About Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad is a central government institute in Jharkhand, founded as the Indian School of Mines in 1926 and ranked 15th in Engineering in NIRF 2025.
The Indian School of Mines opened on 9 December 1926 and became a deemed university in 1967. It is now an IIT governed by the Institutes of Technology Act, 1961. The Dhanbad campus covers 218 acres, with another 175 acres being developed. It has 17 departments, many linked to mining, earth sciences and energy. It offers B.Tech in 15 branches, five-year BS-MS courses, a B.Tech (Mining) + MBA dual degree with IIM Mumbai, M.Tech, MBA and PhD. NIRF 2025 placed it 15th in Engineering, 35th Overall and 48th in Management.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology Accepts: JEE Advanced |
Full-time | 4 yrs | — | ₹2,44,100 | — 2026–27 |
| Master of Business Administration Accepts: CAT |
Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Technology | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
| 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, Interview
B.Tech, BS-MS and dual degree seats are filled through JEE Advanced and JoSAA counselling. For the MBA, candidates are shortlisted on CAT percentile. The final merit gives 40% to the interview, 35% to CAT, 10% to past academics, 10% to work experience and 5% to female candidates. M.Tech and PhD have their own admission portals.
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 Business Administration: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline
- 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.
Scholarships and fee waivers
SC, ST and PwD students pay no tuition. General, OBC-NCL and EWS students pay no tuition if family income is below ₹1 lakh, and one-third tuition if it is ₹1–5 lakh. The top 10 candidates with JEE Advanced 2026 CRL up to 1000 get a full tuition waiver.
Rankings and accreditation
Rankings
| Ranking | Year | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| NIRF | 2025 | Engineering | 15 |
| NIRF | 2025 | Overall | 35 |
| NIRF | 2025 | Management | 48 |
Where these courses lead
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Electrical Engineer
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Data Scientist
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Marketing Manager
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Other colleges in Dhanbad
SSLNT Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Dhanbad
Binod Bihari Mahto Koyalanchal University
Birla Institute of Technology Sindri
Frequently asked questions
How do I get into B.Tech at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad?
You need to qualify JEE Advanced and get a seat through JoSAA counselling.
What is the B.Tech fee at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad?
For 2026-27, general-category students with family income above ₹5 lakh pay ₹1,00,000 tuition plus ₹41,400 other fees at admission for the first semester. Mess is extra.
How is MBA selection done at IIT (ISM)?
Candidates are shortlisted on CAT percentile. The final selection weighs the interview (40%), CAT (35%), academics (10%), work experience (10%) and gender diversity (5%).
Sources
Information verified on 10 Oct 2026
- IIT (ISM) Dhanbad · Official site, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Overview - IIT (ISM) Dhanbad · Official site, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- JEE Advanced Admissions - IIT (ISM) Dhanbad · Official site, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Fees Structure - IIT (ISM) Dhanbad · Official site, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Fee details UG Admission 2026 · Official notice, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- B.Tech Fee Structure (DSW) · Official notice, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- MBA - IIT (ISM) Dhanbad · Official site, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- MBA Selection Procedure · Official site, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- General Administration - IIT (ISM) Dhanbad · Official site, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- Telephone Directory IIT (ISM) Dhanbad · Official notice, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- NIRF India Rankings 2025: Engineering · Government portal, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- NIRF India Rankings 2025: Overall · Government portal, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- NIRF India Rankings 2025: Management · Government portal, accessed 10 Oct 2026
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