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IIT Dhanbad Ranking 2026

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IIT Dhanbad is a highly regarded university and has been ranked by multiple ranking bodies under multiple categories. It's good ranks over the years reflect upon the fact that it is one of the top educational institutes. In the NIRF 2025, IIT Dhanbad ranked in the #35 under the 'Overall' category.

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IIT Dhanbad Ranking Highlights 2025
NIRF Ranking 2025
Times Higher Education Ranking 2025
The Week Ranking 2025
QS World University Rankings Ranking 2025
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IIT Dhanbad Ranking Highlights 2025

IIT Dhanbad is one of India’s top institutes. Eminent national ranking bodies have acknowledged it as a leading institute. As per NIRF 2025, the ranking of the institute is #35 in the Overall category, #15 under Engineering, #48 under Management, and #27 under Research Institutions. The institute is ranked as one of the best institutes for its top class faculty. The article mentioned in this space covers all the details you need if you are interested in IIT Dhanbad rankings.

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B.E. / B.Tech

NIRF, 2025

#15

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Jharkhand in 2025->

MBA/PGDM

NIRF, 2025

#48

3rd Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Jharkhand in 2025->

Business & Management Studies

NIRF, 2025

#35

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Jharkhand in 2025->

Science

NIRF, 2025

#24

2nd Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Jharkhand in 2025->

IIT Dhanbad
NIRF Ranking 2025

Over the years, IIT Dhanbad has earned commendable rankings across different domains in the NIRF 2025. This signifies the institution's esteemed reputation and proficiency in various aspects, assigning it an overall good score. It can be seen that the IIT Dhanbad's rankings in 'Overall' category have displayed a fluctuating trend as per the ranks of the previous years. In 2025, IIT Dhanbad's rank is #35, the same as last year's rank in the 'Overall' category by the NIRF ranking.

The rankings of

The rankings of the institute in the 'Engineering' category have demonstrated a fluctuating trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2025, IIT Dhanbad's rank is #15, the same as last year's rank in the 'Engineering' category by the NIRF ranking.

Rankings achieved by the institute under the 'Management' category have exibited a decreasing trend when compared to last year's rankings. In 2025, IIT Dhanbad fell 2 ranks to #48 rank in the 'Management' category by the NIRF ranking. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings.

In the 'Research Institutions' category, the institute's ranks have exhibited a decreasing trend when evaluated against the ranking of the prior year. In 2025, IIT Dhanbad fell 5 ranks to #27 rank in the 'Research Institutions' category by the NIRF ranking.

Explore the IIT Dhanbad latest rankings by other ranking bodies and their categories below:

Category	2023	2024	2025
B.E. / B.Tech	17	15	15
MBA/PGDM	48	46	48
Business & Management Studies	– / –	– / –	35
Science	– / –	– / –	24

IIT Dhanbad Ranking
NIRF Ranking Comparison

According to the NIRF ranking 2025, IIT Dhanbad received #35 rank in the 'Overall' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as IIT Patna, and Amity University Noida for NIRF rankings under the 'Overall' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Tezpur University with other top institutes:

IIT Dhanbad vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2025
College Name	Overall 2025
IIT Dhanbad	35
PGIMER	33
NIT Rourkela	34
IIT Patna	36
Amity University Noida	37

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Times Higher Education Ranking 2025

According to Times Higher Education's ranking, IIT Dhanbad has performed better than several other institutions and has been ranked at a decent position under the 'Overall' category. Talking about the other parameters, namely Academic and Research Achievements, Faculty Quality Weightage, and Employment Opportunities, the institute has got good scores among other universities. The rankings of the institute in the 'Overall' category have demonstrated a fluctuating trend when compared to last year'

IIT Dhanbad Ranking
Times Higher Education Ranking Comparison

In the latest Times Higher Education 2024 ranking, IIT Dhanbad has achieved rank #601–800, while the MG University, Kerala has been ranked at #501–600. Refer to the table below for the Times Higher Education's ranking of India's Top Government Universities.

IIT Dhanbad vs Other Institutes: Times Higher Education Ranking 2024
College Name	Overall 2024
Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad	601–800
MG University, Kerala	501–600
Shoolini University	501–600
Thapar University	601–800
IIT Guwahati	601–800

IIT Dhanbad
The Week Ranking 2025

Based on The Week ranking, IIT Dhanbad has achieved a higher position when compared to many other institutes. This means that the institute is considered to be doing better in terms of various factors evaluated by the ranking system. For more information about IIT Dhanbad's ranking according to The Week, students can refer to the table provided below:

Category	2025
B.E. / B.Tech	14

IIT Dhanbad Ranking
The Week Ranking Comparison

IIT Dhanbad consistently performs well in the 'University (Technical)' category in The Week rankings. In the year 2023, it secured the #12 rank, competing with various top institutes; namely, NIT Surathkal, and Anna University. For a detailed analysis, refer to the comparison table provided below:

IIT Dhanbad vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2023
College Name	University (Technical) 2023
Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad	12
NIT Surathkal	10
Anna University	11
VIT Vellore	13
NIT Warangal	14

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QS World University Rankings Ranking 2025

Over the years, it can be noticed that IIT Dhanbad has been ranked as a good institute in different areas by the QS World University Rankings 2024. This means that the college is considered well-regarded and does well in various aspects according to the rankings. In the 'Asia' category, the institute's ranks have descended when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2024, IIT Dhanbad fell 20 ranks to #301 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. This is the second

IIT Dhanbad's rankings in 'Southern Asia' category have displayed a decreasing trend as per the rankings of the previous years. In 2024, IIT Dhanbad fell 14 ranks to #73 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. View year-by-year IIT Dhanbad QS World University Rankings in the below table:

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QS World University Rankings Ranking Comparison

In 2024, IIT Dhanbad got #301-350 rank under the 'Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. Comparing IIT Dhanbad ranking 2024 with other top Universities, NIT Rourkela ranks better in the list as it has been ranked at #291-300 in the same category by QS World University Rankings 2024. Students can check the year-wise comparison analysis of IIT Dhanbad with other top colleges:

IIT Dhanbad vs Other Institutes: QS World University Rankings 2024
College Name	Asia 2024
Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad	301-350
NIT Rourkela	291-300
AMU	291-300
NIT Trichy	301-350
Panjab University	301-350

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NIRF	17	15	15

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Top recruiting companies were ONGC, Cairn, Exxonmobil, Schlumberger, Meeesho, Gagmescraft, Reliance Industries Limited etc.

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In our senior batch some company like oil India limited and cairn India had came, But nobody has got place.

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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2028

4.8

5Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Great college with top faculty, strong labs, good facilities, and excellent placements.

Placements: As I know, out of 137 students in CSE, 122 are placed, and the average LPA was 27.5. The highest was 65 LPA, and the lowest was 6 LPA. Top companies like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon, along with other top companies, are coming for recruitment. Top roles like SD and other roles were offered at my college.

Infrastructure: As I was studying at IIT, the food quality was good, but as I was from the South, I did suffer; mostly people from the South will suffer. Wi-Fi is 24/7 available in the hostel, college, and library. Classrooms have digital boards and are provided with projectors, and everything is facilitated with air conditioning.

Faculty: Teachers are well-qualified and knowledgeable. As I was studying CSE, the course was a little bit hard to study for the semester, as the exam papers tend to be difficult. When it comes to the pass percentage, almost everyone will pass. It's hard to score the highest marks in a semester, but it's okay to pass the semester.

Other: I’m doing CSE at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, from the 2024-2028 batch. I chose this course because I enjoy teaching and wanted strong career opportunities. The peer group, coding culture, and project exposure are the best parts. A few subjects could be more updated, and the workload can get heavy at times. Campus life is lively with fests like Srijan and Concetto, good connectivity, and plenty of clubs and activities, so overall the experience is positive.

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025Read More

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B.Tech. in Environmental Engineering - Batch of 2025

4.6

5Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Great opportunities, mixed hostel vibes, but worth it for the IIT tag.

Placements: I graduated from the Environmental Engineering batch of 2K21-25, and honestly, placements are pretty solid. Around 85-90% of students in my course got placed. The highest package was 45 LPA, while the average was around 15-18 LPA, depending on the branch. Top recruiters included big names like Google, Microsoft, Schlumberger, Tata Steel, and ONGC. Roles varied from Software Developer, Data Analyst, Mining Engineer, to Petroleum Engineer, so there is something for everyone. The placement cell is quite supportive. Many students convert their internships into PPOs.

Infrastructure: I am part of the 2K21-25 batch, and overall, the infrastructure is decent. Classrooms are well-maintained, Wi-Fi is available but patchy at times, and labs have the necessary equipment, though some need upgrades. The library is huge. Hostel life was manageable. Rooms were okay, but not luxurious. Mess food is hit or miss. Some days are edible, some days are emotional damage. The canteen has better options, and the sports facilities are actually good. Medical facilities are available, but basic. Overall, the infrastructure is good, and it's the IIT guys.

Faculty: All faculty profs are super helpful and know their stuff. Teaching quality varies, but if you show interest, most teachers respond well. The curriculum is mostly relevant, especially for core subjects. It does help in placements and internships. Exams are conducted on time. The pass percentage is decent. If you study regularly, you're good. No last-minute surprises, but, some papers are tricky. Overall, the academic vibe is serious but not suffocating.

Other: I chose Environmental Engineering because I am genuinely interested in the field, and IIT ISM has a strong reputation for it. Things that could improve are faster curriculum updates. Events like Srijan and Concetto are major highlights. The crowd is competitive but friendly. There's a good mix of extracurriculars, from coding clubs to dance groups. Scholarships are available for eligible students, and the surroundings are peaceful, though not super urban.

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025Read More

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B.Tech. in Environmental Engineering - Batch of 2028

2.8

3Placements2Infrastructure3Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Good placement in 2024, average infrastructure and good facilities.

Placements: Above 70% of students were placed in my course. 49.2 Lacs per annum is the highest placement of my course. Around 12 Lacs per annum, which is 12.5 Lacs per annum, is the average placement in my course. 11.88 Lacs per annum is the median package in my course. Top recruiting companies are Microsoft, Amazon, Google, ONGC, etc.

Infrastructure: In the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, there is a huge library and I2H building, which has great infrastructure. The department building has below average infrastructure, and the Heritage Building has average infrastructure. Wi-Fi speed is low at the hostel, medical facilities are good, but the mess food is poor. Sports and games are too good.

Faculty: Yes, teachers are very helpful and Ph.D. qualified from respected institutes like IIST Bengaluru, MNIT Allahabad, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. Some are research scholars from Japan. They are knowledgeable, teaching quality is good above average, but delivery quality is average.

Other: This course is based on the environment. I chose this course because of my rank, but it is good. The best thing is that it focuses on environmental aspects, the numerical part is better, but I want to remove the extra theory part. Concetto, Srijan, are fests of ISM.

Reviewed on 4 Dec 2024Read More

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B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2029

4.4

4Placements3Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Decent college, but with some fundamental problems.

Placements: The placements have always been decent at IITISM Dhanbad. The good part about IIT Dhanbad is that even the supposedly "lower' branches also score decent packages like petroleum engineering, mining. Environmental engineering. Petroleum engineering, in particular, has had a decent history of placement since all major oil and petro companies like ONGC come here to recruit. Recently, even bigger companies are taking an interest in recruiting from IITISM, which promises a hopeful placement journey for the future.

Infrastructure: Our mechanical department is the richest in the entire college. We have a lot of machines and lab equipment. We have the Institute Research Hub (iRh) and the innovation centre i2H and NVCTI. They have world-class infrastructure. However, I have only given three stars for the infrastructure, which is because of the hostel. The food is okay, we get paneer and non-veg 3 times a week, and the taste is okay. The internet speed is only 50 Mbps most of the time, and the rooms are small and don't even have two desks, although two people live in one room.

Faculty: Most of the teachers, almost all of them, are very well qualified with their post-graduation studies done from abroad or top institutions. Now, the helpfulness of the teacher tends to be a hit or a miss, but I have found that the odds of you getting a bad teacher are low-ish, at least for the first year, when we have common courses. The course is relevant, but you will still need to do things on your own to make sure you are not missing out on skills that the industry requires. The academics are a bit on the tougher side.

Other: I took this college since it is near my home and I can often come to meet my family. Mechanical engineering is a decent branch that gives you the option to appear for the IES exam down the road. The hostel rooms need a change. We were allotted Jasper hostel, and the worst problem I face is that there's only one desk space, so if you're using the desk, your roommate has to study on their bed. This year's final year also has double sharing, which is very sad because you'll never get personal space in your uni life here.

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025Read More

Kanhaiya

B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering - Batch of 2029

4.6

4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Extremely happy seeing my dream of becoming an IITan come true.

Placements: The data on the placements here is good compared to the other 2 IITs. Many of our seniors are placed in foreign countries this year, and some also got high packages in India. Placement in the Mechanical department is expected to become low this year, as everywhere.

Infrastructure: Hostel is good. We are getting several facilities with computer labs, a Library, and Many lecture halls for studying. The full campus is Wi-Fi covered, and internet LAN cables are also available everywhere. Inside the hostel, on every floor, a common room is also available for playing games, watching TV, and relaxing.

Faculty: Professors here are very good in terms of teaching and providing study material. They are also highly qualified in their subjects and very humble and kind in nature. They are always ready to help and solve doubts. They also help during exam sessions by taking practice question classes.

Other: There is always something happening in college that helps us to get involved and feel a social presence for it.

Reviewed on 26 Sep 2025Read More

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B.Tech. in Mathematics and Computing - Batch of 2028

3.2

4Placements3Infrastructure3Faculty2Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

Review of IIT ISM MNC Branch.

Placements: Placements are very good. Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and many other companies will come to college placements. Last time, the placement percentage was very good in our college. Many government companies also hire on our campus. CSE and our campus have a high placement percentage in our campus.

Infrastructure: The course is good. 50 percent of the CSE course is the same for us with Maths. Hostels are very old as the campus is completing its 100 years. The buildings are very old. The quality of food is good, but mostly North Indian food is available in the mess. Medical facilities are very good, as PHC is available on campus.

Faculty: Teachers are very helpful on our campus. Some teachers take special care of students to help them get good marks and give good concepts to them. Yes, our course curriculum is very good and useful for software engineers. Some exams are very hard, and the pass percentage will be above 90 except for some subjects.

Reviewed on 14 Jan 2025Read More

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What are the good and bad sides of studying in IIT Dhanbad?

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Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad is one of the eminent institutions which offer quality education to the students. The institute offers UG, PG, and PhD programmes under the guidance of experts. The institute has a vast core curriculum which focuses on therotical and practical knowledge. IIT Dh

Akansha Gaurav

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How can candidates join IIT Dhanbad?

Answered 2 months ago

Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad admission is based on merit and entrance exams. The institute accepts national entrance exams such as JEE Main, CAT, MAT, GATE, IIT JAM, and others. Students can apply directly through the official website. Before applying to the course

Abhishek Aggarwal

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Can I get admission in IIT Dhanbad through JEE Mains?

Answered 2 months ago

You can get into the BTech courses offered by IIT (ISM) Dhanbad through JEE Mains. However, JEE Mains isn't enough. One must clear JEE Advanced to get into any of the IITs. The same applies to the IIT Dhanbad admissions as well. To summarise:

IIT Dhanbad BTech Admission = Clearing JEE Mains + JEE Ad

Nishtha Hazarika

Contributor-Level 10

What is a safe rank in IIT JAM for MSc admission at IIT Dhanbad for an OBC candidate?

Answered 3 months ago

A safe rank for MSc admissions at IIT ISM Dhanbad for the OBC AI category is between 194 and 1302. This is the overall cutoff range, including all the rounds and specialisations. The lower the cutoff, the higher the chance of a seat at IIT ISM Dhanbad. The round-wise IIT JAM cutoff range for 2025 is

Rashmi Sinha

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Which is the top sector that has placed most number of MBA students at IIT Dhanbad?

Answered 3 months ago

The sector-wise number of MBA students placed during the 2025 placement drive is presented below: