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IIT ISM Dhanbad: Admission, Cutoffs 2026, Fees, Courses and Ranking

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Q:   Why choose IIT Dhanbad?
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Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad is one of the oldest IITs. It offers quality education to the students under the guidance of experts.  IIT Dhanbad has been ranked 21 in the QS WUR Ranking By Subject, and it is ranked 110 in Southern Asia and 424 in Asia by QS World Ranking 2026. The institute also ranked 15th by NIRF in 2025 for Engineering. The institute appoints well trained and expert faculty members. 

Q:   Is IIT Dhanbad good for MTech?
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IIT Dhanbad is ranked 11 among the top Engineering Institutes in India by NIRF. The Institute offer M.Tech in 16 specialisations including popular ones such as CSE, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, etc. The highest package offered in 2020 placement is INR 50 LPA.

Q:   How much is the fee of MSc programme at IIT Dhanbad?
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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:   Is IIT Dhanbad a good college?
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Yes, it s a good colleges in the country. In QS World Ranking 2026, IIT Dhanbad is ranked 110 in Southern Asia and 424 in Asia. IIT Dhanbad has been ranked 15 in Engineering category and 35 in the Overall category by NIRF Ranking 2025. Moreover, Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The institute is also approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). The placements 2026 are ongoing, the highest package offered was INR 80 LPA. 

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Q:   Is IIT Dhanbad worth joining for MBA?
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MBA is one of the popular courses of IIT ISM Dhanbad after BTech. Below-mentioned are some of the pointers that might help students know about the MBA course of IIT Dhanbad:

Ranking: If we consider the rankings, IIT Dhanbad MBA is ranked at 48 under the 'Management' Category of NIRF Rankings 2025. 

Placement: Looking at the placements of IIT Dhanbad, the placement rate was 80.39% for MBA. Overall, the highest package was INR 50 LPA.

Fees: The total tuition fee for IIT Dhanbad MBA was INR 3 Lacs as per an unofficial source. The fee is less than many IIM ranked below IIT Dhanbad under the 'Management' Category.

Q:   How is IIT (ISM) Dhanbad?
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IIT ISM Dhanbad is well-know technical univeristy and offers quality edcation under the guidance of experts. The institute is known for its BTech programme across various specialisations like ECE, Mining Engineer, Petroleum Engineering, CSE and others. IIT Dhanbad has decent placements with the highest package of INR 80 LPA. 

Q:   How is life at IIT Dhanbad?
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IITISM Dhanbad has amazing campus life which is located in the center of senic view. It has holistic environment with comfortable living at the campus. IIT Dhanbad is a fully residential campus. It offers single occupancy air-conditioned and semi-furnished rooms. The institute has hostel building has a TV room, reading room, etc.

Q:   Is IIT Dhanbad Tier 1 or tier 2?
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Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad is Tier 1 engineering college. The institute is approved by UGC and AICTE. It is one of the oldest engineering institutes. The institute also ranked 15th by NIRF in 2025 for Engineering. Thus,  IIT Dhanbad's ranking is famous all over.

Q:   What is the JEE Advanced cut-off for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Dhanbad (ISM)?
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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.

Q:   What is the MBA fee at IIT Dhanbad?
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The total tuition fee for IIT Dhanbad MBA is INR 3 lakh. The fee is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative. Aspirants need to pay the course fee after completion of the selection rounds to confirm their seat. Besides, the programme fee, candidates also need to pay a registration fee in the start. Below is the application fee:

Course Application Fees
MBA Application Fee (Gen/ OBC/ EWS)INR1,600
MBA Application Fee (SC/ ST/ PwD)INR 800
MBA in Business Analytics Application Fee (Gen/ OBC/ EWS)INR 1,600
MBA in Business Analytics Application Fee (SC/ ST/ PwD)INR 800
Q:   What is the IIT Dhanbad GATE cutoff for the SC category?
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The IIT Dhandbad GATE cutoff 2026 for the SC AI category ranged from 239 to 597 in the first round. As per this range, the most and least competitive branches for admission were MTech CSE and MTech in Pharmaceutical Science and Engineering, respectively. 

Students can check out the table below to know the IIT Dhandbad MTech cutoff 2026 for various branches. 

CourseIIT Dhandbad MTech cutoff 2026
M.Tech. in Pharmaceutical Science and Engineering239
M.Tech. in Petroleum Engineering263
M.Tech. in Fuel Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering286
M.Tech. in Material Science and Technology300
M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering325
M.Tech. in Earthquake Science and Engineering338
M.Tech. in Mineral Engineering338
M.Tech. in Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology338
M.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering364
M.Tech. in Water Resources Engineering391
M.Tech. in Environmental Science and Engineering404
M.Tech. in Geotechnical Engineering416
M.Tech. in Intelligent Control and Instrumentation430
M.Tech. in Structural Engineering439
M.Tech. in Electronics Engineering (Optical Communication & Integrated Photonics) (OC)441
M.Tech. in Mining of Critical Minerals441
M.Tech. in Power System Engineering446
M.Tech. in Data Analytics449
M.Tech. in Radio Frequency and Microwave Engineering451
M.Tech. in Geomatics461
M.Tech. in Industrial Engineering and Management474
M.Tech. in Electronics Engineering (Communication & Signal Processing) (SP)495
M.Tech. in Mining Engineering499
M.Tech. in Transportation Engineering512
M.Tech. in Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design)540
M.tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science579
M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering597
Q:   What is the IIT Dhanbad GATE COAP Cutoff?
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IIT Dhanbad GATE COAP cutoff 2026 has been released for Round 1. If you belong to the General AI category, the cutoff scores ranged from 456 to 762 for MTech admission across multiple specialisations.

Check out the table below to view the GATE COAP cutoff 2026 for the General AI category candidates. 

CourseIIT Dhanbad GATE COAP cutoff 2026
M.Tech. in Earthquake Science and Engineering456
M.Tech. in Water Resources Engineering465
M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering with Spl in Manufacturing Engineering478
M.Tech. in Fuel Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering485
M.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering488
M.Tech. in Material Science and Technology488
M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering489
M.Tech. in Geotechnical Engineering500
M.Tech. in Pharmaceutical Science and Engineering512
M.Tech. in Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology518
M.Tech. in Transportation Engineering532
M.Tech. in Mineral Engineering537
M.Tech. in Environmental Science and Engineering541
M.Tech. in Petroleum Engineering542
M.Tech. in Structural Engineering569
M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Machine Design)571
M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering with Spl in Thermal Engineering571
M.Tech. in Power System Engineering572
M.Tech. in Mining of Critical Minerals573
M.Tech. in Data Analytics587
M.Tech. in Geomatics593
M.Tech. in Electronics Engineering (Optical Communication & Integrated Photonics) (OC)593
M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Electrical Drives599
M.Tech. in Radio Frequency and Microwave Engineering601
M.Tech. in Intelligent Control and Instrumentation601
M.Tech. in Mining Engineering636
M.Tech. in Industrial Engineering and Management651
M.Tech. in Electronics Engineering (Communication & Signal Processing) (SP)666
M.Tech. in Electronics Engineering (VLSI Design)686
M.tech. in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science754
M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering762
Q:   What is the cutoff for BTech in Electrical Engineering at IIT Dhanbad for other than general categories?
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IIT Dhanbad cutoff 2023 ranks for BTech in Electrical Engineering other than General category are mentioned below:

  • 2938 for OBC
  • 1589 for SC
  • 638 for ST
  • 136 for EWS

 While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in JEE Advanced, the last cut offs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State. It also varies if the applicant is a female.

Q:   What is the IIT Dhanbad JEE Advanced cutoff for CSE?
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The IIT Dhanbad CSE cutoff 2026 was 3994 for the General AI category students in the first round. The IIT Dhanbad  JEE Advanced cutoff 2026 was announced for admission to the CSE and other specialisations for the first round. 

Students can check the table below for the round 1 cutoff for the other All India categories. 

CategoryIIT Dhanbad CSE cutoff 2026 (Round 1)
General3994
OBC1292
SC780
ST306
EWS536
PWD148
Q:   What is the entrance exam for PhD in IIT Dhanbad?
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IIT Dhanbad accepts national-level entrance exams like GATEUGC NET for providing admission to PhD course. Candidates shortlisted based on the entrance exam score are further called for a personal interview round. Besides, candidates need to pass UG degree with a minimum of 70% aggregate or 7.0 CGPA or Postgraduate with 60% aggregate or 6.0 CGPA in Engineering / Science or any allied area for PhD admission. After selection, aspirants need to come for counselling and document verification. 

Q:   What is the different between eligibility criteria of general MBA course and MBA in Business Analytics at IIT Dhanbad?
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The difference between eligibility criteria of MBA and MBA in Business Analytics courses offered at IIT Dhanbad are as follows: 

General MBA: Graduates in any discipline with first class or having 60% marks or CGPA of 6.0 out of 10 (55% marks or CGPA of 5.5 for SC/ ST/ PwD) are eligible to apply.

MBA in Business Analytics:  Candidates with BTech/ BE degree in any discipline from a recognised university/ institute with at least 60% marks in aggregate or 6.0 out of 10 CGPA (55% marks in aggregate or 5.5 CGPA out of 10 in case of candidates belonging to SC, ST and PwD (Differently Abled Categories) will be eligible for the programme.

Q:   Is there a ragging culture in IIT Dhanbad?
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Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad has zero tolerance policy towards ragging. The institute has a internal committe for ragging complains. The ragging cell helps the students to encourage and report the issue. Students who encounter ragging should report it to designated authorities for a safe and secure environment. 

Q:   What is the highest cutoff for any MSc course branch at IIT Dhanbad?
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According to the IIT Dhanbad MSc cutoff 2026 for the General AI category, the highest rank accepted was 828 for the M.Sc. Tech. in Applied Geophysics programme. This is the highest rank for the first round. Other rounds and categories will have different cutoffs. 

The IIT Dhanbad MSc cutoff 2026 was released for the first round for various All India categories for admission to the MSc and MSc Tech courses. Students can check the table below to know the highest rank for each category in the initial round. 

CategoryHighest IIT Dhanbad MSc cutoff 2026 (Round 1)Course Name
General828 M.Sc. Tech. in Applied Geophysics

OBC1308
SC2751
ST5505
EWS1495
Q:   What all extra-curricular activities are offered at IIT Dhanbad?
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IIT Dhanbad Jharkhand offer extra curricular activities to the students. Apart from studies institute motivates the students to take part in various activities such as Astronomy Club,  Automotive Club,  Coding and Cyber club,  Electronics club,  Entrepreneurship Club,  Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Club and others. Students can showcase their talent and take part in cultural activities. 

Q:   What is the cutoff for MSc at IIT Dhanbad?
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IIT ISM Dhanbad MSc cutoff 2025 has been released across various specialisations in the form of opening and closing ranks. For the students belonging to the General AI quota, the IIT JAM first round closing ranks were between 96 and 634, with M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology being the most competitive for admission. The lower the cutoff rank, the higher the competition for that course, and vice versa. For all the MSc specialisations, the IIT Dhanbad JAM cutoff 2025 for the first round is tabulated below for the General AI category candidates. 

Course

IIT JAM Round 1 Cutoff 2025

M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology

96

M.Sc. Tech. in Applied Geophysics

634

M.Sc. in Chemistry

507

M.Sc. in Mathematics and Computing

380

M.Sc. in Physics

485

Q:   What are the factors deciding the GATE 2026 cutoff?
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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:   What is the MBA qualifying criteria at IIT Dhanbad?
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Below is the qualifying criteria of IIT Dhanbad for MBA:

Class 10/ Class 12 %Score
85% to 100%3
70% to < 85%2
60% to < 70%1

 

Graduation %Score
85% to 100%, CGPA ≥ 8.54
70% to < 85%, 7.5 ≤ CGPA < 8.53
60% to < 70%, 6.5 ≤ CGPA < 7.52
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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Updated on Jul 15, 2026

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