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GovernmentNIRF 2025 #15 EngineeringNIRF 2025 #35 Overall

Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ISM), Dhanbad

Dhanbad, Jharkhand4000 IntakeofflineFounded 1926Autonomous - Institute of National Importance
Fees / year
₹2L
Courses
18+
Median Salary
₹12 LPA

At a glance

Established
1926
Institution type
Government
Location
Dhanbad, Jharkhand
Affiliation
Autonomous - Institute of National Importance
Approvals
AICTE, UGC, NAAC
NIRF 2025
#15 Engineering, #35 Overall, #27 Research
Programmes
18 in Engineering, Science
UG fees
₹2L a year
Median salary
₹12 LPA (4-year UG programmes, 2023–24)
Placement rate
80.8% (4-year UG programmes, 2023–24)
Students enrolled
5,840 (2023–24)

Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.

About Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ISM), Dhanbad

Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad, originally established in 1926 as the Indian School of Mines, is one of India's premier technical institutions, converted to an IIT in 2016. Located in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, IIT (ISM) has a strong legacy in mining engineering, petroleum engineering, and applied geology, reflecting the mineral-rich heritage of the Jharkhand region. The institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 18 departments spanning engineering, science, humanities, and management. IIT (ISM) Dhanbad is ranked 35th overall in the NIRF 2025 rankings and continues to expand its academic portfolio into emerging areas such as data science, environmental engineering, and renewable energy. The institute maintains strong industry partnerships with ONGC, Coal India, Tata Steel, and other resource companies. With average placement packages around 15.8 LPA and top offers exceeding 90 LPA, IIT (ISM) Dhanbad provides excellent career opportunities for its graduates.

NIRF 2025 Rankings

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education) ranks institutions in separate lists. It lists this college as Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines).

Ranking listRankScore
Engineering#1565.37
Research#2754.28
Overall#3558.33
Management#4854.34

Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)

Courses and Fees

18 programmes
CourseLevelSpecialisationsFirst-year tuition
Bachelor of TechnologyUndergraduate15₹2,00,000
B.Sc + M.Sc IntegratedIntegrated2—
B.Tech + MBAIntegrated1—

Placements

714 of the 884 students who graduated from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ISM), Dhanbad's 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (80.8%), at a median salary of ₹12 LPA. 33 went on to higher studies.

Source: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.

Year-wise placements

Admission 2027

Entrance exams accepted

JEE Advanced

Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement

In 2023–24, 3,032 of 5,840 students at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ISM), Dhanbad (51.9%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).

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TypeGovernment
LocationDhanbad, Jharkhand
Established1926
RankingNIRF 2025 #15 Engineering
Total Intake4000
Courses18+