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M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering) 

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  • Estd. 1926
M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering)
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M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering)
 at 
IIT Dhanbad 
Overview

Total Tuition Fees

Duration

2 years

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

Average package

10.79 Lakh

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Type of University

Public/Government,Autonomous

M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering)
 at 
IIT Dhanbad 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (2 years)
60,000
83,100
12,900
1.56 Lakh
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M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering)
 at 
IIT Dhanbad 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   How are M.Tech placements at IIT ISM Dhanbad?
A: 

The IIT Dhanbad placement highlights for the MTech Class of 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars

MTech Placement Statistics 2025

Median package

INR 8.75 LPA

Average package

INR 10.87 LPA

Students participated

243

Students placed

172

Placement percentage

70.78%

International offer

0

National offer

153

PSU offer

19

Total offer

172

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Q:   How many seats are there for M.Tech at IIT Dhanbad?
A: 

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.

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Q:   Is M.Tech from IIT Dhanbad worth it?
A: 

Yes, IIT Dhanbad is worth in terms of MTech placements. The key highlights of IIT Dhanbad MTech placement 2025 are presented below:

IIT Dhanbad MTech placement highlights 2025 are mentioned below:

Particulars

MTech Placement Statistics 2025

MTech Integrated Placement Statistics 2025

Median package

INR 8.75 LPA

INR 26.25 LPA

Average package

INR 10.87 LPA

INR 28.34 LPA

Students participated

243

74

Students placed

172

67

Placement percentage

70.78%

90.54%

International offer

0

6

National offer

153

61

PSU offer

19

0

Total offer

172

67

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Q:   Is IIT Dhanbad good for MTech?
A: 

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.

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Q:   What is the placement rate recorded during IIT Dhanbad M.Tech placements?
A: 

The placement rate recorded during IIT Dhanbad MTech placements 2025 was 70.78%. In Integrated MTech, placement percentage recorded was 90.54%.

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M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering)
 at 
IIT Dhanbad 
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M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering)
 at 
IIT Dhanbad 
 
Students also asked

Q:   What is the reality of IIT Dhanbad placements?
A: 

IIT Dhanbad is one of the leading Engineering institutes in India. Placements at this Institute is good as well. The key highlights of IIT Dhanbad placement 2025 are presented below:

Particulars

Placement Statistics 2025

Average package

INR 17.49 LPA

Median package

INR 13.24 LPA

Students registered

1687

Students participated

1327

Placement rate

81.76%

Offers made

1144

Unique offers

1085

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Q:   How much rank should I score to get IIT Dhanbad?
A: 

To get admission to IIT Dhanbad, students must secure a rank as per the cutoff list and according to the category they belong to to avail admission at this institiute. IIT Dhandbad JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 for the General AI category candidates was released for all rounds and courses. 

 As per the cutoff ranks for the General AI category candidates, the overall closing cutoff varied between 3348 for BTech (CSE) and 18368 for Integrated BSc + MSc in Physical Science. Therefore, students seeking admission to the college must have a JEE Advanced rank of at least 18368 or preferably below, if belonging to the All India category. 

Note:The cutoff for other categories, rounds., etc., will diffrer. 

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Q:   What is the placement package offered at IIT Dhanbad?
A: 

The salary package offered during IIT Dhanbad placements 2025 is mentioned below: 

Particulars

Placement Statistics 2025

Average package

INR 17.49 LPA

Median package

INR 13.24 LPA

Job offers above 20 LPA

290

Job offers between 10 and 20 LPA

429

Job offers between 6 and 10 LPA

392

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Q:   Is IIT Dhanbad a good college?
A: 

IIT ISM Dhanabad is one of the best option to pursue Engineering courses and offers quality education to the students. The institute has been ranked 17 under Enginnering category by the NIRF 2023. IIT Dhanbad Jharkhand is a prestigious institution known for its strong programs in mining, petroleum engineering, and applied sciences. The institute offers good placements to the students. The average package offered stood at INR 16.45 LPA. Apart from engineering institute also offers various course in different streams such as Science, Management, and others.

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Q:   What minimum marks are required in JEE Mains to be eligible for JEE Advanced?
A: 

The minimum marks required in JEE Mains to qualify for JEE Advanced 2026 will be announced with the JEE Main 2026 final result after session 2 exams. Last year's minimum marks in JEE Mains to qualify for JEE Advanced were:

2025:

  • Unreserved (UR): 93.1023262
  • Gen-EWS: 80.3830119
  • OBC-NCL: 79.4313582
  • SC: 61.1526933
  • ST: 47.9026465
  • UR-PwD: 0.0079349

2024:

  • General (UR): 93.2362181
  • General (UR) PWD: 0.0018700
  • Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 81.3266412
  • Other Backward Classes (OBC): 79.6757881
  • Scheduled Caste (SC): 60.0923182
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST): 46.6975840

2023:

  • General (UR): 90.7788642
  • OBC-NCL: 73.6114227
  • SC: 51.9776027
  • ST: 37.2348772
  • GEN-EWS: 75.6229025
  • General (UR) PWD: 0.0013527

Candidates aiming for admission to the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) need to meet these cutoff marks in JEE Mains to be eligible for JEE Advanced 2026.

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M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering)
 at 
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Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2025)
Average SalaryINR 10.79 Lakh
Median SalaryINR 8.50 Lakh
% Batch placed75
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M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering)
 at 
IIT Dhanbad 
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M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Engineering)
 at 
IIT Dhanbad 
Admission Process

    Important Dates

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    Mar 27 - May 31, 2026
    GATE 2026 Scorecard (free download)
    May 10 - 20, 2026
    COAP 2026 Main Round 1 of offers - registration, and selection of the collegeTentative
    May 11 - 13, 2026
    COAP 2026 registration starts (Round 1)

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    03262235004

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