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

The college is strict when it comes to the eligibility requirements of M.Sc. Tech. in Applied Geophysics at IIT Dhanbad. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a Master's degree in Science from Institutes recognized by the Government, with a minimum of 60% marks or CGPA of 6.0. Candidates belonging to SC/ST categories must have a minimum of 55% marks or CGPA of 5.5. Admission to this program is through the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP) and the candidate must be an Indian National.

The eligibility criteria to seek direct admission for the M.Sc. Tech. in Applied Geophysics course at IIT Dhanbad are:
- A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a Master's degree in Science from Institutes recognised by the Government.
- Minimum marks: 60% or CGPA of 6.0 (on a 10-point scale) in Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a Master's degree in Science.
- For SC/ST categories: minimum of 55% marks or CGPA of 5.5.
- Admission is through the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP).
- Candidate must be an Indian National.
- Candidates with equivalent degrees recognised by professional bodies are not eligible.
Specifically for Earthquake Science & Engineering (GP), the qualifying degree includes:
- 2-years M.Sc. / 3-years M.Sc. Tech. / 5-years integrated M.Tech. in Geophysics / Applied Geophysics / Exploration Geophysics / Geology / Applied Geology.
- 5-years Integrated M.Tech. in Geophysical Technology.
- B.E. / B.Tech. degree in Mining Engineering / Civil Engineering.

The eligibility criteria for admission to IIT Dhanbad for B.Tech. in Petroleum Engineering are:
1. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a Master's degree in Science from Institutes recognised by the Government.
2. Minimum marks: 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. For SC/ST categories: minimum of 55% marks or CGPA of 5.5.
4. Admission is through the Common Offer Acceptance Portal (COAP).
5. Candidate must be an Indian National.
6. Candidates with equivalent degrees recognised by professional bodies are not eligible.
For IIT Graduates: Bachelor's degree holders from IITs with a CGPA of 8.0 or above are eligible for direct admission.

Yes, there are one-time payments for the B.Tech. in Petroleum Engineering at IIT Dhanbad. The one-time charges include:
1. Institute Admission fee: ₹500
2. Hostel admission fee: ₹500
3. Benevolent fund: ₹200
4. Identity card: ₹100
5. Medical examination fee: ₹100
6. Alumnus Subscription & IIT (ISM) Alumni fee: ₹3,500
7. Institute development fund: ₹2,000
8. Convocation charges: ₹1,000
9. Caution money: ₹5,000
10. Migration fee: ₹500
Total one-time charges: ₹13,400

The placement for B.Tech. in Mining Machinery Engineering at IIT Dhanbad is good, with opportunities for research, higher education, and campus placements in both core and non-core fields. However, as the first batch is yet to sit for placements, there is no previous data available on the placement statistics.

The placement statistics for B.Tech in Mining Machinery Engineering at IIT Dhanbad are as follows:
For the 2015 passing batch, the placement was around 90% with an average package of around 6 lakhs and the highest package was 9 lakhs.
For the 2016 passing batch, the whole branch was placed with an average package of around 8 lakhs and the highest package was 9 lakhs.
The companies recruiting were CIL, Tata Steel, NLC, Volvo Eicher, Terex, Mu Sigma, BGR Mining, Cape Gemini, etc.
The average pay package for Mining Machinery Engineering students is around 6-9 lakhs per annum.
The placement scenario for Mining Machinery Engineering is good, with most students getting placed in core engineering and IT companies.

To be eligible for B.Tech in Environmental Engineering at IIT Dhanbad, candidates must:
Pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
Secure 75% aggregate marks (or 65% for SC/ST/PwD) or be in the top 20 percentile of their respective boards.
Be born on or after October 1, 2000 (with 5-year relaxation for SC/ST/PwD).
Admission is strictly based on JEE Main 2025, JEE Advanced 2025, and JoSAA Counselling 2025.