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IIT Dhanbad Ranking 2025

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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 2026
The Week Ranking 2025
QS World University Rankings Ranking 2026
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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.

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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 2026

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'

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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

IIT Dhanbad has received strong ranks by The Week under the 'Engg' category. Provided parameters including, Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity and Research, the institute is ranked in a good position as compared to other institutes by The Week 2025.

Discover the latest rankings and categories provided by other ranking bodies listed below.

Category	2025
B.E. / B.Tech	14

IIT Dhanbad Ranking
The Week Ranking Comparison

As per The Week 2025, IIT Dhanbad achieved #14 rank under the 'Engg' category. It stands on par with well-known institutions such as BIT Mesra and COEP under The Week 'Engg' category. Check the year-wise comparison of IIT Dhanbad with other leading institutes below.

IIT Dhanbad vs Other Institutes: The Week Ranking 2025
College Name	Engg 2025
IIT Dhanbad	14
College of Engineering Guindy	12
Jadavpur University	13
BIT Mesra	15
COEP	16

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QS World University Rankings Ranking 2026

IIT Dhanbad has received strong ranks by the QS World University Rankings under the 'Asia' category. Provided parameters including, Teaching, Graduation Outcome, Inclusivity and Research, the institute is ranked in a good position as compared to other institutes by the QS World University Rankings 2026. In the 'Asia' category, the institute's ranks have descended when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2026, IIT Dhanbad fell 43 ranks to #424 rank in the 'Asia' category by the QS World

One can observe that within the category of 'Southern Asia', the institute's ranking has fallen when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2026, IIT Dhanbad fell 10 ranks to #110 rank in the 'Southern Asia' category by the QS World University Rankings. This is the second consecutive year that the institute has slipped in the rankings.

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QS World University Rankings Ranking Comparison

According to the QS World University Rankings 2026, IIT Dhanbad received #424 rank in the 'Asia' category. It holds a comparable status to the most prestigious universities such as NIT Surathkal, and Galgotias University for QS World University Rankings under the 'Asia' category. Check out the year-by-year comparison of Tezpur University with other top institutes:

IIT Dhanbad vs Other Institutes: QS World University Rankings 2026
College Name	Asia 2026
IIT Dhanbad	424
SASTRA University	419
ICT Mumbai	421
NIT Surathkal	443
Galgotias University	454

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NIRF	17	15	15

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Top recruiting companies of our college are GS, Microsoft, Tata Steel, Tata Metaliks, Vedanta, Baker Hughes, Oyo, ONGC, 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 2029

4.4

4Placements3Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

Really enjoyable and a great place to study while exploring the campus and curriculum.

Placements: I am Paramesh from IIT Dhanbad. Placement statistics at this college are good. It is approximately 92 percent. The highest package offered here is around 60 LPA. The average is approximately 25 LPA. They offer many opportunities here, such as Goldman Sachs, Google, Amazon, and Accenture.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure might look old, but it is strong since it was built in 1926 during the British period. The auditorium has good capacity. Classrooms are equipped with central AC and smart boards. The library is much bigger than expected. They provide an excellent study environment.

Faculty: Teachers are helpful, guide us, and are available for personal interaction. The curriculum covers all modern technologies relevant at the global level. Examinations are above average. It depends on good time management.

Other: Students are also welcome to join various clubs, cultural events, and tech fests. You may find your seniors strict. But it is better to follow their rules since they may know something you don’t.

Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025Read More

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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2029

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4Placements5Infrastructure5Faculty5Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

The campus has a classic environment, well-trained faculty, and good placements every year.

Placements: Around 84 percent of students get placed. The highest package offered is 58 LPA, and the lowest package offered is 15 LPA. The average package offered is 24 LPA. Top recruiting companies like Google, Amazon, Flipkart, Tata, Microsoft, etc., hire students. Around 60-70 percent of students get internships in companies like Google, Amazon, Microsoft, etc. Roles like data analyst, operating system, ML engineers, and information security-related engineers are offered.

Infrastructure: All facilities are good in terms of academics, like labs, Wi-Fi, classrooms, and branchwise departments. The campus environment is very nice, with lots of trees. It has a pollution-free campus, as most vehicles run on electricity. Hostels are also nice. We get both good non-vegetarian and vegetarian food. Sports and games are excellent here. All required courts are available here. We also have a student activity centre where we play indoor games.

Faculty: Teachers are well-trained. Their tactics in designing exam papers are really awesome. Teaching is also good. They use the digital projector for displaying slides. They also use the smart board to explain. They will also update the course based on time and current situation to make students ready to face the competition in the industrial world with updated skills, somehow we learn them at least by clubs. The pass percentage is about 90-95 percent.

Other: In view of the present and future situation and the job market, in society, software engineers occupy major roles in development, so I chose the Computer Science and Engineering course. I think that some skills should not be taught through clubs, but should be a mandatory skill to learn by everyone through the curriculum. It is better to implement this in the present curriculum (presentation and communication skills). Events, fests and extracurricular activities organised are also good here as they are governed by students and funded by the campus and other local companies.

Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025Read More

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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2029

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Honest review of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.

Placements: Around 85 to 90 percent of students get placed almost every year. The highest package is 59 LPA, and the average is 24 LPA. Recruiting companies include Google, Zomato, and Blinkit. 50 out of 140 students got internships last year at companies such as Cisco, Google, and Microsoft. Roles offered include web developer, data scientist, app developer, software engineer, etc.

Infrastructure: Campus Wi‑Fi is available free of cost and for unlimited use. Labs are equipped with computers, although some systems are old. Classrooms are air-conditioned and very spacious. The best thing about our college is its 7‑storey library containing thousands of books, with ample sitting areas and a cafeteria. Hostels are small. The mess/food is the greatest downside. Currently, our sports grounds are under renovation, so sports aren’t active lately.

Faculty: Teachers are highly qualified, with all being Ph.D. holders. Some have advanced qualifications. Teaching quality is satisfactory. The course curriculum makes students industry‑ready. Semester exams are not very difficult, and most students get around 95%.

Other: I chose this course because it is Computer Science from an IIT, which is the best thing about it. I think they could reduce some theory classes and replace them with practical or lab classes. There are three major events/fests organised at our IIT, not including sports fests and sports meets.

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025Read More

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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2029

4.4

4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

A brief overview of college life at IIT Dhanbad.

Placements: Top companies include Google, Microsoft, Samsung, Uber, and many more that come for internships and placements. The average package for our course is 28–30 LPA. The highest package is nearly 80 LPA. Top roles like Software Engineer are offered. Overall, 75% of students get placed in our course.

Infrastructure: There are many hostels on campus for student accommodation. Each hostel provides all basic necessities like 24/7 cold/hot water, Wi-Fi, sports facilities, and a canteen. Hostel food is also nice and hygienic. Labs have advanced computer facilities with Wi-Fi. Classrooms are air-conditioned. We have one of the largest libraries in Asia.

Faculty: Professors are highly qualified and experienced. Professors are assigned as mentors to guide students. There are courses that give us experience in different working fields. The difficulty of exams generally varies with the professor. Some exams can be much more difficult than expected.

Other: Our college is the first IIT to provide a no-attendance policy. Students get enough time to build skills and can join various clubs. Various events and fests also occur here.

Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025Read More

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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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How much percentile is required for IIT Dhanbad BTech?

Answered 3 weeks ago

For IIT Dhanbad BTech admissions students must secure a good rank in JEE Advanced. The IIT Dhanbad JEE Advanced 2025 last round cutoff for the different BTech specialisations ranged between 4335 and 7603, for BTech in Mathematics and Computing and BTech in Electrical Engineering, respectively.

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Chikat Marchang

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What is the IIT Dhanbad CSE cutoff 2025? I belong to OBC category.

Answered a week ago

For the students belonging to the OBC AI quota, the GATE COAP 2025 last round cutoff score was 689 for CSE admission. Candidates can refer to the table below to view the round-wise cutoff 2025 for CSE:

Round	GATE COAP Last Round Cutoff 2025
1	731
2	701
3	718
4	714
5	702
6	694
7	693
8	691
9	689

Rashmi Sinha

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

Answered 4 months ago

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 4 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

Contributor-Level 9

Can I get admission in IIT Dhanbad through JEE Mains?

Answered 4 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

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