What programs are offered at IIT Dhanbad?

B.Tech, M.Tech, PhD, and integrated courses in engineering and sciences.

How can I get admission to B.Tech?

Through JEE Advanced followed by JoSAA counseling.

What is the fee structure for B.Tech?

Approximately ₹2-2.5 lakhs per year (varies for different categories).

What is the placement record?

High placements with top recruiters like Google, Microsoft, and Tata Steel.

Are scholarships available for SC/ST students?

Yes, various government and institute scholarships are provided.

IIT Dhanbad: Courses, Admission 2025, Fees, Scholarship, Placements, Ranking

The Indian School of Mines became the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) on September 06, 2016, by the Indian government. The institute has expanded since it started. It is now a well-known technical school in India. IIT Dhanbad offers 4-year B.Tech. degrees, 5-year integrated M.Tech. degrees, Master of Science/Arts and Technology, Master of Business Administration, and Ph.D. degrees. .The school has made important contributions to the growth and development of mining, minerals, oil, and groundwater exploration in India.

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Highlights of IIT Dhanbad

IIT Dhanbad is ranked 15th for Engineering by NIRF in 2025. It is also ranked 46th among top Management schools in India by NIRF 2024. IIT Dhanbad is a well-known institute. Globally, IIT Dhanbad is ranked 73rd in Southern Asia and 301-350 in Asia by the QS World Ranking 2024.

The Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad started in 1926. Before it became an IIT, it was called the Indian School of Mines. ISM covers 393 acres in Sardar Patel Nagar, Dhanbad, Jharkhand. IIT Dhanbad offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD programs. The courses include BTech, MTech, MSc, MBA, Executive MBA, and PhD. There are 18 departments at IIT Dhanbad.

Here are the key Highlights of IIT Dhanbad:

Category	Details
Institute Name	Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Dhanbad
Location	Dhanbad, Jharkhand
Established	1926 (Upgraded to IIT in 2016)
Affiliation	Autonomous – Institute of National Importance
Approval	AICTE, UGC, MHRD
Accreditation	NAAC 'A' Grade, NBA Accredited
Campus	218 acres with modern academic and residential infrastructure

Popular Programs at IIT Dhanbad

IIT ISM Dhanbad offers many courses in Engineering, Management, Science, and Humanities. The BTech degree is the main course. To get into BTech, students need good scores in the JEE Advanced exam. The yearly fee for the BTech program at IIT Dhanbad is INR 2.45 Lakhs.

Here are the list of Popular Programs at IIT Dhanbad:

Program	Duration	Eligibility
B.Tech	4 Years	10+2 with JEE Advanced Qualification
Dual Degree (B.Tech + M.Tech)	5 Years	10+2 with JEE Advanced Qualification
M.Tech	2 Years	B.E./B.Tech with GATE score
MBA	2 Years	Graduate with CAT score
Ph.D	3-5 Years	Master’s degree in relevant field

Application Process at IIT Dhanbad

Step	Process
1.	B.Tech: Apply through JEE Advanced after JEE Main
2.	M.Tech: Apply through COAP with valid GATE score
3.	MBA: Apply with CAT score and clear group discussion and interview
4.	Ph.D: Apply online through institute portal and attend interview

IIT Dhanbad Cut-Off

IIT Dhanbad cutoff 2026 will be shared after each round of JoSAA counselling. The cutoff ranks will show the opening and closing ranks for admission to Engineering courses.

The JoSAA 2026 dates will be announced once the JEE Advanced 2025 result is out. Until the 2025 cutoff is released, you can view the IIT Dhanbad cutoff 2025 for different exams, courses, and categories.

The IIT Dhanbad JEE Advanced cutoff 2025 was released for General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and PWD categories in the AI quota.

Here are the information for Cut-Off at IIT Dhanbad:

Program	General (Closing Rank)	SC/ST (Closing Rank)
B.Tech in Computer Science	2900 - 4000	400 - 900
B.Tech in Mining Engineering	8000 - 11000	1000 - 2000
Dual Degree Programs	4000 - 7000	800 - 1500

Placement at IIT Dhanbad

IIT Dhanbad Placement for 2026 hasn't been released yet. According to the official website, over 200 companies took part so far. They made a total of 910 job offers. NIRF Data 2025 says the median salary offered for the UG program was INR 12 LPA. The placement rate was 62.87% for BTech and 30.35% for MTech. Top recruiters were Accenture, Samsung, Flipkart, and Google.

Here are the information for Placement at IIT Dhanbad:

Aspect	Details
Highest Package	₹56 LPA
Average Package (B.Tech)	₹15 LPA
Top Recruiters	Google, Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, Amazon, ONGC, Schlumberger
Placement Rate	90% and above for most branches

Scholarship at IIT Dhanbad

The Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad offers scholarships based on merit and need. Some examples of the scholarships by IIT Dhanbad are: .

Merit Cum Means Scholarship is a type of scholarship.
Endowment Scholarship is another kind of scholarship.
Benevolent Fund is a scholarship program.
ISMAANA Scholarship is a scholarship.
Sandvik Scholarship is also a scholarship.

Moreover, some key details about the scholarships are below:

More than 30 scholarships are ready for IIT (ISM) students to use.
ISMAANA (Indian School of Mines Alumni Association of North America) provides over INR 1.2 crore.
ISMAA also provides over INR 30 lakh.
Plus, General/ OBC candidates with family income under INR 6 Lakh can get complete tuition fee waivers through the MCM (Merit-cum-means) Scholarship.

Here are the table for the Scholarships at IIT Dhanbad:

Scholarship	Eligibility	Benefits
Institute Merit-cum-Means Scholarship	Meritorious students with parental income below ₹4.5 LPA	Full/partial tuition fee waiver
National Scholarships	Students meeting Government of India norms	Variable as per scheme
Fellowships for Ph.D Scholars	GATE/NET qualified Ph.D candidates	₹31,000 – ₹35,000 per month