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IIT Dhanbad Admission dates 2026
M.E./M.Tech Admissions 2027
- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- 10+2 with 75% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: GATE, JEE Main, JEE Advanced
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
Jan '27 | GATE 2027 Admit CardTentative |
6 Feb '27 | GATE 2027 Exam- Day 1 |
7 Feb '27 | GATE 2027 Exam - Day 2 |
MBA/PGDM Admissions 2027
- Undergraduate Degree with 60% aggregate
- 10+2 with 75% aggregate
- Accepting Exams: CAT, JEE Main, JEE Advanced
| Dates | Events |
|---|---|
4 Nov '26 - 29 Nov '26 | CAT 2026 admit card download |
29 Nov '26 | CAT 2026 exam date |
Commonly asked questions On Admissions
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.
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.
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
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Commonly asked questions On All Programs
The IIT Dhanbad GATE cutoff 2026 ranged from 456 to 762 in the first round for the General AI category.
The IIT Dhanbad cutoff 2026 was released for the first round for admission to the M.Tech course and its various specialisations in the form of scores. The cutoff was out for different All India quota categories, like General, OBC, SC, etc. Students who want admission at IIT Dhanbad have to give the GATE exam and then appear for the counselling process. For more information, click here.
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 accepts national-level entrance exams like GATE/ UGC 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.
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.
| Course | SC AI Category | ST AI Category |
|---|---|---|
| B.Tech. in Environmental Engineering | 3319 | 1567 |
| B.Tech. in Petroleum Engineering | 2889 | 1414 |
| B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering | 1575 | 824 |
| B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering | 780 | 336 |
| B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering | 2152 | 1005 |
| B.Tech. in Mining Engineering | 2969 | 1484 |
| B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering | 2470 | 1153 |
| B.Tech. in Civil Engineering | 2579 | 922 |
| B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering | 1313 | 617 |
| B.Tech. in Mining Machinery Engineering | 3192 | 1517 |
| B.Tech. in Engineering Physics | 2800 | 1445 |
| B.Tech. in Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering | 3105 | 1478 |
| B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing | 1116 | 665 |
| Integrated B.Tech Mining Engineering + MBA in Logistic and Supply Chain Management (IIM Mumbai) | 3338 | 1499 |
| Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc in Physical Science | 3380 | 1592 |
| Integrated B.Sc. + M.Sc in Chemical Science | 3392 | 1581 |
| B.Tech. in Geological Engineering | 3333 | 1501 |
| B.Tech. in Geophysical Technology | 3286 | 1524 |
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Commonly asked questions On All Courses
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.
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.
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.
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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Answered 2 months ago
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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Answered 2 months ago
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
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Answered 2 months ago
The OBC category students need a rank of at least 1493 to be considered eligible for a seat at this instution. For this category, MSc Tech in Applied Geology turned out to be the most preffered course for admission, with the Round 1 closing cutoff of 166, which later moved up to 177 in the last roun
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Answered 2 months ago
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 Ele
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Answered 2 months ago
IIT Dhanbad CSE cutoff 2026 ranged from 3994 to 4167 for the General AI category. Hence, students need a rank of at least 4167 to qualify for admission. Students can check the table below to know the BTech CSE Round 1 and last-round closing ranks for various other All India categories.
| Category | Round 1 Cutoff 2026 | Last Round Cutoff 2026 |
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| General | 3994 | 4167 |
| OBC | 1292 | 1334 |
| SC | 780 | 780 |
| ST | 306 | 336 |
| EWS | 536 | 567 |
| PWD | 148 | 153 |
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