IIT Dhanbad (ISM) - Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Answered Questions

Admission to B.Tech. in Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering at IIT Dhanbad is based on JEE (Advanced) scores. The admission process involves seat allocation through JoSAA counseling. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria and participate in the counseling process to secure a seat in the program.

Yes, private companies hire from M.Tech. in Pharmaceutical Science and Engineering at IIT Dhanbad. According to the placement statistics, 2 out of 12 students from the M.Tech. in Pharmaceutical Science and Engineering program were placed, with 1 student getting a PPO (Pre-Placement Offer). The placement rate for this program is 16.67%.

Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering graduates from IIT Dhanbad can work in various roles such as:
- Mining and mineral processing companies
- Metallurgical and materials engineering firms
- Research and development in academic and industrial settings
- Consulting roles in sustainable mining and resource management
They can also opt for higher studies (M.Tech, Ph.D.) in specialised fields, which can lead to academic careers or advanced research positions in industry.

Yes, it is possible to get admission to IIT Dhanbad for MSc in Mathematics and Computing with a rank of 250 in IIT JAM for candidates belonging to the General AI category. Round 4 of the cutoff list has been released and the cutoff rank for admission to MSc in Mathematics and Computing was closed at 411 for candidates belonging to the General AI category. For candidates belonging to the OBC AI category, the cutoff rank was closed at 506. For candidates belonging to the SC AI category, the cutoff was closed at 1627. For more categories such as ST AI and EWS AI category, getting admission to the college with this rank is possible.

Meet the eligibility criteria: Pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, secure 75% aggregate marks (or 65% for SC/ST/PwD), and be born on or after October 1, 2000.
Appear for JEE Main 2025 to qualify for JEE Advanced.
Appear for JEE Advanced 2025 for rank-based selection.
Participate in JoSAA Counselling 2025 for centralized seat allotment.

IIT Dhanbad has strict eligibility requirements for B.Tech. in Petroleum Engineering. The requirements include:
1. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a Master's degree in Science from Institutes recognized by the Government.
2. Minimum marks of 60% or CGPA of 6.0 (on a 10-point scale) in Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a Master's degree in Science.
3. Candidates belonging to SC/ST categories must have a minimum of 55% marks or CGPA of 5.5.
4. Admission to this program is through the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP).
5. Candidate must be an Indian National.
6. Candidates with equivalent degrees recognized by professional bodies (e.g., Institution of Engineers India) are not eligible.
7. Bachelor's degree holders from IITs with a CGPA of 8.0 or above are eligible for direct admission without GATE.
8. Sponsored candidates must have worked for at least two years before admission and have a valid GATE score at the time of admission, except for those with a Bachelor's degree from CFTIs with a CGPA of 8.0 or above.
9. Minimum 60% or CGPA of 6.0 (10-point scale) is required for UR/OBC candidates, and minimum 55% or CGPA of 5.5 (10-point scale) is required for SC/ST/PwD candidates.

To get admission in B.Tech. in Environmental Engineering at IIT Dhanbad, you need to have following documents:
1. Class 10th and 12th marksheet and certificate
2. JEE Advanced Admit card
3. JEE Advanced Scorecard
4. Category certificate (if applicable)
5. PwD certificate (if applicable)

Yes, IIT Dhanbad provides placements for B.Tech. in Petroleum Engineering. In 2024, 85.90% of Petroleum Engineering students at IIT Dhanbad secured placements through the campus recruitment drive, with the highest package being ₹8,00,000. Top recruiters include Microsoft, Morgan Stanley, Google, L&T, SAIL, IBM, Samsung, Tata Steel, and more.