About Department of Electronics Engineering, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad’s Department of Electronics Engineering, independent since 1998, runs a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication, four M.Tech streams and a PhD programme.
Electronics teaching at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad started in 1976 as a support unit, and the subject became a full department in 1998; its first B.Tech batch passed out in 2002. Today the department offers a B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering, M.Tech courses in VLSI Design, RF and Microwave Engineering, Communication and Signal Processing, and Optical Communication and Integrated Photonics, and a PhD across many electronics areas. The department reports more than 30 faculty, over 15 staff and more than 800 students. Its labs and computing resources support both coursework and funded research in chips, wireless systems and photonics.
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 | 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
B.Tech students join the department through the JEE examination, as its page states. M.Tech and PhD admissions follow the institute's postgraduate and doctoral admission notices, which set the eligibility and selection steps for each cycle.
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.
Facilities
- Labs
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Frequently asked questions
When did electronics become a separate department at IIT (ISM)?
In 1998
Which M.Tech streams are offered?
VLSI Design, RF and Microwave Engineering, Communication and Signal Processing, and Optical Communication and Integrated Photonics.
How do students get into the B.Tech?
Through the JEE examination.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Department of Electronics Engineering - IIT (ISM) Dhanbad · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Departments - IIT (ISM) Dhanbad · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Contact - MA Admission, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
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