IIT Dhanbad (IIT-ISM): Cutoff, Placement, Fees, Admission 2025, Ranking, Courses

The tuition fee for M.Tech at IIT Dhanbad ranges from INR 1.17 Lacs to INR 4.65 Lacs for two years. The total course fee will further include essential components such as the tuition fee, admission fee, hostel charges, etc. Further, this fee is calculated as per the data from unofficial sources. Hence, is subject to vary.

Not getting into IIT Dhanbad or any other top IIT should not be considered an end to a student’s career. While IIT Dhanbad average package is INR 20.79 LPA for its 2024 placements batch, can IIT Dhanbad guarantee the same for each and every student of the batch? The answer is no. What truly matters is a student’s dream to pursue a career in Engineering and as long as they are ready to work on their learning and are focused towards achieving their goal, they must not feel defeated in case of not getting into IIT Dhanbad.

Additionally, students always have an option to go for other good private and government universities and colleges to pursue their BTech degree. Some of these options are as follows:

BTech College Name	Avg/ Median Package	Total Tuition Fee (BTech)	BTech Admission Process
NIT Tiruchirapalli (NIRF Rank 9)	INR 12 LPA	INR 5 lakh	Class 12 with PCM/ PBM + JEE Main + JoSAA Counselling
Jadavpur University (NIRF Rank 10)	INR 10 LPA	INR 9,600 - INR 1.2 lakh	Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 60% + WBJEE + Counselling
VIT Vellore (NIRF Rank 11)	INR 9.23 LPA	INR 4.9 lakh - INR 7.8 lakh	Class 12 with PCM/ PCB with at least 60% (50% for SC/ ST and others) + VITEEE + Counselling
Amrita School of Engineering, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham (NIRF Rank 19)	INR 4.50 LPA	INR 10 lakh - INR 17 lakh	Class 12 with a minimum 45% of aggregate + JEE Main, TNEA, AEEE
BITS Pilani (NIRF Rank 25)	INR 30.37 LPA	INR 20 lakh	Class 12 with minimum of 75% + BITSAT
Jamia Millia Islamia (NIRF Rank 26)	INR 10 LPA	INR 64,600	Class 12 with PCM with 55%/ 3-4 year diploma with 55% + JEE Main
SRM IST (NIRF Rank 28)	INR 9.5 LPA	INR 5 lakh - INR 12 lakh	Class 12 with minimum 50%- 60%  + JEE Main, SRMJEE, TANCET, SAT India
Amity University (NIRF Rank 31)	INR 5.50 LPA	INR 7.5 lakh - INR 25.9 lakh	Class 12 with PCM/ PCB with an aggregate of 60% (55% for Sponsored students) + PI
Chandigarh University (NIRF Rank 38)	INR 9.54 LPA	INR 4.7 lakh - INR 14.6 lakh	Class 12 with at least 50-60% aggregate + CUCET/ JEE Main
LPU (NIRF Rank 50)	INR 8.0 LPA	INR 8.4 lakh - 16 lakh	Class 12 with PCM/PCB with 60% + LPUNEST/ JEE Main/ CUET (KQ Test + Interview for BTech CSE-Software Production)

As per the latest report, 321 internship offers were made during IIT Dhanbad internships for the 2025 batch till March 28, 2024. The table below mentions the IIT Dhanbad internship details for the batch 2025:

Particulars	Statistics (Batch 2025)
Total offers	321
Median stipend	INR 75,000 per month

NOTE: The above internship data is till March 28, 2024.

To secure admission at IIT Dhanbad BTech candidates must secure a good rank in JEE Advanced. The IIT Dhanbad JEE Advanced 2023 cutoff for BTech specialisations ranged between 3258 and 17181. 

Find below the specialisation wise JEE Advanced 2023 and 2022 closing rank for General-All India category:

JEE Advanced Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India)
Course	2022	2023
BTech in Environmental Engineering	15061	15903
BTech in Petroleum Engineering	12864	13101
BTech in Electrical Engineering	7619	7784
BTech in Computer Science and Engineering	3009	3258
BTech in Mechanical Engineering	9601	10262
BTech in Mining Engineering	15145	15689
BTech in Chemical Engineering	11339	12473
BTech in Civil Engineering	12355	14058
BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering	5492	5821
BTech in Mining Machinery Engineering	15618	16151
Integrated M.Tech in Mathematics and Computing	4750	4710
BTech in Engineering Physics	11483	11797
Discontinued (Sep 2021) - Integrated BTech + MScTech in Applied Geophysics	15995	16754
Discontinued (Sep 2021) - Integrated BTech + MScTech in Applied Geology	16206	17181
BTech in Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering	13881	15373

  

Yes, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad provides a list of scholarship schemes following some eligibility criteria, some of which, Merit Cum Means Scholarship, Endowment Scholarship, Benevolent Fund, ISMAANA Scholarship, and Sandvik Scholarship. Below are some of the important details about the above scholarships:

• More than 30 scholarships ready to be availed by IIT (ISM) students

• INR 1.2 crore+ provided by ISMAANA (Indian School of Mines Alumni Association of North America)

• INR 30 lakh+ provided by ISMAA

• Also, complete tuition fee waivers for General/ OBC candidates with family income under INR 6Lacsunder MCM (Merit-cum-means) Scholarship

{Source: M.Sc. students & alumni]

IIT Dhanbad provides a well-rounded campus life for its students. The institution allows outside movements for girls within restricted timings and offers multiple sports facilities with coaching. While there are additional expenses for books, the college events are moderately busy with 1-3 monthly events. The mess food is of acceptable quality and hygiene, and attendance policies are strictly enforced. The college culture is diverse, with most students speaking English on campus, and no language challenges. Academically, the institution follows a moderate schedule with regular exams and practical discussions based on case studies. Security measures such as guards and CCTV cameras are present throughout the campus, and outsiders cannot enter without permission. The college takes strict action against ragging and has a good transportation system.

Based on the reviews provided, the overall infrastructure of IIT Dhanbad is excellent. All the reviewers agree that the college provides top-notch infrastructure, including Wi-Fi connectivity, well-equipped laboratories with modern instruments, a central library with a vast collection of books and digital resources and well-maintained classrooms. Additionally, the hostels are praised for their cleanliness and amenities such as canteens and mess halls. Some reviewers mention that the hostels are a bit old but still maintain a good standard of living.

Furthermore, the college boasts of modern sports facilities, including two playgrounds and a sports complex, which cater to both indoor and outdoor games. The health center on campus is also appreciated for its availability and accessibility. Overall, the infrastructure of IIT Dhanbad is highly rated by the students, making it conducive to learning and development.

Summary: IIT Dhanbad provides exceptional infrastructure, with modern amenities such as Wi-Fi, well-equipped labs and a central library. The hostels are clean and well-maintained and the college offers a range of recreational facilities for students.

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1. Wi-Fi, labs with AC, a big . by Arghaya
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IIT Dhanbad BTech cutoff 2024 has been released across multiple specialisations. Based on the Round 1 seat allotment, the BTech cutoff scores ranged between 3594 and, 14417 for the General AII India category students. Among all the BTech specialisations, CSE is the most competitive specialisation. So, considering the round 1 cutoff, candidates seeking admission to Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad must secure a maximum rank upto 14417.

Furthermore, according to IIT Dhanbad OBC AI category cutoff 2024, the Last Round closing ranks varied from 1205 to 5398. 

NTA announced JEE Main 2024 dates. NTA coducted the JEE Main 2024 exam in two sessions. JEE Main 2024 exam date session 1 was January 24 to February 1 while the second session was held from April 4 to 15. Candidates can check JEE Main 2024 exam date session 1 and 2 on this page.  JEE Main 2024 application form session 1 was available from November 1 to December 4. For session 2, NTA released application form on February 2.

IIT Dhanbad JEE Advanced Cutoff was released based on the category and gender. For the General AI category candidates, the Cutoff ranks ranged between 3846 and 15321. To get B.Tech. (Hons.) in Mechanical Engineering, the General AI category candidates must have secured a minimum cutoff rank of 9875. For the General AI female candidates, the minimum JEE Advanced rank to get Mechanical Engineering was 19099. For the OBC AI category, the cutoff rank for Mechanical closed at 7762. 

Therefore, a General AI candidate or an OBC AI candidate can secure a seat in Mechanical Engineering with the cutoff rank of 1500. However, the Cutoff rank to secure the course would depend on the category and gender as well. 

The document requirement vary course-wise. Below are some of the common documents required during IIT Dhanbad application process:

• Scanned photograph and signature
• UG/ PG all semesters/ year marksheets
• UP/ PG degree/ provisional certificate
• Class 12 certificate/ marksheet

IIT Dhanbad (ISM) - Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) will release 6 rounds of JEE Advanced cutoffs for admission to B.Tech. The cutoffs will be released on a rolling basis, and the seats will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. The cutoffs will be based on the following factors:

• The JEE Advanced score of the candidate
• The category of the candidate
• The number of seats available in the course
  
  Candidates must visit the official website of entrance exam to read clear instructions on how to proceed with the counselling process, once the round is released.

The eligibility criteria for MTech course at IIT Dhanbad is Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent or a Master's degree in Science/Arts/Commerce with at least 60% aggregate or CGPA/CPI of 6.0 in 10 point scale (55% aggregate or 5.5 CGPA for SC/ST). Also, candidates need to clear the entrance exam for IIT Dhanbad MTech admissions. The entrance exams accepted is GATE.

IIT Dhanbad accepts IIT JAM exam scores for admission to the MSc courses. The cutoff is released category-wise for candidates under the AI quota. The Cutoff for the General AI category candidates for different courses was between the range of 103 and 1017. The MSc courses available at IIT Dhanbad with their respective Cutoff is given in the table below:

Course	2024
M.Sc. Tech in Applied Geology	103
M.Sc. Tech. in Applied Geophysics	1017
M.Sc. in Chemistry	568
M.Sc. in Mathematics and Computing	413
M.Sc. in Physics	644

To be eligible for the IIT Dhanbad MBA course, a candidate needs to graduate in any discipline from any recognised University. Further, students shall have the relevant documents as proof of eligibility with them as well. Check below MBA course-wise eligibility:

Course	IIT Dhanbad Eligibility
MBA	Graduates in any discipline with first class or having 60% aggregate or CGPA of 6.0 out of 10 (55% aggregate or 5.5 for SC/ ST/ PwD-Differently Abled Categories) with Mathematics/ Statistics as one of the subjects Final-year students are also eligible
MBA Business Analytics	BTech degree in any discipline with 60% aggregate or CGPA of 6.0 out of 10 (55% aggregate or 5.5 for SC/ ST/ PwD-Differently Abled Categories) Final-year students are also eligible

IIT Dhanbad MTech cutoff 2024 has been released. As per the GATE COAP Round 1 cutoff 2024, the most competitive course was Computer Science and Engineering with a closing rank of 756 for the General AII India category students. The least competitive course was Chemical Engineering with a closing cutoff of 392.

Candidates can refer to the table below to check out the IIT Dhanbad GATE COAP cutoff 2024 for the General AI category students: 

Course	2024
M.Tech. in Power System Engineering	617
M.Tech. in Earthquake Science and Engineering	521
M.Tech. in Chemical Engineering	392
M.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering	756
M.Tech. in Power Electronics and Electrical Drives	617
M.Tech. in Electronics Engineering (Communication & Signal Processing) (SP)	661
M.Tech. in Radio Frequency and Microwave Engineering	598
M.Tech. in Environmental Science and Engineering	601
M.Tech. in Fuel Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering	538
M.Tech. in Mineral Engineering	531
M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering with Spl in Manufacturing Engineering	567
M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering	649
M.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering with Spl in Thermal Engineering	625
M.Tech. in Mining Engineering	541
M.Tech. in Petroleum Engineering	595
M.Tech. in Industrial Engineering and Management	736
M.Tech. in VLSI Design	679
M.Tech. in Geomatics	673
M.Tech. in Tunnelling and Underground Space Technology	559
M.Tech. in Data Analytics	659
M.Tech. in Pharmaceutical Science and Engineering	565
M.Tech. in Civil Engineering	637
M.Tech. in Electronics Engineering (Optical Communication & Integrated Photonics) (OC)	583
M.Tech. in Metallurgical Engineering	536

The year 2023 cutoff ranks for B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering at IIT Dhanbad (ISM) other than General category are 2938 for OBC, 1589 for SC, 638 for ST, 1136 for EWS. While the admissions are based on the scores/rank obtained in JEE Advanced, the last cut offs also change a lot depending on All India quota or Home State. It also varies if the applicant is a female.

The total seat intake of IIT Dhanbad BTech is 1125 and its distribution among various specialisations is given below:

Courses	Seats
BTech in Petroleum Engineering	90
BTech in Electronics and Communication Engineering	124
BTech. in Mineral and Metallurgical Engineering	45
BTech in Environmental Engineering	48
BTech in Mechanical Engineering	131
BTech in Mining Machinery Engineering	56
BTech in Engineering Physics	31
BTech in Mining Engineering	117
BTech in Computer Science and Engineering	139
BTech in Electrical Engineering	123
BTech in Chemical Engineering	55
BTech in Civil Engineering	69
Integrated M.Tech in Mathematics and Computing	55
Integrated M.Tech in Applied Geophysics	21
Integrated M.Tech in Applied Geology	21

The total tuition fee for IIT Dhanbad BTech ranges from INR 8 lakh to INR 8.3 lakh. This fee is taken from an unofficial source. Hence, is indicative. Students cam visit IIT ISM website for more details or the admission office in person. Apart from the programme fee, aspirants also need to pay a registration fee in the start. BTech and BTech (Dual Degree) aspirants must fill out the application form for JEE (Main) through the official website of the National Testing Agency (NTA) (nta.ac.in). The application fee is INR 1000 for unreserved category candidates while for reserved category and female candidates is INR 800.

IIT Dhanbad has been palced on 17th position by NIRF in the year 2023.  As per the NIRF 2023 reports available on the official website. Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad students have recieved a total of 1,154 job offers, distributed among the 1,082 students placed. The average package of IIT Dhanbad stood at INR 16.98 LPA and the the highest package offered was INR 56 LPA. In addition to this 11 international offers were made. Apart from this, the verified alumni and currents students have given the following feedbacks on Shiksha IIT Dhanbad Reviews Page:

• "Course curriculum is great as I am talking about my course that is MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING. We have highly experienced and highly researched professors."
• "Around 100% of students got placed in this course. The highest salary package offered was 55 LPA. The lowest salary package offered was 12 LPA. The average salary package offered was 20 LPA. Top recruiting companies are Google, Flipkart, Amazon, Alexa, Samsung, Microsoft, etc. Almost 90-95% of students got internships at Google, Microsoft, Samsung, etc. Top roles offered are software engineer, web developer, and designer."
• "The infrastructure of our college is excellent. Wi-Fi facility is available in our college and hostels. Our college has Asia's second-the largest library."
• "Professors are highly qualified. They are flexible toward students' requirements and potential."