Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, generally known as IIT ISM Dhanbad, is a place of learning among India’s oldest and earliest engineering and technological institutions. It was founded in 1926 as the Indian School of Mines and later changed to the Indian Institute of Technology in 2016 and the Indian Institute of Technology was declared an Institute of National Importance by the Government of India. IIT (ISM) Dhanbad provides courses in engineering, science, humanities, and management curricula at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. It was ranked No. 16 in the NIRF ranking. It is an NAAC Grade ‘A’ Empaneled Institute approved by AICTE ,UGC and other regulatory bodies .
IIT (ISD) Dhanbad offers four year of B. Tech degree in the various branches like mining engineering, petroleum engineering, computer science engineering, civil engineering, electronics engineering and so on for the 2024 academic session of IIT (ISD) Dhanbad. The institute also provides M.Tech and M.Sc for two-year and MBA and five-year integrated M.Tech programs. The JEE-Main and Advanced are used for admission in the B.Tech and dual degree programs. For all other master’s and PG programmes, candidates must submit a GATE score for exams conducted in February. The process of admission is also quite competitive as the students have to produce excellent results in these all India common entrance tests.
IIT (ISD) Dhanbad and it also has tie-ups with the industries for internships and placements. Big recruiters like IOCL, ONGC, Tata Steel, ArcelorMittal, EXL, RIL, Microsoft, Uber, Audi, Goldman Sachs.
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Highlights 2024
| Feature |
Description |
| Year of Establishment |
1926 (Formerly Indian School of Mines, converted to IIT in 2016) |
| Location |
Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India |
| Number of Students |
Over 5,000 |
| Faculty-Student Ratio |
Around 1:18 |
| Rankings |
* NIRF Ranking 2023: 17 (Engineering) |
| Programs Offered |
Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Ph.D programs in Engineering, Applied Sciences, Management, Humanities & Social Sciences |
| Undergraduate Admission (B.Tech) |
Entrance Exam: JEE Advanced (May 2024) |
| Postgraduate Admission (M.Tech, M.Sc, MBA) |
Entrance Exams: GATE (for M.Tech), JAM (for M.Sc), institute-specific exams (for some programs) |
| Placements |
Consistently ranks well for placements, with average packages exceeding ? 16 LPA (as of 2024) |
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IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Eligibility Criteria 2024
| Program |
Eligibility |
Entrance Exam |
| B.Tech |
Passed Class 12 (or equivalent) with minimum 75% marks (PCM) for General category, 70% marks for SC/ST/PwD. |
JEE Advanced (May 2024) |
| M.Tech |
Bachelor's degree (BE/B.Tech/MSc) in relevant field with minimum 60% marks (or CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale) for General, Gen-EWS & OBC; 55% marks (or CGPA of 5.50) for SC/ST/PwD. |
GATE (Feb 2024) |
| M.Sc |
Bachelor's degree (BSc/B.Tech) in relevant field with minimum 60% marks (or CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale) for General, Gen-EWS & OBC; 55% marks (or CGPA of 5.50) for SC/ST/PwD. |
JAM (Feb 2024) or institute-specific exam (for some programs) |
| MBA |
Bachelor's degree in any discipline with minimum 60% marks (or CGPA of 6.0 on a 10-point scale) for General, Gen-EWS & OBC; 55% marks (or CGPA of 5.50) for SC/ST/PwD. |
CAT (previous year's score) |
| M.A |
Bachelor's degree in relevant field with minimum 55% marks (or CGPA of 5.50) for all categories. |
Entrance exam conducted by IIT (ISM) Dhanbad |
| Ph.D |
Master's degree in relevant field with good academic standing. |
Departmental entrance exam (if applicable) |
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Courses Details 2024
| Department |
B.Tech Programs |
M.Tech Programs |
M.Sc Programs |
M.A. Programs |
Ph.D Programs |
| Applied Sciences |
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Chemistry (Applied Chemistry), Geology & Geophysics, Mathematics & Computing, Physics |
Applied Geology, Environmental Science & Management |
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Applied Sciences |
| Chemical Engineering & Chemical Technology |
Chemical Engineering |
Chemical Engineering, Petrochemical Engineering, Polymer Science & Chemical Technology |
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Chemical Engineering |
| Civil Engineering |
Civil Engineering |
Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering |
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Civil Engineering |
| Computer Science & Engineering |
Computer Science & Engineering |
Computer Science & Engineering, Data Science, Information Security |
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Computer Science & Engineering |
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Admission Process 2024
Admission to IIT (ISM) Dhanbad is simply through the JEE Advanced exam and an Institution-level examination. A student has to take JEE Main, qualify for the overall score, and meet the cutoff criterion. Only those JEE Main candidates who qualify can be attend JEE Advanced.
The selection process for JEE Advanced ranks will carry the students at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad for various engineering disciplines. The institute in this case is BTech, Dual Degree, Integrated MSc, and other programs across several domains.
It should be mentioned that FOR_THE_2024, the JEE Main exam was conducted in four sessions; these were the February, March, April-May, and June. JEE Adv. was organised in August 2024. Instead of JEE Mains score can be utilised for screening process only. We had a final merit list based on applicants' JEE Advanced ranks.
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad Scholarships 2024
| Scholarship Name |
Description |
Eligibility |
| Institute Merit Scholarships (IMS) |
Awarded to top B.Tech students based on JEE Advanced rank. Covers full tuition fees, hostel fees, and mess fees. |
Top performers in JEE Advanced entering B.Tech programs |
| Means-Cum-Merit Scholarships (MCMS) |
Financial assistance for meritorious students from economically weaker sections. Covers full/partial tuition fees. |
- Indian Nationals - Family income below a specified limit - Minimum academic performance criteria |
| Central Sector Scholarship Scheme (CSSS) |
Financial assistance for students from SC, ST communities. Covers full tuition fees, hostel fees, and mess fees. |
- Indian Nationals belonging to SC/ST communities - Minimum academic performance criteria |
| Other Departmental Scholarships |
Some departments may offer additional scholarships based on merit, research area, etc. |
Varies by department |