IIT Dhanbad
IIT Dhanbad, formerly known as the Indian School of Mines (ISM), is one of India’s oldest technical institutions. Located in Jharkhand, it is renowned for its excellence in mining, petroleum, and earth sciences along with strong engineering programs. After gaining IIT status in 2016, the institute expanded its academic and research scope significantly.
Location
India
Founded
1926
Community
Intl. Students
Overview
IIT Dhanbad, formerly known as the Indian School of Mines (ISM), is one of India’s oldest technical institutions. Located in Jharkhand, it is renowned for its excellence in mining, petroleum, and earth sciences along with strong engineering programs. After gaining IIT status in 2016, the institute expanded its academic and research scope significantly.
Key Information
Accepted Entrance Exams
The following standardized tests are recognized for admission. Ensure your scores are within the valid timeframe for your intake.
Key Highlights
IIT Dhanbad is recognized for its historic legacy in mining and mineral engineering, strong research output, and solid placement performance. With modern laboratories, industry partnerships, and a growing innovation ecosystem, the institute blends traditional expertise with contemporary technical education.
Why Choose Us
Historic institution with IIT recognition Specialized expertise in core engineering sectors Strong industry connections in mining & energy Competitive ROI Growing research and startup ecosystem
Academic Excellence
Offers strong programs in engineering, sciences, and management.
Specialized Programs
National leader in Mining, Petroleum, and Earth Sciences.
Placements
Top recruiters from core engineering, energy, and IT sectors.
Research & Innovation
Funded research projects and emerging incubation centers.
Ranking & Recognition
Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad is ranked among the Top 15–20 engineering institutes in India by national ranking agencies. Globally, it is placed within the Top 1000 universities worldwide, depending on the ranking body and subject category.
#15–20
Country Ranking
#1000
World Ranking
Official Accreditations
Admission Process
Admission to IIT Dhanbad is merit-based and conducted through national-level entrance examinations. Undergraduate admissions are through JoSAA counseling, while postgraduate and doctoral admissions follow national and institute-level procedures.
Appear for required entrance exam
Secure qualifying rank/score
Participate in JoSAA/COAP counseling
Seat allocation
Document verification
Fee payment & enrollment
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Documents Required
Applicants must provide academic certificates, entrance exam scorecards, and identity proof during admission.
Fees Structure
The fee structure varies depending on the program and student category. Scholarships and financial assistance are available as per institute and government guidelines.
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M.Tech
MBA
Dual Degree
PhD
Campus Highlights
Spread across approximately 218 acres, IIT Dhanbad offers a residential campus with academic blocks, research centers, hostels, and sports facilities. The campus blends historic architecture with modern infrastructure to support academic and research excellence.
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