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

IIT Dhanbad JAM cutoff 2025 was released for admission to various PG courses. The cutoff was released for different categories belonging to the All India quota. For admission to MSc in Physics, the cutoff in respect to the General All India category candidates was closed at 576. For the OBC AI category candidates, the cutoff for the same course was closed at 973. For SC AI category candidates, the cutoff was closed at 2257. 

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.

Admission criteria for M.Tech. in Mining Engineering at IIT Dhanbad:* B.E./B.Tech. or equivalent in Mining Engineering with minimum 60% marks* Valid GATE score card* 2-year experience certificate for candidates of M. Tech. in Mining Engineering (applicable for B.Tech. other than Mining Engineering)

IIT Dhanbad has reported good placement rates across its engineering disciplines, with Environmental Engineering graduates often finding opportunities in both core environmental firms and broader engineering companies. The placement rate for the 2018 batch was 90%, with almost all students getting placed in core industries. Core companies that typically recruit Environmental Engineering graduates include environmental consultancy firms, waste management companies, renewable energy firms, and government organizations, with some prominent recruiters being firms like Tata Consulting Engineers, AECOM, and various NGOs focused on sustainability.

The admission criteria for M.Tech. in Geomatics at IIT Dhanbad includes registration through the online application form, which was available from March 20, 2025, to April 19, 2025. The COAP counselling schedule and reporting at IIT(ISM) Dhanbad are tentatively set for July 21, 2025. The commencement of the semester for all M.Tech. courses is scheduled for July 24, 2025.

To get a seat in IIT Dhanbad for M.Tech. in Geomatics, follow these steps:
1. Check the eligibility criteria: B.E./B.Tech. in (Mining Engineering/Civil Engineering/Computer Science Engineering/ Information Technology/Environmental Science and Engineering/ Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Agriculture & Farm Engineering/ Geosciences/ Geoinformatics) or M.Sc. in Geoinformatics/M.Sc. in Remote sensing and GIS.
2. Register on the COAP portal.
3. Fill out the online application form available on the IIT(ISM) website from March 20, 2025, to April 19, 2025.
4. Participate in the COAP counselling schedule.
5. Report at IIT(ISM) Dhanbad on July 21, 2025 (tentative).
6. The semester commences on July 24, 2025 (tentative).

Online application form available for registration and submission: March 20, 2025 to April 19, 2025
Opening of COAP portal for registration: To be notified
Date of Written Test/Interview for Sponsored Candidates only: To be notified
COAP Counselling Schedule: To be notified
Reporting at IIT(ISM) Dhanbad: July 21, 2025 (Tentative)
Commencement of Semester for all M.Tech. courses for the Session 2025-26: July 24, 2025 (Tentative)

Yes, there are one-time payments for B.Tech in Mining Engineering at IIT Dhanbad, which include:
1. Institute admission fee: ₹500
2. Hostel admission fee: ₹500
3. Benevolent fund: ₹500
4. Identity card: ₹200
5. Alumnus Subscription & IIT (ISM) Alumni fee: ₹3,500
6. Lifetime Alumunus Smart Card: ₹7,000
7. Institute development fund: ₹2,000
8. Convocation charges: ₹1,000
9. Caution money: ₹5,000
10. Migration fee: ₹500
11. Thesis evaluation fee: ₹10,000