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IIT Dhanbad Highlights 2025

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Q: Β  Is IIT Dhanbad a good college?
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Yes, it s a good colleges in the country. In QS World Ranking 2024, IIT Dhanbad is ranked 73rd in Southern Asia and 301-350 in Asia. IIT Dhanbad has been ranked 17 in Engineering category and 42 in the Overall category by NIRF Ranking 2023. Moreover, Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The institute is also approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). Moreover, the avergae and median package offered during IIT Dhanbad placements 2024 stood at INR 20.79 LPA and INR 15.92 LPA, respectively. Moreover, a total of 547 job offers were made.

Q: Β  Is IIT Dhanbad a good college?
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IIT ISM Dhanabad is one of the best option to pursue Engineering courses and offers quality education to the students. The institute has been ranked 17 under Enginnering category by the NIRF 2023. IIT Dhanbad Jharkhand is a prestigious institution known for its strong programs in mining, petroleum engineering, and applied sciences. The institute offers good placements to the students. The average package offered stood at INR 16.45 LPA. Apart from engineering institute also offers various course in different streams such as Science, Management, and others.

Q: Β  Is IIT Dhanbad hard to get?
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Yes, it hard to get admission at IIT Dhanbad. The institute offers admission based on entrance exams. The entrance exams accepted include CAT, JEE Main, JEE Advanced, GATE, and IIT JAM. It is mandatory for students to qualify the eligibility criteria. The institute releases the cutoff list for each course to get admission. 

IIT Dhanbad
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4.1/5
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Placement Review IconPlacements4.1
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Crowd Review IconCampus Life4.3
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What students say about IIT Dhanbad (ISM) - Indian Institute of Technology (ISM)
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Top recruiting companies were ONGC, Cairn, Exxonmobil, Schlumberger, Meeesho, Gagmescraft, Reliance Industries Limited etc.
Based on 175 Reviews
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Not a single person from our senior and our batch got any internship from college.
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B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering - Batch of 2027
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This is the best college in Jharkhand.
Placements: In 2025, IIT Dhanbad saw an overall placement rate of 76.36% for the 2024-25 academic year, with 70% placed and the highest package of 60 LPA and an average package of 13 LPA. The placement scenario varies by department, with Computer Science and Engineering achieving an 86.50% placement rate and Petroleum Engineering achieving a high of 93.33%. Major recruiters include Google, Microsoft, and Tata.
Infrastructure: IIT Dhanbad has a large 444.98-acre campus with a fully automated, extensive library, spacious smart board-equipped classrooms, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Student amenities include 24/7 healthcare, sports facilities like a swimming pool and gymnasium, and the student canteen offers spacious twin-sharing rooms with high-speed internet. This university is very good in all its facilities. Classrooms are fully air-conditioned.
Faculty: Teachers of this university are helpful and Ph.D.-qualified, and they teach students in a very effective manner. They make hard concepts very easy. The course curriculum provided by this college is relevant to students, making them industry-ready. This university organizes numerous exams on campus, enabling students to perform well in the final examination. There is a 60% passing criterion.
Other: There are many fests and events organized at this university. This university also provides scholarships for weak students so they can easily pursue their studies. There are many extracurricular activities organized at this college, like a sports fest, which is organized every year to build the aura of IIT Dhanbad students.
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B.Tech. in Petroleum Engineering - Batch of 2028
4.4
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Best IIT for opting for core fields.
Placements: The placement of my branch is best among others because this college is mainly known for Mining of petroleum and Metallurgy as well as material engineering. Almost 90% students are placed every year with an average package of 12 LPA that goes to 34 LPA. Companies that come for this branch are mostly PSUs like Bharat Petroleum, ONGC, Indian Oil, and many more. Internships are offered to 80% students. They hire for a System Engineer and a manager role.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure of my branch is average, not good like other IITs. Basic classrooms without a projector, Wi-Fi enabled campus, but with low speed. The library of this college is very big and has a large number of books. Hostel facilities are average, the canteen and mess food are not good in taste, but you can manage it. Medical and sports facilities are good, and students get opportunities to show their talent.
Faculty: Faculty are very well qualified and knowledgeable, as it should be in IITs. Every faculty is supporting students where they need guidance. Curriculum are much relevant to modern technology, and the application of theories is well executed in labs. Semester exams are not easy if you do not study from the start. Those who prepare earlier get passes easily. The numbers would be 90%.
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B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering - Batch of 2028
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Absolutely I am satisfied because the NIRF ranking of my college.
Placements: Our course had an 81.31% placement rate. The average salary was INR 16.98 lacs, the highest salary was INR 56 lacs, and the median salary was INR 15 lacs in 2023. Top recruiting companies like Microsoft, Tata Metaliks, Tata Power, Tata Steel, American Express, Ram Group, Schlumberger, AMD, Deloitte, and Aditya Birla visited our campus for placements.
Infrastructure: The facilities and infrastructure available for our course is good. The library is cool and calm surroundings. The quality of food available in the mess is good, and the medical facilities are excellent. The sports and games facilities are extraordinary.
Faculty: The teachers of our course are very good. They are helpful, qualified, and knowledgeable, and the teaching quality is extraordinary. This course makes students industry-ready.
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B.Tech. in Petroleum Engineering - Batch of 2025
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My honest review about my college.
Placements: The placements used to be top-notch 2-3 years back. But with the increase of seats and slowdown in the mining sector, the job opportunities were not as good as before. Many reputed companies like KPMG, TATA Steel, PWC, Tata Consultant Engineers, Tega Industries, and Aditya Birla recruited through this branch. The maximum pay is 10 LPA, with an average around 4.5 LPA. I got selected for RINL Visakhapatnam for an internship. It was a non-stipend internship. Tata Steel also came for internships, and they eventually offered PPOs to some of the selected ones.
Infrastructure: There are 6 hostels for males and 2 for females. All the hostels are good, but I love Diamond Hostel because of the heritage it has. The rooms are spacious, and you need to share the room with one person. The hostel fees are included in your semester registration. The course curriculum is pretty good. It is well-structured and helps the students in getting a better understanding of the entire field.
Faculty: The course is basically about mineral processing techniques and the engineering involved in those processes. It is under the Fuel and Mineral Engineering department, which has good lab and research facilities. The faculty members are very qualified in the past, but since the last 2 years, some good professors have left, creating a void.
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Batch of 2023
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My honest review of my college.
Placements: Being an IIT, the college has a full potential for placements. There is a nice exposure to MBA students for working in the core companies. There are many companies to work with. I did my summer internship at Turtle, India, and my winter internship at Coal India Limited. Both online with the HR course.
Infrastructure: There are 6 hostels for males and 2 for females. All hostels are good but I love Diamond Hostel because of the heritage it has. Rooms are spacious and we need to share the room with one person. The hostel fee is included in our semester registration.
Faculty: It is a semester-based university. There is a credit-based education system, and it has a maximum of 10 credits. There are 75 marks for exams and the rest 25 marks are based on classroom performance, attendance, etc. Faculty members were very qualified in the past, but in the last 2 years, some good professors have left creating a void. The course is good but the focus is more on the theoretical aspects rather than practical. We have to take on our own initiative if we want to do something new and convenience the department once. If they are convinced, they will stand behind us to give their full support. The course curriculum is a bit outdated but professors bring lots of new topics for discussion. Pedagogy is also a bit outdated considering the fact that lots of other MBA institutes have innovative styles of teaching. Some courses are offered on a specific campus.
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B.Tech. in Environmental Engineering - Batch of 2028
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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.
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IIT Dhanbad Courses and Fees 2025

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B.E. / B.Tech(20 courses)
8 L - 8.3 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 75 %
MBA/PGDM(4 courses)
10+2 : 75 %
Graduation : 60 %
Exams : CATJEE Main+1 More
M.E./M.Tech(42 courses)
60 K - 8.3 LGet Fee Details
10+2 : 75 %
Graduation : 60 %
Exams : COAPGATE+2 More
M.Sc.(7 courses)
32 K - 48 KGet Fee Details
Exams : IIT JAM
Ph.D.(22 courses)
Exams : GATEUGC NET+1 More
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Q: Β  How costly is studying at IIT Dhanbad?
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IIT Dhanbad offers undergradute, postgrdaute, and PhD courses to the students. The fee structurefor the programmes has been discussed below:

CourseTuition Fees
BTechINR 8 Lacs - 8.3 lakh
MTechINR 60 K - 8.3 lakh
MBAINR 3 lakh
MScINR 32 K - 48 K
PhDINR 1.4 lakh
Q: Β  Who is eligible for IIT Dhanbad MBA?
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To be eligible for the IIT Dhanbad MBA course, a candidate needs to graduate in any discipline from any recognised University. Further, students shall have the relevant documents as proof of eligibility with them as well. Check below MBA course-wise eligibility:

CourseIIT Dhanbad Eligibility
MBA

Graduates in any discipline with first class or having 60% aggregate or CGPA of 6.0 out of 10 (55% aggregate or 5.5 for SC/ ST/ PwD-Differently Abled Categories) with Mathematics/ Statistics as one of the subjects

Final-year students are also eligible

MBA Business AnalyticsBTech degree in any discipline with 60% aggregate or CGPA of 6.0 out of 10 (55% aggregate or 5.5 for SC/ ST/ PwD-Differently Abled Categories)

Final-year students are also eligible

Q: Β  Does IIT Dhanbad accept CAT score for MBA admission?
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IIT Dhanbad considers the CAT percentile for MBA admission. The IIT Dhanbad MBA Cutoff 2024 will be released after the CAT results are declared. The Overall CAT percentage to get into IIT Dhanbad for the General AI category was 90.

Candidates can check the CAT Cutoff for the previous years in the table below: 

Section202120222023
Overall808080
Quants505050
VA-RC505050
DI-LR505050

IIT Dhanbad Placements 2025

CourseMedian Salary
B.E. / B.Tech
β‚Ή15 - β‚Ή26.58 LPA
MBA/PGDM
β‚Ή10.38 LPA
M.E./M.Tech
β‚Ή8.5 - β‚Ή26.58 LPA
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Microsoft
Google
Amazon
Flipkart
IBM
Samsung
Walmart
Tata Motors
Tata Steel
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Internships and industry projects

Students can work with faculty on research projects

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Internships and industry projects

Offered every semester

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Employment opportunities

Many students started their own start-ups

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Employment opportunities

Both in core & non-core jobs

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Higher studies preferences

Both inside India & outside India

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Placement support

Organized & proactive placement process

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Alumni network

Strong alumni network that help with placement opportunities

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Entrepreneurship cell

Very Active and resourceful, college is also involved

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Overall feeling of students

Love being in college

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Q: Β  How many students were placed at IIT Dhanbad?
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The total students placed across the courses during IIT Dhanbad placement 2025 is presented below:

Course

Students Participated - 2025

Students Placed - 2025

BTech

795

637

BTech Double Major

13

13

BTech+MTech

11

10

Integrated MTech

75

66

MTech

246

164

MSc

78

66

MSc Tech

79

57

MBA

55

41

Q: Β  Are placements at IIT Dhanbad good?
A: 

IIT Dhanbad is a well known institute for offering placements to its students. Check out the table below for course-wise placements recorded over the past three years at IIT Dhanbad:

Course

Placement % - 2023 

Placement % - 2024

Placement % - 2025

BTech

85.53%

69.97%

80.13%

BTech plus MTech

95.24%

NA

90.91%

Integrated MTech

81.25%

53.61%

88%

MSc

57.55%

51.58%

84.62%

MSc Tech

46.24%

72.37%

72.15%

MTech

66.77%

54.13%

66.67%

MBA

82.09%

64.71%

74.55%

Q: Β  What is the reality of IIT Dhanbad placements?
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IIT Dhanbad is one of the leading Engineering institutes in India. Placements at this Institute is good as well. The key highlights of IIT Dhanbad placement 2025 are presented below:

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Placement Statistics (2025)

Average package

INR 17.6 LPA

Median package

INR 13.38 LPA

Students registered

1687

Students participated

1352

PPO received

242

PPO accepted

216

Total offers

1113

Unique offers

1054

Domestic offers

959

International offers

27

PSU offers

68

Companies offered PPO

62

Companies made full-time offers

200+

Job offers above INR 20 LPA

278

Offers between 10 LPA and 20 LPA

390

Offers between 6 LPA and 10 LPA

361

IIT Dhanbad Cutoff 2025

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MBA in Business Analytics - IIT Dhanbad : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India)
Section202220232024
Overall808080
Quants505050
VA-RC505050
DI-LR505050
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - IIT Dhanbad : CAT percentile Cutoff (General-All India)
Section202220232024
Overall808080
Quants505050
VA-RC505050
DI-LR505050
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Q: Β  What is IIT Dhanbad CAT cutoff for MBA?
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Below is the CAT percentile requirement for IIT Dhanbad MBA course for 2022:

Section2022
Overall80
Quants50
VA-RC50
DI-LR50
Q: Β  Upto what rank in JEE Advanced can one get CSE in IIT Dhanbad?
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To get CSE at IIT Dhanbad, candidate must have a valid rank in JEE Advanced as per the respective category. The cutoff was released for different categories belonging to the All India quota. As per the cutoff released for the General AI category candidates, the last round closing rank for CSE was 159

The table given below consists of the last round closing ranks for CSE for different categories:

Category (All India quota)Last Round Closing Rank
General159
OBC82
SC72
ST29
EWS42
PWD4

 

Q: Β  What is the closing rank for MSc in Physics at IIT Dhanbad?
A: 

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

IIT Dhanbad Admission Process and Dates 2025

B.E. / B.Tech Admissions 2026

20 Courses4 years-5 years
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  • 10+2 with 75% aggregate
  • Accepting Exams: JEE Main, JEE Advanced
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Oct '25
JEE Main 2026 Registration Session 1Ongoing
Jan '26
JEE Main Admit Card 2025 Session 1Tentative
Jan '26
JEE Main 2026 Exam Date Session 1Tentative
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Q: Β  Why should I choose IITs?
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IITs or Indian Institute of Technology are world-wide recognised as premier institutions of India. The institutes are recognised for offering world-class education. IITs are very competitive and only 1 or 2 % of the total applicants make it to the institute.  In 2024, more than 1.8 lakh (180,200 in total) students appeared for JEE Advanced and only 48,248 qualified it. By virtue of clearing one of the competitive exams in India, students get an opportunity to study and share ideas with like-minded people.

 

Q: Β  What is the last date for IIT Dhanbad PhD admission?
A: 

IIT Dhanbad admissions are open for PhD. Check below the admission dates:

DatesUpcoming Events
4 Oct '23 - 30 Oct '23
PhD Application start and end date
10 Nov '23
PhD Intimation to shortlisted candidates for interview
29 Nov '23 - 30 Nov '23
PhD Interview for shortlisted candidates
6 Dec '23
PhD Declaration of the merit list
6 Dec '23 - 11 Dec '23
PhD Fee payment & Seat Acceptance of Merit list candidates
13 Dec '23
PhD Declaration of extended merit list
13 Dec '23 - 18 Dec '23
PhD Fee payment & Seat Acceptance of Extended Merit list candidates
26 Dec '23
PhD Physical Admission (in Campus) & joining of admitted students
Q: Β  Is JEE Main required for BTech at IIT Dhanbad?
A: 

Yes, JEE Main is required for BTech at IIT Dhanbad. Candidates seeking admission at BTech course must qualify JEE Main, students selected further need to take JEE Advanced. Based on the score secured in JEE Advanced, students are called for JoSAA Counselling.

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IIT Dhanbad Ranking 2025

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NIRF171515
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Q: Β  What is the NIRF rank of IIT Dhanbad MBA?
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IIT Dhanbad MBA was ranked in NIRF 2025 rankings under the 'Management' Category. 

Publisher202320242025
NIRF444648
Q: Β  What is the rank of IIT (ISM), Dhanbad?
A: 

IIT (ISM) Dhanbad was ranked 15 in the Engineering category by NIRF ranking 2025. Moreover, the institute has been ranked 35 in the overall category by the NIRF ranking 2025. Further, the institute was ranked 48 by NIRF 2025 in the management category. 

Q: Β  What is the ranking of IIT Dhanbad BTech in 2024?
A: 

IIT Dhanbad BTech has been ranked 17 by NIRF under the Engineering category. NIRF ranking trends for IIT Dhanbad for its BTech course are showcased in the table below:

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NIRF1715

 

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IIT Dhanbad Vs Other Institutes: Which is better?

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β‚Ή 7.75 LPA - 26.58 LPAβ‚Ή 8 L - 8.3 L#15 NIRF, 2025
β‚Ή 13 LPA - 34.1 LPAβ‚Ή 8 L#8 NIRF, 2025
β‚Ή 9 LPAβ‚Ή 5 L#21 NIRF, 2025
β‚Ή 7.78 LPA - 11.5 LPAβ‚Ή 5 L - 6.25 L#13 NIRF, 2025
β‚Ή 17 LPA - 21 LPAβ‚Ή 8 L - 10.71 L#6 NIRF, 2025
β‚Ή 19.4 LPAβ‚Ή 8 L#4 NIRF, 2025
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Q: Β  How much rank should I score to get IIT Dhanbad?
A: 

For the IIT Dhanbad ISM cutoff 2024, a total of 5 rounds of JEE Advanced cutoffs were released for BTech admission. Talking about the JEE Advanced Cutoff 2024 for the last round, IIT BHU is more competitive among the students. The Last Round cutoff for IIT BHU was 1071 for CSE, which is very low as compared to IIT Dhanbad's CSE cutoff 3846 for general AI category students. 

As per the NIRF 2023 rankings, IIT BHU was ranked 31st in the Engieering category, while IIT Dhanbad was ranked 42nd positon. Candidates can refer to the table below to consider other aspects, such as the CSE course fee and the average package for both institutes, before making a decision. 

CollegeCSE Total Tuition FeesAverage Package 2023
IIT DhanbadINR 8.00 LakhINR 16.98 Lakh
IIT BHUINR 8.00 LakhINR 22.77 LPA (BTech)
Q: Β  Which is better among IIT Dhanbad, IIT Indore and IIT Hyderabad for BTech?
A: 

Below table contains comparison of IIT Dhanbad with other IITs based on parameters such as fee for BTech:

IITsTotal Tuition Fee*
IIT DhanbadINR 4 Lacs to INR 4.65 lakh
IIT IndoreINR 4 lakh
IIT HyderabadINR 8 lakh

*The above-mentioned fee is taken from unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative. IIT Dhanbad fee is inclusive of fee for integrated courses as well.

Q: Β  Which is better IIT Guwahati or IIT Dhanbad?
A: 
During IIT Dhanbad placements 2023, the highest package offered was INR 56 LPA whereas during IIT Guwahati placements 2023, the highest package offered was INR 1.1 crore per annum. Moreover, the average package offered during IIT Dhanbad placements was INR 17.69 LPA whereas the average package offered during IIT Guwahati placements was INR 41 LPA. When compared according to the B.Tech fees, the IIT Dhanbad B.Tech fees is around INR 4 LPA whereas IIT Guwahati B.Tech fees is INR 8 LPA.

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IIT Dhanbad Scholarships 2025

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Q: Β  What is the criteria for IIT Dhanbad merit scholarships?
A: 

IIT Dhanbad provides merit scholarships to students pursuing a course. Check below the criteria for merit scholarships:

  • The annual family income for all sources should not be more than INR 5 Lacs per annum for availing tuition fee waiver.
  • Annual family income includes the income of both the parents (father and mother) and students from all sources.
Q: Β  Does IIT (ISM) Dhanbad offer scholarships?
A: 

Yes, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad provides a list of scholarship schemes following some eligibility criteria, some of which, Merit Cum Means Scholarship, Endowment Scholarship, Benevolent Fund, ISMAANA Scholarship, and Sandvik Scholarship. Below are some of the important details about the above scholarships:

  • More than 30 scholarships ready to be availed by IIT (ISM) students

  • INR 1.2 crore+ provided by ISMAANA (Indian School of Mines Alumni Association of North America)

  • INR 30 lakh+ provided by ISMAA

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Q: Β  Can I get admission in IIT Dhanbad through JEE Mains?
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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 Advanced + Participating in JoSAA counselling for seat allotment.

Q: Β  Which entrance exam is required for admission to M.Sc at IIT Dhanbad?
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IIT Dhanbad accepts IIT JAM exam scores for admission to the MSc courses. The cutoff is released category-wise for candidates under the AI quota. The Cutoff for the General AI category candidates for different courses was between the range of 103 and 1017. The MSc courses available at IIT Dhanbad with their respective Cutoff is given in the table below:

Course2024
M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology103
M.Sc. Tech. in Applied Geophysics1017
M.Sc. in Chemistry568
M.Sc. in Mathematics and Computing413
M.Sc. in Physics644
Q: Β  How can I prepare to get admission to the IIT Dhanbad BTech course?
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To qualify JEE Main exam, an advanced and well-planned study plan is required. A good preparation strategy can help students in securing a seat for the BTech course at IIT Dhanbad. Below are the pointers that can help students in the preparations for JEE Main entrance exam:

  • Choose the reference books wisely
  • Cross-check section-wise weightage & syllabus for all subjects covered in JEE Main
  • Revise as much as possible
  • Solve as many Mock Tests as possible. Shiksha.com is providing a FREE Downloadable JEE Main Mock Test Paper (with Solutions). Visit the link to download it now!
  • Keep your focus on NCERT books at this point 
  • Solve previous year’s JEE question papers there are high chances of getting questions from there
  • To secure admission into prestigious institutions such as the IITs, NITs and IIITs, it is essential for the aspirants to have a strong command on the material taught in their Class 11 and Class 12. Shiksha is offering free NCERT questions and solutions to aid JEE candidates in excelling in these classes. To access the NCERT solutions, click on the below links:

Download Class 11 Physics Solutions

NCERT Class 11 Chemistry Solutions

Download Class 11 Maths Solutions

While the short-term goal is to clear JEE Main, the ultimate aim must be to qualify JEE Advanced exam, check out the preparation strategy for JEE Advanced

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Q: Β  How many departments does IIT Dhanbad have?
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ISM Dhanbad has a total of 18 department. Some of the names include, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Environmental Science & Engineering, Fuel, Minerals and Metallurgical Engineering, Humanities & Social Science, Management Studies, Mechanical Engineering, etc.

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Moderately busy calendar with 1-3 monthly events

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Q: Β  What are the campus facilities offered to the students at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad?
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Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad provides modern amenities with state-of-the-art infrastructure to its students. IIT Dhanbad offers world-class facilities which include sports, gym, labs, auditorium, hospital facilities, and a lot more. Additionally, the institute provides hostel facility both for boys and girls. Moreover IIT Dhanbad campus is spread over an area of 393 acres of land. Additionally, the students of ISM is assisted with various schemes of State and Central Governments and the Institute.
Q: Β  How does it feel to live in the hostel of IIT Dhanbad?
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IIT Dhanbad has well-equipped infrastrcture which includes all the necessary amenities. The hostel has spacious room with confortable living for the students.  It is located at the very centre of the campus, with the lecture hall, canteen and auditorium. The institute offer recreational activities for the students. Students feel happy living in these hostels as the college provides all the necessary facilities to students. 

Q: Β  What is the seat intake for BTech at IIT Dhanbad?
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The total seat intake of IIT Dhanbad BTech is 1125 and its distribution among various specialisations is given below:

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BTech in Petroleum Engineering90
BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering124
BTech. in Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering45
BTech in Environmental Engineering48
BTech in Mechanical Engineering131
BTech in Mining Machinery Engineering56
BTech in Engineering Physics31
BTech in Mining Engineering117
BTech in Computer Science and Engineering139
BTech in Electrical Engineering123
BTech in Chemical Engineering55
BTech in Civil Engineering69
Integrated M.Tech in Mathematics and Computing55
Integrated M.Tech in Applied Geophysics21
Integrated M.Tech in Applied Geology21
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IIT Dhanbad FAQs

Q: Β  Is IIT Dhanbad good for MTech?
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IIT Dhanbad is ranked 11 among the top Engineering Institutes in India by NIRF. The Institute offer M.Tech in 16 specialisations including popular ones such as CSE, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, etc. The highest package offered in 2020 placement is INR 50 LPA.

Q: Β  What is the hostel fee for MSc at IIT Dhanbad?
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Candidates wishing to stay in the hostel of IIT Dhanbad campus have to pay a hostel fee. The fee is charged as per the service required by the candidates. An additional amount is to be paid for aspirants wanting to avail the mess service. Below is the IIT Dhanbad hostel fee for MSc:

ComponentFee
Hostel fee without messINR 11,100 - INR 16,400
Hostel fee with messINR 72,000 - INR 1.08 lakh
Q: Β  What is the cutoff for MSc at IIT Dhanbad?
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IIT ISM Dhanbad MSc cutoff 2025 has been released across various specialisations in the form of opening and closing ranks. For the students belonging to the General AI quota, the IIT JAM first round closing ranks were between 96 and 634, with M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology being the most competitive for admission. The lower the cutoff rank, the higher the competition for that course, and vice versa. For all the MSc specialisations, the IIT Dhanbad JAM cutoff 2025 for the first round is tabulated below for the General AI category candidates. 

Course

IIT JAM Round 1 Cutoff 2025

M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology

96

M.Sc. Tech. in Applied Geophysics

634

M.Sc. in Chemistry

507

M.Sc. in Mathematics and Computing

380

M.Sc. in Physics

485

Q: Β  Can I do MSc from IIT Dhanbad?
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Yes, the institute offers MSc courses of duration from two to three years. Aspirants shall check the eligibility criteria to know whether they can apply for the course or not. IIT MSc admission is based on a valid IIT JAM score. Candidates shortlisted based on IIT JAM score are further called for CCMN counselling. During the counselling, the seats are allotted to the eligible students.

 

Q: Β  How much is the fee of MSc programme at IIT Dhanbad?
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The total tuition fee of the IIT Dhanbad MSc programme ranges from INR 36,000 to INR 54,000. The total course will further be higher as that includes other components such as Institute Admission fee, Hostel admission fee, benevolent fund, identity card, medical examination fee, Alumnus subscription & IIT Alumni fee, institute development fund, convocation charges, caution money and migration fee. Further, this fee is as per unofficial sources. Hence, is indicative.

Q: Β  Are JEE Main 2024 dates out for BTech admission to IIT Dhanbad?
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No,  JEE Main 2024 dates for admission to IIT Dhanbad are not out yet, NTA is yet to announce JEE Main 2024 exam dates. It is expected that JEE Main 2024 notification will be released in the first week of December. NTA will conduct the JEE Main 2024 exam in two sessions in January and April. The exact date of the exam for both sessions will be announced in the notification. Candidates can check here JEE Main 2024 dates and the schedule of all events of the examination including application form, correction, admit card, exam, answer key, and result here

Q: Β  Is CSE at IIT Dhanbad good?
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According to the reviews and ratings provided by the current students and alumnis of IIT Dhanbad, the BTech CSE course have recieved an overall rating of 4.2 stars out of 5. Quoted below are the statements of verified students of IIT Dhanbad:

  • "Our college provides good placements. Around 93-95% of students got placed in our college. The highest salary package offered is 56 LPA."
  • "Our college has highly qualified professors. They are Ph.D. holders. They have been educated at foreign universities. The teaching quality is up to the mark."
  • "The infrastructure is very good. Our campus has greenery all around. It has Asia's second-the largest library which is fully equipped with air-conditioners and Wi-Fi." 

 

Q: Β  Is IIT Dhanbad a good IIT?
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IIT Dhanbad has been palced on 17th position by NIRF in the year 2023.  As per the NIRF 2023 reports available on the official website. Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad students have recieved a total of 1,154 job offers, distributed among the 1,082 students placed. The average package of IIT Dhanbad stood at INR 16.98 LPA and the the highest package offered was INR 56 LPA. In addition to this 11 international offers were made. Apart from this, the verified alumni and currents students have given the following feedbacks on Shiksha IIT Dhanbad Reviews Page:

  • "Course curriculum is great as I am talking about my course that is MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING. We have highly experienced and highly researched professors."
  • "Around 100% of students got placed in this course. The highest salary package offered was 55 LPA. The lowest salary package offered was 12 LPA. The average salary package offered was 20 LPA. Top recruiting companies are Google, Flipkart, Amazon, Alexa, Samsung, Microsoft, etc. Almost 90-95% of students got internships at Google, Microsoft, Samsung, etc. Top roles offered are software engineer, web developer, and designer."
  • "The infrastructure of our college is excellent. Wi-Fi facility is available in our college and hostels. Our college has Asia's second-the largest library."
  • "Professors are highly qualified. They are flexible toward students' requirements and potential."
Q: Β  What is JEE Advanced 2024 exam date for admission to IIT Dhanbad Btech?
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The exact schedule of JEE Advanced 2024 for admission to IIT Dhanbad BTech is not out yet but the exam is expected to be held on June 2, 2024. The expected conducting IIT for JEE Advanced 2024 is IIT Madras. JEE Main 2024 qualified candidates who achieve rank among the top 2.5 Lacs candidates can apply for JEE Advanced exam. Also, candidates who appeared for JEE Main 2023 and have qualified for JEE Advanced, can apply for JEE Advanced 2024. Candidates can appear in JEE Advanced two consecutive times. JEE Advanced is held in CBT mode and there are 2 papers in all. Each paper has 3 sections: Physics, Chemistry and Maths. Candidates have to attempt both papers 1 and 2 to be eligible for admission to the IIT Dhanbad BTech. The marking scheme and the distribution of the questions in the exam change every year.

Q: Β  What has been the trend for cut off in B.Tech. in Electronics and Communication Engineering at IIT Dhanbad?
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The cutoff trend for B.Tech at IIT Dhanbad (ISM) has been increasing in the recent years. In 2022, the closing rank for BTech under general category for all India quota was 5492. In 2023, it increased to 5821. Likewise, the cut off ranks have changed from 1895 to 2215 for OBC, 1132 to 1322 for SC, 512 to 433 for ST, 795 to 799 for EWS. This trend is likely to continue in the coming years, as the demand for engineering education in India continues to grow. Similar cut off trend can be seen for female candidates under all categories however the ranks are slightly different.

Q: Β  What is the JEE Advanced cut-off for B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Dhanbad (ISM)?
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For 2023, cut off was 3258 for General category candidates in All India quota for BTech in Computer Science and Engineering in IIT Dhanbad (ISM). For female candidates in general category under All India quota, 5862 was the closing rank. BTech cut off varies depending on the category and domicile/quota of the applicant.

Q: Β  How many entrance exam cutoffs will be released for admission to B.Tech at IIT Dhanbad (ISM) - Indian Institute of Technology (ISM)?
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IIT Dhanbad (ISM) - Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) will release 6 rounds of JEE Advanced cutoffs for admission to B.Tech. The cutoffs will be released on a rolling basis, and the seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The cutoffs will be based on the following factors:

  • The JEE Advanced score of the candidate
  • The category of the candidate
  • The number of seats available in the course

    Candidates must visit the official website of entrance exam to read clear instructions on how to proceed with the counselling process, once the round is released.
Q: Β  What are my chances of getting Mechanical at IIT Dhanbad with an AIR of 1500 in JEE Advanced?
A: 

IIT Dhanbad JEE Advanced Cutoff was released based on the category and gender. For the General AI category candidates, the Cutoff ranks ranged between 3846 and 15321. To get B.Tech. (Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering, the General AI category candidates must have secured a minimum cutoff rank of 9875. For the General AI female candidates, the minimum JEE Advanced rank to get Mechanical Engineering was 19099. For the OBC AI category, the cutoff rank for Mechanical closed at 7762

Therefore, a General AI candidate or an OBC AI candidate can secure a seat in Mechanical Engineering with the cutoff rank of 1500. However, the Cutoff rank to secure the course would depend on the category and gender as well. 

Q: Β  What is the cutoff for B.Tech at IIT Dhanbad (ISM) - Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) for other than general categories?
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The year 2023 cutoff ranks for B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering at IIT Dhanbad (ISM) other than General category are 2938 for OBC, 1589 for SC, 638 for ST, 1136 for EWS. While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in JEE Advanced, the last cut offs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State. It also varies if the applicant is a female.

Q: Β  What all extra-curricular activities are offered at IIT Dhanbad?
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IIT Dhanbad Jharkhand offer extra curricular activities to the students. Apart from studies institute motivates the students to take part in various activities such as Astronomy Club,  Automotive Club,  Coding and Cyber club,  Electronics club,  Entrepreneurship Club,  Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Club and others. Students can showcase their talent and take part in cultural activities. 

Q: Β  What is the cutoff for BTech in Electrical Engineering at IIT Dhanbad for other than general categories?
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IIT Dhanbad cutoff 2023 ranks for BTech in Electrical Engineering other than General category are mentioned below:

  • 2938 for OBC
  • 1589 for SC
  • 638 for ST
  • 136 for EWS

 While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in JEE Advanced, the last cut offs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State. It also varies if the applicant is a female.

Q: Β  What is the JEE Advanced cut off for B.Tech. in Chemical Engineering at IIT Dhanbad (ISM) - Indian Institute of Technology (ISM)?
A: 

During the IIT Dhanbad JEE Advanced cutoff 2024, BTech in Computer Science and Engineering had the highest cutoff. The Last Round closing ranks ranged between 3846 and 16011 for students from the General AI quota. In the first round, the IIT Dhanbad CSE 2024 cutoff was 3594. Due to the cutoff, IIT Dhanbad- (ISM Dhanbad) BTech course was the most competitive to get admission to.

 

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

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