IIT Dhanbad admits students to UG, PG and doctoral courses through national-level entrance tests and institute-level selection steps. BTech admission needs a valid JEE Advanced score followed by JoSAA counselling. The IIT Dhanbad BTech fee is INR 2.45 Lakhs for the first year, and the Round 1 Cutoff Rank 2025 for the General category BTech program was 3348 - 14937.

At the PG level, IIT Dhanbad offers courses such as MTech, MSc, MA and MBA. MTech admission uses GATE scores, MSc admission uses IIT JAM scores, and MBA admission uses CAT scores. MA admission is based on a written test and personal interview conducted by the institute.

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IIT Dhanbad Important Dates 2026

The current admission timeline with an ongoing IIT Dhanbad admission event is given below.

Event Date
Ph.D. Admission 2026-2027 under Institute Assistantship application portal Open round the year

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IIT Dhanbad UG Admission 2026

IIT Dhanbad runs a 4-year full-time BTech course and a 5-year BTech plus MTech Dual Degree course. The BTech course has 13 specializations, including Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering and Petroleum Engineering. The dual degree course is offered in multiple specializations.

Course Specialization Eligibility and Selection Criteria First Year Fee
BTech Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mining Machinery Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Mathematics and Computing Students must pass 10+2 with PCM and 75% marks. They must qualify JEE Advanced. Final seat allotment is done through JoSAA counselling. INR 2.45 Lakhs
BTech+MTech Mathematics and Computing, Applied Geology, Applied Geophysics and Computer Science and Engineering

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IIT Dhanbad BTech and Integrated MTech Admission Process

  • IIT Dhanbad selects students for BTech and Integrated MTech through JEE Advanced scores and the JoSAA counselling process.
  • Seat allotment depends on the institute cutoff and the course and college choices filled by the student.
  • Final admission to BTech and Integrated MTech is confirmed after the student meets the required rank cutoff and receives a seat allotment.

IIT Dhanbad PG Admission 2026

IIT Dhanbad offers MTech, Executive MTech, MSc, MSc Tech, MA, MBA and EMBA at the PG level. The full-time MTech course is of 2 years, while the Executive MTech course is of 3 years. MTech is available in 31 specializations, including Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Data Analytics.

Course Specialization Eligibility and Selection Criteria First Year Fee
M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Data Analytics and other specializations Students need graduation in a relevant subject, B.E. or B.Tech, with at least 6 CGPA or 60% marks from a recognized institute. Reserved category students get 5% marks relaxation or an equivalent grade relaxation. Selection is based on GATE score and final seat allotment through COAP counselling. Sponsored category students must appear for a written test or interview conducted by the institute. INR 91,250 - 1.75 Lakhs, based on specialization
Executive MTech - Students must have a bachelor's degree from a recognized institute or university. INR 1.79 Lakhs
MSc Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computing Students must have a bachelor's degree in the respective discipline with at least 55% aggregate marks. They must qualify IIT JAM and take part in CCMN and JOAPS counselling for selection. INR 56,250
MSc Tech Applied Geology and Applied Geophysics
MA Digital Humanities Students need graduation in a relevant subject with at least 6 CGPA or 60% marks from a recognized institute. Reserved category students get 5% marks relaxation or an equivalent grade relaxation. Selection is through a national-level test or institute written test followed by a personal interview.
MBA General and Business Analytics Students must qualify CAT and appear for a personal interview conducted by IIT Dhanbad. INR 1.9 Lakhs
EMBA - Selection to EMBA is based on marks obtained in the bachelor's degree. INR3.06 Lakhs

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IIT Dhanbad MTech Admission Process

  • MTech selection is done through GATE scores followed by COAP counselling.
  • Students must fill the IIT Dhanbad application form online on the official website for MTech admission.
  • Sponsored category students have to appear for a written test or interview conducted by IIT Dhanbad.

IIT Dhanbad PG Admission Process

  • MSc/MSc Tech Admission: Students need a valid IIT JAM score and must join JOAPS and CCMN counselling for final seat allotment.
  • MA Admission: IIT Dhanbad selects students for MA through a written test and interview conducted by the institute. Students must apply online through the official IIT Dhanbad website.
  • MBA Admission: Students must qualify CAT and attend a personal interview conducted by IIT Dhanbad.
  • EMBA Admission: Selection to the EMBA program depends on marks scored in the bachelor's degree.

IIT Dhanbad PhD Admission 2026

IIT Dhanbad offers PhD in Management, EVS, Statistics, Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Sociology, Philosophy and all engineering streams. The first year PhD fee is INR 68,850.

Course Specialization Eligibility and Selection Criteria First Year Fee
PhD Management, EVS, Statistics, Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Sociology, Philosophy, all engineering streams Students need postgraduation with at least 60% aggregate marks. Students with a 4-year bachelor's degree and 8 CGPA from any CFTI or an institute ranked from 1st to 100th in the Overall category of NIRF India rankings can also apply. Selection is based on GATE, NET, CAT or GMAT, as per specialization, followed by a personal interview. INR 68,850

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IIT Dhanbad PhD Admission Process

  • Students must qualify a national-level entrance test such as NET, GATE, CAT or GMAT, depending on the specialization.
  • Shortlisted students have to appear for a personal interview conducted by IIT Dhanbad.

IIT Dhanbad Cutoff 2025

IIT Dhanbad BTech Cutoff 2025

IIT Dhanbad JEE Advanced Cutoff 2025 has been released. In Round 1, the closing rank was 3348 for B.Tech Computer Science Engineering, 4010 for B.Tech Mathematics and Computing, 5556 for B.Tech Electronics and Communication Engineering, and 6854 for B.Tech Electrical Engineering. The Round 1 cutoff rank range for the General category BTech program was 3348 - 14937.

Courses Round 1
Closing Rank 2025
B.Tech Computer Science Engineering 3348
B.Tech Mathematics and Computing 4010
B.Tech Electronics & Communication Engineering 5556
B.Tech Electrical Engineering 6854
B.Tech Mechanical Engineering 9340
B.Tech Engineering Physics 9826
B.Tech Chemical Engineering 10549
B.Tech Petroleum Engineering 11668
B.Tech Civil Engineering 12350

IIT Dhanbad MTech Cutoff 2025

IIT Dhanbad GATE Cutoff 2025 has been released for the General category. For M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering, cutoff marks are also noted as 757 in Round 1, 724 in Round 2, and 718 in both Round 5 and Round 6. For M.Tech Data Analytics, cutoff marks are also noted as 727 in Round 1, 724 in Round 2, 718 in Round 5, and 706 in Round 6.

Courses Round 1
Cutoff marks		 Round 2
Cutoff marks		 Round 3
Cutoff marks		 Round 4
Cutoff marks		 Round 5
Cutoff marks		 Round 6
Cutoff marks
M.Tech Data Analytics 777 765 757 747 743 735
M.Tech Computer Science and Engineering 772 764 754 747 744 735
M.Tech Artificial Intelligence & Data Science 755 747 739 734 727 718
M.Tech VLSI Design 663 639 622 600 592 561
M.Tech Mining Engineering 640 592 587 558 519 519
M.Tech Communication and Signal Processing 635 610 573 557 545 536
M.Tech Machine Design 635 608 588 567 559 539
M.Tech Thermal Engineering 629 563 552 546 525 512
M.Tech Power Electronics & Electrical Drives 616 594 563 557 543 531
M.Tech Power System Engineering 608 551 543 531 514 496
M.Tech Structural Engineering 579 550 535 522 517 488
M.Tech Manufacturing Engineering 570 513 490 477 456 428
M.Tech Chemical Engineering 459 428 408 398 379 359

IIT Dhanbad Admission 2026 FAQs

Ques. Does IIT Dhanbad give PhD admission only on academic merit?

Ans. No. IIT Dhanbad first shortlists students through merit and qualifying entrance exam scores. Shortlisted students then have to attend a personal interview conducted by IIT Dhanbad.

Ques. Which students can get IIT Dhanbad M.Tech admission without GATE?

Ans. Only IIT graduates with a CGPA of 8.0 or above on a 10-point scale can get direct admission to the IIT Dhanbad M.Tech program. Other students need a valid GATE score and must take part in COAP counselling.

Ques. What is the seat intake for MBA at IIT Dhanbad?

Ans. IIT Dhanbad has 90 seats in the General MBA program and 30 seats in MBA Business Analytics. The institute follows the reservation policy as per GOI rules.

Ques. Is work experience needed for IIT Dhanbad MBA admission?

Ans. No. Work experience is not compulsory for IIT Dhanbad MBA admission. However, the institute gives 15% weightage to work experience, so it can help the student in selection.

Ques. Which documents should students keep ready for IIT Dhanbad admission?

Ans. Students need the following documents during IIT Dhanbad admission:

  • Class 10th and 12th mark sheets and passing grades.
  • Graduation marksheet for PG admission.
  • PG marksheet for PhD admission.
  • National-level test scorecard.
  • Transfer and migration certificates.
  • Domicile certificate.
  • Caste certificate, if applicable.
  • PAN card, Aadhar card, or another identity proof.
  • A declaration signed by the student and parents stating that the student will not take part in racial harassment, for hostelers only.