About Department of Mechanical Engineering, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, started in 1999, runs B.Tech in Mechanical and in Mining Machinery Engineering, an M.Tech and PhD, with over 1,100 students.
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad began its mechanical engineering department in 1999, and it has since grown into one of the institute’s biggest, with a sanctioned strength of more than 1,100 students including over 200 PhD scholars. It offers two undergraduate courses, a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and a B.Tech in Mining Machinery Engineering, which reflects the institute’s mining roots. At postgraduate level there is an M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and a PhD. About 45 faculty work in fields such as microfluidics, robotics, computational fluid dynamics, tribology, turbomachinery, renewable energy and mining machinery, and the department says it has guided more than 200 PhDs so far.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology Accepts: JEE Advanced |
Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| Master of Technology Accepts: GATE |
Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test
At IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, B.Tech students are admitted through JEE (Advanced) and M.Tech students through GATE. PhD admission is announced by the institute with its own eligibility and selection rules.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Technology: Studying in: Class 12; Must have studied: Physics; Must have studied: Mathematics; At least 45% marks in Class 12; one more subject from the AICTE list (e.g. Chemistry, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Biology)
- Master of Technology: Studying in: UG; Enrolled in: Bachelor of Technology; At least 50% marks in UG; B.E./B.Tech in a relevant discipline; GATE score preferred
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Frequently asked questions
Which B.Tech courses are offered?
B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering and B.Tech in Mining Machinery Engineering.
How big is the department?
It reports a sanctioned strength of over 1,100 students, including more than 200 PhD scholars, and 45 faculty.
What are the research areas?
Microfluidics, robotics, CFD, tribology, turbomachinery, renewable energy and mining machinery, among others.
Sources
Information verified on 25 Oct 2026
- Department of Mechanical Engineering - IIT (ISM) Dhanbad · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
- Department of Civil Engineering - IIT (ISM) Dhanbad · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
- Departments - IIT (ISM) Dhanbad · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
- Contact - MA Admission, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad · Official site, accessed 25 Oct 2026
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