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IIT DhanbadIIT Dhanbad Ranking Highlights 2027
IIT Dhanbad has been continuously recognised as one of the leading institutes by numerous national ranking agencies, such as NIRF, The Week, QS World Rankings. The institute is ranked #701-710 by the QS World University Rankings 2027. IIT Dhanbad BTech programme is ranked #15 by NIRF 2025 rankings. The academic reputation, dedicated faculty, and well-laid infrastructure are some of the reasons of the institute's high ranks among numerous ranking agencies. Check the table below for more IIT Dhanbad rankings:
Commonly asked questions On Ranking Highlight
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad is ranked #701-710 in QS World University Rankings 2027. Check the table below to know more on IIT Dhanbad QS World Rankings:
| Category | Rank |
|---|---|
| Asian University Rankings 2027 | #424 |
| QS Sustainability Rankings 2027 | #698 |
| QS WUR Ranking by Subject | #21 |
IIT Dhanbad MBA was ranked in NIRF 2025 rankings under the 'Management' Category.
| Publisher | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | 44 | 46 | 48 |
IIT Dhanbad BTech has been ranked 17 by NIRF under the Engineering category. NIRF ranking trends for IIT Dhanbad for its BTech course are showcased in the table below:
| Publisher | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | 17 | 15 |
For 2023, cut off was 3258 for General category candidates in All India quota for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering in IIT Dhanbad (ISM). For female candidates in general category under All India quota, 5862 was the closing rank. BTech cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.
- IIT Dhanbad Ranking Highlights 2027
- NIRF Ranking 2025
- IIT Dhanbad Times Higher Education Ranking 2024
- IIT Dhanbad The Week Ranking 2026
- IIT Dhanbad QS World University Rankings Ranking 2027
- IIT Dhanbad Course Ranking
- IIT Dhanbad Student Reviews
IIT DhanbadNIRF Ranking 2025
IIT Dhanbad is ranked #35 under the 'Overall' category by NIRF 2025 Rankings. Over the years, IIT Dhanbad has earned recognisable rankings across different category in the NIRF 2025. NIRF 2026 Rankings have not released yet, however it will be updated here once out. Check the other NIRF ranking highlights below:
- IIT Dhanbad is ranked #15 under the 'Engineering' category by NIRF 2025 Rankings. In 2025, IIT Dhanbad's rank is #15, the same as last year's rank in the 'Engineering' category by the N
IIT Dhanbad is ranked #35 under the 'Overall' category by NIRF 2025 Rankings. Over the years, IIT Dhanbad has earned recognisable rankings across different category in the NIRF 2025. NIRF 2026 Rankings have not released yet, however it will be updated here once out. Check the other NIRF ranking highlights below:
- IIT Dhanbad is ranked #15 under the 'Engineering' category by NIRF 2025 Rankings. In 2025, IIT Dhanbad's rank is #15, the same as last year's rank in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF 2024 ranking.
- The institute achieved a #48 rank under the 'Management' category by NIRF 2025 Rankings. This year, IIT Dhanbad fell 2 ranks in the 'Management' category compared by the last year NIRF rankings.
- In the 'Research Institutions' category, the institute's ranks have shown a decreasing trend when compared to the last year NIRF ranking. In 2025, IIT Dhanbad fell 5 ranks to #27 rank in the 'Research Institutions' category by the NIRF ranking.
Explore the IIT Dhanbad NIRF rankings and their categories in the table below:
| Category | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.E. / B.Tech | – / – | 15 | 15 |
| MBA/PGDM | 48 | 46 | 48 |
| Business & Management Studies | – / – | – / – | 35 |
| Science | – / – | – / – | 11-50 |
IIT Dhanbad Times Higher Education Ranking 2024
As per Times Higher Education Ranking 2024, IIT ISM Dhanbad has secured a rank between #600 - #800 under the World University Rankings. The Times Higher rankings for 2026 have not released yet, however it will be updated once out. The Teaching department of the ranking system has majorly contributed in the overall rank achievement. The Engineering and Physical Sciences category has achieved a similar rank #600 - #800 by the Times Higher Education 2024 Rankings.
As per Times Higher Education Ranking 2024, IIT ISM Dhanbad has secured a rank between #600 - #800 under the World University Rankings. The Times Higher rankings for 2026 have not released yet, however it will be updated once out. The Teaching department of the ranking system has majorly contributed in the overall rank achievement. The Engineering and Physical Sciences category has achieved a similar rank #600 - #800 by the Times Higher Education 2024 Rankings.
IIT Dhanbad The Week Ranking 2026
IIT Dhanbad has achieved #12 rank under the Engineering category by The Week 2026. As per the overall score, IIT Dhanbad has been placed at a good position by The Week under the 'Engineering' category, reflecting its performance in areas like Teaching, Research, Graduation Outcomes, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment.
It has been recognised that the institute has displayed an increasing trend in the 'Engineering' category as compared to the ranking of last years. In 2026, II
IIT Dhanbad has achieved #12 rank under the Engineering category by The Week 2026. As per the overall score, IIT Dhanbad has been placed at a good position by The Week under the 'Engineering' category, reflecting its performance in areas like Teaching, Research, Graduation Outcomes, and creating an inclusive, quality learning environment.
It has been recognised that the institute has displayed an increasing trend in the 'Engineering' category as compared to the ranking of last years. In 2026, IIT Dhanbad climbed 2 ranks to #12 rank in the 'Engineering' category by The Week ranking.
Check out the latest rankings for other ranking bodies and their categories below.
| Category | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| B.E. / B.Tech | 14 | 12 |
| Engineering | – / – | 11 |
IIT Dhanbad QS World University Rankings Ranking 2027
IIT ISM Dhanbad is ranked #701-710 by the QS World University Rankings 2027. Based on the rankings from QS World University Rankings, IIT Dhanbad outperformed numerous other institutes securing a higher position.
It has been observed that the institute has displayed a decreasing trend in the 'Asia' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2026, IIT Dhanbad fell 43 ranks to #424 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings ranking. This is the second consecuti
IIT ISM Dhanbad is ranked #701-710 by the QS World University Rankings 2027. Based on the rankings from QS World University Rankings, IIT Dhanbad outperformed numerous other institutes securing a higher position.
It has been observed that the institute has displayed a decreasing trend in the 'Asia' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2026, IIT Dhanbad fell 43 ranks to #424 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings.
The institute is ranked #424 under the 'Asian University Rankings 2027' by the QS World Rankings 2027. It is to be noticed that the institute has shown a decreasing trend in the 'Southern Asia' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. Check the other rankings in the table below:
| Category | Rank |
|---|---|
| Asian University Rankings 2027 | #424 |
| QS Sustainability Rankings 2027 | #698 |
| QS WUR Ranking by Subject | #21 |
| Category | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Science | 424 |
Commonly asked questions On IIT Dhanbad QS World University Rankings Ranking
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad is ranked #701-710 in QS World University Rankings 2027. Check the table below to know more on IIT Dhanbad QS World Rankings:
| Category | Rank |
|---|---|
| Asian University Rankings 2027 | #424 |
| QS Sustainability Rankings 2027 | #698 |
| QS WUR Ranking by Subject | #21 |
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Answered a week ago
Admission to IIT Dhanbad BTech programme requires a student to have cleared Class 12 board exams with a minimum aggregate of 75% from a recognised board in the Science stream. Students also have to appear and score valid marks (upto the cutoff released by insitute) in JEE Advanced, followed by a cen
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The IIT ISM Dhanbad Application fee differs for each programme and student category. Check the table below to know your desired IIT Dhanbad programme application fee:
| Category | Programme | Fee amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2-year MTech | General / OBC / EWS SC / ST / PwD / Transgender | INR 600 INR 300 |
| Integrated BSc + BEd | General / OBC / EWS SC / ST / PwD / Transgender | INR 1000 INR 500 |
| PhD | General / OBC / EWS SC / ST / PwD / Transgender | INR 1000 INR 500 |
| Executive MBA, Executive MTech | All candidates | INR 2,000 |
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Answered a week ago
IIT Dhanbad BTech programme admissions are based on JEE Advanced and JEE Main as well. The JEE Advanced 2026 Last round cutoff have been released after the sixth round of IIT Dhanbad cutoffs. The Last round cutoffs ranged in #4167 for BTech CSE and #17791 for the BTech Geological Engineering special
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Answered a week ago
Yes, IIT ISM Dhanbad offers Mining programmes to female students also. The employment is regulated under Section 46 (1) of the Mines Act, 1952. The institute offers severs Mining courses at the BTech level, such as BTech in Mining Engineering, Mining Machinery Engineering, Mineral and Metallurgical
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The score required by the SC All India category for admission to the MTech course should be at least 116, according to the last round. Students can check the table below to know the cutoff rank for different Engineering branches for the SC AI category.
| Course | Last Round Cutoff 2026 |
|---|---|
| M.Tech. in Petroleum Engineering | 116 |
| M.Tech. in Material Science and Technology | 197 |
| M.Tech. in Pharmaceutical Science and Engineering | 209 |
| M.Tech. in Fuel Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering | 215 |
| M.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering | 232 |
| M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 254 |
| M.Tech. in Mining of Critical Minerals | 277 |
| M.Tech. in Earthquake Science and Engineering | 282 |
| M.Tech. in Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology | 282 |
| M.Tech. in Mineral Engineering | 286 |
| M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering with Spl in Manufacturing Engineering | 290 |
| M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering with Spl in Thermal Engineering | 312 |
| M.Tech. in Environmental Science and Engineering | 319 |
| M.Tech. in Intelligent Control and Instrumentation | 323 |
| M.Tech. in Water Resources Engineering | 330 |
| M.Tech. in Electronics Engineering (Optical Communication & Integrated Photonics) (OC) | 334 |
| M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Machine Design) | 340 |
| M.Tech. in Structural Engineering | 346 |
| M.Tech. in Radio Frequency and Microwave Engineering | 350 |
| M.Tech. in Geotechnical Engineering | 350 |
| M.Tech. in Transportation Engineering | 353 |
| M.Tech. in Industrial Engineering and Management | 361 |
| M.Tech. in Geomatics | 362 |
| M.Tech. in Power System Engineering | 384 |
| M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Electrical Drives | 384 |
| M.Tech. in Electronics Engineering (Communication & Signal Processing) (SP) | 439 |
| M.Tech. in Data Analytics | 449 |
| M.Tech. in Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design) | 455 |
| M.Tech. in Mining Engineering | 466 |
| M.tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 530 |
| M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 542 |
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