About Department of Chemical Engineering, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad’s Department of Chemical Engineering, begun in 2010, has a sanctioned yearly intake of 55 for B.Tech and 50 for M.Tech, and also runs a PhD programme.
The chemical engineering department of IIT (ISM) Dhanbad started in 2010 and is one of the institute’s more recent engineering units. It offers a four-year B.Tech in Chemical Engineering with a sanctioned intake of 55 a year, a two-year M.Tech with an intake of 50, and a PhD programme. The department lists 17 faculty, more than 250 students in all, and over 600 research publications. B.Tech students come in through the IIT joint entrance route, while M.Tech and doctoral admissions are notified by the institute. Being part of a mining and energy focused institute, it sits alongside departments such as petroleum and fuel engineering in Dhanbad.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology Accepts: JEE Advanced |
Full-time | 4 yrs | 55 | — | — |
| Master of Technology Accepts: GATE |
Full-time | 2 yrs | 50 | — | — |
| 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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Other colleges in Dhanbad
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Frequently asked questions
What is the B.Tech intake?
A sanctioned intake of 55 a year.
What is the M.Tech intake?
50 a year.
When did the department start?
In 2010.
Sources
Information verified on 25 Oct 2026
- Department of Chemical 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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