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IIT Dhanbad Admission 2026: Cutoff, Fees, Eligibility & Application

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IIT Dhanbad Admission Overview 2026

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Q:   How can I get admission to IIT Dhanbad BTech?
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Below is the IIT Dhanbad BTech admission process:

Application:

To get admission in IIT Dhanbad BTech course, candidates have to fill the online application form must and check the eligibility criteria of each course before filling the form. 

Entrance Exam:

Candidates seeking admission need to take JEE Main exam and then JEE Advanced. Aspirants need to qualify both the entrance exams to be considered for JoSAA Counselling.

Counselling & Seat Allotment:

Further, the students who secure the cutoff marks are called for JoSAA Counselling, based on which the seat allotment is carried out.

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Q:   Does IIT (ISM) Dhanbad accept JEE Mains?
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Yes, admission to BTech courses at IIT Dhanbad is only through Joint Entrance Examination (JEE). Candidates seeking admission must pass JEE Main, students selected further need to take JEE Advanced. Based on the score secured in JEE Advanced, students are called for JoSAA Counselling. Aspirants are offered seat based on their rank. JoSAA releases a cutoffs round-wise for students. Aspirants securing the cutoff rank or above can take admission by blocking the seat. Aspirants need to pay course fee to confirm their seat in the BTech course of IIT Dhanbad.

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Q:   What is the IIT Dhanbad JEE Advanced cutoff?
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IIT Dhanbad JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 has been released for admission to the BTech course and its various branches. For the General AI category, the last round cutoff ranged from 4167 to 18977. As per this range, BTech CSE (4167), followed by BTech in Mathematics and Computing (4938) and BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering (5925), were the top three most competitive courses for admission. 

Students can check the table below to know the last round range for different All India quota categories. 

CategoryIIT Dhanbad JEE Advanced cutoff 2026
General4167 - 18977
OBC1334 - 6264
SC780 - 3392
ST336 - 1592
EWS567 - 2862
PWD153 - 289

 

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Q:   Who is eligible for MA at IIT Dhanbad?
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Candidates who have passed UG degree in relevan subjects in Arts/ Humanities/ Social Sciences/ Engineering/ Technology/ Science/ Commerce/ Management with at least 60% aggregate or CGPA/ CPI of 6.0 (55% aggregate or CGPA/ CPI of 5.0 for SC/ ST/ PwD candidates) can apply for MA programme at IIT Dhanbad.

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IIT Dhanbad Admission Process 2026

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Q:   Is it hard to get admission at IIT Dhanbad?
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Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad is a public technical university located in Dhanbad, India. It is one of the renowned institute and many students dream to study in one of the top most IITs in India. Yes it is hard to get admission at IIT Dhanbad Jharkhand as per the latest cutoff. The first and last round closing ranks for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering stood at 2862 and 3258, respectively for the General All India category students. 

Q:   How much is the fee of MSc programme at IIT Dhanbad?
A: 

The total tuition fee of the IIT Dhanbad MSc programme ranges from INR 32,000 to INR 48,000. The total course can be higher as it includes other components such as Institute Admission fee, Hostel admission fee, benevolent fund, identity card, etc. Given fee is as per official sources, but can still vary. Hence, is indicative.

Q:   How can I get seat in IIT Dhanbad?
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IIT Dhanbad accepts admission through various national-level entrance exams for all its courses. The admission process includes the application process, selection round, cutoff, merit list or counselling and other steps. IIT Dhanbad admission criteria for some of the popular courses are as follows:

Course Name

Selection Criteria

BTech

JEE Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling

MBA

CAT + PI

MTech

GATE + COAP Counselling

MSc

IIT JAM + CCMN counselling

PhD

GATE/ UGC NET + Interview

Q:   What documents are required for IIT Dhanbad application?
A: 

The document requirement vary course-wise. Below are some of the common documents required during IIT Dhanbad application process:

  • Scanned photograph and signature
  • UG/ PG all semesters/ year marksheets
  • UP/ PG degree/ provisional certificate
  • Class 12 certificate/ marksheet

IIT Dhanbad BTech Admission 2026

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iconEligibility Criteria

  • 10+2 with 75% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced, CBSE 12th, ISC, JAC 12th

iconDates & Events

DatesUpcoming Events
Oct '26-Nov '26
JEE Main 2027 Registration Session 1Tentative
Jan '27
JEE Main Admit Card 2027 Session 1Tentative
Jan '27
JEE Main 2027 Exam Date Session 1Tentative
Feb '27
JEE Main 2027 Result Date Session 1 byTentative
Feb '27
JEE Main 2027 Paper 2 Result Session 1Tentative
DatesPast Events
Jun '26
JoSAA 2026 startsTentative
1 Jun '26
JEE Advanced 2026 Result Date
17 May '26
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam Date
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Q:   What is the fee for BTech in IIT Dhanbad?
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The total tuition fee for IIT Dhanbad BTech is INR 8 lakh. This fee is taken from an official source. Hence, is indicative. Students cam visit IIT ISM website for more details or the admission office in person. Apart from the programme fee, aspirants also need to pay a registration fee in the start. BTech and BTech (Dual Degree) aspirants must fill out the application form for JEE (Main) through the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) (nta.ac.in).

Q:   I belong to the General Female category. What JEE Advanced rank do I need to qualify for admission at IIT Dhanbad?
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The highest rank acceptable is 29025 for the General female category students under the All India quota. Hence, students need to attain a rank of at least 29025 to qualify for admission. Students can check the table below to know the last round closing rank for different UG-level courses. 

CourseIIT Dhanbad cutoff 2026
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering8539
B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing10628
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering12818
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering15221
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics19315
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering20007
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering20265
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering24253
B.Tech. in Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering25774
B.Tech. in Petroleum Engineering26417
B.Tech. in Mining Engineering26813
B.Tech. in Environmental Engineering27032
B.Tech. in Geophysical Technology27317
Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc in Physical Science27720
Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc in Chemical Science28062
B.Tech. in Mining Machinery Engineering28531
B.Tech. in Geological Engineering28726
Integrated B.Tech Mining Engineering + MBA in Logistic and Supply Chain Management (IIM Mumbai)29025
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IIT Dhanbad NIRF Student Demographics Report

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IIT Dhanbad UG - 4 years student admission report: OverallAccordion Icon V3
UG 4 years2025-26
Total students3947
% Female students
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20%
% Outside State Students
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93%
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IIT Dhanbad UG - 5 years student admission report: OverallAccordion Icon V3
UG 5 years2025-26
Total students435
% Female students
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18%
% Outside State Students
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93%
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Q:   What is the ranking of IIT Dhanbad BTech in 2024?
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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:

Publisher20232024
NIRF1715

 

Q:   What is the rank of IIT (ISM), Dhanbad?
A: 

IIT Dhanbad is one of the eminent institute. The institute has been ranked by the QS World Ranking, NIRF and Times Higher Education. Below mentioned are the IIT (ISM) Dhanbad rankings: 

Ranking BodyRanks
QS WUR Ranking 2026 By Subject21
QS World University Rankings 2026- Southern Asia110
QS World University Rankings 2026- Asia424
QS World University Rankings 2026- Sustainability Ranking698
QS WUR Ranking 2025 By Subject20
NIRF 2025 Engineering15
NIRF 2025 Overall35
NIRF 2025 Management48
QS World University Rankings 2025- Southern Asia100
QS World University Rankings 2025- Asia381
Times Higher Education 2024601–800
Q:   What is the NIRF rank of IIT Dhanbad MBA?
A: 

IIT Dhanbad MBA was ranked in NIRF 2025 rankings under the 'Management' Category. 

Publisher202320242025
NIRF444648
Q:   Does IIT Dhanbad have BTech CSE course?
A: 

Yes, IIT Dhanbad offers a four-year BTech degree course in Computer Science & Engineering. Admission to the four-year course is entrance-based. It is also one of the top BTech branches. As per the IIT ISM Dhanbad's past years records, almost 100% of students from the CSE department get placed.

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IIT Dhanbad Scholarships

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Q:   <p>What is the criteria for IIT Dhanbad merit-cum-means scholarships?</p>
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IIT Dhanbad provides Merit-cum-Means Scholarship to students pursuing a course. Check below the criteria for merit scholarships:

The institute provides scholarship to top 35% enrolled students in regular UG, MSc, MSc Tech, MA and two-year MBA. The scholarship includes:

  • Refund of tuition fees to top 35% students
  • Scholarship of INR 1,000 per month (maximum up to 10 months) to top 25% in addition to refund of tuition fees
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Q:   Does IIT (ISM) Dhanbad offer scholarships?
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Yes, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad provides a list of scholarship schemes following some eligibility criteria, some of which, Merit Cum Means Scholarship, Endowment Scholarship, Benevolent Fund, ISMAANA Scholarship, and Sandvik Scholarship

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Q:   What is the JEE Main 2027 exam date for Session 2 ?
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JEE Main 2026 Session 2 exam takes place in the month of April every year. Whereas, the application form for Session 2 will be available on the JEE Mains website. The exam is conducted by NTA.

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Q:   What is the IIT Dhanbad Petroleum Engineering cutoff?
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IIT Dhanbad petroleum engineering cutoff 2026 ranged from 12554 in the first round to 13921 in the last round for the General AI category. Hence, a rank of at least 13921 is needed for admission to the petroleum engineering course. To know the highest rank acceptable for other categories under the All India quota, check the table below.

CategoryIIT Dhanbad Cutoff 2026
General13921 
OBC4987
SC2889
ST1414
EWS2185

 

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IIT Dhanbad
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.2/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements4.1
Infrastructure Review IconInfrastructure4.1
Faculty Review IconFaculty & Course4.0
Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.3
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What students say about IIT Dhanbad (ISM) - Indian Institute of Technology (ISM)
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Top recruiting companies like Microsoft, Tata Metaliks, Tata Power, Tata Steel, American Express, Ram Group, Schlumberger, AMD, Deloitte and Aditya Birla visit our campus for placements.
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In our senior batch some company like oil India limited and cairn India had came, But nobody has got place.
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B.Tech. in Civil Engineering - Batch of 2029
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Very good college. It has a good environment.
Placements: In my branch, Civil Engineering, 90% placement rate. In CSE, it is 100%. The highest package is 1.59 CPA. The average package is 17.95 LPA to 18.5 LPA. A total of 100 top companies come to our college, and 4 students get 1 CPA package.
Infrastructure: Wi-Fi is available. IIT Dhanbad has a great central library. It is open 24 hours during exams. On normal days, it is open from 9:00 AM to 3:00 AM. The food quality is very good at Rs. 3,900. There are many games available. The athletics ground is currently being prepared.
Faculty: Faculty is very supportive. Every teacher is highly qualified. Some teachers have completed their B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. from the same college. There are two types of semesters. One is Winter, and another is Summer. The pass percentage is good. Most students pass the semester exams.
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It has good placements, supportive faculty, relevant curriculum, and excellent infrastructure.
Placements: Around 92% of CSE students are placed. The highest package is 66.14 LPA. The average is 26.73 LPA. Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Goldman Sachs, Oracle, Adobe, and Atlassian are the major recruiters of our college. 100% of eligible B.Tech CSE students receive internships. Companies such as Google, Microsoft, Adobe, DRDO, and Barclays offer internships. Major roles are Software Development Engineer, Software Engineer, Data/Analytics, and Research/ML roles.
Infrastructure: Infrastructure for the CSE department is quite good. Classrooms are spacious. They are equipped with projectors and other necessary teaching facilities. The department has well-equipped computer laboratories. They have good computing facilities and high-speed internet connectivity. Campus wide Wi-Fi is available. The quality can vary by location. The institute also has a central library. It has a large collection of textbooks, reference books, journals, and digital resources. The academic infrastructure is for regular coursework. It is also suitable for programming and research activities. The hostel, mess, sports, and medical facilities are decent.
Faculty: Teachers in our college are well-qualified. They are knowledgeable persons. They are generally helpful to students. The teaching quality is good but may vary depending on the professor and subject. The course curriculum is relevant. It has programming, data structures, algorithms, databases, operating systems, and other important areas. Exams prepare students well for higher studies and placements. Students also need to develop additional industry skills. They can do this through projects. Internships are also helpful. Coding practice and self-learning are important as well. The semester exams are moderately difficult. They mainly test conceptual understanding. Regular preparation is required to score well.
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Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mine), Dhanbad detailed review.
Placements: Civil Engineering placement states a placement percentage of 5 percent. The highest package is 36.5 LPA, the lowest package is 6 LPA, and the average package is 12.69 LPA. Top recruiters are Amazon, LnT, Nokia, Micron, Wipro Ltd, LTI-Mindtree, Tata Consultancy Services, Atkins, Alis, Mecon, JSW Energy, Greenko Group, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, BPCL, and AFRY India Pvt Ltd.
Infrastructure: The hostel is decent and accommodates two people in one room. Mess facilities are brilliant, providing tasty and healthy food, including breakfast, lunch, tea, and dinner. Options for vegetarian, non-vegetarian, and Jain foods and special arrangements are made during fasting like Navratri, Savan, and Ramzaan month. Lecture hall complex and library are modern and well-equipped with ACs, Wi-Fi, and other facilities. Labs too have all the machines and instruments required.
Faculty: Teachers are very well educated. Most of them are quite helpful too. Course curriculum is very relevant, follows NEP. Multiple industry-relevant tools are in the curriculum, including MATLAB, STAAD, AutoCAD, etc. Semester exams are moderately difficult, sometimes hard. Around 90 percent of students clear without any backlogs.
Other: I chose this course as I'm targeting government jobs. The best thing is the specialisation the course offers and real-world problems you can solve. More interdisciplinary electives in economics, finance, or tech should be added to the course structure. There are two major fests in college, Tech Fest named Concetto, and cultural fest Srijan. The environment is electric on those fest days. The campus crowd is nice, good senior-junior bonding in college. Connectivity is decent, Dhanbad Railway station nearby, with trains to all major places across India. The closest Airports are Durgapur, Ranchi and Kolkata. Multiple scholarships in colleges from alumni, for economically deprived students, Ismaana, MCM, etc. Good extracurricular activities, two new grounds with all facilities are being constructed.
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Overview of Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad.
Placements: 100% placements, great pre-placement offers, and internship opportunities. The lowest package is 25 LPA, the highest is 1. 28 CPA, and the average is 36–40 LPA. Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Warner Bros., etc. are among the top recruiting companies. 95% of students from my course get internships, with great support from the Campus Career Development Centre in this regard. The top role is Software Development Engineer.
Infrastructure: The college has good and high-speed Wi-Fi, with individual login credentials to access the internet connection. There are big lecture galleries. The library contains two floors of reading halls and three floors of book collections. For sports, there are huge grounds, around 5 to 6, and the cricket and football stadium is under construction.
Faculty: Most faculty members are Ph.D. holders. They are well experienced in the IIT system. They regularly give quality lectures. The curriculum is highly relevant to the modern era. It surely makes students more than industry-ready. To maintain standards, the exams are pretty tough, but most students make it through.
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Good and enjoyable life on campus, along with our hard work.
Placements: Last year, more than 85 percent of our seniors in Computer Science placed. The highest package is 85 LPA and 25 LPA is the average package. Recruiting companies are Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Flipkart, and Walmart. 46 students have internships at Google, Amazon, Walmart, and Cisco. Roles offered are web and app developer, data analyst, scientist, and product engineer.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure on our campus is quite good. The classrooms are big enough to fit up to 150 students and have 5-6 central ACs. They have good labs for every single department. Wi-Fi is available anywhere on campus, but it is not good at the outskirts of campus. Coming to the library, we have a vast collection of books, from academics to comics, history, geography, and weekly magazines. Food is good. We have grounds for almost every sport. We have a medical center with proper dedication, we also have Domino's and KFC.
Faculty: Teachers are helpful and good at explaining concepts and are available in their departmental cabins most of the time if we have any doubts. They have good experience. Our course curriculum is good, and it keeps updating according to conceptual understanding and industrial requirements. But more than going with the curriculum, we have to do hard work in other skills also, our curriculum can't teach all skills. Our minds are medium, it's just based on concept and application. Our end-semester exam is lengthy and with applications. Our pass percentage is nearly 30 percent, it's not fixed because we have relatively lenient grading.
Other: My course has good placements and more requirements in the market nowadays. The best things are good respect on our campus. Good academics, placements, and nd internships. Exams in our course have to improve a bit, which means a time constraint problem. Every semester we have more than 2 fests and events. We have sports events also, along with a big cultural fest. We have a very large crowd, experience in singing in large crowds at a time in EDM nights.
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It is a great platform for learning.
Placements: For the current CSE'26 batch, 141 students are already placed (as of December 23 2025) with a highest package of 70 LPA. The average package offered is 31.79 LPA, and the lowest package offered is 27 LPA. As of 4th August 2025, 56 students got internships with the highest stipend of 15.13 LPA, and the average stipend offered is 15.6 LPA. The lowest stipend offered is 24 LPA. The top recruiters for our course include SRI, BEL, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, Walmart, C-DOT, etc. Google leads with 12 internship offers. Major roles offered are SDE, SWE, etc.
Infrastructure: There is a separate building for the CSE department, which contains classrooms, seminar halls, computer labs, professor cabins, a recreation area, etc. Other than these, there are other departmental buildings, the NLHC (majorly for first-year common courses), and the NAC (New Academic Complex). We have one of the largest digital libraries in Asia. All rooms are connected with centralised AC, and water and sanitation facilities are available everywhere. The campus Wi-Fi covers all corners of the campus, with the highest speed in the library. Hostel rooms are good, and lots of sports facilities are present. We have 2 canteens functioning till 3 AM.
Faculty: Teachers here are highly qualified and professional. We are provided class notes along with assignments and tutorials. Along with these, we have well-equipped labs for the required courses. What I feel is that the common courses in the first year may not be relevant for all students, still, that is through the lens of a first-year undergraduate. The course curriculum is highly relevant and makes us industry-ready. The difficulty level of semester exams basically depends on the course and professors. However, exams are not tough to pass, as per my understanding.
Other: I chose the CSE course as it is in high demand right now. The best thing about my course is the supplementary benefits given by the official clubs of the CSE department, such as WebCSE, CSAI, and CodeISM, which are run by seniors. Quite good guidance is given to aspiring juniors, making them job-ready. I just had the issue of common courses, and the rest of everything is fine. A lot of events and fests are regularly conducted throughout the academic session. The campus crowd is supportive, and extracurricular activities are given high priority here due to the good culture of college clubs.
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IIT Dhanbad Admission 2026 FAQs

Q:   Why should I choose IITs?
A: 

IITs are world-wide recognised as premier institutions of India. The institutes are recognised for offering world-class education. IITs are very competitive and only 1 or 2 % of the total applicants make it to the institute. Admission in IITs are very competitive. More than 1.8 lakh (180,422 in total) students appeared for JEE Advanced and only 54,378 qualified it which clearly justifes the competitive admission process of IITs.

 

Q:   What are the factors deciding the GATE cutoff?
A: 

The GATE cutoff is the minimum mark that an aspirant needs to score to be eligible for admission to M.Tech, M.Sc. And Ph.D. courses offered at the participating institutes. There are several factors based on which the cutoff is decided. Those who will obtain the GATE cutoff will be eligible to participate in the CCMT counselling for admission to IITs, NITs, CFTIs, and COAPS for admission to IITs. Therefore, factors that determine the GATE cutoff are:

The difficulty level of the GATE question paper. The number of candidates taking the paper. The total number of available seats. The marks obtained by the aspirants. Category under which the candidate is seeking admission. 

Q:   How can I prepare to get admission to the IIT Dhanbad BTech course?
A: 

To qualify JEE Main exam, an advanced and well-planned study plan is required. A good preparation strategy can help students in securing a seat for the BTech course at IIT Dhanbad. Below are the pointers that can help students in the preparations for JEE Main entrance exam:

  • Choose the reference books wisely
  • Cross-check section-wise weightage & syllabus for all subjects covered in JEE Main
  • Revise as much as possible
  • Solve as many Mock Tests as possible. Shiksha.com is providing a FREE Downloadable JEE Main Mock Test Paper (with Solutions). Visit the link to download it now!
  • Keep your focus on NCERT books at this point 
  • Solve previous year’s JEE question papers there are high chances of getting questions from there
  • To secure admission into prestigious institutions such as the IITs, NITs and IIITs, it is essential for the aspirants to have a strong command on the material taught in their Class 11 and Class 12. Shiksha is offering free NCERT questions and solutions to aid JEE candidates in excelling in these classes. To access the NCERT solutions, click on the below links:

Download Class 11 Physics Solutions

NCERT Class 11 Chemistry Solutions

Download Class 11 Maths Solutions

While the short-term goal is to clear JEE Main, the ultimate aim must be to qualify JEE Advanced exam, check out the preparation strategy for JEE Advanced

Q:   Can I get admission to IIT Dhanbad with a rank of 10,000?
A: 

IIT Dhanbad JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 has been released for the third round. The cutoff was released for BTch and Integrated BTech courses. The cutoff ranks for the General AI category were between the range of 4014 and 16143. As per the cutoff range, it is possible to get admission at 10,000 range. At 10,000 rank, student can get admission to a number of specialisations such as B.Tech. in Environmental Engineering, B.Tech. in Petroleum Engineering, B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering etc. However, if the student wants to get admission to the top branches such as CSE and Electrical, then admission at 10,000 rank is difficult.

Q:   What if I can't get into IIT Dhanbad for BTech?
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Not getting into IIT Dhanbad or any other top IIT should not be considered the end of a student's career. While IIT Dhanbad average package is INR 16.59 LPA for its 2026 placements batch, can IIT Dhanbad guarantee the same for each and every student of the batch? The answer is no. 

Students always have an option to go to other good private and government institutions to pursue a BTech degree. Some of the options are:

College 

Avg/ Median Package

Total Tuition Fee (BTech)

NIT Tiruchirapalli

(NIRF Rank 9)

INR 18.73 LPA

INR 5 lakh

Jadavpur University

(NIRF Rank 18)

INR 10.5 LPA

INR 15,630 to INR 2.4 Lakh

VIT Vellore

(NIRF Rank 16)

 INR 8.13 LPA

INR 6.92 Lakh to INR 19.6 Lakh

Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

(NIRF Rank 23)

INR 9.08 LPA

INR 10 Lakh to INR 24 Lakh

BITS Pilani

(NIRF Rank 11)

 
 INR 18 LPA
 

INR 23.32 Lakh to INR 25.85 Lakh

Q:   What is the COAP cutoff for IIT Dhanbad?
A: 

IIT Dhanbad COAP cutoff 2026 has been released for the last round of admission to the M.Tech course and its branches. For the General AI category, the last round scores varied from 197 to 714. As per this range, M.Tech CSE was the most competitive course for admission, with the score of 714. Students can check the table below to know the last round score range for different categories under the All India quota. 

Category (All India)IIT Dhanbad COAP cutoff 2026
General  197 - 714
OBC197 - 672
SC116 - 542
ST197 - 439
EWS197 - 693
PWD222 - 403
Q:   What are the top courses offered by IIT Dhanbad?
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IIT (ISM), Dhanbad offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes. The courses provided by the institute include BTech, Dual degree (BTech-MTech), MTech, MSc MBA, MSc Tech, Post-Doctoral Fellowship (PDF), and PhD. under 18 departments. Also, for admissions to these courses, candidates need to clear the eligibility criteria. The entrance exams accepted for different courses include JEE Main + JEE Advanced + JoSAA Counselling, CAT GATE + COAP Counselling, IIT JAM + CCMN counselling, etc.

Q:   How can I get admission to IIT Dhanbad for MTech?
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To get admission to M.Tech in IIT Dhanbad, students need to be eligible to apply for the course. The Institute accepts admission based on GATE entrance scores followed by COAP counselling. Students who are graduated from IIT are exempted from the GATE entrance score requirement. Hence, for admission, students need to apply for GATE by visiting the GOAPS website.

Q:   How many seats are there for M.Tech at IIT Dhanbad?
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IIT Dhanbad has a total seat intake of 596 which is divided into all 16 specialisations of the course. The seat intake of some popular specialisations are Chemical Engineering (27), CSE (50), Civil Engineering (32), Management Studies (40), etc. After CCMT counselling, seat allotment is carried out as per the seat intake for each M.Tech specialisation.

Q:   What is the IIT Dhanbad JEE Advanced cutoff for the SC and ST category?
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IIT Dhanbad JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 for the SC AI category cutoff ranged from 780 (BTech CSE) to 3392 (Integrated BSc + MSc in Chemical Science) in the last round. On the other hand, for the ST AI category, the last round cutoff ranged from 336 (BTech CSE) to 1592 (Integrated BSc + MSc in Physical Science). Students can check the table below to know the last round cutoff closing rank for each course.

CourseSC AI CategoryST AI Category
B.Tech. in Environmental Engineering33191567
B.Tech. in Petroleum Engineering28891414
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering1575824
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering780336
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering21521005
B.Tech. in Mining Engineering29691484
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering24701153
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering2579922
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering1313617
B.Tech. in Mining Machinery Engineering31921517
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics28001445
B.Tech. in Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering31051478
B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing1116665
Integrated B.Tech Mining Engineering + MBA in Logistic and Supply Chain Management (IIM Mumbai)33381499
Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc in Physical Science33801592
Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc in Chemical Science33921581
B.Tech. in Geological Engineering33331501
B.Tech. in Geophysical Technology32861524
Q:   I missed the cutoff by just one rank in the IIT JAM. Could I still have a chance to get admission at IIT Dhanbad?
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Missing the qualifying cutoff rank by even a small margin can make admission at IIT Dhanbad for its MSc and MSc Tech courses unlikely. Students who want admission to this institute need to attain course- and category-specific ranks. The admission process is strict because the seat counts are low and applicant pools are large.

Q:   What is the application fee at IIT Dhanbad?
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The application fee varies course-wise. Below is the registration fee for IIT Dhanbad admission:

Course NameApplication Fee
MA, PhDINR 1,000 (for UR/ OBC/ EWS), INR 500 (SC/ ST/ PwD/ Women/ Transgender)
Executive MBA, Executive MTechINR 2,000

 

Q:   How to apply for IIT (ISM) Dhanbad admissions?
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The registration process for all the courses offered by IIT Dhanbad is different. Students need to apply on the official website of the relevant entrance test for MTech, BTech and MSc courses. Those looking to apply for the MBA and PhD programmes, must visit the official website of ISM (IIT) Dhanbad.

Q:   What JEE Advanced rank should I score to get IIT Dhanbad?
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To get admission at IIT Dhanbad, you need to attain the course and category-wise cutoff rank. The IIT Dhanbad JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 was released for the first round for admission to the BE/BTech and Integrated B.Tech courses. 

For the General AI category, the round 1 cutoff ranged from 3994 to 16526. Hence, students need to attain a rank of at least 16526 to be considered eligible for admission. 

See the table below to know the course-wise cutoff for the General AI category. 

CourseIIT Dhanbad JEE Advanced cutoff 2026
B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering3994
B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing4699
B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering5606
B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering7225
B.Tech. in Engineering Physics9795
B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering9804
B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering11309
B.Tech. in Petroleum Engineering12554
B.Tech. in Civil Engineering13238
B.Tech. in Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering13556
B.Tech. in Mining Engineering14133
Integrated B.Tech Mining Engineering + MBA in Logistic and Supply Chain Management (IIM Mumbai)14527
B.Tech. in Environmental Engineering15086
B.Tech. in Mining Machinery Engineering15260
B.Tech. in Geophysical Technology15565
B.Tech. in Geological Engineering15777
Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc in Physical Science15861
Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc in Chemical Science16526

Note: Other categories, rounds, etc, will have different cutoffs. 

Q:   Upto what rank in JEE Advanced can one get CSE in IIT Dhanbad?
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The maximum rank needed by the General AI category students was 3994 in the first round as per the IIT Dhanbad CSE cutoff 2026. Hence, students with this rank could get admission. 

The IIT Dhanbad JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 was released for the first round for admission to the BTech course and its various specialisations. The cutoff was out for different AI quota categories. Check the list below to know the maximum rank for other categories. 

  • OBC: 1292
  • SC: 780
  • ST: 306
  • EWS: 536
  • PWD: 148

 

Q:   Are JEE Main 2024 dates out for BTech admission to IIT Dhanbad?
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No,  JEE Main 2024 dates for admission to IIT Dhanbad are not out yet, NTA is yet to announce JEE Main 2024 exam dates. It is expected that JEE Main 2024 notification will be released in the first week of December. NTA will conduct the JEE Main 2024 exam in two sessions in January and April. The exact date of the exam for both sessions will be announced in the notification. Candidates can check here JEE Main 2024 dates and the schedule of all events of the examination including application form, correction, admit card, exam, answer key, and result here

Q:   I belong to the SC Category. What score do I need for admission at IIT Dhanbad?
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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. 

CourseLast Round Cutoff 2026
M.Tech. in Petroleum Engineering116
M.Tech. in Material Science and Technology197
M.Tech. in Pharmaceutical Science and Engineering209
M.Tech. in Fuel Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering215
M.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering232
M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering254
M.Tech. in Mining of Critical Minerals277
M.Tech. in Earthquake Science and Engineering282
M.Tech. in Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology282
M.Tech. in Mineral Engineering286
M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering with Spl in Manufacturing Engineering290
M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering with Spl in Thermal Engineering312
M.Tech. in Environmental Science and Engineering319
M.Tech. in Intelligent Control and Instrumentation323
M.Tech. in Water Resources Engineering330
M.Tech. in Electronics Engineering (Optical Communication & Integrated Photonics) (OC)334
M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Machine Design)340
M.Tech. in Structural Engineering346
M.Tech. in Radio Frequency and Microwave Engineering350
M.Tech. in Geotechnical Engineering350
M.Tech. in Transportation Engineering353
M.Tech. in Industrial Engineering and Management361
M.Tech. in Geomatics362
M.Tech. in Power System Engineering384
M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Electrical Drives384
M.Tech. in Electronics Engineering (Communication & Signal Processing) (SP)439
M.Tech. in Data Analytics449
M.Tech. in Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design)455
M.Tech. in Mining Engineering466
M.tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science530
M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering542
Q:   I have got 200 rank in IIT JAM. What rank do I require to take admission in IIT Dhanbad?
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A rank of 200 could get you admission at IIT Dhanbad if you belong to the General AI category. For this category, the last round cutoff ranged from 73 to 886. So, getting admission with the attained rank might be possible to all courses, expect M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology, which had the last round closing rank of 73. Candidates can check the table below to know the last round closing ranks for all available courses.

CouseLast Round (Closing Rank)
M.Sc. Tech. in Applied Geophysics886
M.Sc. in Chemistry708
M.Sc.4 in Mathematics and Computing499
M.Sc.6 in Physics691

You can also refer to the table below to know the highest rank accepted by other categories.

  • OBC AI: 1493
  • SC AI: 2782
  • ST AI: 5505
  • EWS AI: 1632
Q:   When will the GATE result 2025 be announced?
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IIT Roorkee announced the GATE 2025 result on March 19, 2025. To check the result, candidates will need to enter their GATE enrollment ID, registered email ID, and date of birth. The GATE exam is very prestigious among engineering and Science graduates. It is conducted every year by one of the IITs among the nine IITs. In 2024, IISc Bangalore conducted the GATE exam. The exam also opens various opportunities for engineering and Science graduates to work in Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and in the field of research. The GATE 2025 brochure has been released by IIT Roorkee comprising of all the relevant information about the GATE 2025 exam, including exam dates, paper codes, eligibility criteria, etc. Read more about the GATE 2025 Result: https://www.shiksha.com/engineering/gate-exam-results.

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Indian Institiute of Technology Dhanbad admisison open.  The institute accepts admission based on merit and entrance exams. The institute accepts national entrance exams such as CAT, JEE Main,  JEE Advanced,  GATE, and IIT JAM.

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IIT ISM Dhanbad admission 2026 is open. The institute accepts admission based on merit and entrance exams. The institute accepts national entrance exams such as CAT, JEE Main,  JEE Advanced,  GATE, and IIT JAM.  IIT ISM Dhanbad course admisison begin with the online application.

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The important admission dates for MBA courses at IIT Dhanbad have different events scheduled. Some of the important dates for IIT Dhanbad MBA academic year 2026: 

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24th December 2025

Last date of Online Application31st January 2026
Personal interviewFeb 19-22, March 14-16, March 22-24 & March28-29, 2026
Declaration of Admission ResultsFirst Week of May, 2026 (Tentative)
Reporting at IIT (ISM) DhanbadTo be Notified
Commencement of Semester for all MBA coursesTo be Notified

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Answered 7 months ago

Application fees for MBA in Business Analytics course at IIT Dhanbad reconciliation may take up to 7–10 days. Hence, students ae suggested to not make second time payment and wait for same. Also, preserve your payment receipt for future communication for any clarification on same. The application fe

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As per the data of previous academic year, the classes for the BTech course usually commenced in the last week of July. Thus, the dataes can be same. 

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