Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ISM), Dhanbad
- Fees / year
- ₹2L
- Courses
- 18+
- Median salary
- ₹12 LPA
- Placed
- 80.8%
- NIRF Engineering
- #15
- Established
- 1926
About Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ISM), Dhanbad
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- 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
- 18Engineering, Science
- UG fees
- ₹2L a year
- Median salary
- ₹12 LPA4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
- Placement rate
- 80.8%4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
- Students enrolled
- 5,8402023–24
- Website
- iitism.ac.in
Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.
NIRF 2025 Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category. It lists this college as Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines).
- #15EngineeringScore 65.37 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- #27ResearchScore 54.28 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- #35OverallScore 58.33 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- #48ManagementScore 54.34 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)
Courses and Fees
18 programmes offered, with first-year tuition
| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Technology | Undergraduate | 15 | ₹2,00,000 |
| B.Sc + M.Sc Integrated | Integrated | 2 | — |
| B.Tech + MBA | Integrated | 1 | — |
Admission 2027
Entrance exams accepted
Seats here are filled on JEE (Advanced) ranks. JEE (Advanced) 2027: dates, application form and cutoffs
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ISM), Dhanbad Cutoff 2026 (JoSAA)
Closing ranks of the most competitive programmes
Closing ranks, round 5: All India quota, gender-neutral seats
| Programme | General | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4,167 | 567 | 1,334 | 780 | 336 |
| Mathematics and Computing | 4,938 | 666 | 1,739 | 1,116 | 665 |
| Electronics and Communication Engineering | 5,925 | 822 | 2,060 | 1,313 | 617 |
| Electrical Engineering | 8,319 | 1,129 | 2,743 | 1,575 | 824 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 11,303 | 1,632 | 3,959 | 2,152 | 1,005 |
| Engineering Physics | 11,713 | 1,549 | 4,499 | 2,800 | 1,445 |
Closing rank is the last JEE (Advanced) category rank offered a seat in that round of JoSAA 2026 counselling; a programme that filled earlier shows its last round. Architecture and planning programmes admit on a separate Paper 2 rank list. Seats for candidates with disabilities and preparatory-course ranks are not included. Source: JoSAA 2026 opening and closing ranks.
Placements
4-year UG programmes, 2023–24
80.8%
Placement rate
₹12 LPA
Median salary
714
placed of 884 graduates
33
went on to higher studies
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.
Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement
51.9%
of students reimbursed
3,032
students with full tuition reimbursed
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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(10)Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ISM), Dhanbad: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NIRF ranking of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ISM), Dhanbad?
In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ISM), Dhanbad is ranked #15 in Engineering, #27 for research, #35 overall and #48 in Management. NIRF lists it as Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines).
How are placements at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ISM), Dhanbad?
In the data Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ISM), Dhanbad submitted to NIRF 2025, 714 of the 884 students who graduated from its 4-year UG programmes in 2023–24 were placed (80.8%), at a median salary of ₹12 LPA. Another 33 went on to higher studies.
What was the JoSAA 2026 cutoff for Computer Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ISM), Dhanbad?
In JoSAA 2026, Computer Science and Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ISM), Dhanbad closed at JEE (Advanced) rank 4,167 for General gender-neutral seats (opening rank 2,309). Closing ranks for other categories: EWS 567, OBC-NCL 1,334, SC 780 and ST 336.
What is the fee at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ISM), Dhanbad?
First-year tuition at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ISM), Dhanbad is ₹2,00,000 for its undergraduate programmes. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.
Which courses does Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ISM), Dhanbad offer?
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ISM), Dhanbad offers 18 programmes in Engineering and Science, including Bachelor of Technology, B.Sc + M.Sc Integrated and B.Tech + MBA.
Which entrance exams does Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ISM), Dhanbad accept?
Depending on the course, admission to Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ISM), Dhanbad is through JEE Advanced.
Is Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ISM), Dhanbad a government or private institution?
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ISM), Dhanbad is a government institution in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, established in 1926. It is affiliated to Autonomous - Institute of National Importance.
Which bodies approve or accredit Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ISM), Dhanbad?
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ISM), Dhanbad lists approval or accreditation from AICTE, UGC and NAAC.
Do students at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ISM), Dhanbad get scholarships or fee waivers?
In 2023–24, 3,032 of its 5,840 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 40 through state and central government schemes, 2,983 by the institution and 9 by private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
How many students study at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ISM), Dhanbad?
5,840 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 20.2% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).
Sources
Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Courses and fees: as listed for Indian Institute of Technology (IIT ISM), Dhanbad on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 10 October 2026.
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