About Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad’s Department of Environmental Science and Engineering grew from a 1987 mining environment centre and offers B.Tech, M.Tech and PhD programmes.
The department began as the Centre of Mining Environment in 1987, was named a Centre of Excellence in Mine Environment by the Union environment ministry, and became a full department in June 2007. Its PhD programme dates from 1989, the M.Tech from 1991, and a regular B.Tech in Environmental Engineering, filled through IIT-JEE, from 2007. The department lists 18 faculty and more than 150 students, and its laboratories are accredited by the Central Pollution Control Board. Work here focuses on pollution in mining and industrial areas, water and air quality, and land reclamation, which links well to jobs in regulators and industry.
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
The B.Tech in Environmental Engineering is a regular programme filled through IIT-JEE, as the department page states. M.Tech and PhD students are admitted through the institute's postgraduate and doctoral admission notices.
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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Other colleges in Dhanbad
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Frequently asked questions
How do students join the B.Tech in Environmental Engineering?
Through IIT-JEE
Since when has the M.Tech run?
Since 1991.
Are the labs accredited?
Yes, the department reports CPCB-accredited laboratory facilities.
Sources
Information verified on 26 Oct 2026
- Department of Environmental Science and 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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