academic departments.

  • The 11 hostels can accommodate more than 4,000 students. Their gemstone names include Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby, Pearl, Opal and Garnet.
  • Research facilities include specialised laboratories for Mining Technology, Petroleum Engineering, Applied Geology and Geomatics.
  • The central library provides digital access to more than 1,00,000 volumes and subscriptions to major engineering databases.
  • Students have access to cricket, football, basketball, tennis and badminton facilities, along with a swimming pool in the sports complex.
  • The annual techno-mining festival is among India's largest student festivals devoted to mining.

First-year B.Tech students must stay in institute hostels. Rooms are allotted after their admission is confirmed.

Natural resources, mining and geosciences are the areas in which IIT (ISM) formally advises 11 Government of India ministries. This role connects research groups directly with ONGC, Coal India, NMDC, the Geological Survey of India (GSI), and the Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI). These links support joint research and student projects.

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Scholarships

Financial support includes the standard IIT schemes for B.Tech, M.Tech and PhD students, institute awards and company-funded scholarships. B.Tech students whose annual family income is below INR 5 Lakhs can receive Merit cum Means (MCM) support with a monthly stipend of INR 1,000. Income-based support includes full fee waivers; the scheme-specific benefits and conditions are listed below.

Scholarship or supportEligibility conditionsFinancial benefit
Free Studentship, full fee waiverAnnual family income below INR 1 Lakh100% tuition fee waiver and a stipend of INR 1,000 per month
Merit cum Means ScholarshipAnnual family income below INR 5 Lakhs and a minimum Cumulative Performance Index (CPI) of 6.0Two-thirds tuition fee waiver and INR 1,000 per month
GATE stipend for M.TechM.Tech admission with a valid GATE scoreINR 12,400 per month throughout the 2-year course
PhD research stipendAdmission to a full-time PhD courseGovernment fellowship of INR 31,000 per month as a Junior Research Fellow (JRF), rising to INR 35,000 per month as a Senior Research Fellow (SRF)
Institute Merit ScholarshipFirst rank in each B.Tech year and a minimum CPI of 8.0INR 1,000 per month
Industry-sponsored scholarshipsConditions set by the donor, including companies such as ONGC and Coal IndiaINR 24,000 to INR 60,000 per annum

SC/ST/PwD students with annual family income below INR 5 Lakhs receive a complete fee waiver. For students meeting the government's Economically Weaker Section (EWS) conditions, 10% of B.Tech seats are reserved through JoSAA allocation.

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, IIT Patna and IIT BHU Comparison

Students exploring IITs in the middle ranking group in eastern India often consider IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, IIT Patna and IIT BHU in Varanasi. Each is an Institute of National Importance, with B.Tech seats allocated through JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling.

Comparison factorIIT (ISM) DhanbadIIT PatnaIIT BHU Varanasi
Year founded and IIT status1926; IIT status in 201620081919; IIT status in 2012
Campus size218 acres, main campus501 acres370 acres
NIRF Engineering position, 2025#15Estimated #36Estimated #20
NIRF Overall position, 2025#35Estimated #65Estimated #42
Highest B.Tech package, 2025INR 83 LPA--
Average B.Tech package, 2025INR 16.5 to 17.6 LPA--
Distinctive academic strengthsMining, Petroleum and GeosciencesComputer Science and ECEOlder IIT with a wider choice of programmes
Access to public sector employersExceptional links through its advisory role for 11 ministriesStandard IIT accessStrong links inherited from the Institute of Technology BHU

For Engineering in NIRF, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad ranks highest among these three. Its government advisory work and PSU relationships are additional strengths. IIT BHU offers a wider programme range and strong links between humanities and science. IIT Patna, the youngest of the three, continues to develop its infrastructure while competing well in Computer Science and ECE placements.

Mining, Petroleum and Geosciences applicants have the strongest reason to favour IIT (ISM): IIT Patna and IIT BHU do not offer comparable depth across these subjects.

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad FAQs

Ques. Where does IIT (ISM) Dhanbad stand in the 2025 national rankings?

Ans. NIRF 2025 places the institute at #48 in Management, #35 Overall and #15 in Engineering. Its Engineering position has improved consistently since it became an IIT in 2016.

Ques. How did the 2025 recruitment season turn out for IIT Dhanbad students?

Ans. An overseas Computer Science role brought the highest offer of INR 83 LPA. The institute placed 81.76% of students overall, while average packages across branches ranged from INR 16.5 LPA to INR 17.6 LPA. Mining and Petroleum graduates recorded placements close to 100% in PSUs, with packages of INR 15 to 20 LPA.

Ques. How do the usual General Category closing ranks for CSE compare with Mining and Petroleum?

Ans. For CSE, the JEE Advanced closing rank generally lies between 3,500 and 5,000. Mining and Petroleum Engineering usually close between 8,000 and 15,000, allowing applicants from a wider rank range to seek seats. These ranges change annually with JEE Advanced performance and the seats available.

Ques. What are the key milestones in the institute's founding and conversion to an IIT?

Ans. Its history began on 9 December 1926, when the British colonial government established the Indian School of Mines. It was among India's earliest technical institutions. An Act of Parliament formally designated it an IIT on 25 May 2016, giving it Institute of National Importance status.

Ques. What recruitment opportunities does Mining Engineering provide at IIT (ISM)?

Ans. Mining graduates achieve placement rates close to 100%, with PSU employers including Coal India, ONGC, NMDC, GAIL and SCCL. Packages fall in the INR 15 to 20 LPA range. The institute leads mining education nationally and advises 11 Government of India ministries. These relationships give its Mining Engineering students a recruitment network unmatched by other IITs or NITs.

Ques. Where do first-year B.Tech students live after joining IIT (ISM)?

Ans. All first-year B.Tech students must live in institute hostels, with accommodation allotted after admission is confirmed. The campus has 11 hostels with room for more than 4,000 students. Diamond, Sapphire, Ruby and Pearl are among their gemstone-based names.

Ques. How much does B.Tech cost, and what income-based assistance can students receive?

Ans. Standard engineering streams carry a programme fee of INR 3,60,900, excluding hostel and mess expenses. For Geological Engineering and Geophysical Technology, the amount is INR 9,45,300. Students with annual family income below INR 5 Lakhs can qualify for MCM scholarships covering up to two-thirds of tuition fees. A full fee waiver applies when family income is below INR 1 Lakh per year.


IIT Dhanbad Popular Courses

Full Time Courses

Top Courses
1st Year FeesTotal FeesEligibilityRankingApplication DatesCutoff
B.Tech (Petroleum Engineering)

+16 More B.Tech Courses 

₹2.92 Lakhs₹11.06 Lakhs10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced14 out of 286 by The Week View More2 June - 11 Jun 2026
12554JEE-AdvancedCheck Details
M.Sc (Mathematics And Computing)

+3 More M.Sc Courses 

₹1.08 Lakhs₹1.96 LakhsGraduation with 55% + IIT JAM801 out of 801 by Times Higher Education View More11 Sept - 19 Oct 2026
416IIT-JAMCheck Details
M.Tech (Petroleum Engineering)

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₹1.3 Lakhs₹2.4 LakhsGraduation with 60% + GATE14 out of 286 by The Week View More20 Mar - 19 Apr 2026
Ph.D (Management)

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₹1.22 Lakhs₹3.05 LakhsPG With 60%+NET
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4 Apr - 05 May 2026
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MBA (General)

+1 More MBA Courses 

₹2.42 Lakhs₹4.64 LakhsGraduation with 60% + CAT48 out of 125 by NIRF View More20 Dec - 31 Jan 2026

Part Time Courses

Top Courses
1st Year FeesTotal FeesEligibilityRankingApplication Dates
Ex.M.Tech (Artificial Intelligence and Data Science)₹1.37 Lakhs₹2.54 LakhsGraduation14 out of 286 by The Week View More20 Mar - 19 Apr 2026

Top Courses, Fees & Eligibility

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B.TechM.ScM.TechPh.DMBAB.Tech + M.TechB.Sc + B.Ed
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Select stream :
EngineeringScienceManagementArtsCommerce

1st Yr Fees

₹ 2,92,100
Duration4 Year(s)
Exams accepted
Application Date2 June - 11 Jun 2026
Eligibility10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced
Cut off15565 B.Tech Geophysical TechnologyRanking# 14 by The Week

1st Yr Fees

₹ 1,08,100
Duration2 Year(s)
Exams accepted
Application Date11 Sept - 19 Oct 2026
EligibilityGraduation with 55% + IIT JAM
Cut off560 M.Sc ChemistryRanking# 801 by Times Higher Education

1st Yr Fees

₹ 1,30,100
Duration2 Year(s)
Exams accepted
Application Date20 Mar - 19 Apr 2026
EligibilityGraduation with 60% + GATE
Cut off518 M.Tech Tunnel EngineeringRanking# 14 by The Week

1st Yr Fees

₹ 1,22,100
Duration3 Year(s)
Exams accepted
No Exams Found

Application Date4 Apr - 05 May 2026
EligibilityPG With 60%+NET
Cut off-RankingNo Ranking Found

1st Yr Fees

₹ 2,42,100
Duration2 Year(s)
Exams accepted
Application Date20 Dec - 31 Jan 2026
EligibilityGraduation with 60% + CAT
Cut off80 MBARanking# 48 by NIRF

1st Yr Fees

₹ 2,92,100
Duration5 Year(s)
Exams accepted
Application Date2 June - 11 Jun 2026
Eligibility10+2 with 75% + JEE Advanced
Cut off-Ranking# 14 by The Week
Duration2 Year(s)
Exams accepted
No Exams Found

Application Date15 Mar - 31 May 2026
EligibilityGraduation
Cut off-Ranking# 48 by NIRF

1st Yr Fees

₹ 1,37,300
Duration2 Year(s)
Exams accepted
Application Date20 Mar - 19 Apr 2026
EligibilityGraduation
Cut off-Ranking# 14 by The Week

1st Yr Fees

₹ 60,900
Duration3 Year(s)
Exams accepted
No Exams Found

Application Date4 Apr - 05 May 2026
Eligibility-
Cut off-Ranking# 14 by The Week

IIT Dhanbad Admission 2026 Dates

Important Events

EventDate
CAT Admit CardNov 04, 2026 - Nov 29, 2026
CAT Exam DateNov 29, 2026
GATE 2027 Admit Card DateJan 04, 2027
IIT JAM 2027 Admit Card DateJan 22, 2027 (Tentative)
GATE 2027 Exam DatesFeb 06, 2027
GATE 2027 Exam DatesFeb 07, 2027
GATE 2027 Exam DatesFeb 13, 2027
GATE 2027 Exam DatesFeb 14, 2027
IIT JAM 2027 Exam DateFeb 14, 2027
GATE 2027 Exam DatesFeb 20, 2027

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IIT Dhanbad, Overall Rating & Reviews

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placement7.9/10
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Overall Rating8.8
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campus life
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Course Curriculum Overview:

I choose this course iam interested in electrical engineering so i have taken this course faculty qualification is masters phd level and teaching level is good and in exams there will be mid term examination and end term examination difficulty level is very high because in iit high standards question paper will be given

Placement Experience:

For placements eligibility minimum 6 cgpa is good for job opportunities highest package is 1 cr and average package is 6 lakhs in this campus Percentage of students getting placements more than 75 percent per year they are getting after the degree

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Course Curriculum Overview:

It is totally based on my rank which I secured in jee advance exam . The academics are upto date and the faculty will teach us in practical manner .The labs will give us more knowledge about the subject. Exams were connected twice for a semester like mid and end . The difficulty level is medium to hard based on the professor interest. But the subject we gained here is useful for us in many ways and in many situations in our working environment.

Placement Experience:

The eligibility criteria is the student must maintain cgpa above 7.5 . The companies offered are like accenture, torrent power, Gujarat mineral development corporation, Special blast limited energy etc.. The package offered is approximately 12 to 15 lpa . The percentage of students getting placements are 60 to 80 % . But nowadays it is increasing. My plan is also get a job in SBL energy . The highest package is 40lpa.the average package is 12lpa.

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Reviewed on March 14, 2025|
Overall Rating8.2
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hostel
10.0
internship
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campus life
10.0
Course Curriculum Overview:

The curriculum is good , we will have enough time to study for scoring good grades, faculties are good as they teach well ,The semester exams will be moderated to tough but some exams would be easy based on your branch.

Placement Experience:

The eligibility criteria for sitting in placement is 7 cumulative grade point average.IIT (ISM) Dhanbad placements attract companies like Microsoft, Google, Amazon, IBM, Tata Steel, and many more, offering diverse opportunities for students. The highest package in our campus is 59 LPA and average package is 21.17 LPA.The placement rate is 70 percent.

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Reviewed on March 12, 2025|
Overall Rating8.8
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Course Curriculum Overview:

In faculty Some are good some are strict. Course curriculum nice for some branches and field trips are also included so as to get proper knowledge apart from that labs are also done for better practical knowledge.

Placement Experience:

It's good with 90 percent placement. Companies come for both core and non core roles apart from that it's good for person if one in interested in mining and other core branches and non core roles also .

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Reviewed on March 2, 2025|
Overall Rating8.2
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campus life
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Course Curriculum Overview:

Academics and all are very decent. Proffs depends branch to branch and can be nice to sometimes not tolerable enough but seniors and clubs are there for your career which would ultimately help you giving that push.

Placement Experience:

Anyone getting more than 6cgpa is eligible for on campus placement. The on campus placement is decent with highest package going to 70 lakhs. Off campus placement has been till 2.5 crore. And around 70-80% people get placed.

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Reviewed on February 28, 2025|
Overall Rating7.8
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Course Curriculum Overview:

Course curriculum is based on the New Education Policies. There are compulsory , departmental elective , open department elective, management related courses and humanities courses offered in the study of 4 years..

Placement Experience:

Placements at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad are strong, with top recruiters like Qualcomm, Texas Instruments, and JLR. Eligibility requires a minimum CGPA. The highest package exceeds ?50 LPA, with an average of ?15-20 LPA. Over 80% secure offers. I plan to secure job through the college placements.

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Reviewed on February 25, 2025|
Overall Rating7.3
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hostel
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Course Curriculum Overview:

B.Tech in Mechanical at IIT ISM was the best thing I could get at my JEE rank. Branch change is also relatively easy here as compared to rest of the IITs. Faculties here are extremely qualified. Some of proffs have their PHDs from foreign universities like Stanford, MIT. Grading system followed here is realtive i.e. 25% of the classes gets A/A+ and rest receive B+/B/C+ etc.

Placement Experience:

Placements here are not at par with top 7 iits. Highest package received this year was 66 LPA. Top recruiters include SquarePoint, Google, Flipkart, PhonePe, SLB, Chevron, Bajaj. Avg package is around 12 LPA and Lowest package received was 6 LPA. This year around 60-65% are only placed. I had received and offer from PhonePe and will be joining them after my degree.

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Reviewed on February 18, 2025|
Overall Rating6.3
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9.0
Course Curriculum Overview:

Very honestly i say this " i choose this course because i can't get any better opportunity in IITs". But after getting this course i feel that thre are great oppourtunity in foreign developed countries. Faculties are very qualified some had done their Phd from universities like Oxford ,IIT Bombay etc and They are good at teaching(mostly, some have accent problems). There are mid term exam(30% weightage) and End term exam(50%) , between then profs can 2 quizzes or assignment (20%).Their is relative grading, and difficulty level, question pattern all depends upon profs.

Placement Experience:

Placement opportunities are good compared from private colleges but not as good as top IITs. Eligibility depends on companies some have CGPA criteria some has branch restrictions . Google Microsoft Amazon Goldman Sachs Walmart etc recruit ,the on campus highest package is around 53 lpa and the average is different for different departments (mostly it range from 12 lpa to 30 lpa) for lower branches most companies offer around 8-10 lpa in core sector. around 80-85 % students were placed ,numbers are low for some departments but some have numbers like 95-96 . I am going to my core sector. for internships around 300-350 students were recruited ,Mncs mentioned above come for internships also it rang mainly from 40k to 150k some provide more than that some are low in it .

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Reviewed on February 17, 2025|
Overall Rating6.8
college
6.0
course
6.0
hostel
7.0
campus life
8.0
Course Curriculum Overview:

Coming to academics we have the best professors i have choosen mechanical engineering in this college for me personally i feel very difficult because it has more depth in this course and difficulty level.

Remarks:

For admission for this college i wrote mains and advanced exams . Factors are firstly i saw NIRF ranking and infrastructure of this college and placement percentage for this college soo i choosen this college.

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Reviewed on February 13, 2025|
Overall Rating7.8
college
8.0
course
8.0
hostel
8.0
campus life
7.0
Course Curriculum Overview:

Because I want to be an job in electrical depend jobs and faculty is good they also study lot qualification of the faculty is phd in top colleges exams are some more difficult and because I choose these college green campus

Remarks:

Yeah because as per jee advanced rank I choose these college and good campus placement are best in the college first we have to clear jee exams and we have to josaa rounds as per your rank we got the seat in the college

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Reviewed on February 12, 2025|

College Faculty

Basic Information About Faculty

Prof. Anil Kumar Nirala

Professor, Department of Physics


Prof. Asit Kumar Kar

Associate Professor, Department of Physics


Prof. A. K. Verma

Professor, Department of Applied Geology


Prof. B.C Sarkar

Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Geology


Dr. Arun Singh

Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Geophysics


Prof. G Srinivasa Rao

Assistant Professor, Department of Applied Geophysics


Prof. Lohit Kumar Nainegali

Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering

Prof. Rajib Sarkar

Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering

Prof. Amitesh Kumar

Associate Professor, Department of Electronics Engineering


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companyAditya Birla Group
companyAmazon
companyCognizant

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IIT ISM Dhanbad Opens MA Admission 2025
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad has announced the admission schedule for the M.A. in Digital Humanities & Social Sciences for the 2025-2026 academic year. Candidates can apply online through the IIT Dhanbad application portal, starting from March 10, 2025.
JoSAA Round 4 Seat Allotment Released
The Joint Seat Allocation Authority released the round 4 seat allotment on July 10, 2024. Candidates who registered for JoSAA can check the round 4 seat allocation on the official website @josaa.nic.in. Candidates having their names in the list need to pay for the seat is July 15, 2024. Candidate
NIRF Ranking 2024 Top Engineering Colleges in India
MoE, Government of India is expected to release the NIRF 2024 ranking on 30 June 2024. NIRF ranking is released for top higher educational institutions based on various parameters including facilities, teaching, financial resources, placements, and overall performance. NIRF ranking offers valu
PhD Admissions Open at Top IITs in India
If you are interested in a research-oriented career, pursuing a PhD from a prestigious institution such as IIT is an excellent starting point. Currently, the PhD admissions at top IITs in India are open. PhD admissions at renowned IITs like IIT Delhi , IIT Bombay, IIT Guwahati, IIT Bhubaneswar, and

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