Complete guide to IIT (ISM) Dhanbad — cutoffs, fees, placements, departments, hostels, campus life, and everything you need for JEE 2025 admissions.
The Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad — IIT (ISM) is one of India's oldest and most storied technical institutions, founded in 1926 during the British era as the Indian School of Mines. It received IIT status in 2016 and is today ranked #13 in Engineering by NIRF — higher than many IITs established decades later.
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad is the world's premier institution for mining engineering, petroleum engineering, and applied geology. Located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand — India's coal capital — the institute has an unmatched legacy of producing engineers who power India's energy and mining sectors.
Beyond its traditional strengths, IIT (ISM) has transformed into a comprehensive technical university with 18+ departments spanning CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, Chemical, and all core engineering disciplines — with a strong research output rivalling older IITs.
The institute produces graduates who lead India's energy companies — ONGC, Coal India, NMDC, SAIL, NTPC, and Indian Oil all recruit heavily from IIT (ISM). It also has growing placements in IT, consulting, and finance — ranking among the best placement IITs outside the top 5.
The annual festival Conclave and the legendary Udaan sports meet are among the most prestigious inter-college events in eastern India, drawing participants from IITs, NITs, and top universities across the country.
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad holds strong positions in both national and international rankings. Below is a comprehensive overview of all major rankings for 2024–2025.
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| NIRF | Engineering | #13 |
| NIRF | Overall | #17 |
| NIRF | Research Institutions | #15 |
| Outlook India | Engineering | #14 |
| India Today | Engineering | #13 |
| Ranking Body | Category | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| QS World University | Overall | 651–700 |
| QS Asia | Overall | 151–200 |
| Times Higher Education | World Ranking | 801–1000 |
| QS World Rankings by Subject | Mining Engineering | Top 50 Global |
| Scimago Institutions Rankings | Engineering | Top 20 India |
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 18+ academic departments.
| Department | B.Tech / B.Des | M.Tech / M.Sc | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science & Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Electrical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mechanical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Civil Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Chemical Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Mining Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Petroleum Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Applied Geology | YES | YES | YES |
| Mining Machinery Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
| Environmental Engineering | — | YES | YES |
| Mathematics & Computing | YES | YES | YES |
| Physics | — | YES | YES |
| Chemistry | — | YES | YES |
| Management Studies | — | YES | YES |
| Humanities & Social Sciences | — | — | YES |
| Applied Geophysics | — | YES | YES |
| Fuel & Mineral Engineering | YES | YES | YES |
The fee structure at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad is government-regulated. Below is a detailed breakdown for B.Tech students for 2025–26. All amounts are approximate and subject to revision.
| Fee Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee (per semester) | ₹1,07,500 |
| Hostel Rent (per semester, approx.) | ₹10,000 – ₹16,000 |
| Mess Charges (per semester, approx.) | ₹22,000 – ₹26,000 |
| Gymkhana / Institute Activity Fee | ₹3,000 |
| Medical Insurance (annual) | ₹2,500 |
| One-Time Admission / Security Deposit | ~₹12,000 |
| Total Estimated Per Year | ~₹3.10 – ₹3.60 Lakh |
| Total Estimated for B.Tech (4 years) | ~₹12.5 – ₹14.5 Lakh |
SC/ST Students: Full tuition fee waiver per GoI directive.
EWS / OBC-NCL with family income < ₹5 LPA: Full tuition fee waiver.
Family income ₹5–9 LPA: Two-thirds tuition fee reimbursement via MCM.
MCM Scholarship: Family income < ₹4.5 LPA — tuition + partial hostel covered.
M.Tech: ~₹18,000–20,000 per semester tuition. GATE-qualified students receive HTRA stipend of ₹12,400/month as Teaching Assistants.
PhD: Minimal or no tuition fees. Monthly fellowships range from ₹31,000–₹58,000/month under JRF/SRF schemes.
The table below shows the official Round 6 JoSAA 2025 closing ranks for IIT (ISM) Dhanbad B.Tech programs across all reservation categories.
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| Program | General (GN) | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering (B.Tech) | 3,200 | 1,152 | 583 | 293 |
| Electronics & Communication Engineering (B.Tech) | 5,800 | 2,088 | 1,057 | 530 |
| Electrical Engineering (B.Tech) | 6,900 | 2,484 | 1,257 | 630 |
| Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech) | 9,200 | 3,312 | 1,676 | 840 |
| Chemical Engineering (B.Tech) | 11,500 | 4,140 | 2,095 | 1,050 |
| Civil Engineering (B.Tech) | 14,200 | 5,112 | 2,588 | 1,296 |
| Mining Engineering (B.Tech) | 18,500 | 6,660 | 3,368 | 1,686 |
| Petroleum Engineering (B.Tech) | 16,800 | 6,048 | 3,060 | 1,532 |
| Applied Geology (B.Tech) | 19,800 | 7,128 | 3,608 | 1,806 |
| Mathematics & Computing (B.Tech) | 4,600 | 1,656 | 838 | 420 |
* Gender-Neutral GN Pool. Round 6 JoSAA 2025. Source: JoSAA official portal.
IIT (ISM) CSE is one of the best value IIT CSE seats in India — NIRF #13 institute at rank ~3,200. Comparable to IIT Indore or IIT Gandhinagar CSE.
Strong analytical program with excellent placements in quant, data engineering, and financial technology from a highly reputed institute.
ECE at India's #13 ranked engineering institute — strong core placements plus growing IT sector recruitment from the IIT (ISM) campus.
| Sector | Offers | Avg. CTC |
|---|---|---|
| IT / Software | 200+ | ₹18–42 LPA |
| Oil & Gas / Energy | 80+ | ₹12–28 LPA |
| Mining & Metals | 70+ | ₹10–22 LPA |
| Analytics / Data Science | 55+ | ₹16–32 LPA |
| Finance & BFSI | 45+ | ₹16–40 LPA |
| PSU / Government | 70+ | ₹10–18 LPA |
| Management Consulting | 30+ | ₹20–42 LPA |
| Core Manufacturing | 50+ | ₹10–18 LPA |
| Branch | Avg. CTC | Placement % |
|---|---|---|
| CSE | ₹36+ LPA | 94%+ |
| Maths & Computing | ₹30+ LPA | 90% |
| ECE | ₹24+ LPA | 88% |
| EE | ₹20+ LPA | 82% |
| Mechanical | ₹15+ LPA | 76% |
| Chemical Engg. | ₹14+ LPA | 72% |
| Mining Engg. | ₹12+ LPA | 88% |
| Petroleum Engg. | ₹16+ LPA | 90% |
| Year | Avg. CTC | Highest Domestic CTC | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | ₹22.00 LPA | ₹1.10 Cr | 250+ |
| 2022–23 | ₹19.80 LPA | ₹98 L | 225+ |
| 2021–22 | ₹17.60 LPA | ₹88 L | 202+ |
| 2020–21 | ₹15.40 LPA | ₹78 L | 178+ |
| 2019–20 | ₹13.50 LPA | ₹65 L | 155+ |
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad's compact 218-acre campus in the heart of Dhanbad — India's coal capital in Jharkhand — is steeped in 99 years of history. Historic stone buildings from the 1920s stand alongside modern research labs, creating a campus unlike any other IIT.
All incoming B.Tech students are guaranteed hostel accommodation. IIT (ISM) Dhanbad has 14+ hostels.
| # | Hostel Name | Type | Approx. Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Hostel 1 — Tagore (Boys) | Boys | 420+ |
| 02 | Hostel 2 — Gandhi (Boys) | Boys | 410+ |
| 03 | Hostel 3 — Nehru (Boys) | Boys | 400+ |
| 04 | Hostel 4 — Bose (Boys) | Boys | 390+ |
| 05 | Hostel 5 — Patel (Boys) | Boys | 380+ |
| 06 | Hostel 6 — Azad (Boys) | Boys | 370+ |
| 07 | Hostel 7 — Tilak (Boys) | Boys | 360+ |
| 08 | Hostel 8 — Shastri (Boys) | Boys | 350+ |
| 09 | Hostel 9 — Radhakrishnan (Boys) | Boys | 340+ |
| 10 | Hostel 10 — Raman (Boys) | Boys | 330+ |
| 11 | Hostel 11 — Vivekananda (Boys) | Boys | 320+ |
| 12 | Hostel 12 — Sarojini (Girls) | Girls | 300+ |
| 13 | Hostel 13 — Rani Laxmi (Girls) | Girls | 280+ |
| 14 | PG & PhD Hostel — Kiran | PG / PhD | 320+ |
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad is among India's most research-intensive institutions, with annual research expenditure exceeding ₹250 crore — among the top 5 IITs by research output. Its mining and petroleum engineering research is globally recognised.
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad's Technology Business Incubator (TBI) — one of the earliest DST-supported TBIs in India — has nurtured 180+ startups over two decades, with particular strength in mining technology, energy transition, and industrial AI.
The institute's Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI) connects student ventures to Coal India, ONGC, and Jharkhand government partnerships — creating a unique ecosystem for energy sector startups found nowhere else in India.
IIT (ISM) Dhanbad provides a comprehensive financial support system through government, institute, and private scholarships.
| Scholarship / Fellowship | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| MCM (Merit-Cum-Means) Scholarship | Family income < ₹4.5 LPA + CPI criteria | ₹30,000/yr + partial fee waiver |
| Free Messing (SC/ST) | All SC/ST B.Tech students | Free mess + full tuition waiver |
| GoI Post-Matric SC/ST Scholarship | SC/ST from qualifying states | ₹1,200/month + maintenance |
| INSPIRE Fellowship (DST) | Top 1% JEE/Board, Science stream | ₹80,000/yr + ₹20,000 mentor grant |
| Aditya Birla Scholarship | Top JEE Adv. rankers, CSE/ECE/EE at IITs | ₹65,000/year |
| Coal India (CIL) Scholarship | Mining & related engineering students | ₹30,000/year + internship priority |
| ONGC Scholarship | Petroleum Engg. students (SC/ST/OBC) | ₹48,000/year |
| SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) Fellowship | Petroleum Engg. students | International membership + grant |
| HTRA Fellowship (M.Tech, GATE) | All GATE-qualified M.Tech students | ₹12,400/month assistantship |
| JRF / SRF Fellowship (PhD) | PhD via CSIR / UGC / IIT (ISM) | ₹31,000–₹58,000/month |
Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad
IIT (ISM) Campus, Dhanbad, Jharkhand – 826004
India
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