Divya Verma

Updated on - Apr 23, 2025

IIT Dhanbad, also known as the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, was established in 1926. IIT Dhanbad has one of the best campuses with a campus that spreads across 393 acres. The fully residential campus has all the amenities needed for a world-class institute like seminar halls, auditorium, laboratories, workshops, central library, hangout spots, cafeterias, sports facilities, grounds, swimming pool, hostels, etc.

In the QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2025, IIT Dhanbad achieved the 20th rank. Further, the institute was placed 35th overall, 22nd in research, 15th in engineering, and 46th in management categories in the NIRF rankings 2024. IIT(ISM) courses include undergraduate, postgraduate, research, and post-doctoral fellowships on various technical subjects.

IIT Dhanbad Highlights 2025

Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad, situated in Dhanbad, India, is a public technical university. One of India's top engineering schools, IIT Dhanbad is recognised as an Institute of National Importance. In the table below, the highlights related to the institute are given.

IIT Dhanbad Courses & Fees

IIT Dhanbad offers courses in undergraduate, postgraduate, research, and post-doctoral fellowship programs. IIT Dhanbad fee structure includes academic fees, admission fees, and various deposits. The academic fee includes tuition fee and other charges to be paid every semester. Given in the table below are the fee details of various courses offered at IIT Dhanbad, along with the eligibility and selection criteria for each course: 

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IIT Dhanbad Admission 2025

IIT Dhanbad Admission 2025 is ongoing. Admission to different courses will be based on the scores of different entrance exams like JEE Advanced, GATE, CAT, etc. IIT Dhanbad admission process is conducted online. Candidates need to apply for their preferred course through the institute’s official website.

The admission criteria for various IIT Dhanbad courses are given below:

• B.Tech: The candidate should pass their 10+2 in the PCM stream with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and must have cleared the JEE Advanced examination.
• M.Tech: The candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university in engineering/technology or equivalent and must qualify for the GATE examination.
• 3-Year M.Tech: The candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university in engineering/technology or equivalent. Moreover, 1-year post-qualification work experience from a reputable company or educational institute is required.
• M.Sc: The candidate should have a Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university in science stream or equivalent along with valid IIT JAM scores.
• MBA: The candidate should have a Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of three years from a recognized board with a valid CAT score.
• PhD: Candidates must have a master’s degree with at least 55% marks and valid scores in entrance exams like GRE / GMAT / GATE / NET or JRF.

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IIT Dhanbad Admission Dates 2025

IIT Dhanbad 2025 will soon begin. The admission process will start once the institute makes an announcement on the official website and the admission portal will be open. The dates for different entrance exams for admission 2025 are given below:

IIT Dhanbad Cutoff 

The IIT Dhanbad 2025 cutoff for UG and PG course admission is yet to be declared. Students can find below the IIT Dhanbad JEE Advanced cutoff 2024 for different B.Tech specializations for general category students:

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IIT Dhanbad Ranking

The table below provides some of the latest IIT Dhanbad rankings given by some of the renowned ranking institutions.

IIT Dhanbad Placements

​​The IIT Dhanbad placement cell is known for placing the majority of students in reputable firms. IIT Dhanbad placements for 2025 are ongoing. In 2024, the placement percentages for IIT Dhanbad B.Tech and M.Tech courses stood at 76.36% and 68.53%, respectively. Check the table below for IIT Dhanbad placement 2024 highlights:  

IIT Dhanbad Top Recruiters

The major recruiters that participated in the IIT Dhanbad 2024 placement drive are:

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IIT Dhanbad Campus

IIT Dhanbad campus area is 393 acres with facilities like seminar halls, auditoriums, laboratories, workshops, a central library, hangout spots, cafeterias, sports facilities, grounds, a swimming pool, hostels, etc. 

• Central Library: The central library of IIT Dhanbad is a big 7-storied, air-conditioned building that opens from 9:30 am to 9 pm on all working days. The library uses LIBBSYS integrated library management software. 
• Cafeterias: There are so many cafeterias all around the campus to facilitate students and staff in different parts of the campus. The canteen provides food, snacks, and beverages, apart from this main canteen houses a juice center, fruit counter, and a stationery shop.
• Hangout spots: There are a lot of hangout spots on the campus apart from the canteens and cafeterias. Eco Vatika is a park with few trees, chairs, and a narrow stream, located near the Ruby (girls) hostel. This is a popular chilling spot for girls. The Rock garden located near the college entrance is another hangout area to take rest after the long walks inside the campus.
• Hostels: Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad has 12 hostel buildings, 7 for boys, 4 for girls, and 1 for international students. More than 8000 students are accommodated in these hostels. Every hostel has spacious twin-sharing rooms.

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IIT Dhanbad Scholarships

Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad provides scholarships based on both merit and need. More than thirty scholarships worth INR 1.2 crore are available for IIT (ISM) students to apply for, thanks to the support of ISMAANA (the Indian School of Mines Alumni Association of North America). Additionally, full tuition exemptions under the MCM (Merit-cum-means) Scholarship are available to General/OBC candidates whose household income is less than INR 6 lakh.

Below are a few of the scholarships offered. 

• Merit Cum Means Scholarship
• Sandvik Scholarship
• Benevolent Fund
• Endowment Scholarship
• ISMAANA Scholarship

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